How Fast Does Hair Grow?
Hair on the scalp grows about 0.3 to 0.4 millimeter per day or about 6 inches per year. Unlike other mammals, human hair growth and shedding is random and not seasonal or cyclical.
What Can Hurt Your Hair?
- Excessive sun exposure
- Exposure to sea water or chlorine in the swimming pool
- Use of curling or hair straightening irons
- Excessive heat when blow drying
- Excessive and hard brushing
- Chemicals in styling products.
- Chemicals for hair coloring, straightening, and permanent waving
What Are “Split Ends”?
Split ends are, literally, splitting of hairs at the ends. It is typically caused by over-use of styling chemicals, frequent or excessive rubbing while washing the hair. Although split ends cannot be completely prevented, routine haircuts and careful washing/styling habits will help improve the appearance of your hair.
What Happens When I Dye My Hair?
The hair shaft consists of layers of structured proteins (keratins) and protective oils. In order for hair color to be changed, the natural oils have to be partially removed by a bleaching agent and the keratin layers have to be “softened,” so that the coloring ag