Does women's hair grow faster than men's?

Since natural hair patterns and cycles vary from person to person and are not tied directly to gender, women's hair does not necessarily grow faster than men's. The rate of hair growth is most affected by the diet and biology of an individual.

Good vitamin intake can speed the growth of hair, particularly in vitamins A, B, C, and E. While hormones also play a role in retaining hair, they do not actually facilitate growth. Estrogen and other hormones tend to cause less shedding in females, while the androgen in men contributes to male-pattern baldness and the increased growth of body hair.