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QuestionHow fast will my hair grow?Courtney Foster is a Licensed Cosmetologist, Certified Hair Loss Practitioner, and Cosmetology Educator based out of New York City. Courtney runs Courtney Foster Beauty, LLC and her work has been featured on The Wendy Williams Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, and in East/West Magazine. She received her Cosmetology License from the State of New York after training at the Empire Beauty School - Manhattan.Hair usually grows about half an inch in a month. While you can't make your hair grow faster, be sure to wash and take care of it so you're less likely to have breakage.
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QuestionHow do you make your dreads lock faster?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.If you rub and twist your locks frequently, it will help them to lock. Wearing a scarf over them at night will help prevent loosening as you sleep.
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QuestionHow long does it take to grow your dreads?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Your hair grows about half an inch a month, so the answer depends on how long your hair is when you start and how long you want to grow it.
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QuestionDo dreadlocks grow faster than normal hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.No, dreadlocks do not affect the rate of growth. However, dreadlocks protect the hair from splitting and breakage which may otherwise affect growth.
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QuestionDo dreads grow faster when they lock?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Locking will not affect the hair's rate of growth. However, a fully locked dreadlock may sit flatter against the head, creating the appearance of longer hair.
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QuestionDo dreads grow slower than normal hair?Community AnswerDreaded hair actually grows at the same rate as normal hair. The dreading process just makes it look shorter.
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QuestionHow do I tighten the roots of my dreads?Community AnswerYou need to retwist your dreads. Apply some dread wax or gel to yourr dread, then roll it between your fingers first, then your palms. For more detail, check out How to Retwist Dreads .
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