Why Your Hair is "not Growing" and what you can do about it.

Why your Hair Is Not Growing (And What’s Really Going On)

Let’s clear something up first:
Your hair is growing.
The issue is likely that you’re not keeping the length you’re growing.

Hair grows in cycles — growth, rest, and shedding. While new hair is constantly growing  if your ends are breaking at the same rate your roots are growing, it can feel like your hair is “stuck.”

That’s not a growth problem, it’s a retention problem.

The Real Culprit: Everyday Breakage

Most breakage doesn’t come from dramatic damage. It comes happens in small increments over time.

Think about it, from childhood memories of our mums tugging through knots to now racing against the clock to get out the door, detangling is often rushed, forceful, and stressful. And every time that happens, the oldest part of your hair pays the price.

Detangling Deserves Time- Detangling is one of the most important (and overlooked) steps in hair care.

Slow down.
Use slip.
Take sections.

Put on a movie. Relax. Let it take as long as it needs to.

A good oil can make all the difference here. The Curly Proverbz Golden One works beautifully as a detangler, adding slip, reducing friction, and protecting strands. This can easily double as a hot oil treatment for your scalp and hair.

Wash day isn’t just about cleansing, it’s another opportunity to care for your hair.

Use your conditioner phase to thoroughly drench and gently detangle your hair. A brush designed for detangling (like the Tangle Teezer) helps minimise breakage when used with patience and product.

Good Products Matter

We can’t talk about hair care without talking about what you’re putting on your hair.

Quality products help reduce breakage, improve manageability, support scalp and strand health. When products are clean and intentional, your hair responds in kind.

Protect What You’re Growing

Using good products is only half the equation, protecting the work you’ve already done is where growth is either kept or lost.

Daily manipulation adds up quickly and over time, that stress shows up as breakage, thinning, and the illusion that your hair “isn’t growing.”

High-tension styles deserve a special mention.
Heavy braids, tight cornrows, slicked-back styles, and repeated tension around the hairline can slowly damage the follicle itself, leading to thinning edges and even traction alopecia. Growth cannot thrive where there is constant pulling.

Protective styles should protect, not punish.
Loose braids, twists, buns, and tucked-away styles reduce friction and over-handling while allowing moisture to stay where it belongs. The goal is low tension, low stress, and consistency.

Protection also extends into your everyday habits. Cotton pillowcases, tight hair ties, and sleeping with uncovered hair create friction that quietly counters hair growth progress. Silk or satin bonnets, pillowcases, and scrunchies help minimise breakage and preserve moisture over time.

Think of protection as length insurance.
You’re not just growing hair, you’re giving it the chance to stay.

The Foundation Is Nutrition

Hair growth doesn’t start on your head — it starts inside your body.

Your hair is often one of the first places to show when something is missing internally. Thinning, excessive shedding, slow growth, or weak strands are commonly linked to nutrient deficiencies, many of which are far more common than people realise.

Some of the key nutrients that support healthy growth include:

• Iron – One of the most common deficiencies, especially in women. Low iron levels can reduce oxygen supply to the hair follicle, leading to thinning and increased shedding.
• Protein & Amino Acids – Hair is made primarily of keratin, a protein. Without enough building blocks, the body prioritises vital organs over hair.
• Sulphur – Essential for keratin production and strand strength. This is where MSM plays a key role.
• Vitamin C – Supports collagen production and helps the body absorb iron more effectively.
• Zinc & B Vitamins – Important for follicle function, scalp health, and the growth cycle.

This is where the Curly Proverbz Collection Mane Max MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) becomes a powerful ally. MSM provides a bioavailable source of sulphur, helping support the structural components your body uses for growth and repair. When combined with collagen and vitamin C, it works synergistically — supporting hair growth over time.

Think of nutrition as the quiet work happening behind the scenes.
Topicals help care for what you see, but nourishment from within supports what’s being built long before it reaches the surface.

When your body is supported, your hair responds.

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Love and Light 

Curly Proverbz and the Team