Brief Summary
This video is about the journey of growing healthy hair, detailing the mistakes made and the solutions that led to successful hair growth. It emphasizes the importance of scalp health, consistent routines, and proper nutrition over quick fixes and miracle products. The video also proposes a 90-day challenge to track hair growth progress.
- Avoid over washing hair and using harsh products.
- Focus on scalp health by improving blood flow through massages.
- Maintain a consistent hair care routine and proper nutrition.
Why I had to cut my hair
In 2016, the speaker started growing his hair, but after 18 months, he had to cut it because it looked unhealthy due to a lack of proper hair care knowledge, specifically regarding the use of hair oils. He started growing his hair again in 2018, and by 2020, his hair was healthy because he learned from his past mistakes and gained additional knowledge about maintaining healthy hair. The speaker experimented with various products and techniques, such as oils, serums, derma rollers, and massages, to improve his hair health.
Mistakes I made
One of the significant mistakes was believing that biotin alone could magically grow healthy hair, but the speaker recommends hair multivitamins instead, as biotin showed little effect after three months of daily use. Hair growth serums also proved ineffective because the scalp was unhealthy. Over-washing hair was another major mistake, leading to increased oil production to compensate for dryness, creating a cycle of frequent washing and further dryness. The speaker initially thought oil meant dirt, which led to damaging the scalp barrier and constantly seeking new products instead of addressing the root cause.
What made my hair grow
The primary factor in hair growth was improving blood flow to the scalp through regular, even two-minute massages before bed, initially done with fingers and later enhanced with a scalp massager. The inversion method, involving massaging the hair while the head is upside down, also helped. Additionally, using a derma roller after washing helped increase blood flow around the hairline. The speaker emphasizes that many hair problems are actually scalp problems, which he addressed by focusing on scalp health first.
Mistakes I’ll never repeat
If the speaker could go back in time, he would avoid washing his hair every time it felt oily and instead stick to a consistent wash routine. He would also refrain from mixing multiple oils at once in hopes of a magical solution, recognizing that this is not a sustainable hair care practice. Additionally, he would avoid constantly switching between routines and products every two weeks, understanding that hair growth requires time and patience, not constant changes driven by anxiety.
What YOU should be doing
To improve scalp health, find one method to increase blood flow to the head, such as a simple finger massage, a scalp massager, or an upside-down head massage, and repeat it daily before bed. For hair health, incorporate a hair oil into the routine, using it when washing hair with shampoo; coconut oil is recommended, but any comfortable hair oil will work. Avoid comparing hair growth week to week or month to month and refrain from measuring hair daily; instead, commit to a 90-day routine and assess the results afterward.
Outro
The speaker summarizes the key points discussed, including the mistakes made, the solutions that promoted hair growth, and the practices to avoid. He encourages viewers to participate in a 90-day challenge, measuring their hair and leaving a comment with their initial length, then updating it after 90 days to track progress. The speaker also directs viewers to another video for a detailed explanation of his hair routine and offers to provide further assistance in the comments.
