When you are trying to grow your hair thicker and longer, the process can seem to take forever. Each year the hair grows about six inches on average, according to The American Academy of Dermatology Association. Bu that growth feels increasingly essential, especially when most folks lose 50-100 hairs each and every day.

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Here are some of the remedies:

1.Get frequent trims

It may seem counterintuitive, but if you want long hair and for it to be healthy, then you need to get regular trims. Michael Duenas, a celebrity hairstylist for Aloxxi in Los Angeles says that “While haircuts don’t make your hair grow any faster, they get rid of split end that break your hair.”

2. Resist the urge to go blonde.

As chic as platinum hair looks, going from a darker shade to light blonde could stand between you and your longest imaginable hair. “When the cuticle of the hair is damaged from bleach, you can have more breakage or split ends,” explains Elizabeth Hiserodt, senior colorist at Cutler Salon in New York City. The fewer chemical treatments, the better your hair will grow.

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3. Distribute your hair’s natural oils.

Going to bed with unbrushed hair may seem tantalizing when you’re tired, but giving your hair a few quick strokes can be great for its health. Meri Kate O’Connor, senior colorist at Tabb & Sparks Salon in Santa Monica, CA. Bonus recommended that “Starting at the scalp, use a boar bristle brush to distribute your scalp’s oils evenly onto your hair so it stays naturally moisturized”.

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4. Add a vitamin to your a.m. routine.

If your diet isn’t supplying you with enough nutrition, a supplement could make a world of difference. Dr. Fusco suggests that “Look for a multivitamin that’s formulated and labeled ‘for hair, skin, and nails.” Those contain important vitamins like biotin and C and B that support hair health.” An added bonus is that you may get better skin in the process.

Try these natural remedies to get the hair you always wanted.