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Karen Marie Shelton's Secret Long Hair Growing Tips
I have been continuously dedicated to growing my own hair long since 1988.
Although I played with having long hair as far back as 1975, as I have confessed, I was addicted to coloring my hair platinum blonde with Nice n' Easy pale blonde which resulted in my hair stalling just below the middle of my back.
Finally in 1988 I got serious about growing long, healthy tresses. Which meant the agonizing first chop to remove 6” of distraught tresses, stepping away from the hot tools and learning to really take care of my hair.
Over the years my hair has settled to approximately 6-8" below my waist. When I wear it straight (it has natural waves and curls) it brushes the tops of my thighs.
No, I have never been able to grow it much past its current point, but in all fairness I have not really made the commitment to do so and I do believe growing hair to mid- thighs, knees or calves does require a specific diligence. I also believe some people are not genetically predisposed to grow their hair past a pre-determined length.
I do take exceptional (and fanatical) care of my hair and practice everything I preach from taking hair vitamins to only allowing my ends to be trimmed by long hair friendly Hollywood hairdresser Robert Hallowell who I see approximately two times a year.
In between visits with Robert who respects my long hair beliefs, I trim my own edges with a pair of professional scissors I purchased when I was in cosmetology school. My hair continues to grow but at a much slower rate which I attribute to my workaholic lifestyle which entails time spent on HairBoutique.com seven days a week, 15 hours a day.
I also have a long hair color expert, Rose Zuniga who pampers my hair with carefully applied highlights only three times a year. Rose is also a long hair expert and I trust her completely with my tresses.
General Long Hair Growing Methods
Whether you agree with my own holistic beliefs or not is up to you. I believe everyone has to find their own way, but it never hurts to consider other options.
Over the years I have discovered several alternative therapies which work for me helping my hair continue to grow and remain healthy despite my stressful schedule.
I follow all the standard hair growing techniques from drinking lots of water, taking hair vitamins (I developed HairTopia for my own original hair growth mission), making a point of getting 7-8 hours of nightly sleep and eating the best food plan I can.
The important thing to remember about growing your hair is that you have to give yourself permission to cut some slack. If you're too rigid you may get frustrated and stop pursuing your long hair goals.
I also keep the ends lightly oiled to prevent breakage, only cleanse my hair with Diluted Shampoo Only (DSO), or Conditioner Only (CO) or Water Only (WO). I use a boar bristle brush but only for careful detangling. I also use my fingers instead of a comb.
In addition I have experimented with just about every long hair growing tactic known to the long hair world over the past twenty (20) years.
Holistic Hair Growing Tips
Listed below are some of the alternative techniques I have used to keep my hair lush, healthy, shiny and continuing to grow:
1. Acupuncture - A big fan of alternative medicine, I have been visiting a Chinese health care provider for many years. At various points he has popped a few needles into my scalp and face (painless I promise) to help amp up my scalp circulation.
Indeed, I notice a tingling for a period of time afterwards and my hair does seem to have a growth spurt.
2. Acupressure - A great alternative to acupuncture treatments are acupressure massages which work on the same principles of stimulating the points of the scalp which will help the roots become strong, healthy and energy infused.
The key point to remember with either acupuncture or acupressure is to be consistent. One treatment every six months won't do the trick. You need to have ongoing treatments but they will help.
A well known Hollywood actor who shall remain nameless grew back a lot of his thinning scalp with weekly acupuncture and acupressure treatments. If I told you who it was you would be shocked but his hairdresser working on his hair the entire time, knew he was growing his hair back through holistic treatments.
3. Massage - A combination of full body massage and scalp massage will increase the overall circulation of the body amping up energy flow to the roots of the hair.
Whenever possible I either have a deep tissue massage or a Rolfing treatment which are both designed to keep the body balanced. When the body is balanced and working optimally, the hair and skin will respond in kind with healthy circulation.
The results? Glowing skin and nutrient engorged hair roots. Not only does massage, rolfing or related body work keep our body healthy and minimize the impact of stressful situations, it helps keep hair healthy, vibrant and growing.
4. Basil Oil Scalp Massage - In 1990 I lost a major amount of my hair due to extreme dieting. I was able to grow the hair back longer and stronger with bi-weekly Basil Oil hot oil scalp massages.
It is important to obtain 100% authentic Basil Oil and mix it with a carrier oil. Do not ever use Basil oil undiluted. It can singe the scalp and cause irritation as well as peeling.
I would apply organic Basil Oil diluted in organic jojoba oil to my scalp and do an acupressure or finger massage.
Note: Be sure to read all the warning notes against using Basil Oil including avoiding use when pregnant.
5. Reiki - Years ago I took several Reiki classes and was amazed at the impact of the energy on the scalp and roots when directing healing and cleansing Reiki to my scalp.
Any type of energy work from Reiki to polarity or similar can help keep the roots and scalp vibrant and full of life. A good book on Reiki or energy healing can get you started to experiment on your own scalp.
I have been continuously dedicated to growing my own hair long since 1988.
Although I played with having long hair as far back as 1975, as I have confessed, I was addicted to coloring my hair platinum blonde with Nice n' Easy pale blonde which resulted in my hair stalling just below the middle of my back.
Finally in 1988 I got serious about growing long, healthy tresses. Which meant the agonizing first chop to remove 6” of distraught tresses, stepping away from the hot tools and learning to really take care of my hair.
Over the years my hair has settled to approximately 6-8" below my waist. When I wear it straight (it has natural waves and curls) it brushes the tops of my thighs.
No, I have never been able to grow it much past its current point, but in all fairness I have not really made the commitment to do so and I do believe growing hair to mid- thighs, knees or calves does require a specific diligence. I also believe some people are not genetically predisposed to grow their hair past a pre-determined length.
I do take exceptional (and fanatical) care of my hair and practice everything I preach from taking hair vitamins to only allowing my ends to be trimmed by long hair friendly Hollywood hairdresser Robert Hallowell who I see approximately two times a year.
In between visits with Robert who respects my long hair beliefs, I trim my own edges with a pair of professional scissors I purchased when I was in cosmetology school. My hair continues to grow but at a much slower rate which I attribute to my workaholic lifestyle which entails time spent on HairBoutique.com seven days a week, 15 hours a day.
I also have a long hair color expert, Rose Zuniga who pampers my hair with carefully applied highlights only three times a year. Rose is also a long hair expert and I trust her completely with my tresses.
General Long Hair Growing Methods
Whether you agree with my own holistic beliefs or not is up to you. I believe everyone has to find their own way, but it never hurts to consider other options.
Over the years I have discovered several alternative therapies which work for me helping my hair continue to grow and remain healthy despite my stressful schedule.
I follow all the standard hair growing techniques from drinking lots of water, taking hair vitamins (I developed HairTopia for my own original hair growth mission), making a point of getting 7-8 hours of nightly sleep and eating the best food plan I can.
The important thing to remember about growing your hair is that you have to give yourself permission to cut some slack. If you're too rigid you may get frustrated and stop pursuing your long hair goals.
I also keep the ends lightly oiled to prevent breakage, only cleanse my hair with Diluted Shampoo Only (DSO), or Conditioner Only (CO) or Water Only (WO). I use a boar bristle brush but only for careful detangling. I also use my fingers instead of a comb.
In addition I have experimented with just about every long hair growing tactic known to the long hair world over the past twenty (20) years.
Holistic Hair Growing Tips
Listed below are some of the alternative techniques I have used to keep my hair lush, healthy, shiny and continuing to grow:
1. Acupuncture - A big fan of alternative medicine, I have been visiting a Chinese health care provider for many years. At various points he has popped a few needles into my scalp and face (painless I promise) to help amp up my scalp circulation.
Indeed, I notice a tingling for a period of time afterwards and my hair does seem to have a growth spurt.
2. Acupressure - A great alternative to acupuncture treatments are acupressure massages which work on the same principles of stimulating the points of the scalp which will help the roots become strong, healthy and energy infused.
The key point to remember with either acupuncture or acupressure is to be consistent. One treatment every six months won't do the trick. You need to have ongoing treatments but they will help.
A well known Hollywood actor who shall remain nameless grew back a lot of his thinning scalp with weekly acupuncture and acupressure treatments. If I told you who it was you would be shocked but his hairdresser working on his hair the entire time, knew he was growing his hair back through holistic treatments.
3. Massage - A combination of full body massage and scalp massage will increase the overall circulation of the body amping up energy flow to the roots of the hair.
Whenever possible I either have a deep tissue massage or a Rolfing treatment which are both designed to keep the body balanced. When the body is balanced and working optimally, the hair and skin will respond in kind with healthy circulation.
The results? Glowing skin and nutrient engorged hair roots. Not only does massage, rolfing or related body work keep our body healthy and minimize the impact of stressful situations, it helps keep hair healthy, vibrant and growing.
4. Basil Oil Scalp Massage - In 1990 I lost a major amount of my hair due to extreme dieting. I was able to grow the hair back longer and stronger with bi-weekly Basil Oil hot oil scalp massages.
It is important to obtain 100% authentic Basil Oil and mix it with a carrier oil. Do not ever use Basil oil undiluted. It can singe the scalp and cause irritation as well as peeling.
I would apply organic Basil Oil diluted in organic jojoba oil to my scalp and do an acupressure or finger massage.
Note: Be sure to read all the warning notes against using Basil Oil including avoiding use when pregnant.
5. Reiki - Years ago I took several Reiki classes and was amazed at the impact of the energy on the scalp and roots when directing healing and cleansing Reiki to my scalp.
Any type of energy work from Reiki to polarity or similar can help keep the roots and scalp vibrant and full of life. A good book on Reiki or energy healing can get you started to experiment on your own scalp.
