On average, hair grows about half an inch a month, or roughly six inches a year. No shampoo, supplement or trick will dramatically speed that up. What you can control is how much of that length you keep. Growing your hair out is really about preventing breakage, and about getting through the in-between stages looking good.
Do trims make your hair grow faster?
No. Trimming the ends doesn’t affect the follicle, where growth happens. But skipping trims lets split ends travel up the strand and break off, so you lose length anyway. While growing out, ask for a light “dusting” every eight to twelve weeks. It removes the damaged ends while keeping nearly all your length.
Growing out a pixie or bob
Short hair is where growing out takes the most planning. Left alone, a pixie often grows longer at the back first, and a bob can lose its shape as the layers catch up. A precision cutter can guide each stage so it looks like an intentional style rather than a grow-out:
- Keep the nape and the area around the ears tidy while the top and crown gain length.
- Shape the back so it doesn’t outgrow the front.
- Move through stages on purpose, for example from pixie to chin-length bob to a longer bob.
Behnaz is Vidal Sassoon–trained and specializes in short and precision haircuts, so she can map out the stages with you from the start.
Daily habits that protect your length
- Condition every time you wash, focusing on the ends.
- Use a heat protectant and keep hot tools to a minimum.
- Avoid tight ponytails and buns that pull on the same spot every day.
- Detangle gently from the ends up with a wide-tooth comb.
- Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase.
- Be careful with repeated lightening. Plan color with your stylist so the same lengths aren’t processed again and again.
Look after your scalp
A clean, comfortable scalp is a good starting point for healthy hair. Wash often enough to prevent buildup, and a gentle scalp massage while shampooing feels good and does no harm.
What about diet and supplements?
A balanced diet with enough protein supports healthy hair. Talk to your doctor before starting any supplement. If your hair seems to be thinning or shedding more than usual, see a doctor or dermatologist rather than trying to fix it with products.
Plan your grow-out with Behnaz
Whether you’re growing out a pixie or working toward long layers, a plan makes the process easier. Book an appointment with Behnaz at Salon Bravissimo in Sacramento.
