When it comes to hair growth, we’ve all been guilty of anxiously
peering in the mirror everyday to see if we have made any
progress only to become frustrated with the fact that it takes a
long time to regrow hair. Added to that is the frustration that
comes along with not being able to style your hair during this
stage. That is why many refer to hair regrowth as an “awkward
stage.”
While hair growth is a slow process (locks normally grow about
½” per month), there are several things that you can do to make
your transition to longer tresses smoother. No matter whether
you want to add a few more inches or you are trying to grow your
hair down your back, hair growth can be frustration free if you
go about it in the right way.
The first thing that you need to realize if you are trying to
regrow hair is that hair regrowth is a process, and in that
process you will likely have to adapt to several different
styles before you reach your ultimate hair growth goal. All of
this means that you will likely be spending more time at the
salon during the hair growth process rather than away from it.
Since hair growth after different circumstances needs to be
approached a bit differently, we’re going to take a little time
to look at how to regrow hair after a few of the main incidents
that people normally want to promote quick hair regrowth.
Hair growth after a bad hair cut
We’ve all had those terrible experiences at the salon where we
asked for a particular cut that was just inches shorter than
what we started with only to come out of the salon with a much
shorter do than what we bargained for. And you can bet that if
the stylist didn’t give you the cut you wanted, the cut you have
is probably in poor shape itself.
Hair growth after times like these needs to come in steps. While
you may not want to, the first thing you need to do after
getting a bad hair cut is to go and get it cut again. The reason
why is that you need to get a style that you can work with, one
that is evenly cut, and a style that is poised to regrow hair.
Doing this will eliminate a lot of the frustration that you feel
during the hair growth process and will give you a style that
you can be proud of in the meantime.
The first visit after a bad hair cut is critical to your hair
growth success. Together, you and your stylist can examine the
style that you would eventually like to achieve and discuss the
hair regrowth process and how to cut your hair throughout the
duration. The right cuts will ensure that you remain stylish and
stress free during the hair growth process.
Hair growth after an illness
If you have lost all of your hair due to chemotherapy or another
illness, you no doubt want to regrow hair quickly. While hair
regrowth can begin within days of stopping treatments, the hair
growth process after an illness can be drawn out.
The first thing you will notice once your hair starts to grow
back in, is that it can be sparse in places and that it may have
changed in texture. While it may be tempting to encourage any
amount of hair growth after losing all of your hair, you need to
give your locks some time to recover, thicken up and fill in
before you start to regrow hair.
This part of the hair growth process can take several visits to
the salon before your stylist gives you the go ahead on growing
your hair out. During this time, your stylist will likely
recommend short layered hair cuts, which will be easy to style
and make your hair appear thicker until hair growth is evident
on all parts of your scalp.
Once you begin the hair growth process, you can proceed just
like anyone else trying to promote hair regrowth. Choose cuts
that are both stylish and that will grow into a longer style
without much headache.
Hair growth to gain length
Some people already have lengthy locks, but would like to see
their hair grow even longer. For this type of hair growth,
products that stimulate hair growth often work best. Look for
topical products that contain nettle or for vitamin supplements
that stimulate hair regrowth.
Salon visits during this type of hair growth should also not be
ignored. Be sure to get your ends trimmed regularly and avoid
unnecessary damage due to chemical processes such as perms and
color. You should also protect your hair from the sun by using
products that contain UV protectants.
As you can see, hair growth does not have to be a lesson in
patience. If done properly, you can avoid all of the frustration
and have stylish, adorable locks even while you are trying to
regrow hair.