Tuesday, October 31, 2006

I wanna change my look! And changing my hair is good enough to make me look different! I want and long black hair again!

But it's growing so slowly and on a bad mood day last week I had it cut. Darn my mood swings!

But many friends say the big puffy retro hair is very me. Why change it? Frankly I'm kinda sick of it.

I'm considering going black instead of my current UNKNOWN shade of brown:



How's this?



Yikes, I've had puffy BLACK hair (above) and it looks gross. Can't believe I used to wear it proudly. Lemme find some picts with that hair and you'll probably agree with the masses on how much it looks like fa cai. Nabei. Very ugly and I thought I looked good. Crikes. On 2nd thought I won't show the picts. I might burn them.

This should be the look I wish to achieve:



Oh, forgot the most important thing!

Must always draw my brows. LOL.



And so, I went on Google and typed 'long hair growth tips'. Search engines are the greatest things. HAve you ever tried typing 'bored'? Tee hee.

From google:

Also try: bored at work, things to do bored, bored to death, im so bored More...
WEB RESULTS

Hahaha.

Some tips from a page I found:

Top Nutritional Tips To Support Healthy Hair Growth

1. Eat adequate amounts of protein
2. Eat adequate amounts of useful carbohydrates
3. Achieve a healthy balance of dietary fats
4. Getting the right nutritional balance.- Apply moderation to your consumption of junk foods
- Choose natural and lightly processed foods as often as possible
- Do not over cook
5. Support a nutritious diet with a few carefully chosen supplements.
Following a nutritious diet is essential for good hair health, but on its own this may not be sufficient for a number of reasons:
- Modern farming methods may deplete the nutrient quality of food.
- High stress levels may diminish nutrients in your body.
- Dieting may affect nutrient levels. [Dieters!! Point to note]
- Aging reduces the ability of our bodies to utilize certain nutrients. [Not much control over this]
- Exercise can deplete some nutrients. [??]

Then I typed 'long hair growth tips' to narrow my search. Even better! A nice article I found (copied and cut the important parts):

8 Hair Growth Secrets

1. Drink Recommended Daily Amount Of Water
Coffee, tea, sugar drinks or beer does not count in your daily water count...Not only can dehydration make you feel drained and exhausted, it can be a hidden factor in hair growth stoppage, dry strands or tresses that break off.

Adjust your daily levels according to the seasons of the year (hot weather may require more daily water consumption)and the amount of stress in your life.

When pressed for exact formulas, most experts can not give a simple answer to how much water humans should drink every day. A general rule of thumb is for women to drink between 2 and 2.6 litres of water a day. For men the rule of thumb is 2.8 to 3.5 litres.

2. Drink Green Tea
As always, experts disagree with the merits of green tea and whether or not it does conclusively help hair health and encourage growth.

Experts who believe in the hair health benefits of green tea point to the fact that certain compounds found in green tea cause the relaxation of blood vessels, helping overall cardiovascular activity through increased circulation. Of course increased circulation will naturally help nourish hair roots and scalp tissues.

3. Take A Brisk Walk Several Times A Week
Experts have discovered that walking at a quick pace for just 15 minutes will help to raise your normal heart rate which improves circulation to your entire body, including to your scalp and hair follicles. It also helps shake out the cobwebs and aids in a feeling of alertness and energy.

The ideal time to take a walk is about one hour after a meal. This allows your body to digest and puts less overall strain on your system.

4. Get Enough Sleep
Many people are sleep deprived. As a result of daily stresses and strains studies have found that humans are getting less and less sleep. For the body to function at optimal capability, which includes having the necessary energy to nourish and grow hair, humans need enough sleep.

Unfortunately there is no pat answer for how much sleep is enough. Again, it depends on the individual. Most sleep experts recommend an average of 6-8 hours for active adults. Depending on age, health conditions and other factors you may need more than 8 or be able to survive on a little less.

5. Eat Energy Snacks
When hunger hits between meals, eat to nourish your hair roots. Reach for one handful of unsalted natural cashews or a few almonds. Almonds are loaded with magnesium which is an essential mineral for growing healthy strands.

Other good hair healthy snacks include yogurt, hard boiled eggs and tofu which all have great nutrients to help hair grow.

6. Indulge In Daily Aromatherapy
Many studies have been done on the effects of aromatherapy when used in daily or regular scalp massages for both healthy hair and scalp as well as overall health.

Studies have found that there is a direct link between the use of aromatherapy and hair growth.

A study performed by the Archives of Dermatology in 1998 by Scottish researchers found that aromatherapy can promote new hair growth. Patients who massaged various aromatherapy oils on their scalps every day enjoyed significant and measurable improvement in their hair growth.

7. Laughter Is The Best Medicine
Attitude is everything. Studies have shown that chronic negative moods can impact the human body and cause all human systems to slow down or become sluggish. This includes the circulatory system which feeds the roots of the hair, helping it to grow and remain properly nourished. When life gets you down rent a funny movie or read a humorous book. Take a break and have some fun to light your mood.

8. Eat Power Foods
Extreme diets that eliminate major food groups can be detrimental to healthy hair and can actually cause a slow down in new hair production. Diets that are too low in calories or completely eliminate either proteins or carbs can stimulate a form of alopecia that causes hair loss. Always eat a balanced food plan that incorporates healthy amounts of proteins and carbs. Don't forget to take either your daily vitamins or your hair growth vitamins like HairTopia vitamins.

Woah. Interesting read! I have alot of work to do because I do not fufill many of the above mentioned! HOLY COW. No wonder the hair isn't growing.