Like just about everyone, after you cut your hair, you regret your beautiful and long hair. Now you have no choice but to wait for your hair to grow back. Yes, but now, it seems that your scalp has decided otherwise. The weeks go by and your hair always looks so short. In this article, we explain why hair growth is sometimes slowed down and how to fix it.
Before you explain why your hair does not grow, let's start by understanding the process of hair growth. The hair grows by its root, which develops under the scalp. This is called the hair follicle. It emerges from the papilla at the base of the scalp.
The blood comes through the papilla and feeds the matrix, where are grouped the hair reproduction cells. Nourished, the hair grows and this, in record time compared to the other elements of our organization.
The growth rate of the hair nevertheless depends on the genetic program. It is not the same in every individual and varies by ethnicity and sex. Experts have found that in Caucasians, the hair grows an average of 1 centimeter per month. For African-style hair, this average is 0.8 centimeters and, for Asian-type hair, 1.5 centimeters.
In reality, the growth of your hair also depends on external factors, such as your lifestyle, your diet and your beauty routine. In this article, we give you 5 reasons why your hair can grow slower.
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An unbalanced diet slows hair growth
Like all parts of our body, hair needs nutrients and vitamins to grow well. After all, they form inside the scalp and are directly related to blood pressure.
If you have noticed that your hair is not growing faster than it used to be, it may simply be due to a bad diet. So start by changing your diet to speed up the growth of your hair and improve the health of the roots.
Here are the foods often recommended to promote hair growth:
Sulfur proteins: chicken, sole, tuna, cheese, egg yolk, beans, lentils, almonds, pistachios ...
Trace elements (zinc and magnesium: banana, cocoa, oysters, shrimps, egg yolk, soya, cereals, wholemeal bread ...
Iron: mussels, oysters, flour, soya, cereals, almonds, hazelnuts, egg yolk ...
As you can see, the egg yolk is inviting to all rays and it is an essential food to improve the growth and appearance of your hair. This is why many hair masks are made from egg yolk.
If these are the foods to focus on, do not forget to stock up on vitamins A, B and C found in most healthy foods. Bet on fruits, vegetables and cereals!
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Water retention impairs hair growth
If your hair grows very slowly, you may not drink enough water. Indeed, the condition of your scalp often reflects your general health. Water is essential for the proper functioning of the body.
If you rarely drink water, you can cause flaking of your scalp. This results in white particles, which strongly resemble dandruff. Fragilized, your roots are poorly fed and the shoot is slowed down. You may also experience itching and tingling in the skull and have brittle spikes.
To remedy this, drink the 1.5 liter of water recommended by the WHO (World Health Organization) daily, especially during hot weather. Quickly, your hair will regain their suppleness, their shine and grow faster.
Several hair products in a shower
Too many hair products kill hair
In store, hair products invade the shelves. Shampoo, conditioner, dry shampoo, mask, mousse, lacquer, oil, scrub ... There is something for everyone, anything and everything. If it is important to have a quality hair routine, the excess is never good.
Do not saturate your scalp by applying too much to your hair. You risk choking them by obstructing the roots. Instead of moisturizing and sanitizing your locks, you dry them and slow down the growth of the hair considerably.
We advise you to limit the number of treatments. Be satisfied with your usual shampoo and mask, to be done every other day. Once every two weeks, you can also make a deeper natural mask, made from collagen protein and vegetable oils. This care, every two weeks, will moisturize and nourish your hair without smothering it.
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Too frequent and violent brushing damages the hair
Your hair is one of your best assets and you love to put it forward. You change the cut several times during the day and do not stop combing and unraveling them. Unfortunately, these small habits weaken the hair fiber, encourage breakage and slow down the growth of the hair.
Adopt the right actions to promote the growth of your hair:
Do not tie them too tightly and tightly, at the risk of breaking them.
Do not go to bed with wet hair.
Use a brush made of natural materials, such as wild boar fiber, and make gentle gestures, without pressing too hard on your scalp.
Limit the number of brushings per day and use a comb to untangle your knots.
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Heat curbs hair growth
It is well known, the hair does not like heat. Exposure to high temperatures is particularly harmful for the growth and quality of the hair. In summer, we advise you to skip the hair dryer. Wring out your hair with a towel, comb them when wet and let them dry naturally. In winter, keep the hair dryer away from your scalp.
Another habit to forget: the regular use of straightener or looper, which promotes breakage. If you really can not live without it, apply protective products before using your iron. Also try the foams to smooth or curl, which represent a good alternative in the face of more radical means.
Good to know: if the hair does not like the heat, they grow faster in the summer when they are exposed to the sun. It is thanks to the vitamin D which strongly stimulates the growth of the hair!