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Why won't my hair grow past a certain length?

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Question: Why won't my hair grow past a certain length?

Answer: The length your hair will grow is genetically determined by the length of your anagen, or growth, phase. Anagen can last for up to 1,000 days or more. The longer your anagen, the longer your hair will grow before reaching the end of its cycle and naturally falling out.

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