Chances are, you’ve wished your hair would grow more quickly.

It won’t be a quick fix, however.

Board-certified dermatologist Mamina Turegano tellsHarpers Bazaar, “The commitment to having healthy hair is like a marathon.”

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According toWebMD, the first step is the anagen phase.

This is when your hair is actively growing, though the length of the phase varies.

Most people’s hair grows a little over a centimeter per month or around six inches per year.

woman putting serum on her hair, applying serum to hair

During this first phase, the hair begins growing by being pushed up through the follicle.

The majority of your hair is in this phase at any given moment.

The final phase of hair growth is the exogen stage, which is also known as shedding.

woman massaging scalp, massaging healthy hair

One way to help your hair grow more quickly is to get the blood flowing to your scalp.

Products that help the blood flow to the scalp are topical hair growth products.

To prevent breakage, consider wearing your hair in protective hairstyles and skipping the tight ponytails and buns.

If you do have breakage,consider trimming your hair to promote healthy growth.

Book an appointment with your dermatologist before starting any products if you’re concerned about hair loss and thinning.