How to Grow black African women Hair

Because of its strong curl and tendency towards dryness, African  hair can seem to be very difficult to grow to great lengths. However, some changes in your styling routine and hair care can increase the likelihood of you growing your hair.



Keep your hair moisturized. This is by far the most important tip to growing long, strong, beautiful locks. Because African hair is so curly, oil from your roots takes a much longer time travelling to the ends of your hair. This means you need to spend every time managing the most damaged and dry part of your hair - the ends.

• Always use conditioner every time you shower. Look for conditioners which advertise dry, damaged, or brittle hair management. Apply this mainly to the tips of hair, and leave in for 2-3 minutes before rinsing out.
• Use a deep-conditioner every 2-3 weeks. Apply this to your hair following package directions, and rinse out after the allotted time to keep strands soft.
• Make your own deep-conditioner at home. Although it may sound strange, mayonnaise is a wonderful deep-conditioner. Rub it into your locks and leave in for 15 minutes. Rinse with your regular shampoo and conditioner. Repeat this every 2-3 weeks for ultra-soft curls.
• Try a leave-in conditioner. This is a special kind of conditioner that can be rubbed into the ends of your hair after showering while it is still damp. It does not need to be rinsed out, but will also keep your hair from getting greasy-looking or piece-y. This can be done after every shower or between washes, as you like.

Use oil in your hair. Because it does take such a long time for your hairs’ natural oils to travel to the ends of strands, infuse your hair with oils to supplement those your scalp already creates. Only oil hair when it is damp. AVOID petroleum and mineral oils.

• Try using castor oil. This has been used for hundreds of years to increase the softness of your hair and aid in faster growth. Rub some oil between the palms of your hands, and run them through your hair to incorporate it to as much of your hair as you are able. 
• Lavender oil is not only made from a popular flower, but has shown to improve hair growth up to 44% when rubbed into your locks. Use the oil on wet or dry hair in addition to other natural oils to help expedite your hairs’ growth process.
• Moroccan oil is a new type of oil becoming very popular for its intense moisturization and de-tangling abilities. Although it can be pricy ($30 for a single bottle), reviews make it seem worth the cost. If you aren’t willing to pay that price, look for imitation versions for similar results at your local drugstore or beauty supply store

Trim your hair often. Although your goal is to grow your hair, fried hair ends can slow your natural hair growth process.Trim your hair every 3-4 months to keep it in tip-top condition.

Take vitamins that boost hair growth. There are many supplements and vitamins available for oral consumption which help your hair to grow speedy-fast.

• Biotin is considered the best vitamin to take to boost hair growth. It is available in capsule form at many health food stores, or for purchase online. It helps to renew the cells in your hair, allowing them to grow longer, faster.
• Vitamin B6 is a great supplement to take to aid in hair growth, as it blocks the testosterone receptors at your hairs’ roots. Too much testosterone released into your follicles makes hair become thin and slows growth. B6 blocks some of this testosterone, to help your hair grow faster

Protect the ends of your hair. The tips of your strands are the most brittle and damaged (as they receive the least amount of natural oils), and are the most prone to breakage. Leaving hair down constantly increases the likelihood of breakage, so put your hair up to help prevent this.

• Keep your hair in a bun using bobby pins to help keep your hair in place. If possible, don’t use a ponytail or rubber band, as these can break your hair when you remove them.
• Braid your hair. This helps keep the ends of your hair from being exposed and damaged further. you can choose to do dozens of small braids or a few large ones, but make sure you leave the ends ponytail-less so that they don’t rip out strands when you remove them.

Wrap your hair whenever possible. To help your hair soak in the oil and nutrients you have been supplying it with, wrap it in a headscarf. Although you can’t do this all the time, wear one during the day to prevent damage from the elements. Try sleeping nightly with your hair wrapped gently in a scarf.

• Use a satin scarf, as this material does not absorb oil like cotton and other synthetic fabrics do.
• Sleep on a satin pillowcase so that the oil from your hair doesn’t get sucked out while you sleep

Avoid using heat on your hair. High temperatures make your hair dry and brittle, increasing the chances of breakage. If you must use heat on your hair, try to limit it to once a week at most.

• Allow hair to air dry whenever possible. The heat from blow dryers can be especially damaging, as it is combined with a strong blast of air - another culprit for hair damage.
• Keep use of flat irons and curling irons to a minimum. Because these can heat upwards of 400 degrees Fahrenheit, you are literally cooking your hair
• Steer clear of hair color. The chemicals in hair dye are a major cause of hair damage. Using dyes often can prevent hair growth from damage to the entire strand of hair. If possible, don’t dye your hair at all. If you must, spend at least three months between hair dye sessions.

Spread out time between hair relaxing sessions. If you get your hair relaxed, you know how damaging it can be to your hair. Although getting your hair relaxed frequently may be tempting in order to maintain straight locks, try to wait as long as you can between sessions.

• Spending at least three months between hair relaxing treatments can help aid in hair growth.
• If you are able and willing, try foregoing relaxing your hair for a natural look instead. This will not only mix up your hairstyle, but increase your hair’s ability to grow faster.

Be gentle to your hair. Although sleeping and daily activity can make your hair difficult to manage, don’t try to control it through power-brushing and a strong hand. Instead, be soft to your hair to ease out tangles and knots.

• Brush your hair slowly. This will help to reduce the amount of breakage your strands experience. Always begin brushing from the top, and work your way down.
• Use a comb or boar-bristle brush to brush your hair. Avoid using a brush that has knobs on the ends of bristles, as these can get caught in your hair and cause more damage.
• Braiding your hair loosely can help protect brittle ends, but exceedingly tight braids or cornrows can break off your hair near the follicles. Use loose braids to help keep your hair protected