Who doesn’t want beautiful, super long, healthy, damage-free hair? But, the truth of life is, hair stops growing after a certain point. What are the reasons behind it?
There are so many people trying thousands of hair products just to grow their hair an inch. But, like a stubborn little kid, their hair absolutely refuses to grow beyond a certain point! Are you one of them? Here are some factors that may be affecting your hair growth.
The length, volume, colour, and strength of your tresses are determined by your genes. If you have healthy, long lustrous, hair despite not taking care of it, thank your mamma! If not, you need to put in a lot of effort to maintain your hair’s health and growth.
Aging not just causes your hair to turn grey but also adversely affects its growth. Your hair’s anagen phase gets shorter as you age. Also, your lifetime of experiments with your hair such as heat styling, dyeing, bleaching, and processing your hair finally catches up with you.
Any kind of stress, whether physical or psychological, affects your hair growth. Stress leads to a condition known as Telogen effluvium. This restricts 30% of your hair’s growth. However, don’t stress out about stress! This condition seldom requires any medical treatment. It also does not last longer than six months.
An autoimmune disorder, is a condition in which the immune system attacks your hair follicles. This results in your hair falling out in patches. It is believed that this disorder is genetically inherited. Proper medication and phototherapy have shown promising results in treating alopecia areata.
If there are hormone issues caused by the thyroid gland, your hair can stop growing unless treated. Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can negatively affect hair growth. This happens because hormonal imbalance affects metabolism and your body’s normal functioning ability.
The chemical products, treatments, and colours used to style your mane have a major impact on its growth and overall health. Product build-up on your scalp blocks the follicles and ceases hair growth. Also, complicated hairstyles that require pulling your hair tight, a lot of combing, or the use of bottles of serums may lead to hair damage. These may not only stop your hair from growing but also cause scalp issues and permanent hair loss.
