u/ShowerCompetitive390

I’ve been seeing a lot of discussion around using pumpkin seed oil and micro needling for hair growth, and I’m considering adding them to my routine.

For those who have used either consistently for 3+ moths:

Did you notice actual length or density growth, or mostly just reduced shedding?

How often do you apply the oil or micro needle, and what needle length worked best for you?

Any side effects like scalp irritation or extra buildup or tips for someone starting out?

Just wanted to share a quick update on my growth journey over the last 6 months

What worked are:

1. Rosemary oil and scalp massages: massaging my scalp for 5 minutes before bed and using diluted rosemary oil 2x a week made a noticeable difference in reducing shedding and encouraging new baby hairs.

2. Silk pillowcases and protective styles: Switching to silk pillowcases and wearing loose braids to bed drastically cut down on friction, split ends, and morning tangles.

3. Clarifying shampoo monthly: clearing out product buildup on my scalp helped create a much healthier environment for growth.

What didn’t work:

Heavy oils left overnight, and over washing my hair

I used to think my hair was stuck at a certain length until i realized my daily habits were causing constant breakage. Here are my three simple changes that made a big difference for length retention.

First gentle drying, swapped rough terry cloth towels for a soft cotton T-shirt or microfiber towel to cut down on friction.

Low-tension styles, switched tight elastics for claw clips and satin scrunches to protect my hairline and crown from snapping.

Moisture focus, layered a lightweight leave in conditioner before sealing ends to keep them flexible instead of brittle.

Consistency and gentleness go long way