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Whatever you do, never ever put your hair in a bun or ponytail when it's wet. It stresses and breaks your hair!

Next, be sure you don't over condition your hair, which will actually take away body. Switch to the purest shampoo and conditioner you can afford, the less crap (pardon the language) in your haircare products, the less things to weigh your hair down. At the very least, use Neutrogena shampoo and conditioner at least one week each month to remove residue. Also look into the gels and other styling aids you use. As I've gotten older, I've realized that if you have a good haircut you don't need all those mousses, gels, sprays, etc. the way you used to.

Lastly, analyze your diet which does have an affect on your hair growth. Make sure you drink plenty of water and stay away from fried foods and, although I'm going to sound like a mom, eat your veggies! Hair is dead cell matter, but the higher quality cells make higher quality hair! There was an article in Vegetarian Times a few months ago that talked about the importance of diet on your hair and skin appearance.