We all love long black lustrous hair. But not everyone is blessed with such a beautiful gift. Some are naturally bestowed with long length and their hair grows long without special care. But that doesn’t mean that we should not try out ways of increasing length of our hair. After all, beautiful long tresses highlight the beauty in women. And yes, if you are a man and still want to grow your hair long, these tips will work for you too.

• It has been found that supplements like silica, biotin and iodine are known to grow hair and also prevent grayness. Although we can use various lotions, shampoos to induce hair growth from outside, there are some supplements which should be taken orally and these oral supplements in real are more beneficial for health growth.
• Instead of giving more attention to the outside hair care (off course it is necessary) you should concentrate more on your dietary habits. Balanced diet provides your body with all essential nutrients and vitamins which are conducive for hair growth. Nuts, pulses, legumes, dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, traditional herbs and spices all together contribute in making your hair grow as well as glow.
• Vitamin H or Biotin is one of the most important components which can help your hair grow. This biotin is present naturally in the gut of bacteria.   This vitamin H or B7 is very necessary if you want that extra length for your hair. Biotin is known to reverse the process of graying which is caused due to the deficiency of biotin level. But the does of biotin should be administered with proper caution as very little amount of it is required for rapid hair growth.
• Silicon is one of the elements which are also essential for growth of hair. Denatured diet mostly amongst the westerners makes them deficient in silicon. Regular intake of potatoes, sunflower seeds, rice and oats in the meals enhance the silicon content in the body. Although silicon capsules are available in the market and in case of extreme hair loss or thinning they are advised by the dermatologists or hair specialists you should always try or increase its intake through proper diet.          
• Deficiency of Iron is known to cause anemia.  And anemia can lead to hair loss. Hence doctors’ advice iron tablets in case of hair loss and also for hair growth. Red meats, organ meats, lentils, fruits, tofu, beans and iron fortified cereals and breads can help your body recover from the iron deficiency. One of the most tried out and oldest remedy to increase iron content in your body is cooking meal in an iron utensil.
• Protein intake should also be increased to boost up hair growth as hair is made of keratin which is a type of protein. Deficiency of protein can lead to split ends and breakage of hair. 
• The recent studies suggest that Nettle root extract too is very helpful in increasing hair growth. It comes in capsule form and also for topical applications.