Q&A for How to Open Hair Roots

A hair follicle is an indention from which a hair grows. If you pull hair out by the root—the living part that is inside the follicle—you can cause damage that will prevent a new hair from growing back, but it is rare.

You could have ingrown hairs or your follicles could be clogged with dead skin cells. Either way, a combination of exfoliation and antibacterial cleansers should help.

You can stimulate follicles that have stopped producing hair through topical application of minoxidil and finasteride, but it only works for about 10% of the population. Scalp massage, exfoliation, and application of stimulating oils like tea tree can also help.

I suggest using a deep-cleansing shampoo once a week to remove build-up and open clogged pores.

To grow hair, you must make sure it is healthy and not damaged. Don't use heat on your hair, wash it in cold water, shampoo and condition every other day, use a hair mask once every two weeks, brush your hair well, and braid it at night. You don't have to do all of this, but if you did you will have healthy, lush hair that will grow faster due to lack of damage.