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Why Does My Hair Grow So Fast? Ladies, You Need to Know the Answer!

Last update on February 1, 2019 By Ella Jones Leave a Comment

For many women, going to the salon is one of their guilty pleasures in life but visiting the salon too many times can be a big hassle to your schedule and to your bank account as well. Let’s face it – a visit to the salon takes hours of your precious time plus it is not as affordable as many people think.

Yes, the pampering that is involved in visiting the salon can be fun and enjoyable but having to squeeze it in your jam packed schedule can become problematic for you. That’s why we try, as much as possible, to preserve the cut that we have (especially if it suits you well!).

The sad part is, there are many of us whose hair grows at a very fast rate. If you are one of them, you might be asking—why does my hair grow so fast? Honestly, I am actually one of those guys (my hair can’t seem to stay short for even just a month!), so I did my research and to know the things that I have discovered, continue reading.

4 Possible Reasons As To Why Does My Hair Grow So Fast

The Answer is Right Here! Let me start by saying that there are plenty of reasons why your hair grows so fast but the good news about it is that none of those indicate symptoms of a disease so you can feel better as early as now! In fact, a rapid hair growth might be a sign that you are doing something right for your body.

With that in mind, below are some of the common reasons why your hair is growing fast:

1. Hormones

Hormones

According to studies, the average rate of hair growth is about 6 inches a year. But if your hair grows faster than that, it may have something to do with the levels of hormones in your body.

If you are a woman and your hair grows faster than usual, or you have discovered hair growth in parts of the body that are supposed to be sparse, there’s a chance that you have high levels of testosterone or androgen (male hormones).

Honestly, this is not something to be worried about, and it will often not have a negative effect on your health. But in the event that the growth is accompanied by few other symptoms, you may wish to consult a doctor as it may be an indication of hormonal imbalance issue.

2. Pregnancy

Hormones

Many pregnant women may notice a change in the rate of their hair growth—it will be faster, and there is a scientific reason for this. Because of the baby inside your body, you may undergo various bodily changes, especially hormonal-related ones.

During the first trimester, there will be a rise of androgen levels in the body which will cause hair to grow more and to appear in different parts of your body. Your body will soon convert the androgen to estrogen (the female hormone), but you can still notice rapid hair growth.

Don’t worry though – things will go back to normal once you have given birth.

3. Good Blood Circulation

scalp massage

​Before, experts claim that 50 brush strokes a day can help you achieve a longer and healthier hair. While the number of strokes is controversial (many people don’t still have any idea where they got that magical number of 50), there is a logical reason behind the brushing advice.

As you can see, brushing your hair can help improve the blood circulation in your scalp and hair follicles. With good blood circulation, your hair can be able to receive the proper amount of nutrients that it needs which paves the way to healthy hair growth.

In addition to brushing, a scalp massage can also provide you with the same health benefits too.

4. Biotin and Protein Consumption

Biotin and Protein Consumption

​Our hair is made of protein so adequate protein intake can lead to rapid hair growth. If you have plenty of protein rich food sources in your diet or you are fond of drinking protein shakes, do not be surprised if your hair will grow faster than expected. That is just normal.

This goes the same with biotin. Most hair products contain biotin (like Sugar Bear Hair Vitamins)  which is a substance that can promote hair growth. If your hair is growing faster than usual, then you may want to check the ingredients of the shampoo, conditioner or styling products that you are using.

If you think that protein consumption is the cause of your rapid hair growth, your tendency is to stop eating foods rich in protein. Don’t do that. Keep in mind that protein intake is a must for good health so avoiding it altogether is not a good idea.

Instead of eliminating protein from your diet, the best thing that you can do is to reduce your protein consumption to a more suitable amount.

Conclusion

Our hair is our crowning glory, but as much as we want to keep it healthy and make it look gorgeous, we also hate visiting the salon too many times in a year. But aside from the obvious time and money issues, many people fear that a rapid hair growth might be a sign that something is wrong with their bodies.

The truth is, a quick hair growth may be due to good blood circulation, pregnancy, hormones or adequate biotin and protein intake which are signs that you are doing something good for your body. So relax, you are in the clear!

If you have found this article useful, please do share them with your friends so you can help enlighten them about this (the same way I have helped enlightened you!). You can also share your feedbacks and questions in the section below!

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