Promoting Black Hair Growth

Genetics are not the only factor in hair growth; how you treat your hair can determine how long it grows. Yes, it is true that your hair has a personal growth maximum but most women have not seen their hair’s true growth potential. Slow hair growth and unhealthy hair may start with you. As it turns out, ladies you are your hair’s worst enemy! Firstly, I want to stress that changing your focus to promoting healthy hair instead of long hair is the first step to achieving your goal. Treat your hair like you’re the fragile skin on your face; cleanse it, moisturize it and protect it from nature’s harsher elements. If you’re like me, weaves, braids, and the hottest trends are part of my style. To keep up with my changing hair, I stay consistent with my hair regimen. Through experience, research, and many heart to heart with my stylists I’ve discovered a few truths about my hair.
The first is shocking to many African American and ethnic women, but makes absolute sense when you think absolute sense when you think about it; Grease is not our friend! Hair grease and many other products contain mineral oil and petroleum. These ingredients do the opposite of moisturize and block hair follicles preventing our hair from growing. Have you ever greased your scalp and then the next day your hair seems to have soaked up the grease? Or have woken up with grease stains on your pillows. The stains don’t go away because they have soaked into the fabric of the pillow and sat there. This is what grease does to your hair it sits on your hair shaft and scalp blocking your pores. Many times between washes it sits in your hair clinging to the most vulnerable damaged strands and areas. This causes hair to become brittle and eventually break. Usually this is at the ends of your hair, which is the oldest and most delicate. As the cycle continues your ends are constantly breaking. Though your hair is always growing, you don’t achieve length, because the ends are breaking off. May I recall the touch ups that you have to get because of “new growth” with all those touch ups your hair should be bra strap length!
Protecting the most delicate parts of your hair require intense moisturizing with the right products. Natural oils are wonderful for your hair. Many have found happiness with Shea Butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Almond Oil, and conditioning products that contain these ingredients as well as others. Treating your hair 1-2 times a week will help to keep your hair shiny and moisturized. Massage your scalp and hair with a conditioner and oil and cover with a plastic cap. Moisturizing over night works like a deep conditioning treatment. If you are pressed for time in the mornings do this on a day off. The next morning rinse, plait your hair in long sections and let air dry. I currently use Aphoghee’s balancing moisturizer mixed with 1 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a plastic cap once a week overnight. When in braids I use a Shea butter misting oil daily to keep my scalp moisturized.
Along with the products you put in your hair, how you handle your hair is just as important. Washing your hair to frequently (everyday) can wear your hair out. That doesn’t mean to let product buildup and oils block your growth. Cleansing once a week or every other week keeps your scalp free to distribute the natural oils that your hair needs to stay healthy. Follow with a moisturizing treatment and your hair will be singing praises! Your hair is also stronger and more flexible when wet, so brush and untangle your hair after you shampoo and condition. Brush in the hairs natural direction to prevent breakage. Try the “Crown and Glory” method. A quick Google search should take you to the site. Not only will brushing correctly stop damage it also stimulates the scalp promoting hair growth. Products such as rosemary and peppermint oil, also stimulate the scalp and promote hair growth.
When out in the sun, humidity, or rain, tie your hair in a scarf or snatch it into an easy bun. This is a temporary fix to protecting your hair from the elements. At night let your hair breath but protect it from the moisture draining cotton on your pillow by tying it up with a silk scarf or sleeping on a silk pillow. Cotton is not only on your pillow it is also in your clothes, so for ladies with shoulder length hair watch out!. Until your hair starts growing and is strengthened and moisturized tie up those ends in a bun to protect it from your clothing.
Growing hair is not easy or a quick process. Average hair growth is one half an inch per month. You can have success by paying attention to the health of your hair. As I review products, myths and tips I will share them with you. Send me yours as well and lets share in the success of healthy hair together!

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