6 Best and Simple Exercises for Hair Growth

We all want long, healthy and beautiful hair. Hair is an integral part of our personality, we come to know the importance of hair when we actually start to lose them. Hair loss is one of the common hair problems faced by every gender and every age group. Apart from homemade hair masks, being physically fit is also important for proper hair growth. We have shortlisted the 6 best and simple exercises for hair growth.

These exercises help to increase the blood circulation in the scalp. They have a very positive effect on your hair which leads to hair growth. When you work out, you sweat and this sweat helps to increase the natural oil in your scalp, hence, promoting hair growth.

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How does exercise help in hair growth?

Regular exercise not only keeps you fit and physically active, it also promotes healthy hair growth. When you exercise, your pores get opened up, which helps in the more absorption of oxygen and nutrients. There are many exercises which helps to release natural oil from the scalp and provide nourishment to hair.

• Exercising releases endomorphins, which helps you to relax.
• Working out stimulates blood flow to the scalp and enriches hair follicles with nutrients.
• It increases oxygen supply to the scalp.

Causes of Hair Loss

Some of the common causes of hair loss are as follows-

• Medications- Medications can have serious effect on hair. If you are taking any drug ailments like cancer, heart problems, depression etc.

• Stress Relief- Stress have a very serious and negative effect on the health of hair.

• Hereditary- If you have a family history of hair loss, then you can see a gradual decline in your hairline.

• Hormonal Changes- Hormonal changes can cause hair loss problem.

6 Effective and Best Exercises for Hair Growth

1. Scalp Massage-

We often underestimate the importance of scalp massage or head massage. Scalp massage helps in increasing the blood flow by opening the pores on the head. It is very important to strengthen the hair follicles and provide them proper nourishment. Head massage helps you to relax, provide nutrients to hair and help in hair growth.

How to do:

• Take 1 tbsp. of Olive oil, 1 tbsp. of Jojoba oil and 1 tbsp. of Coconut oil
• Mix them together and warm it a little bit.
• Apply the oil on your scalp with the help of cotton.
• Massage oil on your scalp for few minutes.
• Slowly increase the intensity of massage to increase blood flow.

2. Jogging-

Running is also one form of exercise and it is considered as the best one. Jogging for atleast 2 minutes is very beneficial for our body. It helps to release fat and unnecessary toxins from the body. Our skin consists of many pores and it depends on us, how we take care of them.

While running, perspiration happens, which is very effective for hair growth. So, start jogging from today.

3. Neck Exercise-

How amazing we feel, whenever after whole day we stretch our neck and move it side, up and down. Neck exercises are considered as best when it comes to hair growth. The stretching helps to release the tensed and stressed muscle around the neck.

How to perform:

• You can either stand or sit comfortably on a chair.
• Now, first slowly bend your neck down, you will feel a stretch.
• Then take it upwards. Go as much back as you can.
• Now, go sideways on each side.
• Do this neck stretch exercise for atleast 10 seconds.

4. Side to Side Hops-

This exercise is fun. Side to side hops helps to grow your hair faster and also keeps your heart healthy. You can do this exercise daily.

How to perform:

• Stand erect with a hip-width gap between your legs.
• Now with both the legs jump right side.
• And then jump left side.
• Make sure there is space between jumps.
• Slightly bend your body and then jump.

5. Inversion Method-

I have experienced the success of this method. Inversion method is a popular technique which helps to make your hair beautiful and healthy. As with this method oxygen supply increases in the scalp, the greater the oxygen received by the scalp, greater are the chances of having healthy locks.

How to perform:

• Dry Massage your scalp with the help of your fingers.
• This helps to stimulate the hair follicles.
• Now, turn your head upside down to increase the blood flow in the scalp.

6. Breathing Exercise-

Breathing exercise like Kapalbhati, Bhramari and Bhastrika involve a series of exhalations and inhalations. It helps to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth. These exercises also help to prevent premature greying of hair. Doing breathing exercise daily helps to rejuvenate damaged and dull hair.

How to perform:

• Sit in a comfortable chair.
• Take a deep breath and pull your stomach in.
• Now, exhale.
• Keep doing this inhalation and exhalation for some time.
• Perform it 10 times.

Yoga Poses for Hair Growth

Apart from above exercise, there are some yoga poses which help in hair growth. Some of the yoga poses which help in hair growth are- Alternate nostril breathing, Pavanmuktasana, Big Toe Pose, Rubbing nails, Vajrasana, Camel Pose, Headstand pose.

So, above are some exercises and yoga poses which help in hair growth. Both of these will show you result if you are consistent and does them regularly. Try to be stress-free and be as much relaxed as you can.

What do you do for promoting hair growth?