It's funny. Hair seems to have a habit of growing quickly where it's not wanted (that's you; toes, pits and bits). But, as for how to grow faster when it comes to our heads, um, why the glacial pace? If you’re facing post-trim regret, or your hair and flakes as soon as it hits your shoulders, you may seek to find something that will accelerate the length, fast.
The problem is, that too many brands over-promise on miracle cures that cost a ton of money, and then under-deliver. We spoke to the hair experts to help us distinguish what truly works from what doesn’t, so you can avoid wasting money on fad products with lofty promises. Additionally, we asked them to share the most effective methods for accelerating hair growth.
Spoiler alert: much of it boils down to lifestyle and genetics but we hope the tips below offer a starting point in your journey to achieving healthy locks. “On average, half an inch [around 1.3cm] a month,” says top trichologist and director of communications at Philip Kingsley, Anabel Kingsley.
Roughly, that works out at six inches, or 15cm a year, though this may vary from person to person. Beware of “cures” that promise to transform your hair overnight. “There are definitely effective treatments that help to encourage ,” says Kingsley.
“However, I would not use the term ‘miracle’. Firstly, bear in mind that any treatment or regime will take time; you can expect to see results at a minimum of 6 weeks, but more noticeable changes to ha.
