Cut Hair to Retard Growth
There are several things that one can try to slow hair growth, or make hair growth appear to slow. This makes it easier to maintain the length of a haircut. Does this Spark an idea?
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Phases of Hair Growth
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Hair grows in cycles: Anagen (growth period), Catagen (arrest) and Telogen (resting). According to "Structure and Function of Hair Follicles," 90 percent of hair is in the Anagen phase at all times, growing an average length of six inches per year.
Factors Affecting Growth
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In addition to individual genetics, ethnic background generally affects hair growth rate. Asian hair grows fastest (0.51 inches per month). Caucasian hair grows about 0.47 inches per month. African hair grows the slowest (0.35 inches per month).
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Trimming to Prevent Growth
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To prevent hair growth, all new growth must be cut. Measuring your monthly growth rate can help you determine how much to trim each month to maintain a given length.
Astrology to Slow Growth
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Some people believe that the phase of the moon helps to retard hair growth. According to "Moon Maintenance Plan: Hair Secrets From The Heavens," you should, "cut [hair] from the full moon to the new moon phase" to slow growth.
The Morocco Method
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The Morocco Method of hair care recommends the best days to cut hair to decrease growth. It also incorporates modern scientific knowledge with Ayurvedic and Chinese Herbalism to improve hair health as you maintain length.
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