We all love to experiment with our hair - from changing our colour to attempting new styles. But for some people, it can feel like their locks have plateaued and just won't grow any longer.
Hairdresser Kelly Vowles told the Mirror she's only too aware of customers saying their hair "doesn't grow". The Swindon-based salon owner said it's a common complaint - but it's simply not true - your hair is growing.
She said: "I love this [comment], especially with colour clients because I wonder how you got those roots so long if your hair isn't growing and also, if your hair hasn't grown, why is your fringe covering your eyes?"
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While our locks has 'different cycles', slowing and speeding up throughout the year, it still grows. "It's an unavoidable feat of nature. Hair growth is more noticeable on shorter hair because you’ll physically see the change in style, whereas longer hair does seem to take forever to get it to the length you require," said Kelly.
The main culprit could be breakage on the ends, which the owner of Pixal-Rose Hair Design says "takes away the progress of growing hair and it can be so frustrating". She added: "We commonly see breakage in hair which has been over-processed with home colouring, heat damage, or sometimes it can be as simple as using the wrong styling bands when putting your hair up.
"As a specialist in curly hair, we often see clients with dryer ends because it's naturally more delicate. Curly hair needs extra moisture to help protect it and as you move up the hair types, it's so much more important to treat the hair accordingly."
Some hair types need extra protection when colouring or using styling tools so Kelly recommends getting a satin scarf or claw clips and scrunchies if your wish to tie up your hair. She warned anyone who loves heat styling to turn down the temperature as 160 to 180 degrees will be enough to style your hair - "not 230!"
"If a client's hair has become damaged and hair growth is feeling at a standstill we can usually recommend a treatment to help, she added. These treatments range from those you can do at home to ones a hairdresser performs in the salon.
Kelly said: "Clients can sometimes look at us as if we're trying to sell a gimmick to make money but honestly, if your hair is snapping and hindering your hair growth, regular cuts and good products are a must."
It's also important to watch what you eat and drink as this can impact your hair, too. Kelly recommends checking your "diet and water intake" as your hair can get dry if you've been "binging on fizzy drinks and fast food".
"Make sure to get plenty of water and veggies or maybe check out some of hair related vitamins on the market, just in case you're not keen on the salad," she added.
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