What do you use in your hair? Chances are that it's little more than shampoo, conditioner, mousse or gel, hairspray, and maybe some dry shampoo from time to time. If you've never put athlete's foot cream in your hair before though, you're missing out. Wait, what? Yes, you read that right. It and a slew of other strange products that you wouldn't think work for human hair can actually help your strands grow longer. Don't knock it 'til you try it.
1. Shapley's MTG Oil — The idea of putting any oil in your hair may not sound too appealing, but hear us out. This oil is typically used for animals, particularly dogs and horses, and can even sooth itchy, dry, scaly winter skin. When it comes to hair, horse owners have reported three inches of monthly growth. Just imagine what it can do for your head.
2. Mega Tek horse conditioner — Another great product for horses that also works well for humans is horse conditioner, specifically the Mega Tek brand. With a sweet, tropical coconut smell and proteins in the serum, although it says it will improve hooves on the bottle, it's alright for you to use.
3. Monistat — The same cream that helps with feminine itching can also lead to longer hair. Just make sure you buy the cream and not the inserts. How does this work, you ask? The miconazole, the same soothing ingredient that helps with the itch, is an antifungal. Its close cousin, another antifungal known as ketoconazole, is actually used to prevent baldness.
4. MSM cream — This joint supplement also makes your hair longer and fuller. Imagine that; users who were on the medication reported better hair and less pain. The collagen in the cream helps your tissues and joints renew themselves, but it also makes your fingernails and hair look prettier.
5. Athlete's foot cream — Another weird cream that can benefit your locks is that made to treat athlete's foot. Since this also has miconazole, the hair growth benefits are the same. If the Monistat idea makes you uncomfortable, try this instead.