How to Grow Long Hair: Complete Guide #hair #longhair #haircut #theformaledit, by The Formal Edit on YouTube. 1 min 26 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 26 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes a week
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Decide on a length goal and check your hair once every four weeks instead of daily. Hair grows slowly, so progress shows over months, not days.
Wash two or three times a week with a sulfate-free shampoo. Work it into the scalp with your fingertips, not your nails, then rinse well.
Apply conditioner from the middle of your hair down to the ends and leave it for two minutes. Rinse with cool water to help smooth the cuticle.
Detangle wet hair with a wide-tooth comb, starting at the ends and working upward. Never drag a comb through a knot from the roots.
Squeeze the water out with a cotton t-shirt or microfiber towel. Skip rough rubbing, which frizzes the cuticle and causes tangles later.
Run a pea-sized amount of leave-in conditioner or lightweight oil through damp ends. Keep it off the scalp so hair does not look greasy.
Air dry when you can. If you use a dryer or straightener, apply heat protectant first and stay on the lowest heat setting.
Trim the ends every 8 to 12 weeks with sharp hair shears or at a salon. Removing split ends stops them travelling up the strand.
Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase, or tie your hair in a loose braid. During the day, skip tight ponytails and harsh elastics.
Tips and common mistakes
Wet hair stretches and snaps easily, so always comb from the ends upward, not from the roots down.
Only sharp hair shears or a stylist should trim your ends, because dull scissors crush the hair and cause new splits.
Trimming does not make hair grow faster, it just keeps the ends looking full while the length catches up.
A balanced diet with enough protein and iron supports healthy hair, but no single food or oil speeds up growth.
Questions
Does cutting my hair make it grow faster?
No. Growth happens at the scalp. Trimming only removes split ends so the hair looks thicker and breaks less.
How long before I see a difference?
Give it a few months. Take a photo on the first of each month so you can compare length and thickness instead of checking daily.
Do hair growth oils really work?
Oils such as rosemary or coconut can soften hair and reduce friction, but treat them as conditioners, not growth boosters. Gentle handling matters more.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
