At one point or another, our beauty resolutions have included treating our hair more nicely with the hopes of encouraging it to grow. There are a handful of habits, like drinking water and using supplements, that can reportedly make this happen over time, but we’re all guilty of pining after anything that will give us instant results… or something close to it.
YouTube and Reddit are constantly populated with what we can only describe as weirdly effective hacks you would probably have to think over before taking the plunge. Most involve products that you would use in other parts of your life, so in that lies some familiarity, but we’d still encourage researching each one if you’re interesting in trying. Ahead are nine unusual hair growth methods that the internet can’t seem to stop talking about.
Vicks VapoRub as an Edge Stimulator
This topical gel is our go-to for congestion or a bad cough, but according to thousands YouTubers, it also stimulates hair follicles, thus leading to growth. It’s also recommended that you massage the scalp after applying to promote further stimulation. Experts have yet to co-sign this method, but word of mouth says the results are legit.

Inversion Method
Many believe this method, which is basically a fancy way to say “hang your head upside down,” also promotes hair growth inches. It is believed that positioning yourself in this manner for a few times a day encourages an increased blood flow to the...