Those who know me, know I’m afraid of hairdressers. Way too often my hair was messed up and I have never managed to find a hairdresser who understood what I had in mind. And trust me, I’ve searched everywhere for him/her. Long ago I decided not to cut my hair (only 2 times a year) and I stopped coloring and styling my hair. Problem solved et voilà healthy hair. Especially heat seems to really be disastrous for beautiful long hair since your hair breaks down too fast. In addition, all natural shine will be gone the moment you start using heat (too often). But how to grow your hair really fast?
Not long ago it was time again for my rare appointment with the hairdresser and since my hair almost reached to hip level I told her to cut off a bit more. Note to self, never say ”cut off a bit more” when you have in mind 2 inches. After another little hairdresser trauma I searched on YouTube to find out how fast it takes for hair to actually grow. I came across the ”Inversion Method”.
This seems to be a new hype on YouTube, but I realized that my father already did this during my childhood when he dried my hair. This may explain why I had the most beautiful and longest hair as a child. Not kidding.
The Inversion Method
So, since the Inversion Method seems to be the secret to grow your hair fast and healhty, I thought I should give it a try. And guess what? It works …. Really. This really is THE secret to long healthy hair. Why? Well, it makes sense. The faster your hair grows, the less chances of breakage so the healthier the hair will be.
How does the Inerversion Method work?
- You’ll need to massage olive or coconut oil on your scalp. Argan and jojoba oil is also a good option. I didn’t use an oil every time since you will need to wash it out after it and I don’t wash my hair every day. When I did use an oil, I opted for coconut oil. On other days I used the natural ” oil ” on my head.
- Sit down and bend your head forward (between your knees). Your head is hanging upside now (inversion). Sit like this for 4-minutes while you are gently massaging your scalp.
- If necessary wash or rinse out the oil from your hair. Repeat this process seven days straight and then give the hair/scalp three weeks of rest before doing the Inversion Method again.
Click here for a video on how the Inversion Method works.
It’s not only very relaxing (who doesn’t like a massage?), but it gives your hair a lot of volume if you don’t wash your hair afterwards.
Please be carefull though when you’re pregnant, have low blood pressure or have problems with your back.
The results
For a week I did the inversion method every night. Only one time I used an oil (coconut oil). Before I started I measured my longest lock. I did not make the five centimeter as many claim on YouTube, but oh my did my hair grow! To be precise, 2,5 centimeters. Indeed, 2,5 centimeters in 7 days !! Reminder, hair grows an average of 1 to 1,5 centimeters per month.
In addition, my hair has more volume and is smoother. Totally worth it!
I‘m convinced though that healthy food and drinking plenty of water will have a positive effect on the health of your hair (growth). So just massaging your scalp will not leave you instantly with healthier hair.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens if I don’t take a break?
You will overstimulate the scalp and may not get the results you hoped for. - Can I try this on very short hair?
Yes, the length of hair is of no influence. - Does this work if your hair is wet, or does the hair have to be dry?
It’s better to massage the oil in dry hair - I just want to know how long my hair will grow if I use this method
This is for every person different - Do curls matter? I have a mess of curls
No, it shouldn’t matter - I had tremendous hair loss due to health reasons and I want to make it long. How should I do this method and will it be beneficial for me?
If you have any health issues I would recommend to first discuss this with your doctor - Can it grow 3 inches overnight?
That would be a miracle - What’s the best time to do this? Is it at night or morning?
I don’t think that really matters
Frequently Asked Questions – Oils
- What kind of oil can I use?
I use olive oil or coconut oil. Argan oil, almond oil and jojoba oil is also a good oil to use. - How long do I leave the oil on my scalp?
As long as you wish. The technique is about massaging in the oil. You could leave the oil in overnight as a hair nourishment. - After massaging the oil onto the scalp, do I have to wait some time before washing my hair?
You can treat your hair after the massage like you normally do. You don’t need to wait.
- Can I use castor oil instead of coconut oil?
Yes, but I personally will not use this since it’s terrible to wash out. - How much oil do I use for one massage?
This can be different per person. You should use enough oil to cover the scalp and to massage it in. - Does this work the same if you don’t use an oil?
I’m not sure, maybe if the hair is oily/not too dry or too clean.
- Can I use cooking coconut oil ? Do I use it as it is, or melt it and use it ? Or buy specific products that have coconut oil?
Yes, you can use coconut oil for cooking. It will melt once you start massaging. But if it’s already melted that’s also fine. Any organic cold pressed coconut oil is good to use
- Can I use baby oil?
I’m not sure. I think it’s better to use other more natural oils - Can I switch back and forth between olive and coconut oil?
I have never tried that before, but I think it should be ok.
I’m still not a fan of the hairdresser, but for more volume or growth I will repeat this. Would you hang upside down for healthier hair?
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Dit ken ik niet, wat cool! Het is het proberen waard, dus Loïs (10 jr) en ik gaan het ook doen! 🙂
Hey bracia, can we use oil and wash it everyday for a week? Or it’s compulsory to use oil only once?
Hi Radha,
You can wash your hair as often as you wish.
Best,
Bianca
I lost my hair all over.i became very very thin.please give me tips to regrowth my hair to get before.
My hair is really oily, should I massage that in, or add more?
Wow dit ga ik zeker uitproberen! heb van mezelf nogal droog haar en het groeit slecht, ik eet al veel gezonder dan vroeger en neem elke dag 2 smoothies maar wil nog niet zo groeien. Ik ga dit eens proberen bedankt voor de tip!!
🙂 graag gedaan!
Wat taal het jy gepraat
Hulle praat in Afrikaans. Dit beteken dat jy welkom is. Jy moet net ‘n vertaler op Google gebruik
ah ok! 🙂 thanks!
I am not so sure but I think I do have a lot of spilt ends and by a lot, I mean it. I really hate having short hair. All my friends cut their hair and their hair grows soooo fast. I have a lot of spilt ends. If I do the inerversion method, will it still work?
You can try. It won’t damage split ends.
Why must you rest for 3 weeks?
Hey Bianca does it work for boys (Inversion method)?
Nee dit is Nederlands, meaning that it is Dutch.
Afrikaans is spoken by South Africans like me.
Yes, this website is in Dutch and English.
Does it work for boys (inversion method)
Yes, it should 🙂
Ga het zeker proberen.
Heb je ook een tip voor dunner wordend haar..bovenop bij scheiding begin ik de huid te zien.
Thnks miranda
Hi Miranda,
Niet specifiek voor bovenop het haar, maar alle tips in het artikel zullen de gezondheid van je haar ten goede komen. 🙂
what if i do it for more than one week what will be its conseuences ?
Hi Angel, your body will then get used to the extra blood flow and the method will work less (or not) 🙂
If you do it every week, it will not work because your body will be used to the method. You can only do this one week per month if you want it to continue to work
Does this work with guys hair and what oil an natural oil
would be best for curly hair?
How should i put it like the days
Hi Joshua,
I’m sorry, but I don’t understand this question.
Best,
Bianca
Well 1 day yes one day no or 2 days yes 1 day no
Hi Joshua,
Nope, like said seven days straight.
”Repeat this process seven days straight and then give the hair/scalp three weeks of rest before doing the Inversion Method again.”
Hope this helps!
Best,
Bianca
Put it lika the day!
Day1 no day 2 no day 3 yea say yes no.
Hi Joshua,
I don’t think there is any difference for man and women so it should work the same for you. There is no specific oil recommendation for curly hair.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Bianca
Yes it does but you do it for 5 days????????
Is required of scalp with oil daily
I’m sorry I don’t understand the question 🙂 Yes, every day with oil for 7 days and then take a break for 3 weeks.
Hope this helps.
Best,
Bianca
What would happen if you didn’t give your hair a break? Like if you just kept doing it everyday.
It will not work then 🙂
Hallo,werkt dit ook bij zeer kort haar?
Mijn haar is ongeveer 1 cm lang.
Ja zeker! 🙂
Hi,
So– Coconut oil for 7 seven days straight. That would mean washing the hair everyday!?? (OR walking around with ridiculously oily hair) I’m going to give this a shot! Any brand recommendations for shampoo and conditioner? Or leave in products…would love to hear any tips you may have please! 🙂
Hi Lera,
I didn’t use an oil every time since you will need to wash it out after it and I don’t wash my hair every day. On those days I used the natural ” oil ” on my head. I use shampoos based on coconut oil with no chemicals and keep changing brands actually.
Best,
Bianca
Your… Explanation… Is very bad, I do not understand it.
It’s actually pretty straight forward. Choose an oil and massage it in. Or if you don’t want to wash your hair every time use the oil of your scalp. Repeat this process seven days straight and then give the hair/scalp three weeks of rest before doing the Inversion Method again. There is also a link to a video to make it even more clear.
Hi Bianca! Im very keen to try this method. My hair tends to get oily very quick..i aslo wash my hair very frequently. Would u say its okay if i use the coconut oil twice and the remaining days only use my natural oil on scalp? I could probs leave the oil in on my off days and not wash that day but otherwise need to wash my hair for work. Also do u think frequent washing of hair slows the progress? I dnt use heat at all to dry hair. Usualy just let it air dry.
Hi Minette,
I’m not sure. The method I described from my childhood was without oil so it might work.
Go upside down so the top of your head is near the ground and massage you head. Repeat for 7 days. You can add coconut oil or other oil to your scalp but don’t need to do it everyday. Wash it out on the days you do.
Thanks Felicity! 😀
ikr, whats with these ppl?
How do they not understand and have so many questions over something as simple as this…my my!
People are strange ????????????????
I don’t understand Can you explain for me please
hi Lugina,
There is a link to a video in the article that might help you out. It’s really very simple.
I don’t get it
First, you take whatever oil you’re going to use and massage it into your scalp with your head between your knees (or just make sure it is facing a downward position). You do this for 4 minutes, no more, no less. Rinsing the oil out is optional. Repeat the method for 7 days (a week) non-stop. After the week is over, don’t repeat. Give your hair a three week (21 day) break. Your hair should grow longer, if Bianca is right.
seriously ha
I have struggled with my hair for a long time now. I am quickly approaching my 30s and I have bad hair quality. Recently, I have also noticed that my hair has stopped growing as it used to. A few years ago I went to the salon on a monthly basis. Now, it takes me almost two months before I even need to cut my hair! I am desperate and I really need help right now. Hair is one of the most important parts of a woman and I don’t want to give up on this one. I went to the doctors but they didn’t found anything wrong with me. The exams I took showed that I am healthy and there’s no reason for this to even happen to me. Please, I really need hair advice urgently!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Nancy,
I don’t know what your specific question is but there are many articles on this website about hair problems. I hope it will help you.
Best,
Bianca
but does method really work? in the article, it says the hair will grow 3 to 5 inches in a week but people are claiming that they grew 2,5 or 3 cm? I am confused is the method to grow inches of centimeters? hope you can get back to me @Bianca
Hi Kassandra,
yes, it really works. To be honest, it doesn’t really matter if people use inches or cm because the results are for everyone different. It could be more (or maybe less) hair growth with you.
Hope this helps.
Best,
Bianca
It would probley be better if like you left your hair up for 7 days in oil maybe but does this really work cause this seems fake any suggestion my hair takes about 6 months to grow one inch
Hi Samantha,
You can leave the oil 7 days in your hair, but you don’t have to. A lot of people have great results, the only way to find out is to try 🙂
Hope this helps!
Thank you for this article, I will be trying this very soon!
You’re welcome! 🙂
Did this work for you?
Thanks Definetely will try this out 🙂
You’re welcome! 🙂
I will put this method to the test.
🙂
Hello, I just have one question. When you said apply oil to the hair, how long did you have it on before washing it off? Thank you in advance????
As long as you wish 🙂
You can also leave it in all night but make sure to wrap your hair in a plastic bag. Wash it out in the morning
Thanks Amy! 🙂
So I don’t need to put an oil in my head
I just had to shave my head today by accident. I have coconut oil at home, I will try it tonight but I hope it works. I only need to grow it about an inch for my hair cut that is more than enough. If i could get half an inch in a week that would really be a miracle.
Sounds too good to be true but i will try.
Thanks
Hi i did shaved my hair today and have many regrets…. Umm could you please confirm if the method worked for you? thanks
Hi Dave,
I think the lenght of the hair doesn’t matter.
Good luck!
I will defo try this. Have to admit the 5 cm seems unreal though! My daughter struggles with her hair growing.
I did this 2 times (7 days in February and 7 days in March) and you know how much my hair grew from the 4th of February till today (19th March)?
1 cm! yes, 1 cm in almost 2 months…
Hi Lina,
I’m sorry to read you haven’t booked the same results (yet).I share my own experience and find it makes sense that a massage is stimulating and thus will ensure a circulation and hair growth. Maybe you can get some tips from the other comments here. And let me know if you have questions.
Best,
Bianca
yes I have been doing this for years and it works like magic, well it is not magic it’s just a stimulation of the hair roots…Great article!
So could I just use regular oil in my hair?
I’d go for olive- or coconut oil. Argan and jojoba oil is also a good option.
I’m wanting to try to grow out my hair. but I dnt have coconut oil what else should I use
You could try any other oil such as olive oil, argan oil or jojoba oil.
do you have to use oil or will just using your fingers to massage, and no oil still work
The best results are with oil.
I’ve recently tried the method an it does in fact work wonders I’m glad I tried it when I did because I’m planning on eventually dying my hair like Harley Quinn from the Suicide Squad movie.
I’m happy to read this, thank you 🙂
Hi Bianca, Request You Make It Clearer For me. Can I Apply Coconut Oil And Leave It For 7 Days? What If I Wash It Out, Can I Use An Electronic Drier To Make My Hair Dry? Thanks In Advance
Please help. My hair has always been my pride and joy. I figured since it is pretty damn healthy, it could deal with some bleach damage. And I figured the master stylist who did all the color-corrections would know how much would be too much. I was wrong, and now I want to burst into tears every time I look at my hair or touch it. I just don’t know what to do. my hair has also NEVER been shorter than this and it breaks and falls out. What should i do to regrow hair?
Can I use castor oil instead of coconut oil? Thanks
Hi Zai,
You could, but I wouldn’t do so. It is really terrible to wash out…
Ok, thank you
Can i use almond oil
Yes, you can 🙂
Nice, it works omfg. Is it normal i did it for three days and four minutes everytime and i grew one centimeter from three days? Like wtf
That is really fast indeed. I don’t know whether this is normal for this method or due to something else you did. But yeah, it works 🙂
how much oil do you put in for one day?
This can be different per person. Just use enough to cover the scalp and to massage it in.
Hope this helps! ????
Hey I just wanted to know: After massaging the oilve/coconut oil in my hair for 4 minutes, and I decide to wash my hair, would I Shampoo and Condition like normal? Or would I just Condition so that the Shampoo doesn’t extract the oils out of my scalp?
Also after massaging the olive/coconut oil onto my scalp for 4 minutes, do I have to wait some time before washing my hair? If so, how long?
Thank you xoxo
Hi Bella,
Yes, you can treat your hair after that like you normally do. No, you don’t have to wait.
Hope this helps 🙂
This helps a lot! Thank you for your quick reply xoxo
🙂 you’re welcome!
how much oil do you put in for one day?
This can be different per person. Just use enough to cover the scalp and to massage it in.
Hope this helps! 🙂
Does this work the same if you don’t use an oil?
I’m not sure, maybe if the hair is oily/not too dry or too clean.
Im very interested in trying this. I lost a lot of my hair and it was very uneven and the hair dresser cut it way too short up to my neck. I’ve been super depressed. What’s the name of the oil to use? And what should I do after putting the oil in my hair? Thanks
Hi Jamie, the brand doesn’t really matter. You can wash your hair after that if you wish.
Sorry but does this work for really short hair? Short like 3 cm?
Hi Lucy,
Yes, it should. The length of the hair doesn’t matter.
Best,
Bianca
Its great u took the time to do this even if it works or not.☺
Yes, it’s very relaxing too 🙂
Does you’re hair have to be dry for this to work?
Hi Grass, it’s better to massage the oil in dry hair.
Does this work if your hair is wet, or does the hair have to be dry?
Hi Grace, it’s better to massage the oil in dry hair.
Thanks 🙂
Do curls matter? I have a mess of curls
No, it shouldn’t matter 🙂
Hi! I cut my hair today and i’m really sad because i didn’t like it at all! If it would grow at least 2 cm i would be a lot happier! I Started this today! How long would it take for 2 more cm?
Hi Moni,
That is different for everyone 🙂
Best,
Bianca
The video says 2-4 inches in a week, this page says 2,5 centimeters in a week, I have super short hair and really really need my long hair back to stop bullying so I just want to know how long my hair will grow if I use this method
Hi Allison, this is really different for each and every person.
Hi Bianca,
can you use cooking coconut oil ? Dp you ise it as is, or melt it and use it ? Or buy specific products that have coconut oil ?
Hi Ben,
Yes, you can 🙂 It will melt once you start massaging. But if it’s already melted that’s also fine. Any organic cold pressed coconut oil is good to use.
Best,
Bianca
Hello there Bianca!
Just wanted to ask that can i use sesame oil?
Hi Usama,
I’m not sure as I never tried that before. But personally I think any oil will do.
Best,
Bianca
My hair’s at waist length and my lifelong dream is to get it to my hips in minimum time so that when braided, I can be the real life Elsa (Frozen) or Lara Croft. Plus my locks have never reached past my waist before in my life. My goal length is classic length. I tend to oil my hair twice a week and apply a mask once a week. My family and friends were so surprised by how I was able to get it to lengthen within a year an 8 months since I last got a haircut and 2nd hair donation. Every time I get short hair, I end up feeling like I’m struggling and struggling to get that length back. I honestly can’t decide if I’d donate my hair again or if I should maintain it so that I don’t have to struggle to get long locks back every time. Between the ages of 16 and 19, my locks are at armpit length at the longest and it eventually never reached mid back length till I was 20.
will this work even though my hair is shaved around the back and sides but the top is long?
I don’t think the model/length of the hair matters that much 🙂
Hi Bianca, My hair is up to my shoulders but it normally takes me 3 years to grow hair to my waist. But for some reason, my hair is still at the same height. Plz help!
Also, IM 12 years old
It has also been 3 years since my hair cut
Hi Bianca, Right now my hair is up to my knees but i want longer. So how does the oila work dam
will this work on any one?
Hey!!
I am a beginner,and I actually tried alot of thing on my hairs but they didn’t showed any good result,and previous I was also having low haemoglobin problem which I overcome as a result of which I had tremendous hairloss and at present my hairs are up to my shoulders but I want to make it long, so my question is in what manner I should do this method and I’ll it be beneficial for me ??
Hi Rupanshi,
If you have any health issues i would recommend to first discuss this with your doctor.
Best,
Bianca
Can it grow 2’5 inches overnight
That seems quite a lot to me… I don’t think so.
When everyone please leave this gift for girl alone she put a suggestion whether you follow up on that is up to you. she’s being very kind and giving her opinion have a go if it doesn’t work for you find something else. I’ve read about 70% of the comments and I think some people are having this poor girl on by saying I don’t understand please stop it it’s not nice. If you don’t want to spend them very something you do
Hi, so you put oil every day in your hair for 7 days or you only put oil in your hair Monday , Tuesday, and not Wednesday, then on Thursday and Friday but not Saturday and Sunday? Also, if you don’t put oil on your hair on like Wednesday Saturday and Sunday do you still massage for 4 minutes? Just to make sur I understand thanks!!
Hi Sarah, I don’t understand how you come up with those days so I’m not sure what you are asking.
You are also making fun of Bianca. People stop writing rubbish or I will deal with you. Love from Bianca’s Guardian Angel.
hello Bianca, I have struggled for months because my hair was burned from repetitive dye and sun. So i cut my hair short today. my hair is thin and in me ears level my goal is to thicken it and grow it under my ears in 2 months. NOW i will try this, do u think in 2 months i will get back my thcik hair and longer like it was. can i use OLIVE OIL THAT MY MOM USE TO COOk? thanks
Hi John,
It depends per person so I can’t tell you if this will work and if in 2 months it all will be as long as you wish. I have never tried olive oil.
How long did it take for your hair to grow
Hi Taina,
Until what length do you mean? I don’t keep track anymore since it is so long now.
i want my hair long
Mam.. I had gone through permenanr smoothening 5 days ago.. and that was a wrong desision and I don’t want my hair to be like this… How can I retain my old hair? Please .. if u can help me out????
Hi Ardra,
I’m really sorry to read this. I’m not a hairdresser so I can’t help you with this.
Im massaging my scalp for 2 weeks now with castor oil, im not using exact this method but doing 2 times a week. leave in for few hours and wash it off with normal shampoo and conditioner. In just 14 days my hair has grown 3 cm! Not kidding really. castor oil is indeed the miracle oil! Also is my hair thicker,softer and more healthy.
That is great news Shelly! 🙂
I had a terrible haircut(semi skinhead) last january 16 2018 .. i want my long hair mohawk to be back again.. i’ve been doing this method 2times everynight since feb 1 2018(yesterday)..
Break 1 egg, put in bowl and put olive oil(1 TBspoon) and mix and apply to my hair and massage it for 1min. And leave it for 20min then take a bath and wash it off with a conditioner..
how long will it take more ;(.. i need my hair to grow 1-2 inches more… will it be that long in 1 week if I keep doing this everynight before bed..
Hi Jude,
I’m sorry, that is difficult to say. It’s different for each and every person. Diet also plays a role.
I also don’t know about this method that involves eggs.
Best,
Bianca
Hello,
I cut my hair recently and did not come the way I liked so I’m trying to make it grow faster.
I have a few questions, after applying oil and washing it, can a person apply shampoo and conditioner?
also after washing it with oil is it alright to towel dry it
Also another question.
Is it alright to use only olive oil?
Is castor oil okay as well?
How much volume is the result?
Thank you
Sorry for all the questions>
But is there a difference if you leave the oil in or wash it out. Does it grow faster or is the result the same if you leave in the oil.
Thank you
Hi!
No, there is no difference if you leave it in or wash it out right away 🙂
Hope this helps!
I don’t know about olive oil, but I do know that castor oil is not a great idea to put in your hair so I wouldn’t do that. It’s also very thick and sticky.
What happens if I do it for a whole month
Hi Mady,
you need to take breaks as written in the article for it to work and see the effects of the scalp stimulation 🙂
Hi Helena,
Yes, you can do all of that 🙂
So washing and towel drying is okay.
Hi, Im about to go on a modeling contest. I wish my hair was at least bra length, but it’s right under the shoulder length. I’m about to stop at Walmart and get some coconut oil so I can grow it faster. Thank you so much! I will be trying the inversion method and tell you how it goes.
I’ve been applying some oil to my hair and will be measuring how long it grows within a week.!
Good luck Jessie!
hey my prom is in 2 months and i want my hair long enough to look great at least to the middle of my back…my hair is cut shorter in the back and a little longer in the front, i want it at least to the middle of my back….how long will this take if i do this?
Hi Emma,
For some people this method works, for others it doesn’t at all and for some it works extremely well… It depends on your hair, diet, lifestyle, how you treat your hair…
Best,
Bianca
Can I use baby oil or will that not work.
Hi Olivia,
I’m not sure and I never heard of it. I think it’s better to use other oils.
Best,
Bianca
Hi there. I don’t think baby oil will do the trick as it’s not healthy for hair… rather find coconut oil or some Amla oil… it’s an Indian branded oil that helps with shine and strengthing of hair… if you’re from SA you can find it at shoprite checkers it’s a small bottle in a green liquid form…usually found at the hairsprays etc.
Just make sure to use it once or twice a week and wash your hair very well after the massage or you’ll end up with oily hair…
Thanks for sharing Mercia!
Hi. If I’m using coconut oil, does it matter what kind? For example, should I buy coconut oil specifically for hair or coconut oil I can find at a grocery store? Which would work best?
I have naturally oily hair and wash it everyday.
I just recently cut my hair way too short and I’m not fond of it at all. Looking to grow my long locks back!
Thanks!
Hi Melissa,
I use anything that says pure coconut oil. Mostly that will be ”cooking” oil since hair products can contain other ingredients too.
Hope this helps!
How many times a day do I do it and would Olive oil work just the same as Coconut oil?
Just as many times as stated in the article. I don’t know if olive oil will be as effective.
I cannot wait to try this…thank you Bianca????
You’re welcome Carla 🙂
Bianca… I’ve been using your method for 3 1/2 months. My hair has grown 6″!!!!!! I’m beyond estatic!!!! I do have to share that I’ve rotated Wheat Germ Oil with the Coconut oil. The results are nothing short of a miracle!!! I’m truly hoping to have my long hair back by next summer ☺ wish I could post a before photo and a current photo….
Thank you again ????????????
Hello! I have a dry scalp and I don’t want to wash my hair every day, since I don’t really have many natural oils in my scalp to wash in is there some other oil I can use that won’t make me wash my hair everyday? Thank you! ????
Hi Marie,
So I only think the natural oils on the scalp would work. Any other oil will make your hair greasy.
Best,
Bianca
Hi Bianca, Dankie vir die tip… my hare groei eintlik baie vinnig en is baie gesond… Ek was een keer ‘n week hare en blaas dit net een of 2 keer met n haar droer droog. As Ek voel dit begin vuil voel of lyk dan vleg ek dit maar… tot ek weer moet was…
My huidige haar lengte is langer as 60cm…
Het dit laas jaar Januarie gesny tot gelyk met my bra strap en die jaar Januarie was dit net bo my boude…
Maar ekt nog nie die onderste bo trick getry nie. Alhoewel Ek my hare lank was en my kop goed massage in die stort… Ek neem aan dit werk ook.
Hi Mercia,
Ik denk niet dat ik je verhaal 100% begrijp….
Hi Bianca
I recently lost all my hair from Anemia. I recently spoke with a really good herbalist who advised a combination of 50% Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil and 50% Castor Oil and also adding 5 drops of good quality Rosemary Essential Oil. This combination isn’t sticky and the rosemary stimulates the scalp. I will definitely be combining the inversion method along with massage as this draws blood to surface thus stimulating the follicles. Love your page x
Thank you for sharing Judy! Good luck
So the same hairdresser trauma happened with me a few days ago. I came home and cried because that stupid stupid hairdresser had cut my hair a bit too short for my liking. My school is also gonna be reopening in a few days which made me even more sad because i wasn’t ready to go with such short hair. Long story short, I came across the inversion method and tried it and now, exactly after 7 days, THE LENGTH OF MY HAIR HAS INCREASED BY 2.5 CM I’M SO SO SO HAPPY!!! To anyone who has doubts about this method, trust me IT REALLY WORKSSS!! I’M LITERALLY SQUEALING RIGHT NOW I’M SO HAPPY! Love from India❤
Hi Sania,
Thank you for sharing! I’m so happy for you!
Best,
Bianca
What’s the best time to do this .?is it at night or morning?
Hi Nathali,
I don’t think that really matters.
I did it for 7 days…but there’s no any change…
A stupid hair dresser cut off my hair in front too short ..so I want 1 inch long hair in front ..
Do I have to use oil or can I just massage my head?
I think without oil it might work too but maybe it will be less effective? You can always try 🙂
Have you measured how much your hair normally grows in a week and in a month?
Hi Beth,
My hair is extremely long at the moment (hip level) so there is no point in measuring. I will cut it again this week and might measure it then. But again, measuring at such a long lenght is never precise since we are talking inches here.
Will it really work in 56 days?
Can you use vegetable oil instead???
I have never heard of that actually. You could try.
Shampooing hair is essential to remove all the dirt, grime, and excessive oil. But if you are using strong shampoos with high levels of chemicals and cleaning agents, then they wash away hair protective moisturizers along with them.
A too strong shampoo can even affect the hair growth level as they damage the internal cortex. So, make sure you use a mild shampoo and don’t overdo it.
I totally agree!
Responding to a question on using baby oil…prsonally I would never use baby oil on my hair, it’s MINERAL oil…horrible for your hair!!! It actually comes from crude oil…????
https://blog.viviscal.com/mineral-oil-bad-or-good-for-hair/
Hi! Nice sharing btw
Some question here, you did this 7days straight then rest 3 weeks in a month right? What if i did this like on Monday then rest for 3 days, in which next i did it on Friday then rest 3 days again so that a total of 7-8 days doing this method in a month, is it ok?
Sorry, I never tried that method.
Would doing this method on an inversion table work better?
If you have one, I would say go for it and use it 🙂
Hi! If i do it alternately like 1 day do then 3 days rest in a month is it gonna works?
Hello..Uh is it okay if i use the oil every day?Or I shouldn’t?Okay so if i use oil today,for the rest of the day I mustn’t use oil?Is it like that?
hi, im sorry if this has been asked before but… i start at a new school tomorrow and i shaved most of my hair off (even if i didnt ask for it!) ans i want to know if this works on a buzzcut? thanks
Hi Dave,
I think the lenght of the hair doesn’t matter.
Good luck!
Unrefined or refined coconut oil
From what I know that doesn’t matter…
Does my hair need to be wet when I put the oil and start massaging
Not necessarily
would i be able to switch back and forth between olive and coconut oil for those 7 days?
I have never tried that before, but I think it should be ok.
Lately, I’ve been catching myself pulling hairs out of my head out of boredom. In about three days later, I’ve got a bald spot smack dab on the middle of my head! My classmates keep making fun of me! Will this work?
If you keep pulling I don’t think this will work…
I cut some side bangs myself (not the correct way) and they keep getting in my face, will the inversion method help them to grow out??
I want to grow out my hair long so I will try this out. I like using Maple Holistics in my hair.
Hi Bianca! I am having trouble finding a shampoo and conditioner based with coconut oil answer just chemical free in general! I was wondering if you could give me some pointer and tips and what kind of shampoo and conditioner you use so I know what to be on the lookout for!
Hi Katie,
I’m actually still looking for a brand that I’m 100% happy with. Any brand that doesn’t use any nasty chemicals and is based on coconut oil would be a great starting point.
This one is pretty close to what I’m using in terms of ingredients. Not perfect, but free of sulfate, silicone, and paraben.
https://amzn.to/2Sr8sIH
When I find the perfect brand I’ll be sure to update it here.
Best,
Bianca
Can I Do It Lying Down
Can you lie upside down? 🙂
can i use my fingers to massage the scalp and no oil atall, or will that not work?
Yes, you can use your fingers.
Do you apply on wet or dry hair?
Normally on dry hair but I think both will work 🙂
Does it really work tho?
My hair is very short can I try olive oil
yea so my hair is like down to my ears and i want it to grow to my shoulders fast! how can i do that?
You could try the above mentioned method.
On the break will it keep growing?
Hi Ben,
Yes!
how long do I need to keep the oil in my hair for ?
Only for the massage
Thank you for this method as I recently went to the hairdressers to have a trim which turned out to be up to my shoulders from a bit above my elbows. I will definitely trying this method????
Well I am so glad I came across this article. I tried it for the first time and… it works! I am so happy to see my hair growing faster than usual, so I’m going to continue using this method (I am a Male). By the way I didn’t use any oils, but instead used the natural oils of my hair (my hair can get quite oily)!
Thanks for this again! I would definitely recommend that anyone wanting to grow their hair longer try this method.
Thank you for sharing Jack! Happy to read this! 🙂
Would Hask’s Argan Oil Shampoo or Conditioner work rather than straight Argan oil? I currently use these products but, of course, my hair is wet when they are applied. I was curious if they would work if applied to dry hair.
Hi Sandy,
As far as I know this method doesn’t work well with any shampoo or conditioner.
will it ruin my curly hair. like cause it to go straight
Hi Sam, no it will not change the texture of your hair.
Will shampoo containing coconut oil or other oils work as well as pure oil?
I want my hair grow faster..what can i do… please give me simple procedures…?
Does this method work the same for men and boys, because i just had a too-short cut and while my hair grows back to normal really quickly, I would still like to make it quicker.