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Four Indian secrets to hair growth

A study revealed that Indian hair is the healthiest in comparison to the other ethnicities that were tested (Photo: Pexels)

Different factors, such as age and genetics, contribute to the rate at which an individual’s hair grows. Although research states that Asian hair naturally grows at a fast rate of 6.3 inches per year, some lifestyle habits that they practice also contribute to their healthy tresses.

A study conducted on a comparison between Caucasian, Asian and Indian hair concluded that Indian hair is the healthiest in comparison to the other ethnicities that were tested. To find out how they maintain such healthy hair, below are four of their secrets.

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