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Why won't my hair grow past a certain point?
blog by Luxy Hair

HAIR CARE & ADVICE
Have you ever gotten your hair dyed, only for your roots to start showing a few weeks later, yet your hair doesn't seem look any longer? What about going without a haircut for months, but your hair is still stuck at shoulder length? We understand how frustrating it can be if you're trying to grow your hair, but it just won't grow!

Why doesn't my hair grow past a certain point, you may be asking? We're here to tell you why and what you can do to stimulate hair growth for Rapunzel worthy hair.

Breakage

Here's some math for you: hair grows at an average rate of half an inch every month. That means, the average person's hair grows about 6 inches every year. To put that in perspective, that's less than half the length of our standard 20" hair extensions!

Why won't my hair grow past a certain point?

If your hair is not receiving enough nutrients and is breaking off at the same rate, guess what? Your hair will stay the same length all year until you change your habits!

Split Ends

We've all had to deal with split ends, which are literally ends of hair that have split in two, sometimes even three (making them look like little's trees with branches!), due to the hair not receiving enough nutrients to live a long and healthy life. As a result, the split in the hair goes up higher and higher, resulting in the ends just breaking off. So, although your hair may be growing from the root - simultaneously, it is also breaking off from the bottom, making it seem like your hair is just STUCK at a certain length. How annoying.

Once split ends occur, it is not possible to undo them. The only thing you can do is cut those suckers off and prevent them in the future. Leaving split ends in your hair will just cause them to split further, leading to more hair breakage, and a vicious cycle of no hair growth.

How to promote hair growth

To prevent split ends and hair breakage, avoid bleaching your hair or over-processing it, as it can lead to super dry hair. Avoid towel-drying your hair harshly and let your hair air-dry instead. Brush your hair gently from bottom to top when detangling, and use proper fabric or silk covered hair elastics. Here are some more tips and tricks to preventing split ends. Trust us - your hair will thank you!

Genetics

You may not like hearing this, but sometimes hair growth and health is just dependant on genetics. Everyone has a cycle of hair growth specific to them - once a certain amount of time has passed, the hair will no longer grow and will either break off, shed, or be cut off eventually. Each hair strand has its own growth cycle, which is why we typically have different lengths of hair strands throughout our head. This cycle can be anywhere from 2 to 6 years, and no matter how well you treat your hair, cannot be extended simply due to your DNA. Nifty!

Age

Just like your genetics, your age may also be the reason why your hair just won't grow. A lifetime of heat styling, processing, bleaching, dyeing, and a less than ideal diet may all contribute to your hair weakening as you get older. It's just a part of life. So, the cycle of growth we mentioned earlier shortens, and what used to be a 6 year cycle is now a 2 year cycle, making the hair thinner, as well as unable to grow past a certain point. In addition to this, as you get older, the scalp begins to produce less oil leading to coarser, dryer hair and hair that is more prone to split ends and breakage.

Diet

As the old sayings go, "You are what you eat" and "Beauty comes from within." Have you ever gone on a junk food binge only to get a pimple the next day right before a big date? How about that amazing glow your face takes on when you're well hydrated? Your hair is the same way! A healthy, vitamin-rich diet = nourishment for your scalp, which = strong, long, beautiful hair. Iron, Vitamin D, B-complex, and zinc is optimal for healthy hair. Iron can be found naturally in eggs, spinach, and chicken, while salmon, mushrooms, and good ol' sunshine are great, natural sources of Vitamin D. B-Complex includes biotin, niacin, and cobalamin, which all give the hair thickness and shine - avocados, legumes, eggs, and whole grains are a great source for these. Finally, load up on lamb, turkey, and pumpkin seeds for an extra dose of zinc.

Haircare Routine

You wash your hair with steaming hot water, quickly apply shampoo and conditioner, rinse it off, brush all the tangles out, and proceed to aggressively towel-dry your hair before blow drying and straightening it. Sound familiar? Yup, because we've all done this. Guess what? These are terrible habits that all contribute to your hair weakening, breaking, and thinning!

Brush your hair BEFORE washing it, to completely detangle it. Brushing tangles out when your hair is weak from washing just leads to more breakage and split ends.

Next, washing your hair with hot water dehydrates the hair, causing brittle strands that are prone to breakage and fall out. Instead, turn down the heat to medium, and give your hair a blast of cold water at the end of your shower to lock in moisture and maintain shine. We know, it's totally unpleasant but trust us, it's worth it.

Why won't my hair grow past a certain point?

When washing your hair, be sure to take the extra time to leave your conditioner in for a few minutes. Bonus points if you use an extra-nourishing hair mask for at least 5 or more minutes. Hair masks are THE way to restore nutrients, moisture, and shine to the hair instantly! Seriously, if you haven't been performing a deep conditioning treatment mask at least once a week on your hair, you need to start. We promise you'll see a major difference in the health of your hair. In fact, check our our 5 favourite DIY hair masks that you can make at home.

We're all guilty of wringing our hair into that ridiculous towel-turban before harshly drying it. While it's fun to walk around looking like Jafar from Aladdin, your hair is being taken through "a whole new world" of damage!

Why won't my hair grow past a certain point?

Instead, pat your hair dry and leave your hair to air dry. Then, brush your hair once it is half dried, apply your hair creme or hair oil, and before you even think of heat styling, be sure to protect your beautiful locks with a heat protectant spray.

If all else fails...

Consult your doctor. At the end of the day, your hair may be shedding excessively, leading to less hair growth due to a medical condition like alopecia or an unhealthy scalp. Seeking professional help is always advised to be sure that you've covered all your bases.

Or...

Invest in some clip-in hair extensions! The solutions above are all longer term solutions, and it could take a few months before you start to see some real results. So, for those of you who are impatient - hair extensions extensions are an amazing way to add length and volume to your hair instantly while you grow out your own healthy hair - after all, who doesn't want mermaid-long hair in under 5 minutes? ;)

Why Hair Care and Maintenance Is Important
by Ken Robson
Posted on June 21, 2017

Why Hair Care and Maintenance Is Important Generally speaking, hair care is of the utmost importance in ways that you might not realize. Even if you’re not one to elaborately style your hair on a daily basis, having a full head of hair is still preferable to losing your hair at an early age.
Unfortunately, there’s a great deal of social stigma surrounding hair loss, which can make it very difficult for people who suffer from genetic disorders or illnesses that cause their hair to fall out to cope. Aside from the shame and embarrassment many people face, however, there’s also another important reason to take good care of your hair. The condition of your hair is a strong reflection of your overall health. Your hair is a good indicator of whether or not your body is receiving and processing a sufficient amount of vitamins and nutrients to keep you in good health. Always pay attention to what your hair is telling you!

The Importance of Taking Care of Your Hair
It’s not just hair stylists, healthcare professionals, or nutritionists who should understand the importance of proper hair care. There are many steps you can take to ensure your hair’s longevity and vitality.

Hair Growth
Environmental factors, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, over-styling, and constantly touching your hair can all prohibit desirable hair growth. All of these things compromise the health of your hair. Air pollutants such as car exhausts and styling products such as straighteners, curling irons, and too much hairspray can all damage your hair and cause it to become brittle. Your hair relies on certain proteins to keep it strong and help it withstand all of these factors that are ultimately working against it. If you find that all of these factors are having a negative impact on the growth and durability of your hair, then consider taking supplements, adjusting your diet to include more proteins, and changing your hair styling habits.

No Scalp Problems
What many people don’t realize about the importance of having healthy hair is that it often also leads to having a healthy scalp. When you take care of your hair by washing it as needed, moisturizing it, and even applying sunscreen or wearing a hat to protect it from the sun; you’re also doing good things to care for your scalp. This will prevent your scalp from drying out and burning from strong UV rays.

No Dandruff Problems
In turn, a moist and well-cared for scalp also means that you won’t have to worry about humiliating dandruff in your hair or on your clothes.
Healthy Hair

Remember, healthy hair is usually a strong indicator of a healthy body. If your hair becomes dry, brittle, and breaks off easily, then this means you’re either not getting enough vitamins and nutrients in your system or your body’s not processing them correctly for some reason. Either way, this may be something you should discuss with your healthcare professional as they can advise of the best course of action in your case.

Increased Overall Confidence
A full head of healthy, beautiful hair usually renders compliments from other people and this can truly brighten up your entire demeanor. Sometimes, when you’re having a bad day, it can be nice to know that someone else appreciates the way your hair looks. Having nice hair is a huge confidence booster and there’s nothing wrong with that!