Hair Romance reader Kayla asks if there’s a way to make her hair grow faster:
I just got the “scene” haircut. I have short, random choppy layers all over my head and thinned out layers towards the ends. I wouldn’t really say I’m losing hair, but my hairdresser thinned a lot of my hair. I used to have beautiful, thick hair. I have 3 questions:
- Will it grow back just as thick?
- Is there any product to help the hair growing process quicker? if so, please tell me. (Or home remedies!)
- How long should it take to grow back out?
Hi Kayla!
Don’t worry – the same thing happened to my hair, and your hair definitely grows back.
A new haircut can make your hair seem thicker
Your haircut is layered and uneven, so it’s hard to notice it’s growing because of the different lengths. As it grows you will need to have some haircuts to even up the length. This may mean cutting off more than you would like in order to make even layers. Remember your hair will keep growing and these haircuts will make it seem thick again.
Lots of layers can make hair sit with more volume, but can also make the ends seem thin. By cutting it back into a blunt cut your hair will seem thicker.
Tips for faster hair growth
Hair growth depends on several factors – genetics, your metabolism and environmental stresses.
Unfortunately there’s nothing you can change about your genetics, but if you already have thick hair, I’d say your hair grows fairly quickly.
You can have an effect on your metabolism. Eat a good balanced diet and exercise. Eat a diet rich in iron and protein for healthy hair growth, but don’t overdo it – balance is key. Some supplements such as biotin and silica can help but I recommend checking with your physician before making changes to your diet.
As for environmental stresses, you can do a lot to help keep your hair in top condition so it can grow long. Heat stylers should be avoided. Try not to blow dry or flat iron your hair all the time. This dries out your hair and can cause breakages, which means you’ll have to cut more hair off.
Regular conditioning treatments will also help keep your hair healthy and strong so that it will look good once it’s long. This is where you can find some good home remedies. Apple cider vinegar rinses and hot oil treatments are great treats your hair.
You can even use your regular conditioner as a deep treatment on your hair. After shampooing, lightly towel-dry your hair and apply conditioner to your hair focusing on your midlengths and ends and comb it through your hair. Leave it on for 10 minutes then rinse well.
How long does hair take to grow?
Normal hair growth is approximately 1″ a month or less. Depending on how long you want your hair you can work out how long it will take to get there.
Hope this helps! Remember with a little patience your hair will be long again.
Do you have any advice for growing your hair? If you have any hair questions you can email them to [email protected]
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12 months ago I stopped eating gluten and dairy and started following a paleo or primal diet which is mainly veges + meat. In one year my hair has grown the same length as it did in 3 years. It is so long and thick now (and I’m 34, didn’t expect my hair to do this!). I attribute it to eating 1 or 2 eggs per day because I have incredibly strong nails now too. I also stopped straightening my hair and instead have embraced my kinks and waves by adding a tiny dime-size amount of coconut oil ($7.99 a tub at your local chemist – or probably less if you don’t live in Sydney!) which makes it flowey and glossy. I don’t know, maybe the coconut oil has proteins and minerals that might help also.
That’s amazing Alicia! I know a high protein diet is great for your hair but that’s a huge difference. Coconut oil is great for your hair. It’s a very stable oil and retains a lot of moisture so it’s a very good conditioner. Plus coconut oil contains triglycerides and vitamin e which your skin and hair loves. Keep doing what you’re doing!
I also went Paleo in November and my hair is really growing fast. I eat a lot of coconut oil but maybe I’ll start using it on my hair too.
Amazing how quickly a good diet can affect your skin and hair! Coconut oil has so many uses, give it a try on your hair and see how it goes x
Useful tips. Also I heard scalp massage helps hair grow much faster…
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Can anyone tell me where to buy coconut oil, please.
You can get coconut oil at Walmart, it is in the vitamin section. It comes in a little tub and I use it on my hair and it makes it feel healthier and stronger. Plus it smells amazing!
Thanks Amanda! I love the smell of coconut oil too x
And if it’s not available at your Wal-Mart, or you don’t live near a Wal-Mart, you can also find it on Amazon!
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are there any alternatives to coconut oil that I could use instead? I really hate coconut lol
Hi Ann, argan oil and jojoba oil are also great for hair, though more expensive.
My Hair Was About 30″ Long Before, I told my styplist to trim my hair cut off 5″ but he actually cut off 15″ of my hair .. which is not what i wanted… im very stress now that my hair is only about 16″ long which is alot of different for me , i have hair of 30″ long for about 2 years. Very used to my long hair, all of a sudden my hair is only 15-17″ long only.. he given me alot of layers which is hair look very thinned down, which i have very thick hair before.. thin untill the extend that my hair actually starts curling away by itself without any weight support. I would like to hear some advise please, im currently trying my best to take in some supplements for hair growth and milk products that contains omega-3 fatty. I want my hair to atleast grow 6-7″ longer in hopefully 6 months time.
Hi Sheryl, it’s awful to get such a drastic cut when you weren’t expecting it. Keep focusing on eating well and a supplement can help. Avoid too much heat styling and if you really hate your shorter hair, perhaps try extensions? You can wear clip in extensions to match your own hair and make it easier while your hair is growing. Good luck x
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