10 Healthy Habits for Boosting Hair Growth

#1 Build your plate for hair growth

If you want better hair growth, start with repeatable nourishment. Food gives your body the raw materials it needs to build hair—especially when you’re consistent over time.

Do this:

• Aim for a balanced plate: protein + fiber + plants + healthy fats

• Add one “hair-friendly” food daily (eggs, salmon, lentils, leafy greens, Greek yogurt, tofu)

• Keep it simple: consistency beats complicated

#2 Prioritize protein daily

Hair fiber is largely made from protein (keratin), so a protein habit is one of the most practical foundations for hair growth.

Do this:

• Add protein to breakfast (the easiest upgrade for many people)

• Keep a simple go-to list: eggs, chicken, fish, tofu, beans + rice, yogurt, lentils

• If you’re busy, use repeatable meals rather than chasing perfect macros

#3 Support gut health

If you’re doing “all the right things” but still feel stalled, gut health is a smart place to focus—because absorption determines whether your body can actually use nutrients that support hair growth.

Think of gut health as your “intake → uptake” bridge: you can eat well (or supplement), but if digestion is off, nutrients may not be used as efficiently.

Do this:

• Add fiber daily (beans, oats, berries, greens)

• Include fermented foods if you tolerate them (yogurt, kefir, kimchi)

• Hydrate consistently to support digestion and regularity

• Build “gut-friendly” consistency: fewer extreme swings, more steady patterns

TAKE N GO™ Hair & Scalp Vitamins: Prebiotics, probiotics, and an absorption-support ingredient like BioPerine® can complement gut health habits by helping your body better use the nutrients you’re taking..

#4 Hydrate like it’s part of the hair growth plan (electrolytes included)

Hydration supports your whole system—energy, digestion, recovery, and routine consistency. And those “system basics” are the hidden support behind visible hair growth.

Hydration also helps make your routines easier to keep: when you’re dehydrated, you’re more likely to feel tired, skip meals, and rush self-care—so hydration becomes a hair growth habit because it stabilizes everything else.

Do this:

• Start with water before caffeine

• Keep a bottle visible (environment design = habit design)

• Add electrolytes during high-sweat weeks, travel, or when you feel depleted

• Pair hydration with your morning routine so it becomes automatic

If you want a simple way to keep hydration consistent, DRINK N GO™ Hair & Scalp Hydrator is an easy electrolyte option—especially on busy days when you’re sweating more, traveling, or trying to stay on top of your routine without overthinking it.

#5 Use supplements to support gaps 

Supplements support hair growth routines when food, stress, or life seasons create gaps. The goal is not stacking random products—it’s choosing a repeatable routine that supports your baseline.

Do this:

• Choose one consistent supplement routine instead of stacking multiple overlapping products

• Commit for 8–12 weeks before you judge results (hair growth takes time)

• Use supplements to support gaps—then reassess what you actually need

Key supportive ingredients people ask about:

• Vitamin D: many people think of it as a foundational wellness nutrient; testing can help personalize your plan

• Zinc: commonly included in hair-support formulas as part of a balanced micronutrient approach

• Magnesium: supports broader wellness routines (sleep, stress support), which supports consistency

• Vitamin A: essential nutrient, but balance matters—avoid megadosing

If TAKE N GO™ Hair & Scalp Vitamins includes vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, vitamin A, plus gut-supportive ingredients (like prebiotics/probiotics) and an absorption-support component (like BioPerine®), that makes it a “one routine” approach—so you’re less tempted to stack and more likely to stay consistent.

#6 Move your body to support blood flow

If you want better hair growth, don’t underestimate movement. You don’t need extreme workouts—you need consistency. Movement supports cardiovascular health and circulation, which supports how nutrients are delivered throughout the body.

Do this:

• Walk 10–20 minutes most days

• Add gentle cardio that fits your life (cycling, dancing, incline walking)

• Choose movement you’ll actually repeat (consistency beats intensity)

#7 Protect your sleep

If your sleep is short or inconsistent, your hair growth plan should include a sleep routine before it includes more products. Sleep supports recovery and helps you keep your habits stable.

Do this:

• Start small: one earlier bedtime per week

• Create a wind-down cue (dim lights, phone away, warm shower)

• Keep your “sleep support” realistic—aim for repeatability, not perfection

#8 Keep your scalp consistently clean and supported

A healthy scalp environment supports hair growth. Buildup and inconsistency can make routines harder and can leave the scalp feeling less comfortable. You don’t need harsh cleansing—you need consistent scalp care that fits your texture and lifestyle.

Do this:

• Cleanse the scalp consistently for your routine (more sweat = more cleansing support)

• Condition every wash to improve slip and reduce tangling

• Be gentle: rough scrubbing and aggressive detangling can stress the strand

#9 Choose protective habits that retain hair growth

If your goal is hair growth you can keep, your ends need protection. The key is protecting ends without creating tension at the hairline.

Do this:

• Rotate parts and styles so the same area isn’t stressed repeatedly

• Choose “secure, not tight”

• Protect ends with low-friction habits (satin/silk at night, gentle detangling)

#10 Commit to a pro growth partner (2–4 visits/year)

A trusted cosmetologist/hairstylist can be one of the biggest allies in visible hair growth, because they help you keep your growth through trims (when needed), treatment planning, protective styling strategy, and routine edits that match your lifestyle.  Find a PRO today on our Salon Locator.

Do this:

• Aim for 2–4 visits per year as maintenance check-ins
• Ask for a plan: trim cadence + styling strategy + product rhythm
• Use appointments to prevent problems, not just react to them