Myth 7: Black hair grows slowly.
Hair grows at an average rate of ½ inch per month. Black hair can sometimes grow a bit slower than this, but not much. Actually, the natural curly pattern of black hair can make it seem to grow more slowly because it is not stretched.
How fast does black hair grow in a year?
Comparatively, African female participants' hair grew 4 inches (10 cm) per year, while Caucasian female participants' hair grew a little more than 5 inches (13 cm) per year. The hair growth rate of the male participants didn't significantly differ from that found for women.
Which race has the fastest growing hair?
Asian hair is the fastest growing of all ethnic groups. Asian hair grows 1.3 centimeters a month, or 6 inches in a year. The density of asian hair is lower than the other ethnic groups.
