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Does Cutting Hair Make It Grow Faster?
Updated on April 2, 2026 | 3 min read
Jaclyn LaBadia, Davines Writer
Derms and docs agree: cutting your hair doesn't make it grow faster. But that doesn’t mean this myth exists for no reason. Healthy hair habits like regular trims, lowering (or removing) hair damage and stress, high-quality products, and lifestyle changes can make all the difference for healthier, longer-looking locks. A thorough understanding of the dos, don’ts, truths, and myths can help you prep a hair care plan that actually supports hair growth.
Key Takeaways
What to Know About Hair Growth
- Real hair growth occurs at the root, not the tips of strands, where hair is cut.
- Longer hair can be promoted by maintaining healthy hair habits.
- Reducing hair stress and damage can promote faster hair growth.
- The right hair care products, such as shampoo, conditioner, and protectants, are essential for hair health and growth.
In This Article
5 Hair Myths Busted
Tips To Make Your Hair Grow Faster
What To Avoid for Hair Growth
Find a Salon Near You
5 Hair Myths Busted
But first, let’s start by busting a few hair growth myths. Does cutting your hair make it grow faster? Will pulling grays increase silver strands? Let’s find out.
1. Pulling Gray Hairs Makes Them Grow Back More
There is no evidence that removing gray or white hairs causes them to regrow. The hair follicle may get stressed and suffer damage as a result of pulling, but supersonic (silver) regrowth is unlikely.
2. Stress Causes Gray Hairs To Grow
False. Gray hair is genetic. That said, extreme stress can adversely impact hair growth, so stress-free is always key.
3. Those With Thin Hair Should Skip Conditioner
Hard no! ALL hair types need hydration as part of a healthy hair care routine. Skipping a moisturizing conditioner could leave your hair undernourished and vulnerable.
4. Split Ends Can Be Repaired
There is no way to truly fix a split end once it’s been split—the only way to get rid of them is to trim them off.
5. Frequent Cutting Makes Hair Grow Faster
Don’t we wish? While it may appear that hair grows faster after a haircut, hair actually grows from the root, not the ends. So yes, regular trims every four to six weeks help remove the dead parts of hair (like split ends and damage), but this really just gives your hair room to reach its full length, not promote extra growth.
Tips To Make Your Hair Grow Faster
There’s no magical potion for hair growth, but there are effective ways to help you reach your hair growth goals. Fine, frizzy, oily, or normal hair—we have you covered.
Choose The Right Shampoo
Shampoo is your friend—just make sure your friend is compatible with your hair type. Choose the right formula, and you’re well on your way to stronger, longer hair. (Pssst…If you’re struggling to see growth due to thinning or hair loss, Naturaltech Energizing Shampoo is a great way to help stimulate new growth while reinforcing weak strands).
Let Your Wet Hair Be
Wet hair is susceptible to breakage, so treat it with extra TLC. Gentle drying and a wide-toothed comb for tangles are healthy-hair essentials.
Handle Your Hair With Care
Certain things are just plain bad for hair. Thermal tools can cause breakage, so take an occasional hiatus from harsh styling tools, and be sure to protect your hair from other damaging factors like chlorine and sun.
Don’t Skip Conditioner
Dry hair stunts hair growth and increases breakage, so never skip the nourishing step of conditioning your hair to restore growth proteins into your hair follicles.
Get Your Vitamins
Vitamin supplements can help hair growth, particularly if you have a deficiency, but ensuring your body is getting the nutrients it needs via a balanced diet is the most effective approach.
Try Keratin Treatments
Since protein deficiency can result in thinning hair and hair loss, replenishing those proteins with a keratin treatment may improve hair health.
Use Essential Oils
While there isn’t a ton of evidence that oils make hair grow faster, research has found that a few drops of rosemary, tea tree, or lime oil diluted into shampoo can stimulate follicles and strengthen hair.
Give Yourself a Massage
Massaging your scalp with either a wet brush or an exfoliating scrub helps break up buildup and stimulate hair follicles for new growth. Plus, it feels darn amazing, too.
Add Your Own Volume
A teasing comb and your favorite fine hair products are your best friends if you’re dealing with hair loss or thinning hair. Use your comb to backcomb or tease the front of your hair for height at the crown. This creates the illusion of more hair while helping hide any noticeable bald patches on your scalp.
What To Avoid for Hair Growth
Now that you know the dos, let’s talk about the don’ts. Millions suffer from hair loss and issues like thinning, slow growth, and breakage. Genetics and hormonal imbalances are often at play, but these are the factors within our control.
Stress
Stress is not only bad for your health, but it can also impact your hair. All hair goes through “resting” periods when follicles don’t grow, and research shows that stress can prolong those resting and shedding phases. Bottom line: relieve stress, improve hair growth.
Bleaching Too Frequently
Though popular, certain trends like using harsh oxidizers to remove pigment can also leave strands dry, damaged, and brittle. If you're due for a bleaching session, ask your Davines stylist about The Century of Light, our premium bleaching system formulated to protect hair during lightening services.
Blow-Drying Too Frequently
Just as bleach is damaging, so is heat. If hair growth is your goal, skip the blow-drying for a bit. If that’s not an option, turn down the temperature and remember to use a heat protectant.
Overstyling
Tight styles that tug at the scalp can be damaging, so style sparingly and smartly!
Eating Foods With High Levels of Mercury
While we’ve already discussed the importance of a balanced diet, which includes nutrient-rich fish and seafood, avoiding foods with high levels of mercury is crucial not only for your own health, but for hair growth. Here are a few to eat in moderation: swordfish, shark, king mackerel, bigeye tuna, and chilean sea bass.
Find a Salon Near You
Now that we’ve debunked some common myths and outlined important factors regarding hair growth, the rest is up to you. A healthy hair care routine and an overall healthy lifestyle are the insider secrets. If you need more hands-on support, check out our salon locator to ask your Davines stylist to suggest solutions that are right for you and your hair.
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