Why is my child’s hair not growing?

Here are the top 3 reasons and how to fix it.

Your daughter wants the long braids or flowing mane but her hair is simply not growing. You are both frustrated as you put in the bows that just keep slipping out  or spend way too much time on the braids that will just not stay in place.

Does this sound like a familiar scenario?

If so, you are not alone. In fact, children with hair that just simply will not grow are quite common and can unfortunately be a source of embarrassment and

  insecurity.

So, what to do? Well, let’s first take a look at the top reasons why a child may have problems growing hair and then we will talk solutions.

1. Excessive breakage – So many things can cause breakage of the hair and unfortunately, some of the causes are out of our control. Constantly using elastic ties and clips can over time cause hair breakage as well as just common habits of some children such as twirling the hair around a finger or yanking on the hair if it becomes knotted.  

2. Clogged hair follicles – Everyone naturally has oils on the skin of the scalp but some people, due to genetics, simply produce more oils than others. Also, these oils when combined with dirt and dead skin cells can over time build up and clog the hair follicle which then prevents the hair from growing.

3. Hair products – Just as too much oil can cause problems, so can too little. When there is a build-up of hair products, it can strip the scalp and hair of its natural oils which can cause severe dryness. Also, hair products usually contain some harsh chemicals which can leave behind a residue on the scalp that will also strip the hair of oils and cause dryness and breakage.

Now that you know the top reasons your child’s hair is not growing, let’s talk solutions.

First, try to do what you can to eliminate breakage. Cut back on adding hair accessories until you have restored the hair to a healthier condition.

Use natural and essential oils on the scalp, such as Organic Castor Seed Oil and Peppermint Essential Oil, to not only prevent the build-up of oils and dead skin cells but also help break down a current build-up and restore the hair to a healthy stage.

 If you are looking for a great product that contains many of the necessary oils to maintain balance, try Miss Kinslees Miracle Growth Oil with Hibiscus. When the miracle growth oil with Hibiscus is massaged into the scalp, the combination of the essential oils will stimulate circulation which will then encourage blood flow to the hair follicles. The growth oil will also assist in removing the dirt and dead skin cells from the scalp without over-drying the follicles.

To prevent buildup of oils and dead skin cells which can cause the hair follicles to become clogged, use natural hair products that are infused with nutrients and vitamins. Read the labels on the shampoo and conditioner bottles. You should see a list of natural and organic ingredients. If you see chemical sounding names that you can hardly pronounce, do not buy it.

Lastly, until your child’s hair has been restored to a healthy state, avoid the use of hot styling tools. When the hair is healthy again, you can resume using the tools but do so sparingly.