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Whether you\u2019ve been missing your long strands after an impulsive bob cut<\/a> or become a victim of a regrettable TikTok hair trend, wondering how to grow your hair faster<\/a> is a universal question we\u2019ve all experienced at least once in our lives. How to go about promoting healthy hair growth depends on your specific wants and needs, but one thing is certain: There is no quick fix.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe day you decide to grow out your hair, you have to really<\/em> start taking care of it,\u201d says hairstylist Mark Townsend<\/a>, insisting, \u201cto get the length, there are sacrifices.\u201d The reality is there\u2019s no shortcut to an endless, luxurious mane\u2014it\u2019s a months-long, methodical process. One that can feel especially tedious if you\u2019re contending with stress-induced hair shedding<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t feel overwhelmed or defeated just yet. With a little bit of patience, the right products, hair-growth-focused ingredients, and some pivots to your everyday routines, you\u2019ll be on the right track for growing out your hair. Here, Townsend and other sought-after pros weigh in on how to grow your hair faster and maximize your length.<\/p>\n

How long does it take for your hair to grow?<\/h2>\n

Your hair has three stages of growth: the anagen stage, the catagen stage, and the telogen stage. Hadley King<\/a>, MD, New York City-based board-certified dermatologist, explains that during the anagen stage is where the hair does most of its growing. Each strand can spend three to five years in this phase on average, with hair growing around half an inch per month. Once this stage starts to end, it moves to the transitional catagen stage that lasts for about ten days. Then it will enter the telogen phase where strands are released and fall out, and the whole process is repeated.<\/p>\n

But Andrew Fitzsimons, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Andrew Fitzsimons<\/a> haircare, says that while hair will grow around six inches per year, there are still a number of different factors (hair type, daily hair routine, genetics, etc.) all impact hair growth.<\/p>\n

What affects hair growth?<\/h2>\n

According to Marc Ballance<\/a>, a Manhattan-based hairstylist at IGK Salon, many factors can influence hair growth. The main ones are: diet, stress, scalp and hair health, and age. \u201cEating clean, healthy, and balanced diets along with looking after the condition of your hair and scalp can definitely help with improving hair growth,\u201d says Ballance. \u201cAge affects all aspects of the body, and the more you look after yourself as you get older, the more it impacts your hair.\u201d<\/p>\n

Your hair texture or length won\u2019t affect hair growth at all, he adds. All hair grows out of the root at the same pace, it just may appear that you\u2019ll see progress on different textures and lengths. \u201cTypically most hair textures grow at the same rate,\u201d he says. \u201cBut straighter hair textures can appear to grow quicker because of them being straight and flat. Curlier textures can appear to stay at the same length for longer because as length comes into the hair, it just curls up more.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tips for Growing Hair Faster<\/h2>\n

All the experts agree that there are a few things to help you grow your hair faster. The most common ways include:<\/p>\n

Commit to Regular Micro-Trims<\/p>\n

When you go for a \u201cdusting\u201d\u2014taking off just an eighth of an inch\u2014versus a standard trim, you barely see hair on the floor, says Townsend. A carefully calibrated shearing preserves length while getting rid of split ends caused by environmental damage, such as physical stress or hot tools. \u201cIf left to their own devices, those split ends can work their way higher up the hair\u2019s shaft,\u201d explains hairstylist Vernon Fran\u00e7ois<\/a>. \u201cIf you wait too long in between trims, you\u2019ll end up having to take off more length in the end.\u201d In order to keep hair healthy, most pros recommend at least three dustings a year and embracing split-end treatments, such as Briogeo\u2019s Don\u2019t Despair, Repair! Strengthening Treatment oil<\/a> and Amika\u2019s The Closer Instant Split-End Hair Repair Cream<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Bumble and bumble<\/p>\n

Bond-Building Repair\u00a0Oil\u00a0Serum<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Briogeo<\/p>\n

Don’t Despair, Repair! Strengthening Treatment Hair Oil<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Amika<\/p>\n

The Closer Instant Split-end Hair Repair Cream<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Nourish Your Scalp<\/p>\n

As the scalp ages, it becomes more fragile and dry, says Debra Lin, Ph.D., a hair science expert and chief scientific officer for hair care brand Better Not Younger.<\/a> \u201cIt\u2019s important to care for the scalp to help optimize the environment to support healthy hair growth,\u201d explains Lin. \u201cKeep the scalp clean with a scalp cleanser for more oily scalps and use a scalp and hair serum to nourish and condition it,\u201d she instructs, highlighting the New Dawn Activated Charcoal Scalp Cleanser<\/a>, which has a built-in massaging applicator and removes buildup and excess oil, while supporting hair growth with antimicrobial activated charcoal, exfoliating lactic acid, and soothing menthyl lactate. Another beneficial elixir to have on hand is a lightweight, supercharged leave-on scalp serum, like the Superpower Hair and Scalp Fortifying Serum<\/a> which will hydrate and enhance overall scalp health.<\/p>\n

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Curlsmith<\/p>\n

Full Lengths Density Elixir<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Better Not Younger<\/p>\n

New Dawn Activated Charcoal Scalp Cleanser<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Better Not Younger<\/p>\n

Superpower Fortifying Hair & Scalp Serum<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Act+Acre<\/p>\n

4% Niacinamide Oily Scalp Serum<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Do a Weekly Conditioning Treatment<\/p>\n

In navigating how to grow out your hair, stylists unanimously agree that a weekly deep-conditioning treatment, such as the Briogeo Don\u2019t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Hair Mask<\/a> or Townsend\u2019s go-to Iles Formula Haute Performance Conditioner<\/a>, is nonnegotiable for all hair types, but especially if hair is fine, curly, or color-treated. \u201cAs hair grows longer in length, the tips will go through more environmental stressors and deplete the natural oils that keep hair shiny and smooth,\u201d explains It\u2019s helpful to keep hair soft and conditioned at the tips to support the ends as hair grows longer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As far as application goes, Fran\u00e7ois advises his A-list clientele, including Solange<\/a>, Kerry Washington<\/a>, and Tracee Ellis Ross<\/a>, to pay special attention to the tips. \u201cThey\u2019re the oldest and driest part of your strands,\u201d he explains. \u201cThey\u2019re thinner and brittle, so giving them extra TLC will minimize breakage.\u201d Incorporating treatments into your day-to-day styling routine is another stealthy way to work magic. During fashion month, hairstylist Rodney Cutler<\/a> has models hydrate their hair between shows by slicking it back with a cocktail of gel and the company\u2019s All Soft<\/a> Argan-6 Multi-Care Oil<\/a> to create a fresh, slightly wet texture that isn\u2019t greasy.<\/p>\n

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Briogeo<\/p>\n

Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Hair Mask<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Iles Formula<\/p>\n

Haute Performance Conditioner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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SheaMoisture<\/p>\n

Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Moisture Masque<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Redken<\/p>\n

All Soft Argan-6 Multi-Care Oil<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Cleanse Consciously<\/p>\n

Cleansing is the foundation of any hair-care regimen\u2014and it should start before you even set foot in the shower, by soaking strands for 10 minutes with a protective pre-washing tonic, like Prose\u2019s custom pre-shampoo mask<\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s going to leave a little bit of film so the shampoo won\u2019t strip the moisture,\u201d explains Townsend. When it comes to choosing a shampoo and conditioner, or a co-washing<\/a> treatment like the Oyin Handmade Ginger Mint Co-Wash<\/a>, look to sulfate-free formulas that aren\u2019t as drying to preserve moisture. Fran\u00e7ois advises massaging the scalp while lathering to increase blood flow and stimulate the hair follicles, which promotes growth.<\/p>\n

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Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind Avocado Plus Quinoa Co-Wash<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Oyin<\/p>\n

Handmade Ginger Mint Co-Wash<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Recalibrate Your Diet<\/p>\n

\u201cThe healthiest diet for your hair is the healthiest diet in general\u2014one that is based on real, whole foods and is mostly plant-based,\u201d explains Manhattan-based nutritionist Maria Marlowe<\/a>, adding that foods rich in iron, zinc, vitamin C, B vitamins, and omega-3 are most commonly linked to stronger and longer hair. Marlowe\u2019s short list of recommended foods includes oysters, clams, beans, and eggs for protein (the \u201cbuilding block\u201d of hair); bell peppers, and dark, leafy greens for vitamin C; and hemp seeds and wild salmon for omega-3 fats.<\/p>\n

Try a Supplement<\/p>\n

\u201cBiotin is the go-to when thinking about hair supplements, but most people already get enough biotin in their diet,\u201d says Marlowe. Instead, she recommends BioSil<\/a>, which contains ch-OSA, a trademarked combination of essential nutrients and minerals that\u2019s clinically shown to increase hair thickness, making it more resilient and shiny.<\/p>\n

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Nutrafol<\/p>\n

Women’s Hair Growth Supplements<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Vegamour Gro<\/p>\n

Biotin Gummies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Sleep on a Silk Pillowcase<\/p>\n

\u201cCotton is going to suck all the moisture out of the hair overnight,\u201d says Townsend. Instead, sleep on a silk pillowcase, which retains moisture and reduces friction, thus reducing damage. Slip\u2019s model<\/a> is made from a high grade, gentle mulberry silk, comes in a slew of lovely pastels, and has hairstylist (and Kardashian family go-to) Jen Atkin\u2019s<\/a> stamp of approval.<\/p>\n

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Brooklinen<\/p>\n

Mulberry Silk Pillowcase<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Blissy<\/p>\n

Mulberry silk pillowcase<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Brush Hair Gently and Carefully<\/p>\n

The brush you use is important when it comes to hair growth; you never want to pull or aggressively rip through tangles you might have. Ballance recommends a good de-tangling brush like Tangle Teezer’s Zodiac Ultimate Detangler<\/a>, which he says won’t tear or damage your hair. \u201c[It’s] a must for maintaining healthy hair,\u201d he says. You can also look to brushes like the Sisley Paris Hair Rituel The Radiance Brush<\/a> or La Bonne Brosse N.02 The Care & Detangling Hair Brush<\/a> that will take care of your strands as you brush them. For curly coily hair, turn to something like Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross’s Shower Detangling Brush<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Tangle Teezer<\/p>\n

Ultimate Detangler Hairbrush<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sisley Paris<\/p>\n

Hair Rituel The Radiance Brush<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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La Bonne Brosse<\/p>\n

N.04 The Miracle Detangling Brush<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross<\/p>\n

Shower Brush<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Protect Your Hair from Heat (and Other Environmental Stressors)<\/p>\n

Limiting your use of hot tools is always a good idea. But for when you do want to style your hair, Ballance recommends using a good heat protectant product, like the IGK Good Behavior 4-in-1 Prep Spray<\/a>, that will detangle hair and protect it against the high heat from hot tools and the sun’s harmful UV rays (plus, it also gives you hair a nice added shine). You can also turn to something like Pantene’s Miracle Rescue 10-in-1 Multi Tasking Leave-in Hair Treatment<\/a> or the R\u014cZ<\/a>\u00a0
Santa Lucia Heat Protectant Styling Hair Oil<\/a>. For natural hair, try something like Briogeo’s Farewell Frizz Blow Dry Perfection Heat Protectant Cream<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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IGK<\/p>\n

Good Behavior 4-in-1 Prep Spray<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pantene<\/p>\n

Miracle Rescue 10-in-1 Multitasking Leave-in Conditioner Spray<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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R\u014dz<\/p>\n

Santa Lucia Styling Oil<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Briogeo<\/p>\n

Farewell Frizz Blow Dry Perfection Heat Protectant Cream<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Meet the Experts<\/h2>\n