Shaving has no effect on new growth and doesn’t affect hair texture or density. If you’ve been shaving for a long time and then stop, you may notice some changes to new growth. Any receding or graying of hair would have occurred even if you never shaved your head.

When I asked them to explain the logistics, they broke it down like this: Shaving your head will help remove damaged hair that has been affected by heat styling or coloring. However, “[a shaved head] will not affect the hair shaft or growth cycle,” Sadick says. In fact, hair grows from within.

It’s a very personal choice to shave your hair if you’re experiencing hair loss. It takes a level of strength and confidence to embrace an inevitability that you don’t want. However, once you make the leap, it can be liberating and look much better than holding onto something that doesn’t want to stick around.

How long does it take for hair to grow back after a bad haircut? The hair on your head grows about a half inch per month, or 6 inches per year. In general, male hair grows slightly faster than female hair. After a bad haircut, you can expect your hair to grow back at about this rate.

What are some natural treatments for a bald spot?

1. Rosemary oil. Rosemary oil has anti-inflammatory properties and helps improve circulation, so it’s a natural choice for treating hair loss.
2. Peppermint oil. Peppermint oil is used to treat headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and other illnesses.
3. Aloe vera.
4. Massage.

Whether your hair loss is caused by hormones or an autoimmune disorder, regrowing your hair by using new medications and modifying your diet can be possible as long as you start treatment early.

Minoxidil is available as Rogaine or Theroxidil, or in generic form. It’s sold as a liquid or foam and in two strengths: 2% and 5%. Effectiveness: Minoxidil works for about 2 out of 3 men. It’s most effective if you’re under age 40 and have only recently started to lose your hair.