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Today I want to share some very simple and natural tips on how to grow your hair fast!
Ingredients for Oil Blend 1:
3/4 cup organic coconut oil
3/4 cup extra virgin organic olive oil
1-2 tbsp MSM powder
1 tbsp neutral henna
1/2 cup fenugreek seeds (seeds, not the powder)
5 tbsp castor oil
10 drops peppermint oil
10 drops rosemary oil
5-10 drops tea tree oil (available affordably at the drugstore)
Combine these ingredients in a mason jar and let it steep for at least 2 days before first use. Then filter the oil through a cotton tea strainer and pour it into a dark glass bottle. Instead of coconut/olive oil, you can also use other pure organic oils such as jojoba oil, almond oil, sesame oil, etc. The oil keeps for 4 weeks. Massage the oil into your scalp 2 hours before washing your hair. You can also leave it on overnight. While massaging, you can also tilt your head down; this increases blood circulation to the scalp and stimulates growth even more. Also apply oil to the lengths of your hair to prevent breakage. Note: In rare cases, neutral henna can alter your hair color. It is best to test a small strand first to see how the oil affects your hair, or omit the henna if in doubt.
Ingredients for Oil Blend 2:
1 tbsp Amla powder
1 tbsp Shikakai powder
2 tbsp neutral henna
1 tbsp Reetha powder
5 tbsp castor oil
1/2 cup organic almond oil
1/2 cup sesame oil / jojoba oil / avocado oil / olive oil (organic quality)
10 drops rosemary oil
10 drops peppermint oil
Mix all ingredients in a mason jar and let steep for at least 2 days. Then strain the mixture through a cotton tea strainer and pour it into a dark, tightly sealable bottle. Application and storage are exactly the same as for Oil 1. Note: Amla powder and neutral henna can rarely alter hair color. It is best to test on a single strand first to see how the oil affects your hair.
If you prefer pure oils instead of a blend, you can also read about my natural hair care routine using simple oils.
Surely you know those very simple scalp massage tools. Massage your scalp with them for a few minutes every day to help your hair grow fast.
Which shampoo, conditioner, mask, hairspray, etc., do you use? Use as few products as possible and choose them to be as natural as possible. You might want to try alternatives to conventional shampoo like Logona lava clay, rye flour hair wash, hair soaps, baking soda, etc. You can google “no poo” for more information, which means no shampoo. All the chemicals in conventional products harm your scalp and body.
Some achieve very good results with Plantur 21 caffeine shampoo. It wasn’t quite right for my scalp, but the reviews are promising. Just give it a try. The shampoo is available in drugstores or online.
Yes, I finally tried it too: the Inversion Method. I had heard so much about it, but the idea of massaging oil into my scalp for 7 days straight and washing my hair every day had put me off! Many swear by it and report fantastic results in fast hair growth.
So yes, what is the Inversion Method:
Once a month, for 7 days in a row (this is important, otherwise it won’t work), you massage your scalp with warm oil of your choice for 4 minutes. It is essential that you do this upside down. Upside down means your head is lower than the rest of your body to maximize blood flow to the scalp. You can lie on your bed with your head hanging off the edge, or let your head dangle while standing or sitting. If this makes you dizzy, it’s best to skip it.
Since daily hair washing/oiling was too much for me, I only used oil 3 times during those 7 days, and kept it dry the remaining days. (You could also use a hair tonic.) But I did the upside-down position every single day, and the result: MY HAIR ACTUALLY GREW FASTER! I’m thrilled! I can’t measure it in exact centimeters, but you can definitely see it! I will definitely be doing this once a month from now on. Please don’t invert more often than every 4 weeks 😉
The following tips won’t necessarily make your hair grow faster, but they ensure that it stays healthy, breaks less, and thus grows longer overall.
If your hair still doesn’t grow well despite following these tips, get your hormones checked (thyroid and female sex hormones), find a hormone-free birth control method, or consider that in rare cases it may be genetic.
I wish you wonderful, fast-growing hair 😉
IMPORTANT: I am merely passing on what has helped me and what I have found through internet research. Please consult a doctor or holistic practitioner you trust in case of illness and disorders, and always take personal responsibility for your health. Following my tips is at your own risk.
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If you are a man and desire a long-term, happy partnership with a woman, you should definitely keep these relationship tips for HIM in mind 😉
Make sure to give her the feeling that she is your queen and number one! Every woman wants to be number one, and you will see that she will then show her best side, be able to love you deeply, trust you, and fully open up to you. If your mind is elsewhere—with other women, your work, your family of origin, or anything else—your partner will feel inner stress, tense up, and be unable to fully let her feminine radiance unfold. Show her in words and, above all, in actions that she is your number one queen 😉
Stand by what you say and do not break your word. Otherwise, your partner will lose trust and respect. Be honest and do not make empty promises. It is much better to say, “I don’t know if I can make it by 4 PM, but I’ll do my best,” instead of saying, “Sure, I’ll definitely be there at 4 PM,” and then showing up at 5 PM. This applies to both small and large things. If you don’t know if you can be faithful, don’t promise her faithfulness; instead, be honest and authentic. She might be hurt by the truth about fidelity, but it is definitely better than making empty promises and betraying trust. This also includes becoming clear about what you can and cannot promise. You need to gain awareness of yourself, recognize who you are, and then express this in words and deeds.
A real man faces challenges in every form—whether it’s a physical, athletic, professional, or family challenge, or dealing with an angry, crying, hurt partner. Do not shy away; take a deep breath, look “death” in the eyes, and stand your ground. Be the rock in the surf when the storm rages. You may need to develop or deepen this inner strength by repeatedly withdrawing into solitude and confronting your wounds, patterns, and avoidance strategies. It is crucial that you can endure your partner’s emotional outbursts and meet this storm with strength and presence. For this, she will love you more than anything else.
Women need to talk about their worries, fears, or what happened throughout the day. In doing so, they want the other person to simply listen and show understanding. Among women, this usually works quite well. Men, on the other hand, often struggle to just listen when their partner talks about problems. They want to fix things, they want to make a change, and instead of simply being present and empathetic, they offer all sorts of strategies and tools. Have you ever experienced your partner reacting irritably to this and saying something like, “You just don’t understand me”? So be aware that she often just wants to vent and get things off her chest, and simply by talking about it, she already feels better. Often, nothing more is needed at that moment. Of course, you can also ask her: “Do you just want to tell me about this, or should we work on a solution together?”.
Surprise her often with little gestures of affection, such as a single rose, a bouquet of flowers, a small note with a loving message, an invitation or visit to something she enjoys, a small souvenir, love messages via WhatsApp with heart emojis, a declaration of love in a special place, etc. Such little attentions will make her melt, and she will feel deeply loved by you.
Honor the goddess, the feminine essence in your partner. At its deepest level, the primordial feminine is creation itself—Shakti, the life force. A woman who is at peace with herself and whose femininity is respected glows and shines from within. On a more superficial level, you can praise her appearance, her physical beauty, her grace, her tenderness, her voice, her movements, etc.
It is often said that men find it difficult to talk. If this is the case for you, definitely make an effort to work on your communication! Not only your partnership will benefit from this 😉 Read books, take courses, and practice with your partner. Learn to address, express, and communicate all kinds of things that are going on inside you. You will see that it does you good as well!
Whether you want to or not, you will project old patterns, wounds, anger, resentment, or rejection toward your mother onto your partner. Therefore, it is important to clear and heal your relationship with your mother, regardless of whether she is still alive or has passed away. What image of manhood was conveyed to you by your mother? How did she see you as a boy/man? The relationship with your father is also very important. How did you experience him, and are there old wounds or anger here as well? Everything that remains unprocessed will somehow resurface in your partnership, so face it. There are many books, courses, or perhaps even therapy available to help you heal your relationship with your parents. You can do family constellations, forgiveness work, inner child work, etc. You will surely find what is right for you.
To feel completely grounded in your masculinity, you need to know what your mission in life is, what you want to live and die for, and what you can give yourself to. What speaks to you so deeply on the inside that you absolutely want to realize it? Who or what do you want to follow with all your heart? You can only find this answer within yourself. If you don’t know what your mission is, withdraw, go on a vision quest, meditate, turn inward, and find it. A man without a mission is like a fish out of water, and he lacks an essential part of his masculinity 😉
I hope these relationship tips for HIM are helpful to you!
Here you can find more articles on the topic of partnership:
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