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For some lucky people, growing their hair out is as easy as skipping a few trips to the hairdresser.

But for others, it’s not quite so simple.

Rather than the actual growth rate itself being the problem, what’s happening to your hair as it grows could be affecting its ability to reach its full potential.

As Faye Purcell, head of research and development at Q A, explained: “Often, it’s not slow growth at the root – it’s what’s happening along the way.”

So, if your hair isn’t growing the way you’d like it to, Purcell said one of these common problems could very well be the culprit…

1) Damage

Bleaching, tight hairstyles, using heat, and even brushing roughly can all weaken the hair’s cuticle and take as much as 40% of your hair’s tensile strength.

To help keep this from happening, Purcell advised: “When it comes to brushing, start at the ends and gently work your way upwards in short, slow strokes.

“And always use a heat-protecting product before you reach for any hot styling tool,........

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