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Easy growth tips for every lifestyle and budget.

Long Hair, Do Care! - Has your hair been stuck at the same length forever? Want thicker, longer, healthier hair without relying on clip-ins and weaves? Here’s what we know. By Kellee Terrell (Photo: Galvezo/Corbis)

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Long Hair, Do Care! - Has your hair been stuck at the same length forever? Want thicker, longer, healthier hair without relying on clip-ins and weaves? Here’s what we know. By Kellee Terrell (Photo: Galvezo/Corbis)

Lay Off the Heat (Or Use a Better Protectant) - Heat doesn’t have to be the devil, but it can cause damage and breakage. So if you see your flat iron more than your boo, you need to have a ménage a trois with some heat protectant. Our favorite: Beyond the Zone: Turn Up the Heat. (Photo: Jorn/Corbis)

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Lay Off the Heat (Or Use a Better Protectant)

Deep Condition - With all that you do to your hair — blow dry, braid, curl, etc. — your hair needs some extra TLC. Invest in a good deep conditioner to use every week to add strength, moisture and elasticity. Our faves include: Pantene Truly Natural Deep Conditioner and Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayonnaise.  (Photo: Pantene)

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Deep Condition

Try Steaming - Moisture retention is huge in reducing breakage, and deep conditioning with a steamer can boost the amount of moisture your hair can retain. FYI: Steamers don’t have to be really expensive, either. Try the Huetiful Steamer or Q-Redew Handheld Steamer. (Photo: Huetiful)

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Try Steaming

Protein Smarts - Your hair is made up of protein, which can become weakened by heat tools, daily styling and even external weather conditions. Depending on your hair type, you may need a protein treatment often or once every six weeks. We like Nexxus Emergencee Conditioning Treatment for a once every four to six week treatment. Got a lot of breakage? Opt for Aphogee 2-Step Protein Treatment to stop it dead in its tracks. (Photo: Nexxus)

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Protein Smarts

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Drink More Water

Massage That Scalp - Too many of us forget that our hair grows out of our scalp. Don’t neglect it! Try massaging your scalp a few times a week with oils to stimulate your hair follicles. We like Dabur Vatika Hair Oil because it’s packed with coconut oil and other Indian herbs deemed special for hair growth. (Photo: Dabur)

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Massage That Scalp

Photo By Photo: Dabur

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Scissors Are Your Friend

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Eat Better

Take Your Vitamins - Sometimes your hair needs that extra boost by taking vitamins like biotin, which can help promote stronger and thicker-looking hair. The good news is that hair vitamins come in a range of prices to fit everyone’s budget. So from the uber-popular HairFinity vitamins to Food Science of Vermont Biotin, there are plenty of options. (Photo: Brock Beauty)

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Take Your Vitamins

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Be Realistic