How to Actually Grow Thicker Hair

Beans contain iron, a mineral essential to grow thick hair.

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If you're unhappy with the way your hair looks, it can instantly affect your self-esteem. If you were born with thin hair or brought it on yourself through vigorous hairstyling and the use of harsh chemicals, you may be faced with a challenge. Hair that's naturally thin is difficult to thicken because your hair follicles are naturally small. You may also lack the amount of hair follicles to create the desired fullness. However, the correct diet, supplements and hair products can put you on the right track.

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Eat a well-rounded diet that contains plenty of protein. Without protein in your diet, your hair may appear dull, dry and brittle. Consume foods such as chicken, turkey, salmon, beans and almonds.

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Include dark green vegetables, such as spinach, Swiss chard and broccoli, in your diet. Dark green vegetables contain many vitamin and minerals, including vitamin A and C, which are responsible for creating your natural scalp oil. They make your hair look thick and well-conditioned.

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Take a daily biotin supplement. Biotin promotes hair growth and thickens the hair fibers. As an alternative, eat biotin-rich foods, such as eggs, whole-grain cereals, cauliflower, milk and oysters.

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Avoid going on a crash diet because these can trigger nutritional deficiencies that negatively affect your hair.

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Drink a minimum of eight cups of water per day. Water is essential to your hair's health because it transports nutrients through your body.

Tips & Warnings

Consult your hairstylist about coloring your hair or cutting it short. Coloring your hair and cutting it into a short bob doesn't change the thickness of hair growing out of your head, but it can make your overall hair appear fuller and thicker.

Use thickening and volumizing products to wash and style your hair. These products make your hair look and feel thicker.

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