How fast does hair grow?
1. Over styling.
We all want gorgeous-looking hair, but it should never be at the expense of hair health.
If you're using heat tools every day - whether that be hot irons or the hair-dryer - try to cut down. Heat can weaken your hair so even just alternating or going an extra day without heat can dramatically improve the condition of your hair.
If you must use heat, try to gently towel and air dry your hair until it's around 60% dry then use the hairdryer on a medium setting.
2. Poor diet.
As with most things health and beauty, diet plays a massive role in your hair's condition and your rate of hair growth.
If your hair won't grow, your diet could be deficient in vitamins, minerals, and protein.
3. Wrong products.
When it comes to hair products, sometimes less is more. Whilst some creams really can benefit hair health and help make it grow, others cause more damage than good.
Don't just use anything on your hair - harsh chemicals will dry it out and may stunt hair growth.
4. Tight hairstyles.
Tight ponytails and high buns might look nice, but they can cause serious damage to our hair health.
Bobbles grip the hair, causing friction which may lead to fraying and split ends - we've all pulled one out before to find it covered in our precious hair. Tying your hair up every once in a while is no big deal, but having the same updo every day will cause damage over time.
Braids are another thing to do sparingly if you want to preserve your hair health - if done too tightly, they can physically pull the hair away from the roots and cause splitting, hair weakness, and follicle damage.
When it comes to wet hair, putting it up should be avoided at all costs. Wet hair is more prone to splitting than dry, the evidence of which will be on your hair bobble should you ever try it.
5. Hormonal imbalance.
Everything from thyroid-related disorders to stress, menstruation and puberty can cause a change in hormones that impact our hair.
Estrogen and progesterone are specific hormones that promote hair growth, whilst androgen and testosterone discourage it. When these hormones become imbalanced, it forces the hair into the telogen phase, causing hair loss and thinning.
Thank you.