AFTER dramatically transforming her locks, one woman shared the secret to her success.
She revealed each of the haircare steps she used to revamp her fried strands.
In her viral video, TikTok user Tessa Peay (@tessapeay) talked her followers through the various hacks she uses to promote hair health.
She explained that people often complain to her that their hair won’t grow.
However, Tessa revealed that her own locks were damaged from heating gadgets and struggled to grow past her shoulders for years.
She decided to take action to transform her hair, beginning with tackling split ends.
While the TikToker now refrains from using heat on her hair whenever possible, she used to apply it often, causing her ends to split.
Now she uses hair scissors to cut the damaged ends from her hair when possible.
She also tested her hair porosity to determine the best products to use on it.
As well as this, Tessa recommends stimulating your scalp daily as well as oiling your mids and ends.
She advised her audience to ensure they are including enough protein in their diets.
The haircare enthusiast also suggested incorporating a hair mask into your weekly routine.
She recommended keeping your hair in a protective hairstyle such as plaits when sleeping.
And as well as oiling her mids and ends daily, she also revealed that she applies oil to her scalp before washing.
Tessa explained that she avoids common bad habits such as applying heat to her hair too often.
She also refrains from applying products too vigorously to her scalp to prevent further damage.
To prove her hacks work, the TikToker showed her audience a comparison of her hair before and after taking the steps.
Hair re-growth FAQs
Anabel Kingsley, Consultant Trichologist and Brand President at Philip Kingsley spoke exclusively to Fabulous.
How long does it take for hair to grow back?
Hair grows, on average, half an inch a month. You cannot speed this up.
Do rosemary oil and scalp massages work?
Oils do not promote hair growth. In terms of rosemary oil, the current trend stems from one small study carried out on 50 men in 2015. No women were involved, and the study compared the effects of 2 per cent minoxidil to Rosemary oil. 2 per cent minoxidil doesn’t do much for
male pattern hair loss anyway, so the results were not very impressive. Oils do serve a purpose in conditioning hair treatments though. They help add shine and smooth the hair cuticle to lock-in moisture and improve combability. Scalp massages alone won’t cure hair loss, but it can help relax you, aid in lymphatic drainage, exfoliate and help topicals penetrate.
Are there any products or foods/vitamins you recommend someone using or eating to help with hair regrowth?
To support healthy hair regrowth, if you are experiencing hair thinning we’d recommend our Density Preserving Scalp Drops clinically proven to help slow hair loss with continued daily use within three months.
Telogen effluvium (hair shedding) due to nutritional deficiencies can often be simply treated with changes to your diet, and nutritional supplements such as our specially formulated Density Healthy Hair Complex and Density Amino Acid Booster.
Iron and Ferritin (stored iron) in red meat, dried apricots and dark, leafy greens. Vitamin B12 in animal products and fortified plant-based foods. Protein from oily fish, lean meat, cottage cheese, tofu, nuts, chickpeas, and beans.
However, there may be an underlying cause for their hair loss and rather than this being masked by using an off-the-shelf product, they should be encouraged to seek the advice of a specialist such as a Trichologist.
Her followers shared their thoughts on the transformation in the comments section.
“Love your hair tips, thank you,” wrote one impressed viewer.
“Stunning, I will take allll the advice,” said another TikTok user.
“I love Tessa, your hair is the prettiest thing I ever seen,” commented a third person.
“You’re like a real-life Rapunzel,” wrote another follower.
