Supporting your hair’s natural growth requires more than just one quick fix. From nutrition to scalp care, there are multiple steps that may help provide a strong foundation. Here’s what may be slowing your growth—and what to consider instead.
What Can Affect Healthy Hair Growth?
Factors Within Your Control:
- Vitamin and nutrient deficiencies
- Sudden changes in diet
- Smoking
- Ongoing stress
- Frequent heat styling or chemical exposure
- Scalp irritation or buildup
Factors Outside Your Control:
- Genetics
- Ageing
- Hormonal influences
While some factors are difficult to change, many people can support their hair health with the right care and lifestyle choices.
10 Steps to Encourage Healthier Hair Growth
- Consider prescription hair care. Certain treatments may help support density or reduce shedding in some individuals. Learn more here.
- Explore PRP therapy. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is available at select Gro Clinics and may be used to support scalp health in some cases. Evidence for PRP varies, and outcomes differ from person to person. Read more.
- Try a hair-focused supplement. Supplements with biotin, zinc and B vitamins may assist in maintaining general hair and scalp health. See supplement.
- Follow a consistent, balanced diet. Crash dieting or extreme restrictions may contribute to hair shedding or weakness.
- Include protein and leafy greens. Hair is made of keratin, a protein. Including protein and nutrient-dense vegetables supports general wellbeing.
- Use scalp-focused haircare products. Products that are gentle on the scalp may help reduce irritation and buildup. Shop Gro haircare.
- Minimise smoking where possible. Smoking may affect circulation, including to the scalp.
- Stay active. Physical movement supports blood flow and overall health.
- Reduce excessive heat styling. Frequent use of high heat may weaken hair strands over time.
- Limit harsh chemical colouring. Repeated bleaching or dyeing may dry out the hair and increase breakage.
Explore Your Options
Gro Clinics provides a range of options that may suit people at different stages of hair loss. What’s right for one person may not be suitable for another, so it’s best to speak with a qualified practitioner or hair growth advisor.
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Not sure where to start? Speak with a Gro Hair Growth Advisor to better understand the available options and receive personalised guidance based on your goals and needs.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Individual results may vary. Any treatments mentioned should be discussed with a registered health practitioner to determine their suitability for your needs.
