Category: Hair Growth

Better looking hair can start at your next meal! When it comes to healthy hair, it’s not just what you put on your strands that count; it’s what you put in your body, too. The nutrients you eat today help fortify the hair follicle — from which each strand is born — and the scalp that surrounds it. Just like skin, the condition of your hair is an outward sign of inside health. The cells that make up each strand of hair require a regular supply of key nutrients.

• Step 1 – Drink lots of water. If you don’t hydrate your body, your hair follicles will not be healthy enough to produce the keratin you need to re-grow your hair

• Step 2 – Drink green tea. According to the Health Journal website, the more green tea you drink the more DHT blockers you get into your system and the more you reduce your chances of balding

• Step 3 – Massage your scalp…with a small amount of Jane Carter Solution Restore Grow Great Hair.

• Step 4 – Consume protein. Eggs are a wonderful source of protein that can help re-grow your hair. Eggs also contain biotin, which will help your hair follicles produce keratin and make your hair stronger. Milk, cheese, yogurt and beans also contain a lot of protein. Vegetables that are rich in protein include spinach, artichoke, chickpeas, broccoli, corn and potatoes.

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Love Your Hair,

Jane

Regardless of your hair type or texture, the hair care products you use can make a difference. We recommend using only natural hair care products that are high in natural oils and butters and vitamins. Every hair type needs fatty acids and natural oils to stay moisturized and synthetic products simply don’t provide the nutrients necessary to keep your hair and scalp healthy.

Using natural hair care products formulated with natural oils and butters is the best thing you can do for your hair and scalp, especially if you have dry coarse natural hair. Look for paraben-free products that have amino acids and natural oils like jojoba, olive, lemon, lavender, safflower, sunflower, wheat proteins, as well as vitamins A, D, E. These natural shampoos and natural conditioners may cost a bit more than synthetics but you’ll see and feel the difference in your hair.

Jane Carter Solution products moisturize and nourish hair; our Hydrate and Restore lines are designed to strengthen fortify and infuse moisture into the hair. Not only will your hair look terrific, you’ll be able to toss out all of those bottles and jars of partially used products and reclaim some real estate in the bathroom. No longer in search of the ‘perfect’ hair care product – you’ll know what to look for and won’t settle for less!

Love Your Hair,

Jane

When it comes to healthy hair, it’s not just what you put on your tresses that count — it’s what you put in your body, too. The days of cooler temperatures and fashionably warm hats are near; the combination of brittleness from the sun and lack of moisture from the chlorine/saltwater can give you unlimited bad hair days. The colder months can be brutal, and not just on your heating bill…our hair takes a beating too!

A diet that’s centered on fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, moderate amounts of red meat and whole grains is beneficial for both your hair and your body. Eating a healthy diet will keep your scalp healthy and moisturized, eliminating your nippy weather hair woes. Start your pre-Autumn hair care prep with these 4 tips to maintain healthy hair growth during the chill:

Drink lots of water. If you don’t hydrate your body, your hair follicles will not be healthy enough to produce the keratin you need to grow healthy hair.

Drink green tea. The more green tea you drink the more DHT blockers you get into your system and the more you reduce your chances of your hair shedding.

Massage your scalp. Just as little as 5-minutes at night stimulates your scalp, increases blood flow and can increase the rate of hair growth.

Consume protein. Protein will help your hair follicles produce keratin and give your strands strength.

What additional chilly weather hair tips do you use to maintain healthy hair?

Love Your Hair,

Jane

Proper inner and outer health is very important in the hair growth process; exercise and eating the right foods are the keys to a healthy lifestyle. Have you ever wondered how does exercise affect your hair health, hair loss, or hair regrowth?

In general, exercise can help you maintain a healthy head of hair and even help your body regrow hair; one of the best ways to maintain the body that will eventually assist hair growth is to carry out exercise, daily! Regular exercise increases general health and circulation in your body. Increased circulation can stimulate growth in hair follicles. Also, exercise helps reduce stress in your life, and reduced stress helps with overall scalp health.

Along with exercising, you should increase your daily water intake. Water is essential for proper hair growth; when the body becomes dehydrated, which directly impacts hair growth. Water makes up approximately one fourth of the weight of a strand of hair and when hair has the proper amount of water, it will respond by being supple, and shiny. Drink 64-80 ounces of water a day to get gleaming healthy tresses…and keep sweating it out!

Love Your Hair,

Jane

There is a long living myth that women with natural hair cannot grow healthy, long hair. Contrary to popular belief, natural hair does grow and grow just as quickly as other hair types. Hair growth isn’t determined by hair type, it’s determined by how you treat you hair.

There’s no miracle pill or moon cycle that you need to time you hair trimming around that will help you achieve and retain length; all that is required is your commitment to healthy hair practices. Follow these 4 tips for longer and stronger hair:

1. Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle

Since your hair grows directly from your body, when you treat your body well, your skin, nails and hair benefit, too. Before we get to the outside, we need to take care of the inside. Yes, what you eat, drink and how you treat your body has an effect on your hair. You need to eat enough fresh fruits and vegetables, drink enough water and exercise regularly for your body’s overall health.

2. Just Say NO to Heat

Eliminate heat! (or at least drastically reduce) Blow drying, hot combs, pressing combs… It all dries natural hair out, which can lead to brittle, breaking hair. More breakage means less hair and more trimming. Be fair to your hair! See how long you can go without all the heat, your hair will thank you.

3. Become a Protective Style-nista

Protective styles are your best friend! Twists, braids, cornrows, updos, whatever you can think of to avoid daily manipulation, will help you retain length. Be careful of using hair accessories such as bobby pins or ponytail holders as they can cause breakage if worn for extended periods of time.

4. MOISTURE

Soft, moisturized hair doesn’t break as easily as dry, tangled hair will. Moisture is essential to healthy hair growth and length retention. The products you use in your hair make all the difference; from shampoo and conditioner to styling products, they should contain ingredients to replenish the moisture your hair naturally loses and to nourish hair for strength.

Like I said, it just takes a commitment to your hair and a bit of TLC.

Love Your Hair,

Jane

If you’ve been on the fence about transitioning your relaxed hair into a chemical-free halo of curls, you’re not alone. With any change in life, it takes a little patience and the right resources. Getting back to your “natural” beauty is a beautiful thing and an interesting road to self-discovery!

Your hair is an extension of your body, and needs as much care as any other part of you does. In the same way that you wash, moisturize and care for your skin the same should go for your hair. The transition from relaxed hair into natural hair is tough - odd curly bits, split ends and endless breakage. Don’t lose hope; follow these tips on your journey:

• Keep your scalp clean.
• Deep condition weekly.
• Avoid harsh combing or brushing; detangle with conditioner while hair is wet.
• Hydrate from root to tip.
• Limit heat usage.
• Textured styles are your best friend.
• Trim end every 4-6 weeks.

The correct products also assist in making the transitioning process easier try the Jane Carter Solution Natural & Transitioning Hair Care Regimen to provide your hair with the hydration needed while also assisting with your styling needs.

Enjoy the journey!

Love Your Hair,

Jane