How to Keep Track of Monthly Hair Growth

Anyone who has undergone medical treatments that produced hair loss, want to grow a beautiful head of hair or uses hair regrowth treatments should monitor hair growth over the course of a month. Instead of "eyeballing" the follicles, create a hair growth chart that you can easily follow.

Instructions

1. Obtain your chart. Hair growth charts are available at some places online and include hair growth patterns. Look for one closely resembling how your own hair looks from an aerial shot. If you cannot find a chart, take a picture of your head and draw a chart.

2. Check hair daily in a mirror or have a friend help. Each morning you should record new hair growth by dotting the places where you see new hair on your chart. Checking the hair at the same time daily gives more accurate results.

3. Use different markings for lengths and thickness. Colored pens work really well, but some people prefer to make the mark darker as the growth appears more permanent.

4. Watch for patterns. Your doctor will want to know about the pattern of growth, such as whether the hair comes in a ring or in rows. Use the chart to determine the pattern.