The Real Reason Why Your Hair Won’t Grow Past A Certain Length

Have you ever felt like your hair has been the

same length for years, no matter what you do?

Technically the majority of people have half an inch to a full inch of growth per month.

If you are a person that gets their hair colored then you have definitely seen your roots/new growth coming in after four weeks, sometimes sooner!

However, even when seeing the roots growing in- there is still a large number of people that do not see their length changing. It seems like no matter what they do, it just doesn’t seem to grow longer.

(typically it stays around shoulder length)

before anything else, it's important to understand the basics of hair growth.

this is your natural growth cycle

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I know it's very scientific, but all you really need to know is your hair has its own natural

max length, called terminal length.

each individual hair strand only grows for a certain number of years before it sheds. your genetics decide how long that is- however damage and split ends can KEEP YOU FROM EVER REACHING IT.

HERE ARE SOME Common Reasons WHY YOUR Hair Won’t Grow Past a Certain Length:

1.Breakage Outpaces Growth

•Split ends WILL break OUR HAIR OFF before IT CAN EVEN get to the desired length.

2.Lack of Moisture IN THE HAIR

•Dry, brittle hair snaps off easily.

3.Skipping GETTING YOUR HAIR TRIMMED

(Myth- trims make hair grow faster)

•IN Reality- trims do prevent split ends from traveling up the strand AND BREAKING OFF HIGHER UP THE HAIR,

GETTING TRIMS allows you TO MAINTAIN YOUR LENGTH BETTER.

4.Scalp Issues

•Clogged follicles

(SCALP SKIN IS STILL SKIN THEREFORE IT REQUIRES EXFLOATION AND HYDRATION THE SAME WAY OUR FACE DOES)

•A healthy scalp IS a healthy foundation.

5.Everyday Habits

•Tight hairstyles THAT PUT TENSION ON THE HAIR, sleeping without PROTECTION.

(SUCH AS A BONNET) & NOT RESPECTING OUR HAIR WHEN IT IS WET.

•These THINGS add up over time and CREATE DAILY MICRO BREAKAGE THAT LEADS TO severe BREAKAGE EVEN HIGHER UP ON THE HAIR SHAFT.

6.Nutritional & Lifestyle Factors

•NOT GETTING ENOUGH PROTIEN IN YOUR DIET, WATER INTAKE TOO LOW, stress, or health conditions (HORMONE Imbalance or thyroid issues) can weaken hair growth.

so, What You Can Do to Break Through your Plateau?

•Moisturize and seal ends regularly.

•Use heat protection and minimize styling damage.

•Invest in a bonnet for sleeping

•scalp exfoliation at least once a week

•Stay consistent with trims every 8–12 weeks.

•Support growth from within: protein intake is important, proper daily hydration, possibly supplements.

Conclusion

HAIR THAT HAS BEEN STUCK IN A PLATEAU DOESN'T HAVE TO STAY STUCK FOREVER, IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW WHATS GOING ON WITH YOUR HAIR & YOUR HEALTH BUT WITH A LITTLE TLC AND PATIENCE YOU SOULD BE ABLE TO GET YOUR HAIR ON THE RIGHT TRACK.

consistency WILL BE YOUR BFF THROUGH THIS JOURNEY; THIS ISN'T SOMETHING THAT WILL WORK IF YOU ONLY DO IT FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS AND THEN GET BORED and stop.

I will scream it from the rooftops

healthy habits over time

=equal results.

If you’re struggling with breakage or length retention, book a consultation and I can help you build a custom plan for your hair!

peace, love & great hair - Alicia Marquez