No, cutting your hair does not make it grow faster as hair growth is controlled by your genetics, specifically the Lhx2 gene which is in charge of the rate of hair growth, the health of your hair follicles, how well nourished your body is, as well as your age, diet and getting the right nutrients to restore hair growth, and your lifestyle. This hair myth likely began as a result of hair dressers telling clients they need to cut or trim their hair in order for them to grow it out.
Cutting your hair is necessary for growing long hair because it removes the split ends. Because hair is dead and cannot repair, the split ends cannot be repaired naturally and will continue to climb the strand damaging it. By cutting them off you’re able to continue to grow your hair out. Instead of explaining the entire process, it is easier to say you need a trim.
A trim typically removes 1 to 2 inches every two to four months, where a hair cut normally involves a longer length of hair and is done more often. It is important to tell your hair stylist you want to grow your hair out and to only do a trim vs. getting a full new look.
And don't panic if they cut an inch of hair. Hair grows on average 1/2 of an inch per month according to health.com, so if your hair dresser cuts an inch every two months it has still grown by an inch.
Unfortunately cutting your hair does not make it grow faster as your genetics are the main factor. But you can help your body and follicles grow hair to the best of their abilities by eating the right foods, not damaging your follicles or scalp, and by keeping your hair healthy and moisturized to reduce the amount of trimming needed.
