HAVING regretted her decision to chop her hair chin-length one woman developed a routine to stimulate rapid growth. She confessed that it involved using an ingredient that many beauty enthusiasts have warned against applying to tresses. She shared a photo of her now waist-length locks and a snap of how short it was before on Reddit’s Long Hair forum, which has over 501,000 members.
She revealed that it’s been six years since she made the “worst decision” of her life by undergoing a dramatic haircut. She said without her long locks she didn’t feel like herself. The Redditor’s box-dyed black hair looked healthy in the recent photo as she revealed growing it was a journey.
“A few botched cuts along the way...
and having to learn how to rock my natural hair with no heat styling,” she said, writing under the handle Studentjoblurch . “Hair care routine: shampoo/conditioner twice a week (I love sulfates lol), Ouidad Moisture Lock in ends, dry with cotton t-shirt then air dry, Davines Oi Oil nightly.” According to Healthline , sulfates help to remove dirt and oil from locks but the ingredient can "irritate" sensitive skin.
Some people fear daily exposure to sulfates in shampoo could cause harm to health and be damaging to certain hair types. Many beauty fans prefer to use a sulfate-free shampoo to avoid any potential issues. The Redditor added that her locks are trimmed by a professional hairdresser every four to six months.
“I am fortunate that my hair grows ex.
