Trichologist William Gaunitz, FWTS, says that hair grows approximately one centimeter per month on average. Hair growth of 12 centimeters (4.7 inches) a year is a good amount, but for us whose patience is thin, a centimeter a month seems like a long time to wait.
It makes sense why many brands capitalize on everyone’s desire to grow their hair faster. Even though hair health expert Shab Caspara claims that such products are unrealistic, ensuring your body is nourished with vital nutrients, minerals, and protein will not only result in the healthiest, most robust hair growth. Still, it will also prolong the life span of the hair follicle. Aside from products promoting hair growth, you can also find at-home hacks, tips, and tricks.
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What Causes Hair To Grow Naturally?
There is a genetic limit to hair growth. Your genetic potential can be maximized by many variables and accelerated by some factors. Caspara explains that nutrients drawn from capillaries connected to the bloodstream are used to grow hair in the hair follicle. Gaunitz says you should have an optimal amount of bioavailable vitamins and minerals in your blood, including vitamin D3, ferritin, iron, zinc, folate, and vitamin B12.
Is It Possible To Speed Up Hair Growth?
The process of speeding up hair growth isn’t as simple as some people make it seem, and despite what all of the sponsored ads on Instagram might suggest, no topical product can accelerate hair growth. Caspara says that while no effect can increase hair growth, through stimulation, we can extend the growth phase of the hair cycle, which can last up to six years per strand.
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Why Is My Hair Not Growing?
Gaunitz said, “Your hair is always growing no matter what.” If you want your hair to grow at its natural rate and to see results, you need to ensure your body receives the nutrients it needs. If your hair is not growing well, you should get a blood test for critical nutrients that may be lacking.