How long does it take for hair to grow?
One of the most frustrating aspects of beauty goals is waiting for hair to grow. Whether shorter-than-expected hair is due to vitamin or mineral deficiencies, genetics, a bad haircut, postpartum recovery, autoimmune disease, chemotherapy recovery, or a generally unknown reason, the rush and wait can be stressful. You may wonder what to do if you want longer hair but yours doesn’t seem to be moving an inch (pun intended).
Phases of Hair Growth
The U.S. National Library of Medicine reports that there are four phases of hair growth. It says that hair growth is a “continuous process” divided into four phases: anagen, catagen, telogen, and exogen. Luckily, it explains what these mean in detail: growth, regression, dormancy, and shedding. They add, “Individual hair follicles cycle independently, and each follicle goes through ten to thirty cycles during its life. Sounds simple, right?”
What Factors Affect Hair Growth?
If you look at any group of people, you’ll notice how different their hair is. Just as there are differences in hair color, texture, and thinness versus thickness, there are differences in how quickly a person’s hair grows. Factors that affect hair growth include “heavy metals,” “toxins,” “drugs, medications, genetics, stress, smoking, menopause, lifestyle, and diet.” There are other factors, but the ones mentioned are considered the most important. This means that you can’t compare your hair growth rate to another person (or even a biological relative) because there are so many factors involved in hair growth.
Common Causes of Slow Hair Growth
As we mentioned before, there are many factors that affect hair growth. Slow hair growth can occur in people who are stressed, ill, have multiple medical diagnoses, and aging. Of course, there’s nothing you can do about some of these factors. But don’t give up! Read on to learn how to promote healthy hair growth.
Treatments and Products to Promote Hair Growth
Treating the underlying issue that causes slow hair growth is key. Unfortunately, many companies pressure consumers to only use topical products. But we know that healthy hair growth is an inside-out job, not the other way around. One of the factors that contribute to slow hair growth is vitamin and mineral deficiencies. The good news is that this problem can be easily (and fairly quickly) addressed.
Our hair supplement UnTangled was developed by dermatologists to stimulate hair growth. Just two capsules a day of this blend of vitamins A, C, E (and more) are all you need to revive your stagnant hair growth cycle. We recommend taking it daily for 30 days to see results, and 90 days to see noticeably thicker, fuller hair. Be prepared, you may want to plan your next haircut sooner rather than later, because UnTangled will stimulate your follicles to do their job – and do it well!
In addition, we offer a Hair Serum, which works by nourishing your follicles, reducing hair loss, and promoting hair growth from the root. Just like UnTangled, if you use the Hair Serum as directed, you’ll see some results in 30 days, and even some really sweet results after 90 days. Bonus: Gently massage the Hair Serum into your scalp twice a day. Who doesn’t love a good scalp massage, especially one that smells like herbs?
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Tips for healthy and long hair
If you want to maintain longer, healthier, and stronger hair, you need to put in some effort. First, take a hair supplement regularly. Second, once your hair reaches the desired length, use a hair serum once a day (not twice). Third, be kind to your hair! Washing your hair too often, using heat (blow dryers or styling tools), and harsh hair products can damage your hair. Be aware of your stress levels and seek help for stress management when needed. Also, don’t wear your longer hair in tight ponytails or other hairstyles. Satin pillowcases can have a positive impact on hair health.
Myths and misconceptions
One myth about hair growth is that there is a “magic bullet” or elixir that will solve your hair problems. This is simply not true. Hair health is a holistic issue. Hair growth supplements and topicals can be very helpful, but you need to address the “whole problem” by living a healthy lifestyle.
Another myth about hair growth is that if you comb your hair a certain number of times a day (usually 100 times), your hair will grow faster. One source said that combing your hair too often can damage it, cause split ends, and make it brittle, leading to hair loss and breakage. They added that you shouldn’t comb your hair too tightly because this can cause traction alopecia (hair loss).
Finally, a common myth is that genetics contribute to poor hair growth, as well as many other health issues. Dr. Mehmet Oz says, “Your genes are loaded; your lifestyle is the trigger.” “Often, genetics is not only an excuse, but it can lead you to believe that you have no control over your health. This prevents you from digging deeper and finding the root cause of your health issues.
When to see a specialist
If your hair isn’t growing, even with supplementation and topical support, it’s wise to identify the underlying issue. Perhaps it’s stress, an autoimmune disease, genetics, a hormonal imbalance, or something else. Another possible cause is not following a protective hair care routine. A doctor’s help can help you find the cause of your lack of hair growth.Don’t forget that even if you are medically innocent, harmful (heat) hair tools, over-dying your hair or using harsh dye systems, poor quality (or inappropriate) hair products could be the cause.
As you can see, establishing a healthy hair care routine will hopefully help you get the long hair you want.
