Trusting Your Hair Journey
You’ve been doing the work.
You’ve built your routine.
You’re oiling your scalp, deep conditioning faithfully, protecting your ends…
But still—it feels like your hair isn’t growing.
Sound familiar?
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wondered if all your hard work is even paying off, you’re not alone. Growth can feel invisible sometimes, especially when it doesn’t show up in the way we expect.
In this episode of the Hair Growth Series, we’re breaking down the reality behind hair growth, why patience and perspective matter just as much as products, and how to stay consistent without giving up. Because real growth takes time—and you’re not behind.
So… How Fast Does Hair Actually Grow?
Let’s start with the facts.
On average, your hair grows about ¼ to ½ inch per month. That adds up to just 3 to 6 inches per year—if you're doing everything right. And remember, that’s average. Some people may grow more. Some may grow less.
We’re constantly bombarded with transformation photos that make it seem like people grow 10 inches in a year. But most of those results are either:
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Years in the making
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A result of extensions or protective styling
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Dependent on genetics and health factors that vary from person to person
So when you look at your own hair after a month or two and don’t see dramatic length, it’s not failure—it’s normal.
Why Retention Is the Real Game-Changer
Here’s the truth that shifts everything: your hair is growing—but you may not be keeping it.
You could be gaining ½ inch of growth every month, but if you’re also losing that much due to breakage or split ends, it will look like nothing is happening.
That’s where retention comes in.
What Is Retention?
Retention is your hair’s ability to hold on to the length it grows. It’s about preserving and protecting the inches you gain so you can actually see progress.
What Hurts Retention?
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Dry, brittle hair
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Over-manipulation
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Heat damage
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Skipping trims
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Tight or damaging protective styles
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Lack of moisture
So instead of obsessing over growth hacks, shift your energy toward keeping your hair healthy, moisturized, and protected.
How to Support Hair Growth AND Retention
Let’s build a growth mindset and a regimen that respects your hair’s natural rhythm.
Cleanse Without Stripping
Start with a healthy scalp. Wash weekly to remove buildup, sweat, and old product, using a gentle, sulfate-free cleanser.
Try:
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Miracle 3-in-1 Clay Mask – Also works as a deep detox and gentle cleanser
Deep Condition Consistently
Weekly deep conditioning helps restore moisture and elasticity, especially if you’re dealing with dryness or breakage.
Moisture Treatment:
Protein + Moisture Balance:
Alternate depending on your hair’s current needs.
Moisturize & Seal
Proper moisturizing is key to preventing breakage and maintaining elasticity. Layer a leave-in, a cream, and an oil for maximum retention.
Layer Your Moisture:
Keep Your Hair Hydrated Midweek
Hair doesn’t just need moisture on wash day. If it feels dry in the middle of the week, rehydrate with a lightweight refresher.
Try:
It reactivates existing product and revives dry hair without buildup.
Choose Gentle Styles
Protective styling only helps if it truly protects. Choose low-tension styles, avoid tight braids or ponytails, and keep hair stretched to prevent tangles.
Styling Support:
Let Your Hair Do What It Was Designed to Do
Your hair has its own blueprint. It will grow at its own rate, in its own shape, and in its own rhythm.
Trying to force it to match someone else’s journey will only lead to frustration.
Some people’s hair grows 6 inches a year. Others grow 3 inches a year.
It’s not a race—it’s a relationship.
What matters is how you care for what you’re given.
What If I’m Still Not Seeing Growth?
You may be growing, but not retaining. Here are a few questions to check in with:
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Are you moisturizing enough between wash days?
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Are your ends protected or constantly exposed?
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Are your styles too tight or causing tension?
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Are you using heat too often?
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Are you trimming when needed?
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Are you covering your hair at night?
Even small tweaks can lead to long-term progress. Don’t underestimate the power of small, consistent actions.
Encouragement for Your Journey
Let’s say it louder to ease your doubts:
🌿 Your hair is not broken.
🌿 You are not behind.
🌿 Your growth is not invalid just because you can’t see it yet.
Growth is happening in the quiet, faithful choices you make every day.
In the scalp massages you do before bed.
In the way you wrap your hair with care.
In the water you drink and the breakage you prevent.
Keep going.
Grow with Grace, Not Gimmicks
Hair growth is not instant. It's not viral. It’s not always visible right away.
But it is happening.
If you’re showing up, doing your part, and treating your hair with care—you are right on track. Keep the faith, stay the course, and remember: comparison is the thief of joy, and consistency is the secret to success.
