- The REAL Reason Your Hair Won’t Grow. Top stylist-approved tips to grow healthier and stronger hair

We’ve all been there...your hair finally hits that sweet spot (or let’s be real, the dreaded spot) where it just won’t grow anymore. Sometimes it feels like your hair has completely stopped, but the truth is, it may just have slowed down. Whatever the reason, today we’re breaking down why your hair stops growing and what you can do to fix it, especially if you live in Hendersonville, TN,Nashville, or anywhere in Middle Tennessee where hard water, humidity, and seasonal weather changes can affect your hair’s health.

These tips are stylist-approved at The Mane Lounge in Hendersonville, TN, and they will help you finally get the stronger, healthier, longer hair you’ve been trying to achieve. Here are the top stylist-approved tips to grow healthier and stronger hair.

1. Heat is not your friend.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — your hair and high heat do **not** mix.

So what counts as “high heat”?

Anything above 320°F is where I draw the line.

Yes, it might take a few extra minutes to style your hair, but if your goal is **length, strength, and long-term hair growth**, patience is worth it. High heat breaks down your hair’s protein bonds, causing dryness, split ends, and breakage — and **breakage is the silent killer of hair growth**, especially for clients with **color-treated hair** or anyone dealing with the hard water we have here in **Hendersonville, Tennessee**.

2. Trust your stylist (we’re not just trying to sell you things).

When your stylist recommends products, it’s not for a quick sale — it’s because we know exactly what your hair needs based on what we see in the chair.

Sometimes that means:

• Ditching tight elastics and swapping for scrunchies or claw clips

• Adding a light hair oil to your daily routine

• Never skipping a heat protectant (especially if you live in humid Middle Tennessee)

We recommend these things because we genuinely want you to see results.

Here are a few of my go-to recommendations for clients who want stronger, longer, healthier hair.

✨ **Rosemary and mint oil** — stimulates the scalp and improves circulation

✨ **A quality hair-growth vitamin** (I personally love MaryRuth’s)

✨ **More protein in your diet** — hair is made of keratin, which is a protein

✨ **Drink more water** — hydration matters more than people realize

These simple habits truly help promote hair growth, especially for clients in **Hendersonville TN** who are dealing with mineral-heavy water and changing weather.

3. Manage your stress (your hair feels it, too).

Stress doesn’t just affect your mood — it impacts your scalp and hair growth cycle. High stress levels can push your hair into a “shedding phase,” causing thinning and breakage. And of course, losing more hair adds more stress… which becomes a frustrating cycle.

Finding small ways to reduce stress can support healthier hair growth:

• Meet up with friends and vent

• Get a workout in — indoors or outdoors, it all helps

• Take quiet time alone to decompress

Your mind, your body, and yes your hair will thank you.

Final Thoughts

Healthy hair growth requires **patience, consistency, and proper care**, especially in areas like Hendersonville TN and Middle Tennessee where hard water and humidity can cause extra damage.

Treat your hair like the investment it is.

Listen to your stylist.

And remember: real growth starts from the inside out.

If you ever need personalized hair growth advice or want a customized treatment plan, the stylists at The Mane Lounge in Hendersonville, Tennessee are here to guide you every step of the way.