One of the hardest parts of growing out your hair is enduring the awkward stages along the way. This isn\u2019t just the poofy, mushroom-like hair that you might have at month six, but also the fact that any thinning or receding can be severely highlighted throughout this process. While a four-inch-long style can nicely cover recession, an eight-inch style will expose any and all hair thinning<\/a> and loss. Your hair density<\/a>, texture, and quality will all dictate the final result, along with the hairline itself. So, try to find photos of guys with your similar hair type<\/a>, and see how they executed the long hair. Davie suggests getting a second opinion from a professional hairstylist or dermatologist. The latter can even help you entertain options for restoring fullness (often using prescription medicines), if the hair has significantly thinned in the past year or so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from any medical or prescriptive hair-growth measures, you should consider some over-the-counter supplements that can help reinforce hair strength and resilience from the root up (for hair and scalp alike). You want to create an optimal environment for\u00a0 hair\u2014in that the scalp is like the soil from which the hair grows. Think of these supplements as fertilizer for scalp and hair alike, targeting the root of the hair where the two meet. You\u2019ll see a variety of ingredients across various hair supplement brands, but make sure yours promises to help anchor the follicle bulb, while sprouting thicker, stronger, and faster-growing strands. These are the benefits delivered by Prose\u2019s own hair and scalp supplements<\/a>, which are powered by keratin-enriching millet seed extract<\/a>*.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want your hair to grow long, then a haircut might seem extremely counterproductive. However, consistent cuts are the key difference between enjoying this long process and dreading each day. (It\u2019s what ensures that you look your best each step of the way, even when some stages look less flattering than others.) These cuts will help the style lay smooth, while coaching the style into a handsome, wearable state. It will prevent or eliminate split ends<\/a>, and give you valuable time with a stylist who can educate you on your evolving product and care regimen.<\/p> \u201cHair grows about a half an inch every three to four weeks so you\u2019ll want to give yourself months before your next appointment,\u201d says Davie. Generally, you can wait six to eight weeks between medium-hair cleanups, and then every eight to twelve weeks after the first nine months. \u201cYou need enough time in between a trim or touch up to really evaluate how your hair is growing, and to properly predict your next move,\u201d Davie adds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As we said above, the scalp is like the soil from which hair grows. \u201cHair growth is stimulated by blood flow, and the nutrients it delivers,\u201d says Davie. As such, you need to maintain a healthy scalp in order to get maximum nourishment to the follicles and strands. Davie says simply staying hydrated is one of the best ways to ensure this. You can also supplement your diet (as outlined in the previous tip), while also washing every few days with a detoxifying, purifying shampoo, to eliminate residue and excess sebum while creating a harmonious, balanced growth environment. (Namely, no irritation, flaking, itching, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Boost your efforts with hair supplements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Get a haircut at regular intervals along the way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Prioritize scalp health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Why you need a scalp mask in your haircare routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n