Kerryanns Hair

If you’re trying to grow your hair and it feels like it’s taking forever… you’re not alone.
Most women think their hair “won’t grow,” when in reality, it is growing — it’s just breaking faster than it gains length.

The good news? With the right routine, habits, and salon support, you can absolutely grow longer, stronger, healthier hair — without buying a million products you don’t need.

Here’s your practical, step‑by‑step guide.

1. Trim Regularly (Yes — This Actually Helps It Grow!)

A trim doesn’t make your hair grow faster…
but it stops damage from travelling up the hair shaft, which means you keep the length you’re growing.

How often?

Every 8–12 weeks, depending on hair type and condition.

Why it works:

• Removes split ends

• Prevents breakage

• Keeps ends looking thick and healthy

If you’re growing your hair, trimming less often — not never — is the key.

2. Use a Bond‑Building or Strengthening Routine

If your hair is coloured, highlighted, bleached, or regularly heat‑styled, it needs strength.

Add these into your routine:

✔ Bond‑building treatments (weekly)
✔ Strengthening conditioner
✔ Repair‑focused masks
✔ A leave‑in protector

These help reinforce your hair from the inside, preventing mid‑length breakage — the reason many people think their hair “stops” growing.

3. Protect Your Hair From Heat — Every Single Time

Heat damage is one of the biggest growth blockers.

Your rules:

• Always use heat protection

• Lower the temperature (no need for the highest setting!)

• Blow‑dry on medium heat

• Avoid going over the same section repeatedly

Your hair can still look styled and sleek — just with less damage.

4. Switch to a Silk Pillowcase

This simple change reduces friction while you sleep.

Benefits:

• Less breakage

• Less frizz

• Healthier ends

• smoother hair in the morning

It’s one of the easiest ways to protect your growth.

5. Keep Your Scalp Healthy

Healthy hair starts at the root.

Try:

✔ Gentle exfoliating scalp scrubs
✔ Scalp massaging brushes
✔ Light, nourishing scalp serums
✔ Avoiding tight ponytails that pull at your hairline

A healthy scalp means stronger growth and less shedding.

6. Use the Right Shampoo & Conditioner for Your Hair

Your products matter — but only when chosen correctly.

For dry, damaged, or coloured hair:

Use hydrating + strengthening formulas.

For oily roots:

Use balancing shampoo with lightweight conditioner on the ends.

For fine hair:

Choose lightweight moisture so you don’t weigh it down.

Not sure which you need?
We’ll guide you during your appointment so you're not wasting money on the wrong products.

7. Avoid Over‑Washing Your Hair

Washing too often strips natural oils that keep your ends hydrated.

Aim for:

2–3 washes per week (most hair types)

Dry shampoo between washes will help extend your style and reduce friction.

8. Treat Your Ends Kindly (They’re the Oldest Part!)

The ends have been with you the longest and need extra love.

Protect them by:

• Applying a leave-in conditioner

• Adding a nourishing oil to mid‑lengths and ends

• Avoiding tight elastics

• Using gentle detangling brushes

• Not brushing aggressively when wet

Healthy ends = visible length.

9. Maintain a Balanced Diet & Hydration

No extreme dieting — your hair notices.

Support growth with:

✔ Protein
✔ Iron
✔ Healthy fats
✔ Water
✔ Omega‑3s

Hair grows from the inside out, and nutrition plays a big role.

10. Be Consistent — Growth Takes Time, But It Does Happen

Your hair grows about 1–1.5cm per month.

If you follow the steps above consistently, you’ll notice:

✨ Longer hair
✨ Less breakage
✨ Healthier texture
✨ Thicker ends

Small habits = big results over time.

✨ Want a personalised plan for growing your hair faster and healthier?

Book an appointment and we’ll create a custom growth routine tailored to your hair type, lifestyle, and goals — plus trims that protect length while you grow.