So you want to know how to grow hair faster. You’re not alone – by a long shot. This is one of the most common hair concerns people have. And it’s not surprising. Hair grows really, really slowly, especially after an embarrassing hair cut. (It’s as if the strands-to-be heard about it and are too afraid to come out.)

But seriously, the average person gets about half an inch of growth a month, often less, for an average over the space of a year of just five to six inches. Still, even an increase of a measly one-eighth of an inch a month adds up to an extra inch and a half in a year’s time, which is significant.

Things that stunt hair growth include: poor eating habits (the follicles are malnourished, like the rest of you), poor circulation, excess caffeine, excess alcohol, excess soda, smoking, lack of sleep and stress. Address these issues and you should see improvement, and not just in your hair.

You can also try an apple cider vinegar hair treatment or neem oil for hair. Both are great for the scalp, both nourish the hair and both can even help regrow lost hair.