The assertion that the hair during the flight on the plane is growing twice faster, sounds like a curious bike. But is there at least a share of truth in this?
The hair growth rate in a person on average is 0.5 – 1.7 cm per month, and this process depends on genetics, hormones, nutrition and health. The idea that a flight on an airplane can double this indicator seems fantastic.
The aircraft maintains pressure, an equivalent height of 1.5 – 2.5 km, and the oxygen level remains sufficient for normal functioning. Some suggest that low blood pressure or blood circulation changes can stimulate follicles, but this is not so. The blood flow in the scalp remains stable, and short -term pressure drops do not affect the hair growth cycle. Moreover, low humidity in the cabin (10–20%) is rather drying the hair, making it brittle, which accelerates their growth.
The myth could arise from subjective sensations. Long flights, a change in time zones and stress from turbulence create the illusion of changes in the body. For example, light edema or rush of adrenaline can enhance the sensitivity of the skin, which is mistaken for the “activity” of the hair. It is also possible the influence of stories about space, where weightlessness really changes physiology, but a passenger plane is not a cosmic shuttle, and there are no such effects.
As a result, doubling the hair growth rate during the flight is a myth without a scientific basis. If you dream of long curls, forget about flights and focus on proven methods: balanced meals, vitamins (biotin, zinc), head massage and quality care. These methods work much better than hope for a high -rise miracle.
