5 grooming mistakes that prevent you from growing long curls

On average, hair grows 1-2 cm per month. Do you think that this process is much slower? Take a look at our collection of hair care mistakes that can prevent you from becoming the owner of luxurious long strands.

One of the easiest ways to change your look is to get a new haircut. But what if, after a fashionable pixie, you suddenly wanted to become the owner of long curls? Of course, the rate of their growth is a strictly individual indicator. But it can be affected by care errors that you do not attach much importance to. We tell you how to identify them and grow the hair of your dreams.

Ignoring scalp products

Let's face it: most scalp treatments require a certain amount of time and patience. Scrub with salt particles must be carefully applied, and then washed off so that grains of salt do not remain in the hair. Cleansing masks for the scalp should be used before shampooing and kept for at least 10-15 minutes. In general, this beauty ritual takes longer than a regular shampoo and conditioner/hair mask.

But this is the case when the result is worth the effort that will have to be made. Sebum, dust particles and styling products can accumulate on the surface of the scalp. Hair follicles become clogged, which slows down hair growth, and sometimes they even begin to fall out. In general, it is better not to refuse regular exfoliation and detox.

Moreover, massaging the scalp during the application of a peeling or scrub works no worse than a full-fledged massage. This was proved by the Japanese doctor Taro Koyama, who found out that massage increases the thickness of the hair and strengthens the bulbs to prevent hair loss.

Frequent haircuts

To make hair grow faster, cut it regularly – it is not possible to find out the author of this theory, but any other beauty myth will envy its vitality. The calculation is that allegedly frequent trimming of the tips stimulates active hair growth. If you pay enough attention to the care of the ends and they do not split, then it is quite possible to grow hair even with a haircut every 3-6 months.

Aggressive brushing

The main task of combing is to detangle the hair. And it should remain exactly unraveling: soft and gentle, without sudden movements. Wet strands are especially sensitive to damage: trichologists recommend carefully separating them with your fingers and using only combs with sparse teeth. A terrible nightmare for any hair is brushes and combs with metal teeth that damage the cuticle and scalp.

Tight buns and tails 

In a bun or tail, the hair does not interfere, does not get tangled and gets dirty less. Is this a reason to make tightly gathered hair your permanent hairstyle (especially in the heat of summer)? The elastic band that fixes the hair damages the hair shaft. A tight bun contributes to damage to the follicle and can contribute to hair loss. We know how stylish a high ponytail or low bun can be, but… Please let your hair out more often!

Daily load 

Leave-in creams, serums and oils, aroma combs, masks, hair dryer, flat iron or soft curlers… Not a day goes by without your hair coming into contact with some kind of styling product or gadget? At least once a week, arrange a session for them to relax from all kinds of care procedures and styling techniques. Sometimes even hair needs a break from total and thorough care!