Article: Brushing your hair is good for increasing hair growth, because it stimulates the scalp and spreads the natural oils throughout the shaft of each strand of hair. However, there are do’s and don’t’s when it comes to brushing your hair. Aim to brush your hair 1-2 times a day (when you wake up and at night, for example). However, be cautious of brushing your hair too much, as this can pull out hair that you’re trying to grow. Additionally, never brush your hair when it’s wet, because it is most fragile and easy to break in this state. Although it is typically more of an issue for women than men, using hot tools (like blow dryers and flat irons) and chemicals (such as hair dyes and relaxers) will significantly damage your hair. Not only will it make your hair appear frizzy and dull, it will cause your hair to take longer to grow. When at all possible, allow your hair to air-dry and avoid styling it with any tools. Although it may not make your hair look the greatest, the natural oil your scalp produces are imperative for improving hair health and speeding the rate of growth. Washing your hair every day removes these oils, slowing your growth rate. Wash your hair as few times a week as you’re able, spacing washings to be at least every-other day. There are certain vitamins and supplements on the market which help increase hair growth. Taken regularly, you should notice an increase in growth each month. Look for Biotin and fish oil - both which increase hair and nail health and growth. You should also make sure that you’re caught up with all your regular vitamins and minerals, taking a multivitamin as a supplement if necessary. There are dozens of hair shampoos on the market, each tailored for a different hair type or ultimate style. However, the one consistent ingredient that you should avoid in shampoo is silicone. Although it is advertised as beneficial, silicone will block out moisture and nutrients, hindering hair growth. Look for hair products (shampoo or otherwise) which use natural ingredients and are silicone-free. As said, silicone blocks out moisture and nutrients, so look for a conditioner with natural ingredients.  Another option is just to use a leave in conditioner (don't rinse leave in conditioners off). Hot showers may be the most comfortable, but the heat from the water opens the hair shaft of each strand of hair, letting out valuable moisture, making your hair more brittle and prone to damage. When you wash your hair, use the coldest water you can stand. The cool temperature will close the hair shaft and help to trap in the moisture that you would otherwise let out. There’s a reason people remark on ‘losing hair’ when they’re stressed; stress, poor diet, and lack of exercise can all lead to hair thinning and slowing the growth of hair. Make necessary lifestyle changes to promote good eating and exercise habits, and cut out stress whenever possible. Water is important for good health in general, but drinking lots of water can help provide your scalp and hair follicles with necessary moisture for increasing growth. Drink 8-10 glasses of water throughout the course of the day to supply your body with adequate moisture. There tend to be two major parties when it comes to hair growth: those who promote regular trims, and those who vow against any hair cutting at all. While they seem to be opposing views, both are right. The reason you trim hair is to either remove length or to remove damage. Since you’re trying to grow your hair out, you don’t want to trim your hair for the former reason. Instead, hair should be trimmed semi-regularly to cut off damaged ends. This doesn't promote hair growth, but it promotes hair health; long hair that is frizzy and brittle won't look good. Therefore, aim to cut your hair between 1-3 times a year to keep it looking good. When your hair is in that awkward mid-length phase, find ways to style it properly until it grows out more. This might sound strange, but the fabric from most pillowcases (cotton or other low thread-count cases) causes your hair to fall out. The reason being that the “rough” fabric causes friction with your hair, pulling out strands as you sleep. In order to avoid this, swap out your regular pillowcases for satin pillowcases, which are smooth enough to let your hair slide without tugging.
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Know when to brush your hair. Avoid hot tools and chemicals. Change your shower routine. Take supplements for hair growth. Use the right shampoo. Use the right conditioner. Wash your hair with cold water. Maintain good health. Keep hydrated. Know when to cut your hair. Use satin pillowcases.
Article: Save the remaining ¾ cup (150 grams) of brown sugar for later. Set the flour mixture aside when you are done. You will be adding this into your wet ingredients later on. Having all of the flours mixed in together first will give you more consistent muffins. Keep whisking until the oil and sugar are evenly combined. If you can't find any canola oil, you can use another flavorless cooking oil, such as vegetable oil. Stir the mixture well with a whisk after each egg that you add. Keep whisking until the yolks break, and there are no more streaks. Make sure that you are using plain, unsweetened applesauce. If you used the flavored kind, your apple muffins may turn out too sweet! Whisk in half of the flour mixture, then half of the buttermilk. Whisk in the rest of the flour mixture, and then the rest of the buttermilk. This will prevent things from clumping up too much. If you have not yet done so, peel, core, and cut the apple into ¼-inch (0.64-centimeter) chunks. Gently fold them into the batter using a rubber spatula. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl often to ensure that the apple chunks mix in evenly. A quick and easy way to do this is with a large spoon or an ice cream scoop; this also ensures that each cup gets the same amount of batter. When you are done, gently tap the pan a few times against your counter. This will bring any air bubbles to the surface of the muffins. They are done when a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean. Let them cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes in the pan first. Then, run a butter knife around the muffins, and gently pull them out of the tin. Let the muffins finish cooling on the rack.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C), and lightly grease a 12-hole muffin tin with cooking spray. Combine the pecans, 2 tablespoons (25 grams) of brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Whisk together the flours, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk together the oil and the rest of the brown sugar in a large bowl. Add the eggs one at a time into the oil mixture. Stir the applesauce and vanilla extract into the oil mixture with a whisk. Alternate between stirring in the flour mixture and the buttermilk mixture. Gently fold in the apple chunks. Fill each muffin cup ⅔ to ¾ of the way with batter. Sprinkle the pecan mixture from before on top of each muffin. Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes. Let the muffins cool before serving them.