13 Natural Hair Growth Tips: Why Won't My Hair Grow Past A Certain Length?

By: Emily-Ann

Are you wondering why your hair won’t grow past a certain length? Well let’s take a look at your hair care regimen. Below, I have provided with a checklist for natural hair growth tips. Now It’s completely understandable if you miss a few of these, get a little lazy or have not yet done one of any of these steps. Although these tips can aid in your natural hair growth, consistency is key and DNA can also play a role in your hair growth, texture and curl pattern!

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Natural Hair Growth Tips

• Spraying your hair with water is one of the most important practices! Add to your spray bottle to enhance hair growth benefits for example: Rose Water, Aloe Vera Juice, Peppermint essential oil, and Rosemary essential oil

• Deep Condition for 30-45 minutes after your shampoo. Sitting under a hooded dryer or plastic cap will do just fine.

• Pre Poo, although not necessary, but if it works for you then continue. It can help with SSK (Single strand knots) and the detangling process.

• Hot oil treatments, should be done throughout the year. Especially during the winter when the environment changes frequently.

• Trims - pay attention to your hair because it will let you know when it’s time for a trim. Do you get split ends when you do a two strand twist ? Or that curl doesn't quite curl and the end? It might be a good idea to get a trim. You can either have professional do the trim or you can do the trim yourself. It’s up to you and your comfort level.

• Massaging the scalp - This can encourage blood circulation and promote healthy hair regrowth and natural hair growth.

• Drinking a lot of water is very important and it should be the first thing that you put in your body and the last thing at night before bed.

• Taking multivitamins, weather it be in pill form or liquid form. Consult your family physician before taking any multivitamin. It’s good idea to find the right method and discuss any changes with your healthcare provider.

• Diet - just like the saying goes, “ Garbage in, garbage out.” Make sure you are balancing your habits out with some leafy greens and exercise.

• Detangle your hair - Use the finger method or if you find that that just won’t do the trick, try using conditioner like Aussie Moist line which provides great slip and use a wide tooth comb to help with the detangling method. Never detangle or manipulate on dry hair. This will cause breakage and split ends!!!!!

• Hair growth oils - Add oils that aid in hair growth like Olive Oil, Jamaican Black Caster Oil, Jojoba Oil, Peppermint Oil, Rosemary Oil

• Cleansing Shampoo - Please do your scalp a favor and make it happy! A happy scalp will give you healthy hair growth and retention. Find a light moisturizing shampoo that will not strip all of the oils from your hair. I am currently using Texture ID cleansing shampoo.

• Good protective practices for bedtime - Tying up your hair or wrapping it in a slick scarf or bonnet, and or pillow case.

Hope this helps those of you who are looking for guidance. If we missed anything or you would like to add to this list, comment below and let us know! Don’t forget to check out all our other posts on hair care!

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Do You Want Long Natural Hair? 4 Essential Oils For Natural Hair Growth

By: Emily-Ann

Growing long natural hair can be daunting especially if you’ve been relaxed for a long time. Sometimes you don’t know where to begin. You can also become obsessed with playing with it and wanting to keep touching it. Our hair is very delicate, and the kinkier it is, the more delicate the hair is. Reality hits and you start to question yourself. Why can’t I grow long natural hair? How can i make my hair grow faster? You see the women and even men on social media with big natural hair. Take inventory of your natural hair care products and what you are using on daily. There are some essential oils for hair growth that you may want to implement to get your natural hair and curls to the next level! Remember this equation if nothing else I mention here.

Essential oils + massage = healthy, happy scalp, and growth

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Let’s talk about Vitamin E! It reduces inflammation, repairs damage to the follicles and encourages growth. Typical application in oil form can prevent dry hair issues. Let’s be real this summer has been a heat wave and with high scoring temperatures, and our hair and curls are bound to suffer from the sudden high-temperature environment. Not to mention daily manipulation and styling effects.

Another essential oil that you may or may not be familiar with is Jojoba oil. This oil helps the scalp to maintain a natural balance of oils, and at the same time moisturizes the scalp and follicles without leaving any residue. Vitamin E helps to repair damaged hair follicles that may be at the root of your hair growth problems.

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You can also add foods to your diet that contain high sources of Vitamin E, like sweet potato, olive oil, butternut squash, avocado, and spinach just to name a few.      

Peppermint Oil is another great oil to include in your natural hair care products collection and hair growth oil regimen. Remember to use a carrier oil because this oil is pretty strong alone. It helps to increase blood circulation to the scalp which will also help stimulate hair growth. 

Rosemary oil is good for those who are experiencing a handful of hair loss. It can promote strong, thick, and luscious hair. Rosemary oil acts like an antibacterial agent for your scalp. Healthy hair growth takes time, and patience. Some naturals can easily find what natural hair care products and methods work best for them. Keep in mind that you are unique, and so is your hair. Therefore, your journey will not be the same.

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You may want to speak with your doctor and discuss multivitamins being added to your diet. There are many chewable vitamins on the market right now. It's an alternative option for those of you who are not the pill taking type. Although multivitamins can aid in boosting your overall health it should not be taken as a replacement for good natural hair practices. Ultimately, you are responsible for the consistent practices and patience if your goal is grow long natural hair!

Stick to protective style methods and make a few dietary changes. Don’t forget to trim when needed and dust the ends with sharp hair scissors. Use the right tools is key to great results. Practice good hair hygiene by cleaning not only your hair but your hair tools.

Comment below with your thoughts on this post or let us know what you would like to see discussed here.

Disclosure: I am not an expert nor do I claim to be one, these tips and tricks are what I have found to work for me. Please, consult your doctor or healthcare professional before taking any multivitamins if you have health condition or taking any other medication..

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