Hair Won’t Grow Longer — Is It Just Breaking Off at the Ends?

I have shoulder length hair that is naturally black and curly i had it chemically straightened two years ago, use a straightener every week and bleached it to blonde in the past 6 months. I take care to use correct treatments etc. What I’ve found is that the hair is growing fine, but it hasn’t changed length this year and i haven’t cut it at all. Obviously it must be breaking off at the ends constantly is there anything I can do to prevent this? Why is it only breaking at the ends so I constantly have the same length of hair all year without cutting it?

The most common cause of breakage is damage to the hair shaft from straightening and chemicals used on the hair. Dyes are in that category. The easiest approach is to stopping doing things that will damage the hair that you are doing. It may mean going back to your original color if your hair cannot take the dye. Dry and damaged hair comes from over-processing and lack of conditioning, so using a good conditioner will help by returning the natural oils to your hair. Try a few different ones and look for those that claim to stop breakage. Check with your stylist, as he/she will likely know what is best on the market. Be sure that your diet is good, that your protein intake is adequate, and that you keep yourself hydrated. The dry hair shaft brakes easier — and the longer you let your hair grow, the more it is exposed to air and heat, which may make the ends more fragile.