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adrienne0914
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heredity definitely determines hair color and texture. i also believe it plays a part in determining length, but it's not the deciding factor. i believe the person whose hair it is has more control over that than genetics.
the reason i say this is that my grandmother had waist length hair. if heredity was a guarantee for long length, how come NO ONE else in my family has hair that long except (almost) me. how come alot of the people on the hair boards that don't have any family members with waist length hair were able to achieve it?
don't get me wrong. i think the genes we're born with can present challenges to longer hair. i'm just saying in the long run, and for most people, they can be overcome...
the reason i say this is that my grandmother had waist length hair. if heredity was a guarantee for long length, how come NO ONE else in my family has hair that long except (almost) me. how come alot of the people on the hair boards that don't have any family members with waist length hair were able to achieve it?
don't get me wrong. i think the genes we're born with can present challenges to longer hair. i'm just saying in the long run, and for most people, they can be overcome...
Purtygurly
New Member
Heredity affects everything! Think about it, would your body know what to do with itself without its blue prints?
I don't think that there's a normal healthy person on this planet that can't grow a good amount of hair, you just have to take care of it. Your hair keeps growing, that's never the problem. When someone keeps having short hair, it's a prolem with the way they care for their hair.
I don't think that there's a normal healthy person on this planet that can't grow a good amount of hair, you just have to take care of it. Your hair keeps growing, that's never the problem. When someone keeps having short hair, it's a prolem with the way they care for their hair.
dontspeakdefeat
Hair Coach
Well said Adrienne! I agree!
shinyblackhair
Well-Known Member
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adrienne0914 said:
heredity definitely determines hair color and texture. i also believe it plays a part in determining length, but it's not the deciding factor. i believe the person whose hair it is has more control over that than genetics.
the reason i say this is that my grandmother had waist length hair. if heredity was a guarantee for long length, how come NO ONE else in my family has hair that long except (almost) me. how come alot of the people on the hair boards that don't have any family members with waist length hair were able to achieve it?
don't get me wrong. i think the genes we're born with can present challenges to longer hair. i'm just saying in the long run, and for most people, they can be overcome...
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I wholeheartedly agree with what Adrienne said.
adrienne0914 said:
heredity definitely determines hair color and texture. i also believe it plays a part in determining length, but it's not the deciding factor. i believe the person whose hair it is has more control over that than genetics.
the reason i say this is that my grandmother had waist length hair. if heredity was a guarantee for long length, how come NO ONE else in my family has hair that long except (almost) me. how come alot of the people on the hair boards that don't have any family members with waist length hair were able to achieve it?
don't get me wrong. i think the genes we're born with can present challenges to longer hair. i'm just saying in the long run, and for most people, they can be overcome...
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I wholeheartedly agree with what Adrienne said.
northernbelle
New Member
I have to dissent.
I do believe that one's genetic map determines everything about her, including the length of hair. Yes, one can enhance the course of nature, and perhaps even improve upon it. However, short of genetic re-engineering, one is not going to drastically alter what was not there to begin with.
Example: I have a small waist, but fairly ample hips, thighs and buttocks. Now, I can diet, perform every type of exercise imaginable, and even walk daily for 30 minutes. I may (and actually have) achieved a much slimmer, stronger physique. However, my hips, thighs and buttocks have not disappeared, nor do I have any illusions that they will disappear.
So, I simply believe that we need to keep this hair thing in proper perspective, and not become so exorcised about ir.
northernbelle
I do believe that one's genetic map determines everything about her, including the length of hair. Yes, one can enhance the course of nature, and perhaps even improve upon it. However, short of genetic re-engineering, one is not going to drastically alter what was not there to begin with.
Example: I have a small waist, but fairly ample hips, thighs and buttocks. Now, I can diet, perform every type of exercise imaginable, and even walk daily for 30 minutes. I may (and actually have) achieved a much slimmer, stronger physique. However, my hips, thighs and buttocks have not disappeared, nor do I have any illusions that they will disappear.
So, I simply believe that we need to keep this hair thing in proper perspective, and not become so exorcised about ir.
northernbelle
I also agree hereditary determines hair growth/length. But, in the past, I never experienced my true potential for growth because of lack of knowledge and poor hair care practices. My hair is almost bra strap now. But for all of my life, it was extremely short - four to five inches maximum. One could have concluded that five inches was maximum length I could grow based on genetics.
Obviously, incorrect because once I learned more about caring for my 4a hair, tremendous growth was experienced.
SherryLove
Active Member
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northernbelle said:
I have to dissent.
I do believe that one's genetic map determines everything about her, including the length of hair. Yes, one can enhance the course of nature, and perhaps even improve upon it. However, short of genetic re-engineering, one is not going to drastically alter what was not there to begin with.
Example: I have a small waist, but fairly ample hips, thighs and buttocks. Now, I can diet, perform every type of exercise imaginable, and even walk daily for 30 minutes. I may (and actually have) achieved a much slimmer, stronger physique. However, my hips, thighs and buttocks have not disappeared, nor do I have any illusions that they will disappear.
So, I simply believe that we need to keep this hair thing in proper perspective, and not become so exorcised about ir.
northernbelle
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I am with you 100 percent....
northernbelle said:
I have to dissent.
I do believe that one's genetic map determines everything about her, including the length of hair. Yes, one can enhance the course of nature, and perhaps even improve upon it. However, short of genetic re-engineering, one is not going to drastically alter what was not there to begin with.
Example: I have a small waist, but fairly ample hips, thighs and buttocks. Now, I can diet, perform every type of exercise imaginable, and even walk daily for 30 minutes. I may (and actually have) achieved a much slimmer, stronger physique. However, my hips, thighs and buttocks have not disappeared, nor do I have any illusions that they will disappear.
So, I simply believe that we need to keep this hair thing in proper perspective, and not become so exorcised about ir.
northernbelle
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I am with you 100 percent....
GodMadeMePretty
Well-Known Member
My husband has a Ph.D. in molecular microbiology and he says that for the most part, hair length is genetic. Which all the hair books say anyway. The average growing phase is between 2-6 years. Some people's is more and some less. Just take a look at hair under your arms or on your legs. It doesn't just continue to grow. It gets to a certain length and it stops.
He also says that trimming your hair does have some effect on your hair growing. If you think about hair under your arms and legs, it makes sense. If it stops at a certain length and gets no longer, but as soon as you cut it off, it grows . . . What is that about?
It's in your DNA strands. And let's say that your hair growth cycle is 6 years and your yearly growth is 8 inches, your hair is capable of getting to be 48 inches. Then that hair strand will be pushed out and another one takes its place. That is what your hair is capable of doing. Will it get that long? It depends. You can absolutely affect whether or not your hair gets to its potential length.
And bra-strap length and waist length is kinda subjective. You have to look at each individual person to see where their waist is, where there shoulders are, how long their head is; etc. My daughter's hair is waist-length, but she's only 4 years old. If I put her hair on my head, it wouldn't nearly be waist-length. My 14-year old stepdaughter has bra-strap length hair, but she's 5'9". If I put her hair on younger daughter's head, she would be sitting on it.
Genetics plays a lot into what happens to how long your hair is capable of getting. Most people's hair is very short because they haven't been educated on how to take care of it. Even the person with a 2-year cycle with average 6 inches of growth per year should be able to attain and keep 12 inches of hair at all times (since every hair strand is not necessarily on the same hair cycle). If your genetic cycle says that your hair is only capable of getting 12 inches long and then it will be pushed out and another strand takes its place to start the cycle all over again, there is nothing you can do to increase that. If you notice that your hair seems to be growing faster due to vitamin use or more frequent washing and just taking better care of your body, please remember that although you can't make your hair grow faster, you can inhibit that growth. So, my summary opinion is that the vitamin usage and taking better care of your hair and body is unlocking what your genetic makeup has said your hair was already capable of doing.
Just because people in the same family don't have the same length of hair means absolutely nothing. People in the same family with the same set of parents do have different DNA. Remember that no one's DNA is identical to another's. Even some "hereditary" diseases can skip some members of the family.
In any event, happy growing.
He also says that trimming your hair does have some effect on your hair growing. If you think about hair under your arms and legs, it makes sense. If it stops at a certain length and gets no longer, but as soon as you cut it off, it grows . . . What is that about?
It's in your DNA strands. And let's say that your hair growth cycle is 6 years and your yearly growth is 8 inches, your hair is capable of getting to be 48 inches. Then that hair strand will be pushed out and another one takes its place. That is what your hair is capable of doing. Will it get that long? It depends. You can absolutely affect whether or not your hair gets to its potential length.
And bra-strap length and waist length is kinda subjective. You have to look at each individual person to see where their waist is, where there shoulders are, how long their head is; etc. My daughter's hair is waist-length, but she's only 4 years old. If I put her hair on my head, it wouldn't nearly be waist-length. My 14-year old stepdaughter has bra-strap length hair, but she's 5'9". If I put her hair on younger daughter's head, she would be sitting on it.
Genetics plays a lot into what happens to how long your hair is capable of getting. Most people's hair is very short because they haven't been educated on how to take care of it. Even the person with a 2-year cycle with average 6 inches of growth per year should be able to attain and keep 12 inches of hair at all times (since every hair strand is not necessarily on the same hair cycle). If your genetic cycle says that your hair is only capable of getting 12 inches long and then it will be pushed out and another strand takes its place to start the cycle all over again, there is nothing you can do to increase that. If you notice that your hair seems to be growing faster due to vitamin use or more frequent washing and just taking better care of your body, please remember that although you can't make your hair grow faster, you can inhibit that growth. So, my summary opinion is that the vitamin usage and taking better care of your hair and body is unlocking what your genetic makeup has said your hair was already capable of doing.
Just because people in the same family don't have the same length of hair means absolutely nothing. People in the same family with the same set of parents do have different DNA. Remember that no one's DNA is identical to another's. Even some "hereditary" diseases can skip some members of the family.
In any event, happy growing.
silvergirl
Well-Known Member
hereditary does play a big factor, but i dont know of anyone whoes only prone to grow 3 inches of hair an then have it stop. its been said that we have the ability to grow AT LEAST 12 inches of hair thats about bra strap length on most people! if anyone falls short of that is not because of ur family history but your hair care history.
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nebula24 said:
I also agree hereditary determines hair growth/length. But, in the past, I never experienced my true potential for growth because of lack of knowledge and poor hair care practices. My hair is almost bra strap now. But for all of my life, it was extremely short - four to five inches maximum. One could have concluded that five inches was maximum length I could grow based on genetics.
Obviously, incorrect because once I learned more about caring for my 4a hair, tremendous growth was experienced.
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Thank you nebula!There is hope for us ppl with short hair all our life!
nebula24 said:
I also agree hereditary determines hair growth/length. But, in the past, I never experienced my true potential for growth because of lack of knowledge and poor hair care practices. My hair is almost bra strap now. But for all of my life, it was extremely short - four to five inches maximum. One could have concluded that five inches was maximum length I could grow based on genetics.
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Thank you nebula!There is hope for us ppl with short hair all our life!
lovechic
Active Member
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It's in your DNA strands. And let's say that your hair growth cycle is 6 years and your yearly growth is 8 inches, your hair is capable of getting to be 48 inches. Then that hair strand will be pushed out and another one takes its place. That is what your hair is capable of doing. Will it get that long? It depends. You can absolutely affect whether or not your hair gets to its potential length.
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[/ QUOTE ] /images/graemlins/up.gif I TOTALLY AGREE WITH THAT STATEMENT! VERY WELL PUT!
It's in your DNA strands. And let's say that your hair growth cycle is 6 years and your yearly growth is 8 inches, your hair is capable of getting to be 48 inches. Then that hair strand will be pushed out and another one takes its place. That is what your hair is capable of doing. Will it get that long? It depends. You can absolutely affect whether or not your hair gets to its potential length.
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[/ QUOTE ] /images/graemlins/up.gif I TOTALLY AGREE WITH THAT STATEMENT! VERY WELL PUT!
Carlie
New Member
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My husband has a Ph.D. in molecular microbiology and he says that for the most part, hair length is genetic. Which all the hair books say anyway. The average growing phase is between 2-6 years. Some people's is more and some less. Just take a look at hair under your arms or on your legs. It doesn't just continue to grow. It gets to a certain length and it stops.
He also says that trimming your hair does have some effect on your hair growing. If you think about hair under your arms and legs, it makes sense. If it stops at a certain length and gets no longer, but as soon as you cut it off, it grows . . . What is that about?
It's in your DNA strands. And let's say that your hair growth cycle is 6 years and your yearly growth is 8 inches, your hair is capable of getting to be 48 inches. Then that hair strand will be pushed out and another one takes its place. That is what your hair is capable of doing. Will it get that long? It depends. You can absolutely affect whether or not your hair gets to its potential length.
And bra-strap length and waist length is kinda subjective. You have to look at each individual person to see where their waist is, where there shoulders are, how long their head is; etc. My daughter's hair is waist-length, but she's only 4 years old. If I put her hair on my head, it wouldn't nearly be waist-length. My 14-year old stepdaughter has bra-strap length hair, but she's 5'9". If I put her hair on younger daughter's head, she would be sitting on it.
Genetics plays a lot into what happens to how long your hair is capable of getting. Most people's hair is very short because they haven't been educated on how to take care of it. Even the person with a 2-year cycle with average 6 inches of growth per year should be able to attain and keep 12 inches of hair at all times (since every hair strand is not necessarily on the same hair cycle). If your genetic cycle says that your hair is only capable of getting 12 inches long and then it will be pushed out and another strand takes its place to start the cycle all over again, there is nothing you can do to increase that. If you notice that your hair seems to be growing faster due to vitamin use or more frequent washing and just taking better care of your body, please remember that although you can't make your hair grow faster, you can inhibit that growth. So, my summary opinion is that the vitamin usage and taking better care of your hair and body is unlocking what your genetic makeup has said your hair was already capable of doing.
Just because people in the same family don't have the same length of hair means absolutely nothing. People in the same family with the same set of parents do have different DNA. Remember that no one's DNA is identical to another's. Even some "hereditary" diseases can skip some members of the family.
In any event, happy growing.
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My husband has a Ph.D. in molecular microbiology and he says that for the most part, hair length is genetic. Which all the hair books say anyway. The average growing phase is between 2-6 years. Some people's is more and some less. Just take a look at hair under your arms or on your legs. It doesn't just continue to grow. It gets to a certain length and it stops.
He also says that trimming your hair does have some effect on your hair growing. If you think about hair under your arms and legs, it makes sense. If it stops at a certain length and gets no longer, but as soon as you cut it off, it grows . . . What is that about?
It's in your DNA strands. And let's say that your hair growth cycle is 6 years and your yearly growth is 8 inches, your hair is capable of getting to be 48 inches. Then that hair strand will be pushed out and another one takes its place. That is what your hair is capable of doing. Will it get that long? It depends. You can absolutely affect whether or not your hair gets to its potential length.
And bra-strap length and waist length is kinda subjective. You have to look at each individual person to see where their waist is, where there shoulders are, how long their head is; etc. My daughter's hair is waist-length, but she's only 4 years old. If I put her hair on my head, it wouldn't nearly be waist-length. My 14-year old stepdaughter has bra-strap length hair, but she's 5'9". If I put her hair on younger daughter's head, she would be sitting on it.
Genetics plays a lot into what happens to how long your hair is capable of getting. Most people's hair is very short because they haven't been educated on how to take care of it. Even the person with a 2-year cycle with average 6 inches of growth per year should be able to attain and keep 12 inches of hair at all times (since every hair strand is not necessarily on the same hair cycle). If your genetic cycle says that your hair is only capable of getting 12 inches long and then it will be pushed out and another strand takes its place to start the cycle all over again, there is nothing you can do to increase that. If you notice that your hair seems to be growing faster due to vitamin use or more frequent washing and just taking better care of your body, please remember that although you can't make your hair grow faster, you can inhibit that growth. So, my summary opinion is that the vitamin usage and taking better care of your hair and body is unlocking what your genetic makeup has said your hair was already capable of doing.
Just because people in the same family don't have the same length of hair means absolutely nothing. People in the same family with the same set of parents do have different DNA. Remember that no one's DNA is identical to another's. Even some "hereditary" diseases can skip some members of the family.
In any event, happy growing.
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Honey Vibe
The Good Physician
Is there any way to find out what your genetic disposition is? If my hair is only capable of 12 inches, I would like to know.
And can the genetic length of hair be generalized? In other words, do 4a people tend to have 2-year follicles, while 3c have 6-year, or whatever?
And can the genetic length of hair be generalized? In other words, do 4a people tend to have 2-year follicles, while 3c have 6-year, or whatever?
lovechic
Active Member
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And can the genetic length of hair be generalized? In other words, do 4a people tend to have 2-year follicles, while 3c have 6-year, or whatever?
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And can the genetic length of hair be generalized? In other words, do 4a people tend to have 2-year follicles, while 3c have 6-year, or whatever?
[/ QUOTE ] . I DON'T THINK THE "TYPE" HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE SPAN OF THE FOLLICLES. I THINK "AVERAGE" GROWTH RATE IS AROUND 6 INCHES PER YR. THAT'S THE ONLY PART I KNOW OF THAT'S GENERALIZED, ALL HAIR TYPES INCLUDED. /images/graemlins/wave.gif
Honey Vibe
The Good Physician
One more thing I want to ask: why do people with dreadlocks have such long hair? On any head, if left alone, dreadlocks will continue to grow down one's back. The length is not all shedded hair, either: people take down their locs and their rooted hair is LONG.
I mean, do all these people happen to be 'genetically correct' for the 6-8 year length?
I mean, do all these people happen to be 'genetically correct' for the 6-8 year length?
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Valerie
Well-Known Member
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heredity definitely determines hair color and texture. i also believe it plays a part in determining length, but it's not the deciding factor. i believe the person whose hair it is has more control over that than genetics. The reason i say this is that my grandmother had waist length hair. if heredity was a guarantee for long length, how come NO ONE else in my family has hair that long except (almost) me. how come alot of the people on the hair boards that don't have any family members with waist length hair were able to achieve it?
don't get me wrong. i think the genes we're born with can present challenges to longer hair. i'm just saying in the long run, and for most people, they can be overcome...
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Hip Hip Horay!!!
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I could not have put it better myself.
heredity definitely determines hair color and texture. i also believe it plays a part in determining length, but it's not the deciding factor. i believe the person whose hair it is has more control over that than genetics. The reason i say this is that my grandmother had waist length hair. if heredity was a guarantee for long length, how come NO ONE else in my family has hair that long except (almost) me. how come alot of the people on the hair boards that don't have any family members with waist length hair were able to achieve it?
don't get me wrong. i think the genes we're born with can present challenges to longer hair. i'm just saying in the long run, and for most people, they can be overcome...
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Hip Hip Horay!!!
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I could not have put it better myself.
