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6 Tips For Growing Out Your Hair

Until someone invents a magical pill that has us sprouting new hair like chia pets, we have some tried-and-true tips for growing a healthy head of hair.
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From lash lifts to spray-on nail polish, there have been a lot of technological advancements in beauty. Unfortunately, overnight hair growth is not one of them. Sigh. Well, until someone invents a magical pill that has us sprouting new hair like chia pets, we have some tried-and-true tips for growing a healthy head of hair.

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L'Oréal Professionnel Liss Unlimited Masque(05 of15)
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Moroccanoil Molding Cream(06 of15)
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Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Oil(07 of15)
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Macadamia Anti-Humidity Finishing Spray(08 of15)
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Bumble and bumble Bb. Curl (Style) Anti-Humidity Gel-Oil(09 of15)
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A gel-oil for helping elongate shrunken curls.$39. Available at Sephora. (credit:Sephora)
Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Oil(10 of15)
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TRESemmé Keratin Smooth 7 Day Smooth System Heat Activated Treatment(11 of15)
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A treatment for an ultra-smooth look.$7.26, available at walmart.ca. (credit:TRESemmé)
ALTERNA Haircare Bamboo Smooth Anti-Humidity Hair Spray(12 of15)
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JOHN FRIEDA Frizz Ease Beyond Smooth Frizz Immunity Primer(14 of15)
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Garnier Fructis Style Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk(15 of15)
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