How To Grow Your Hair
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Have you tried everything from modern miracle drops to Monistat to get your hair to grow but nothing works? We have something in common. There may be some deeper reasons that are holding back your hair growth. It may be something you’re putting in your body. It could simple maintenance tips like when to trim that’s holding you back.
Did you know many medicines, including our birth control, have ingredients that cause hair loss? We’ve also learned that what works for another beauty, may not work for us. Could product aversion be the cause of your limited strands.
Here are seven things that could be holding you back from your long hair don’t care goals.
1. Medicine
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If you feel like you’re doing everything right and your hair is still not responding, you might need to peek inside your medicine cabinet.
“It is widely known that certain blood pressure medications such as lisinopril and captopril will cause hair loss, says Alexis Stanley, RN and founder of haircare line Uniquirl. She added, “Progesterone based birth controls such as Depo-Provera, acne treatments like Accutane, and anti-fungal medications such as Ketoconazole all are widely known to cause hair loss.”
Ask a few questions before you pick up that refill.
2. Vitamin Deficiency
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Prescriptions aren’t the only health factor that affects your hair. Missing out on supplements can be stressing out your strands. C
elebrity stylist Whitney Eaddy, who earned the nickname The Growth Guru for her work with clients like SZA and Demetria Obilor, reported on the most common vitamin issue she sees in her clients.
“So what I see a lot with black women, a lot of us have low D3. Your D3 levels can greatly affect your hair and also cause hair loss. The iron is a big one too. I talk to my clients about that a lot.” Eaddy pointed out that a lack of iron contributes to breakage as well. “If you have an iron deficiency and D three, your hair’s gonna grow, but it’s gonna break as much as it’s growing.”
3. Choose Your Products Wisely
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Just because your best friend’s swears by it, doesn’t mean it’s for you! As The Growth Guru pointed out, creams that are too heavy for your hair type cause breakage. Make sure that you are choosing moisturizing products that are formulated to address the specific needs of your hair. And if you’re going to go by what influencers recommend do yourself a favor and pay attention to those with your exact hair type.
4. Get Your Hair Trimmed!
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Just like oil changes, and doctor’s appointments, your hair needs to be trimmed regularly. Plan out your appointments in advance to make sure that life doesn’t get in the way of your maintaining your ends and edges. Miss Jessies CEO Miko Branch suggests that you, “Make your hairdresser your BFF.”
“Getting regular trims promote healthier, stronger, more vibrant hair. They can quickly add freshness to a hairstyle, and enhance your curl pattern,” said Branch. Neglecting to make trims a habit can lead to long-term hair harm. Renowned stylist Jessica Kidd said, “Routine trims are key to retaining length. Trims turn into needing a haircut when you neglect.”
5. Avoid Products That Cause Breakage
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Heat damage is a major cause of hair breakage. Using a flat iron without protecting your hair can be bringing stress to your strands. If you’re ready to get that blowout so you can do your annual length check, make sure you are also using a heat protectant. And try abandon adding silicone products to your routine.
The Growth Guru advises you to think twice before rejecting silicones. “Silicones get a bad rap. You need silicones when you use heat, you just need good ones. You’re looking for a kind of silk serum or you’re looking for a spray that has light silicones.”
6. Not Protecting Growth
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Often, we think is our hair not growing when we;re not preventing hair retention. You have to protect your new growth. Shield your growth. Investing properly in silk pillowcases, sheets, and head wraps that can save you a ton of headaches later.
Looking for some cute options? Consider silk-lined wraps from Black-owned businesses like Silken Beauty Sleep and Cee Cee’s Closet.
7. Switching It Up Constantly
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Sometimes the best thing you can do for your hair is not manipulate it or put any products in it. Let it grow just how it streams from the scalp. Fight the urge to start from scratch by choosing temporary style changes like wigs and waxes over permanent ones that can impede your growth.
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