Joy feelings magazine January 2019 issue | Page 65

13 Ways to Make Your Hair Grow Faster Check out these pro tips to guide you (and your hair) in the right direction. 1. Get frequent trims — yes, really. It may seem counterintuitive, but if you want long hair that's actually healthy, you need to get regular trims. "While haircuts don't make your hair grow any faster, they get rid of split ends that break your hair," explains celebrity hairstylist Michael Dueñas. "Eliminating the breakage gives the appearance that your hair is growing faster." After all, a split end that breaks can lead to your hair losing length — not to mention shine, volume, and smoothness. If you want to know exactly how long you can go between trims, follow this guide. 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-possible hair. "When the cuticle of