• female
• 30 Years
• 31/03/2021

How long does it take to grow hair 12 inches?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 0+ Yrs

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Hair grows about 1/2 inch per month on average , So it will take 2years for 12 inches.

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