Why Doesn't My Hair Grow?

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE SPENDING ANOTHER DIME ON HAIR CARE PRODUCTS!

It goes without being said that millions of dollars are spent each year to enhance, grow and maintain our locs.  Rather if your one whom regularly visits your License Stylist and/or if your a 'At home Guru' we all at some point must acquire this expense.

It is extremely imperative that you chose a educated professional to treat your locs!


Remember when we would pack on the 'grease' loaded with tons of petroleum leaving our hair heavy and sometimes unmanageable?  This was something I can remember as a child from my grandmother to my mother, they believed that by keeping our hair greasy our hair would grow.
Nevertheless, with all the tools that are available to educate us scientist have shown that, in fact this is one of the worst things you could do for the overall growth and maintenance of our hair.

But one thing you must know is that our hair goes through cycles in which the probability of using 'hair toppers' may not always be effective.  Your stylist should be clearly aware of the hair cycle in order to create a POA for optimal results.

As a Professional Stylist & Hair Restoration Specialist,  I have made it my personal mission to understand how hair works, the things that we need to obtain healthy hair and what causes damage to the hair follicle. 

Throughout your life, a single hair follicle will go through about 20 complete cycles of hair growth.  There are three stages in the hair growth cycle:
Anagen
Catagen
Telogen
Many of the specifics of hair growth are determined by individual factors, including genetics and typically change as we age.

ANAGEN

Anagen is the stage in which hair grows!  (Our favorite staging process)  Within your hair follicle, a hair is formed and nourished by small blood vessels.  As the hair grows, it will emerge from the follicle and become visible.  How long your hair will continue to grow is determined primarily by genetics and where on your body the hair is located.  At anytime about 85% of your hair is in the growing or Anagen Stage.  Therefore this stage is critical and should be treated and care for by a Professional for the best results.

CATAGEN

During the catagen phase, your hair transitions from growing to resting.  The blood vessels that nourished your hair while growing will detach themselves from the hair bulb at the base of the hair.  The hair follicle will than shrink as the follicle and blood vessels prepare for the next growth stage.  This transition hair with attached bulb at the base is called a 'club hair'.  According to the website Survivng Hairloss, about 2-3% of your hair is in the transition or catagen stage at anytime.

 

TELOGEN

During the Telogen phase your hair is resting.  Hairs remain in your follicles for about three months until they are shed natrually.  As the Anagen phase begins again and new hair develops and grows, the older 'club hair' will be pushed out the follicle if it has not already fallen out on it's own.  At any given time between 10-15% of your hair is in the Telogen Phase and you can expect to shed anywhere from 50-100 strands everyday.

 

 

 

EFFECTIVE WAYS TO NOURISH YOUR HAIR'S VESSEL FOR MAXIMUM GROWTH

 

Beautiful hair is the result of hard work and dedication. While the commercialization of hair products has reached an almost surreal high, more and more people have realized that great hair starts from the inside. Put your wallet away and read on to learn how to nourish hair from the inside and bring out its natural beauty.

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Increase your protein intake by adding protein-rich food such as milk, fish, cereal, cheese or meat to your diet. Protein works to enhance the growth of your hair while giving it the nutrients necessary for shine and durability.

2. Eat whole grains, legumes and nuts as a rich source of minerals. Shellfish, red meats, nuts, and legumes as excellent sources for Zinc. Shellfish adds natural nutrients, specifically targeted toward enhancing the health of your hair. Boost iron intake with lean beef, liver, and venison. Iron is necessary to carry oxygen through your blood stream and nourish the scalp. Add Copper to your diet with cereals, chickpeas, oysters, and sunflower seeds.

3. Take vitamin B and vitamin C to ensure the health and vitality of your hair. Consume lots of green leafy vegetables, carrots, liver, egg yolks, and citrus fruit. Wholegrain or enriched-grain and fortified breakfast cereals are also a good source of vitamin B and vitamin C.

4. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for growing and maintaining healthy hair. For a good source of vitamin A try: yellow, red, orange fruits and vegetables (tomatoes, carrots and cantaloupes), and dried dark-green, leafy vegetables (spinach and turnip greens).

 

5. Drink HALF of your body weight in glasses of water or juice everyday. Water should be your first choice!  This will not only help to hydrate the body, but also keep the hair shiny and silky.

 

 

 

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