If I were left to roam the wilderness without clothes or weapons, I think I would fair pretty well considering I have plenty of hair on my head (and elsewhere…lol) to keep me warm and strong claws to hunt with! Call me a modern day “Cousin Itt” from The Addams Family, if you will! lol However, I know many of us out there may not be so blessed (or cursed, depending on how you look at it) and would love to find the magic pill, serum, or otherwise that will help speed up the growth of your bits.

Although things like lifestyle, genetics, and diet all come into play for growing strong & healthy hair and nails. There are a number of things that you can do that may fix the situation:

1.) Quit Crash Dieting! Remember that rediculous hollywood cookie diet you went on…well, probably wasn’t the best idea for healthy hair and nails. Make sure you’re eating enough protein and good fats (olive oil, avocado, salmon, etc.) to keep your cells growing and your hair and nails strong.

2.) Find Some “Me” Time. Less stress can do wonders for nail and hair growth folks!:)

3.) Take A Biotin Supplement. I can personally attest to this one! Taking 3000mg of biotin can help with cell regeneration.

4.) Try a Topical Treatment. The topical application of vitamin E (from Scandle Lotion Candles, for instance) can not not only increase nail growth, but also brighten the appearance of the nails. Similarly, minoxidil (the active ingredient in Rogaine for both men and women) has been shown to increase and stimulate follicle growth.

Have any other tips for healthy and strong hair and nail growth? Let us know about them!:)