The New Year's Resolutions to Make For Longer and Stronger Hair in 2019
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Whether you're experiencing some unexplained hair loss, or just want to rid yourself of a terrible cut — growing your length out takes work. Many factors play into the strength of your hair, but we've figured them out for you. With the help of some of our favorite experts, we've put together our resolutions for the new year. Head down the long road, below.
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Tangle Teezer Compact Styler Detangling Brush
Ever try to detangle your hair post-shower and end up with handfuls of fallen hair? "Water weakens the bonds within strands of hair, removing up to one third of its strength," says Lars Skjoth, founder and head of research and development of Harklinikken. "Wet or damp hair can therefore be more easily broken, ripped, or torn when combing or brushing." We love gentle hair tools like the Tangle Teezer Compact Styler Detangling Brush ($16) and the Wet Brush Shower Flex ($11) for gentle brushing — wet or dry.
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Take Your Vitamins
Integrating more vitamins into your diet and even applying them topically can do wonders for stimulating hair growth. "Hair needs vitamins like biotin to increase strength," said Eddie Arthur Salon hairstylist, Christine Neos. Vitamin E also impacts the rate of hair growth. According to dermatologist Dr. Timm Golueke, MD, the antioxidants in vitamin E improve circulation throughout your body, so applying it into the scalp before bed can help stimulate the blood-flow and growth.
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Make Healthy Eating Choices
Maybe you've already added this on your list of New Year's resolutions, but munching on more of the right foods is not just good for your body, but also your hair. "Raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats are superfoods for hair growth," said Neos. "These are wholesome foods providing the most nutrition for your body, surplussing in the proper nutrition for healthy, long hair."
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Care For Your Scalp
If you're experiencing thinning, get to the root of the problem. Giving yourself a scalp massage stimulates hair follicles by improving circulation.