It could be frustrating if you have done all you can do to achieve hair growth but to no avail. It is like following a weight loss plan but you see no changes when you check your weight.
The feeling of doing something but getting no result is something no one wants to experience. Setting goals and achieving them releases the dopamine hormone that elevates one’s mood.
Speaking of hair growth, it becomes a challenge if the hair keeps on breaking or it is stunted. The reasons are not far-fetched, they can be traced to lifestyle and genetic factors. However, if you experience the following they are likely to add to the problem of your hair not growing as it ought to be:
1. Stress
It could stress from work, family or failed relationships. Stress does not only damage hair edges, it damages overall health. It can hinder hair growth. Try to prevent hair loss by letting go of things that do not help you. It can be toxic friendships or work schedules; if you can change it, try to do so. You can manage stress to affecting your hair growth by massaging your scalp with a few drops of coconut or jojoba oil.
2. Medications
Do you know that a change as simple as dosage of medication improves hair health? However the side effects on your medication can also result to hair thinning or hair loss. Ask your doctor if a lower dose of medication can help restore your hair’s health before taking it.
3. Applying too many products on your hair
The hair, just like any part of body, is delicate and has its preference. When you start applying too many products on the hair, it does to not know which one to respond to. Stick to a hair routine religiously and watch your hair grow.