Long, healthy hair and nails are beautiful but can require a lot of time and maintenance. We’re sharing helpful tips and tricks to grow your hair and nails and how best to keep that growth looking healthy and strong.
HAIR GROWTH TIPS & TRICKS
A lot of us struggle with feeling like our hair is constantly thin and full of split-ends (yes, including all you box dye lovers!). We promise you, there are ways for you to achieve the long, thick, luxurious hair of your dreams by following the tips and tricks below.
1. STOP DREADING HAIRCUTS OR TRIMS
When you’re trying to grow out your hair it can feel wrong or a bit backwards thinking to get a haircut. Stop pushing off your haircuts and schedule a trim every eight weeks! Receiving regular trims will help the growth and thickness of your hair and in a few months you’ll be glad you were consistent after seeing how long and healthy your hair has become.
2. FIND THE RIGHT SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER
There are plenty of shampoos and conditioners that cause damage to hair without even realizing it before it’s too late. This is why it’s important to study the ingredients in your shampoo and conditioner bottles. We recommend using Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Shampoo since it’s specifically formulated to strengthen and repair damaged hair with the power of plants. Plus, 95% of women said their hair instantly looked healthier after just one use. Pair this shampoo with Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Conditioner to achieve your healthiest hair yet.
3. WASH LESS
You might love having your hair fresh and clean every day but shampooing frequently will cause damage to your hair. Shampooing too often can strip your hair of the natural oils that are necessary for strong, healthy hair. If you are washing your hair the second there are any signs of grease, you’ll be putting your hair at risk of becoming brittle and causing excessive breakage. We know it can be difficult passing on a few hair washes a week but with the help of a dry shampoo you’ll be able to extend your hair wash days with ease! Try out the Aveda Shampowder Dry Shampoo.
4. SCALP MASSAGING
Scalp massagers are excellent at removing any product buildup or excessive oil on your scalp. The less buildup or oil you have, the easier it will be to push out your shampooing days! We love the Aveda Scalp Solutions Stimulating Scalp Massager for scalp bliss at home. We use this massager in our brand-new Scalp Renewal HeadSpa Treatment. Read more about this new treatment and products in our recent blog!
5. LIMIT HEAT
We all know that heat damages our hair but sometimes it’s necessary to achieve the hairstyle we want for an event or night out. Be sure to always use a heat protectant before applying any heat to your hair to minimize the damage. We love the Aveda Brilliant Damage Control as a go to heat protectant!
NAIL GROWTH TIPS & TRICKS
Lately it seems like we’ve all been trying to grow our nails long and strong so we can try all the fun new nail trends. We’re going to provide you with insightful tips on how to get your nails looking healthy.
1. APPLY A CUTICLE OIL DAILY
An extremely important way to grow your nails and keep them healthy is by keeping them hydrated. Cuticle oil hydrates the cuticle and the nail bed. Using cuticle oil daily will help prevent breakage and leave your nails looking amazing. We love using the Aveda Beautifying Composition Oil.
I tell all my guests that cuticle oil is the most important thing they can do!
-Emily, Neroli Salon & Spa Nail Designer
2. MAINTAIN A HEALTHY DIET
Your diet is just as important as the products that you apply to your nails. Protein plays a major role in the health of your nails so we recommend incorporating high protein foods into your diet. You may also want to try adding a biotin vitamin to your diet. Biotin is a B vitamin that is found in foods such as eggs, milk, and bananas. Biotin can help heal and prevent any peeling or breakage that may occur to the nails, plus it’s said to help with hair growth.
3. AVOID ACRYLICS
Acrylics are exciting and versatile, but they also can do a number of damage to your nails. Your nails can become very brittle and thin when acrylics are removed so we advise you to shy away from acrylics while trying to make your nails their healthiest and longest. If you love the acrylic nail look, try out the new GelX extensions we offer at Neroli Salon & Spa. Check out our blog for everything you need to know about GelX Extensions!
4. USE A SOFT NAIL FILE
To prevent any unnecessary tearing or splitting to your nails, opt for a soft nail file. A soft nail file is ideal for thin or brittle nails since they are gentle and won’t cause any unnecessary splitting of the nail. Metal and steel nail files can be too rough on natural nails, especially nails that are thin, and should only be used on artificial nails or nails that have been painted with gel polish.
5. DON’T USE HARSH NAIL PRODUCTS
There are many nail products, including nail polish and nail polish remover that contain toxic chemicals. If you are removing your nail polish, we recommend using a nail polish remover that is an acetone-free formula.
WATCH YOUR HAIR & NAILS GROW
We hope these tips & tricks helped give you insight and helpful steps so you can strengthen and lengthen both your hair and nails how you’ve always wanted!
