I tried everything...this is what actually makes your hair grow

0:00 In 2016, I started growing my hair for the first time and within 18 months, I had to cut them off. Because it started looking like grass. As I did not know that healthy hair also required hair oils. But I started growing my hair again in 2018 and within 2 years, in 2020, it looked like this, because this time, I knew a few extra things about growing healthy hair, that I will tell you in a minute, but more importantly I knew the mistakes that I had made in the past. I tried oils, serums, derma rollers and different massages, I have ruined my scalp… and fixed it again and again. But, This is what actually made my hair grow. Just time, patience, and Brutal trial and error.

0:47 But You won’t have to waste your 18 months like I did I’m going to show you exactly what helps and works in growing faster, better hair. So If you’ve tried everything and your hair still isn’t growing or it has become dry and damaged, You’re probably making the same mistakes I made. And one of the major mistakes was believing that biotin just magically makes your body grow healthy hair. But I think you should rather take hair multivitamin instead of biotin capsules. Because I took it every day for 3 months and almost nothing changed. I also tried hair Growth serums, they also turned out to be Useless because my scalp wasn’t healthy at the time. Because I was over washing my hair, that was another major mistake,

1:37 because now my scalp was producing way more oil to compensate for the dryness caused due to washes, and then I was washing my hair even more to prevent it from being oily, it was a nightmare. But the main problem was thinking that oil meant dirt, So instead what I was really doing was wrecking my scalp barrier. And to treat it, I kept chasing the next product. But I didn’t need more things. I needed to stop… and rethink everything. So I got it cut and I started rebuilding — from the root. Hey! I am SAMRAAT and I talk exclusively about men's hair and skin on this channel, and here's what actually made my hair grow. So the first thing was to fix the blood flow in the scalp And a little 2 minute massage before bed, made the biggest difference.

2:22 I used to do it with my fingers at first, but then I discovered the scalp massager and it was a huge game changer, it massages the scalp really well causes the blood to move under the scalp, effortlessly. I also tried the inversion method head upside down and then massaging the hair for a few minutes. It looks and feels weird. But it works. And the derma also helped in increasing the blood flow around the hairline and I only used it Once after every wash with just enough pressure to stimulate not injure. But Most people don’t have a hair problem. hey have a scalp problem. And I was one of the most people. so this is what I did to make my scalp healthy first. My scalp was itchy, irritated, red. And that is the main reason why the hair growth serums weren't working properly,

3:11 unhealthy scalp can never produce healthy hair. So the first thing I did was treat my dandruff which I knew was caused due to dryness. So I first switched to a sulfate free shampoo as they tend to be less drying but that didn’t cut it out, so I temporarily switched to an anti dandruff shampoo. I still use an anti dandruff shampoo once a week as I now wash my hair twice a week. But back then I didn’t know that over washing your hair makes it weaker, not cleaner. And it was one of the major mistakes that made my hair dry, damaged and frizzy and it made my scalp produce way more oil then it has to. So I reduced washes to twice a week.

3:56 And I washed it with gentle sulfate free shampoo, possible with or at least regular temperature water, And I did not scrub the hair ends. I majorly focused on the scalp as that is where the most oil, dirt and product build up occurs And That changed everything. From dry and damaged to silky and shiny. Because I had now stopped stripping the natural oils. So my scalp finally got a chance to recover. But, other things like hair growth serums, hair oils and multivitamins started working well, only when I took better care of nutrition and rest. Because your hair is made of protein and if you’re not feeding enough of it, he body is going to take it away from your hair. In the early days, I didn't have the money to get gummies and multivitamins

4:43 But I worked out every day So I just ate better. Eggs, Salads, seeds, if you eat these separately, the basic indian diet will take care of the rest. It is full of carbs and proteins, you just need to eat the right amounts at the right times in the right amount. But more than anything — I focused on protein. And water. But if you have the money then please invent in a good hair multivitamin, the effects become visible in around a month or so. Oh — and sleep. Hair doesn’t grow when you’re tired and stressed. So also I fixed my sleep schedule. It wasn’t perfect But I was consistently getting enough sleep. And I Believe, consistency actually counts more then perfection. It is better to have a routine that is not perfect but can be followed everyday, then to have a perfect routine that you can follow 3 times a week at best.

5:35 And that’s exactly what I did. I just stopped switching my hair routine every week with different products. I stuck to the same 2–3 habits, and 2-3 products for 2 years without switching a thing. When I started making videos for YouTube in 2020, I already had long hair. But still, there are some things that I’d never do, If I could go back in time. First - I’d stop washing my hair every time it felt oily. Instead, I would rather stick to the wash routine. Second - I’d stop mixing 4 oils at once, hoping for magic. Because that is not a routine or hair care. That is desperation. Third - I’d stop jumping routines and products every two weeks. Because now I know hair doesn’t grow on anxiety, it grows on time.

6:25 The real growth begins when you stop rushing it and just let it take its time. Now with that said, you don’t need to do everything that I did. If you do just one thing, every day, it will take you way further than you think. But I do have some recommendations about what you should be doing. Number 1: For your scalp health, Find 1 way to increase the blood flow in your head. It could be a simple massage with your fingers, it could be using a scalp massager, it could be doing an upside down head massage, it could be anything. Choose one way of doing it and repeat it everyday before bed at night. Number 2: For your hair health, Include a hair oil in your routine, you don’t need to apply it everyday, you can just use it when you wash your hair with shampoo. I have always used coconut oil but you can use any other hair oil that you’re comfortable with.

7:16 Number 3: Do not try to compare your hair growth to last week or the last month, Do not spend time measuring your hair everyday. Just do the work… quietly, for 90 days, and see the results yourself. And if you commit to this 90 day routine, All you need to do is take a photo and measure your hair today, and leave a comment on this video with your current hair length 90 days later, you can come back to this video and edit your comment with your. new hair length, so that we can call enjoy the progress. Now, You know about the mistakes that I made, you know about the things that actually made my hair grow, you also know about the mistakes that would never repeat if I could go back in time. And If you commit to the 90 days challenge, don’t forget to measure your hair and leave a comment below.

8:06 But if you’re looking for the exact hair routine that I’ve been following, I’ve explained every step in detail in this video And also if you need help with anything else, just leave a comment below, always happy to help, as you know I love you