What should I do if my hair stops growing?

• Identify the cause: iron or zinc deficiency, hormonal stress, irritated scalp - diagnosis guides 80% of the solution.
• Use a gentle shampoo without sulfates or silicones to limit the invisible breakage that gives the illusion that hair is "not growing".
• Nourish the roots: night serum enriched with noble hydrolats and cationic hyaluronic acid, applied line by line, activates the anagen phase.
• Stimulate microcirculation: a five-minute daily massage, with head tilted, to irrigate the bulb and boost hair growth.
• Support from within: protein- and omega-3-rich diet, biotin-methionine supplements over three months for long-term fiber lengthening.

Understanding the hair life cycle

The three phases of hair life: anagen, catagen, telogen

Beneath your scalp, a cellular opera is taking place: the long anagen phase causes the hair shaft to grow by around 1 cm per month; this is followed by the catagen phase, when the bulb retracts; and finally the telogen phase, when the hair gently falls out. Normally, 85% of hair is anagen - the ratio for healthy growth.

How to recognize a slowdown

• Length stagnating despite rare cuts.
• Tips that fray as soon as you brush against them.
• Ponytail that loses a centimetre in one quarter.
  These signals indicate a premature transition to the telogen phase, and the underlying obstacle should be investigated.

Major causes of hair loss

Nutritional deficiencies: iron, zinc, biotin, vitamin D

The follicle is extremely voracious, and suffers as soon as a trace element is missing. Ferritin below 50 µg/L slows down the matrix, while biotin catalyzes keratin synthesis.

Hormonal imbalances: thyroid, DHT, post-partum, menopause

A simple thyroid disorder lowers the bulb's metabolic energy; excess DHT miniaturizes the hair down to the fuzz. After childbirth or at the dawn of menopause, the distribution of phases is upset, and hair growth freezes.

Chronic stress and emotional shocks

Cortisol prematurely closes the capillaries of the scalp; I saw one executive lose 30% of her density in six weeks after a merger-acquisition.

Scalp disorders

Dermatitis, psoriasis or dandruff thicken the horny layer, suffocating the roots. A gentle exfoliation often unblocks the situation.

Bad hair care practices

Plating at 200°C, repeated bleaching, excessively tight braids: all these micro-breaks prevent you from achieving your dream length.

Seasonal factors and aging

In autumn, the hair pays for the excess light of summer; after the age of forty, the anagen phase naturally shortens.

Diagnose the situation before taking action

Auto-check

Identify: density at temples, shine, elasticity. Photographing the center parting every month is a powerful eye-opener.

Targeted blood tests

Iron, B12, zinc, TSH: four analyses that shed light on 80% of growth slowdowns.

Specialist consultation

A dermatologist or trichologist will confirm, by dermoscopy or small biopsy, whether it's effluvium or androgenetic alopecia. From then on, a tailor-made protocol - night serum with peptides, precise supplementation, LED sessions - can give your hair the boost it deserves.

Five-step action plan to boost growth

Adapting your cosmetics routine

• Gentle shampoo without sulfates or heavysilicones
  I often invite my customers to compare their hair to cashmere: an inappropriate machine treatment is enough to ruin the fiber. Choose a surfactant of coconut origin to wash without stripping.
• Sérum Nuit Madame d'Alexis: noble hydrolats, cationic hyaluronic acid and synergized probiotics
  Apply three drops, parting by parting; Damask rose rehydrates and polishes the fiber, chamomile matricaria soothes the scalp, while orange blossom infuses sleepy bulbs with renewed energy. Cationichyaluronic acid binds to porous areas to coat without weighing down, while probiotics rebalance the nocturnal microbiome. In the morning, the strand gains hold and the roots serenity, as if a discreet spa had been working while you slept.
• Scalp scrub once a month
  A brown sugar scrub rids follicles of pollution residues; oxygen returns and the anagen phase is revitalized.

Stimulate micro-circulation

Five minutes of digital massage, head tilted towards the heart: it's an espresso for the bulb. On busy days, the inversion technique (hair down for 30 seconds) is sufficient. Finish with a pneumatic brush; the wooden pimples activate without aggressing.

Targeted nutrition

• Foods rich in protein, omega-3, B vitamins
  Alaskan salmon, free-range eggs, Piedmont walnuts: the haute couture of the menu.
• Cure of supplements (3 months minimum): iron, zinc, methionine
  Under ferritin 50 µg/L, growth slips; adjust before blaming genetics.

Limit breakage to preserve length

• Maintenance cut every 10 - 12 weeks
  A light bob with tapered ends is enough to remove what I call "the fatigue fringe".
• Thermal protection and pillowcase in silk
  Silk reduces night-time friction by 43%, so you wake up thanking your lengths.

Reassess and adjust after three months

Photograph your center parting, measure the circumference of the ponytail, then adapt the treatment or intensify the massage. Hair, like vines, responds to measured, regular care.

Long-term prevention: habits that promote continued hair growth

Adapted washing rhythm and lukewarm water

Washing twice a week is enough; beyond that, sebum takes its revenge and the fiber dries out.

UV protection and antioxidants in summer

An SPF hair veil and a pomegranate spray neutralize free radicals; I like to compare this tandem to an invisible umbrella.

Stress management: sleep, meditation, regular physical activity

Cortisol is the bulb's silent enemy. Eight hours' sleep, fifteen minutes' consistent breathing and a daily walk reset the scalp like a tired waiter. Your hair is then charged, day after day, with a vigor that mere cosmetics cannot imitate.

Frequently asked questions: the essentials for hair that doesn't compromise on excellence

Why has my hair stopped growing?

Lorsque vous constatez que vos cheveux ne poussent plus, il s’agit rarement d’une fatalité. La pousse des cheveux dépend d’un cuir chevelu bien irrigué ; or, si les cheveux se sécher par manque de sébum ou d’hydratation interne, la fibre casse avant même d’avoir le temps de pousser.

The result: hair doesn't grow and your hair growth seems frozen.

In some people with long hair, systematic micro-cracking gives exactly the same impression: the hair doesn 't grow, but shortens at the ends.

A targeted intake of iron, zinc and protein, combined with regular massages, revitalizes the matrix and allows lengths to grow again.

In practice :

• ferritin below 50 µg/L slows hair growth;
• an irritated scalp hinders vascularization, and hair doesn't grow;
• Weakened ends break off, giving the illusion that the hair is no longer growing, whereas in fact it is shortening through micro-breakage.

Rebalancing nutrition, hydration and circulation restores the desired length, step by step.

What causes hair loss?

Hair loss is caused by a number of factors:

• androgenetic alopecia (hormonal sensitivity to DHT) ;
• alopecia areata (autoimmune mechanism) ;
• dietary deficiency of iron, zinc or vitamin D due to poor diet;
• Weakened state of health or hormonal stress (post-partum, menopause).
  Genetic imprinting modulates the intensity of the phenomenon; a medical diagnosis remains the first elegance.

How can I stimulate hair growth?

To stimulate growth:

• lightly heatcastor oil and massage into scalp for five minutes;
• In your hair routine, apply a gentle shampoo followed by a densifying serum ;
• dietary supplements: biotin, methionine, zinc over three months;
• a balanced diet rich in plant proteins promotes vitality.
  These combined actions help hair grow longer and stronger.

Hair care to promote hair growth

• Choose natural skin care products based on noble hydrosols;
• choose a sulfate-free redensifying shampoo;
• opt for a peptide-rich serum to be applied in the evening;
• add weeklyhair masks forhydration.
  Frizzy and curly hair will gain resilience, while long hair will retain its fluidity.

How to prevent hair breakage?

The fiber breaks when your hair breaks under the effect of repetitive micro-breakage. Fragile hair is particularly sensitive to this, and a poor lifestyle (stress, patchy sleep, dehydration) further weakens keratin. To preserve the integrity of the hair shaft:

• Banish alcohol-based hair care products that leave hair damaged;
• limit heat, preferring tepid air at 60°C ;
• schedule a " cut your tips " session every three months: you'll eliminate the worn part and put a stop to axial crack propagation.

By combining nutritive care, preventive trimming and a balanced lifestyle, the hair surface remains smooth and length is maintained without mechanical loss.

What is the life cycle of hair?

The hair cycle alternates between three acts:

1. anagen phase - growth ;
2. catagen phase - bulb rest ;
3. telogen phase - programmed hair loss.

If the proportion of anagen falls below 80%, hair growth slows down, with hair growing more slowly or even appearing to stop growing.

Which foods are best for healthy hair?

A healthy diet prevents nutritional deficiencies:

• B vitamins (brewer's yeast, eggs) ;
• iron (lentils, black pudding) ;
• zinc (oysters, Brazil nuts) ;
• essential fatty acids (wild salmon, linseed).

These noble choices nourish hair from the inside out, a sine qua non for long-lasting, opulent hair.

Why doesn't my hair grow in certain places?

Localized sparse areas often indicate mechanical traction - low tail too tight - or incipient alopecia areata; a dermatologist will confirm by dermoscopy.

What are the signs of active regrowth?

Slight itching, light down at the roots, and increased density to the touch; here, patience becomes a virtue.

Is it really necessary to cut to accelerate growth?

Cutting doesn 't make you grow; on the other hand, eliminating breakage preserves every millimetre acquired: a scissor appointment every three months remains strategic.

What illness can stop hair growth?

Thyroid disease (Hashimoto's, Graves' disease) and severe iron-deficiency anemia are the most frequent impediments; medical treatment then restores growth.