You're doing everything you think you're supposed to — taking vitamins, moisturizing, being gentle — but your hair still feels stuck at the same length. Sound familiar? The good news: there's almost always a fixable reason. Here are the five most common culprits and exactly what to do about them.
1. Your Scalp Is Neglected
Hair growth starts at the follicle, and your follicles live in your scalp. If your scalp is dry, congested with product buildup, or has poor circulation, your follicles can't do their job properly. The fix: incorporate a weekly scalp massage with a nourishing hair growth oil. Even 5 minutes of massage increases blood flow to the follicles and helps active ingredients absorb where they're needed most.
2. You're Retaining Breakage, Not Length
Your hair might actually be growing — but breaking off at the same rate. This is one of the most common reasons length seems to stall. Causes include heat damage, rough handling, tight styles, and dry ends. The fix: reduce heat, detangle gently with a wide-tooth comb, and keep your ends moisturized and trimmed regularly.
3. Your Diet Is Missing Key Nutrients
Hair is made of keratin, a protein — so if your diet is low in protein, your body deprioritizes hair growth. Iron deficiency is also a leading cause of hair shedding, especially in women. The fix: eat protein at every meal, add iron-rich foods like spinach and lentils, and consider a biotin or hair-specific supplement if your diet is lacking.
4. Stress Is Triggering Shedding
Chronic stress pushes hair follicles into a resting phase prematurely, causing increased shedding 2–3 months after a stressful period — a condition called telogen effluvium. Many people don't connect the dots because of the delay. The fix: prioritize sleep, manage stress through movement or mindfulness, and be patient — shedding from stress is temporary when addressed.
5. You're Not Being Consistent
This is the big one. Hair growth products and routines only work when used regularly. Sporadic oil treatments, skipping wash days, and constantly switching products reset your progress. The fix: commit to a simple, consistent routine for at least 90 days. Growth averages about half an inch per month — you need time to see it.
Ready to Give Your Hair What It Needs?
Courté By Courtney's hair growth oil is designed to address the root causes of stalled growth — nourishing your scalp, supporting your follicles, and working with your hair's natural growth cycle. Pair it with the fixes above and give your hair the consistency it deserves.