long hair WITHOUT vitamins

[monawalker]

Has anyone(especially 4a/b's) achieve long hair(bra strap or longer) without vitamins. i have seen members with long hair but they all seem to be taking vitamins. i don't want to take vitamins because i can't bother with the hassle of taking pills everyday. i want long hair but are vitamins that important to the point where i can't get long hair without them. i believe i can get long hair but instead of 2 years to get beyond bra strap it would probadly take 3-4 years.


what are you guys view on the issue

 

[Sherynella]

About 8 years ago, I achieved bra strap long hair without vitamins. I was eating very healthy though (300 grams of vegetables per day and 1,5 litres of plain water). I had a braid in that time for almost 1 year.
HTH

 

[Victorian]

I think you answered your own question

You certainly can get long hair without taking vitamins. Think of all the people back in the day who had long hair-they never took vitamins. If you're getting proper nutrition and continue taking good care of your hair, it will grow to its full potential--but as you mentioned, it may not grow as QUICKLY as it would if you had a boost from extra vitamins.

 

[CurlyCrly]

I have.

 

[Stormy]

Yes you can grow your hair long without vitamins. As long as you have a healthy diet and a good hair care regimen that you stick with consistently.

 

[sithembile]

That's good to know because I also don't want to take vitamins.

 

[Peachtree]

I'm sure it can be done.

 

[pebbles]

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Yes you can grow your hair long without vitamins. As long as you have a healthy diet and a good hair care regimen that you stick with consistently.



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I agree.

 

[Nonie]

Yes, indeed. I only discovered this board about a month ago. I had just finished Cathy Howse's book where I learned about zinc and iron being good for hair. Until then, I'd not really considered vitamins for growing hair. Nails, yes (coz I went through a spell of weak nails) but never hair. And I never stayed on the nail supps long enough anyway to see any results, so I can't even credit them with my hair progress. Anyway, I've worn braids for two years and in that time I have had 7-9 inches of growth. I had about 6 inches of relaxed hair two years ago which I've gradually chopped off (Measurements are scalp to ends). I believe if my relaxer hadn't gone so wrong or if I'd have known half the things I know now, I'd still be relaxing my hair and I'd have kept my 6 inches. So adding the growth I've achieved, I'd have 13-15 inches give or take an inch (allowing for trimming). And that I did without paying attention to diet or knowing anything about vitamins/minerals that help hair grow strong and healthy. I only knew that washing and conditioning often was good for my hair. And that knowledge alone has given me the longest hair I've ever sported in my life. (Did I mention I spent my teens with a wee afro about 3 inches long when stretched but about an inch high when left alone? I never at that time imagined I'd see the length I now have.) 7-9 inches in two years may not seem like much to some people, but it was a huge leap for me.

Besides when your hair reaches your bra-strap, or your bum, or the behind your knees...how long it took to get there will not matter. The only reason I know it took two years to get where I am is because I can remember when I gave up on my relaxed hair and put in my extensions: August 2001.

 

[Guest]

I don't take vitamins. My hair grew very fast. Look at my album. I think that moisture is the key. Not to pull a race card, but other races who have long hair don't necessarily pop a buncha vitamins to get long hair, but they more than likely wet their hair often and as a result it grows grows grows!! That's my secret

 

[Britt]

I dont think it is necessary to take vitamins to grow your hair long. The females that I know with long hair that is thick and healthy dont take vitamins. I think washing your hair more often makes a difference b/c the scalp is clean which is important for hair growth and water is a good moisturizer.

 

[serena]

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Yes you can grow your hair long without vitamins. As long as you have a healthy diet and a good hair care regimen that you stick with consistently.

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I think so, too.

 

[72792]

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I dont think it is necessary to take vitamins to grow your hair long. The females that I know with long hair that is thick and healthy dont take vitamins. I think washing your hair more often makes a difference b/c the scalp is clean which is important for hair growth and water is a good moisturizer.

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I agree with this. I used to wash&cond 2 to 3 times a week back when I had midback length hair. It was healthy & I didn't have any scalp problems.

 

[Karonica]

I didn't take vitamins when I was younger, and that's when my hair was past bra-strap.

 

[Cres81]

I think you can, but vitamins help ensure that you are getting the proper supplements.

 

[Dejuan42]

I'd would atleast take msm i heard it extends the life cycle of hair.

 

[vevster]

I don't think you should take vitamins if you are against them. Just try to eat healthily. I think genetics does play a factor.

I have always had longer hair than my sister and she take better care of her hair than I do.

 

[brownrelaxedhair]

I have before. Right now I'm taking just a multi and MSM.

Long hair is acheivable without vitamins though. The key is how you look after it.

 

[Nacai23]

All you have to do is eat healthy and you'll get most of the nutrients you need. There's really not a difference in eating healthy and taking vitamins. You're still getting nutrients in your body.
I never took vitamins, not even a multi before joining this board and I had waist length hair. It's very possible with the right nutrition and genetics.

 

[Dejuan42]

i still think its good to take a multi and msm because most of us eat fried food and that depletes most of the nutrients in our foods. two vitamins a day cant hurt can it?

 

[TwistNMx]

I agree with this. I used to wash&cond 2 to 3 times a week back when I had midback length hair. It was healthy & I didn't have any scalp problems.

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This makes a lot of sense. I notice my scalp starting to get sore now if I go more than 4 days without washing it.

 

[Guest]

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i still think its good to take a multi and msm because most of us eat fried food and that depletes most of the nutrients in our foods.

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who told u that most of us eat fried foods? U are funny.

 

[TwistNMx]

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i still think its good to take a multi and msm because most of us eat fried food and that depletes most of the nutrients in our foods.

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who told u that most of us eat fried foods? U are funny.

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Fried foods???

 

[NAY007]

i tried vitamins but all these pills got on my last nerve. and some of them broke me out too. so i stopped and i don't take any vitamins. not even a daily multivitamin. i have 3b/c hair and it's growing well though.

 

[Nessa]

I am sure it can be done.

 

[Dejuan42]

well dang maybe i was wrong SORRY! but still most people i know eat fried food better?

 

[pressncurl]

I think taking a daily multivitamin is just good for your health in general--hair growth aside. Most of us don't have the daily variety in our diet that we need to maintain a constant supply of the many different nutrients we need. Of course, the body still functions without it, but maybe not as well as it could . . .

 

[alibo]

Hello Everyone:
I am new to this forum. I want to say that I think vitamins/proper nutrition (vitamins that are bioavailable, easily assimilable) really help in the hair growing process. I will use my son as an example. He started having health problems over a year ago. We explored all of our options to facilitate restoring him to good health. After researching thoroughly - twice a day we started giving him Barley Green, MSM, Apple Cider Vinegar amongst other supplements.(and lots of purified water) Now a year later, we continue with the same supplements and his health is much improved. His hair has grown so much. We didn't aim for nor expect this!!! A year ago, he had less than 1/8" of hair. Now, he has a full head of natural hair that - when braided in single "box-type" braids - is shoulder length. Now, he refuses to cut it. My point is that I know proper nutrition is the key to his improved health (as reflected by his long healthy thick hair).

 

[lala]

I don't take vitamins and my thick 4a/4b relaxed hair is below bra strap. I'm only speaking for myself, but my hair has always grown without the aid of vitamins.

I have a problem swallowing pills so vitamins in pill form are not an option for me. If they ever come in liquid form, I just might consider taking them.

 

[monawalker]

thanks everyone for responding. i didn't think i would get any support on this topic. i am more confident now that i will reach my goal of midback in 2-4 years. you guys really are a supporting team.