When it comes to hair growth, haven't we all been guilty of anxiously peering in the mirror to see if we have made any progress only to become frustrated with the fact that it takes a long time to regrow hair. Add to this the frustration that comes 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. It doesn't matter if you just 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. 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, lets take a little time to look at how to regrow hair after some of the main incidents that people normally prompt people to want to promote quick hair regrowth.
Hair growth after a bad hair cut
Ever had that terrible experience at the salon where you asked for a particular cut that was just inches shorter than what you started with - only to come out of the salon with a much shorter do than you 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. Although you may not want to, the first thing you need to do after getting a bad hair cut is to go get it cut again. This is because 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 you feel during the hair growth process and will give you a style you can be proud of in the meantime.
The first salon 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 of the regrowth. The right cut 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 obviously want to regrow hair as quickly as possible. However, 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 when your hair starts to grow back, 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 must give your hair some time to recover, thicken up and fill in before you start to regrow hair.
This part of the hair growth process may mean several visits to the salon before your stylist gives you the go ahead to grow your hair out. During this time, your stylist will likely recommend short layered hair cuts, that will be easy to style and make your hair appear thicker until hair growth is evident on all parts of your scalp.
Then, when 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 too much headache.
Hair growth to gain length
Some people already have lengthy locks, but would like their hair to 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 will stimulate hair regrowth.
Salon visits during this type of hair growth should again not be ignored. Be sure to get your ends trimmed regularly and avoid unnecessary damage from chemical processes such as perms and color. You should also protect your hair from the sun by using products that contain UV protectants.
So you can see, hair growth does not have to be a lesson in patience; when done properly, you can avoid all of the frustration and have stylish, adorable locks even during the period you are trying to regrow hair.