Now i know a lot of you women out here are wondering if it's possible to actually grow african hair. NOt just just grow it, but also make it stronger and thicker, right? Well, after thorough research and also using my own hair as an experiment, the very likely hood of an african girl's hair growing, is possible!
our hair does grows, but it also breaks at the same speed that it grows too! But i've got some tips that'll help you grow, thicken and stop the breakage of your hair.
1. Shampoo and condition your hair at least once a week- Now i know that is somewhat difficult to do because most of us once we've got our braids or extensions in, we just don't want water touching it till the next time we take it out, right? But even wih braids in or weaves in, you can still shampoo your hair, visit your hair salonist and let them know you want to wash your hair. it's that simple! plus in the salon, they'll not only shampoo and condition it, but they'll also add other hair products into your hair that'll help with the hair growth.
2. Moisturize! Moisturize your hair!- Because our hair growth are very curly, any moisture it gets easily gets eaten up and it becomes all dry and brittle so we need to moisturize our hair!
3. Deep condition your hair at least once a week - Deep conditioning helps to treat your hair. It gives your hair the extra protein that it needs. and also helps to de-tangle those difficult knots, making it easy for you to comb through your hair with ease
4. always use the lowest heat possible when blow drying or straigthening out your hair -HEAT IS NOT YOUR HAIR'S FRIEND!
5. Eat your vitamins- especially vitamin A, B-complex (very very important) and vitamin C. These vitamins help to increase Anagen growth.
6. Use a wide tooth comb
7 And alway wear your hair in a proective style- that is make sure your ends are covered up, either in a bun or plaits.

Ur post is unfair, what abt for us the guys *winks*

Waiting for the guys version

hermosa:

1. Shampoo and condition your hair at least once a week- Now i know that is somewhat difficult to do because most of us once we've got our braids or extensions in, we just don't want water touching it till the next time we take it out, right? But even wih braids in or weaves in, you can still shampoo your hair, visit your hair salonist and let them know you want to wash your hair. it's that simple! plus in the salon, they'll not only shampoo and condition it, but they'll also add other hair products into your hair that'll help with the hair growth.

More information on this point pls. I am interested...

Does this really work for those with long weaves / hair extensions? Especially in the winter?

Just curious...

lol@ Timzy234 & Ciphoenix!
But, uhm, i guess if men are trying to grow their hair, the methods above apply to them as well (wink) hihi!

@Efemena Yes! I live in a very cold city Shenyang, China and the winter here is pretty brutal so for the 1st 2 month September & October i had Braids (one million braids) and i tried to wash as often as possible, so, i'd say for the two month i had my braids, i probably washed my hair 4 or 5 times. Then when i took it off, i had weave done (it was 18 inches) and even then i shampooed and conditioned my hair . But you need to shampoo throughly if you're doin it yourself so u can get not just the parameters (the edges) but also the middle and inner parts too, and when condition make sure you squeeze the water our carefully before putting in conditioner (it's got to be 5 minutes at least-although instructions say 2-3 (but thas up to you also)
Ooo, and i finally went out and got my Vitamin b-complex. which i'll took today along with vitamin c. vitamin b-complex is very important becaue its got vitamin b7 (biotin - a hair growth suplement and thicker hair, plus ur nails become much harder also (wink)).

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My friend that's also a haircare whiz says weekly shampooing is not really necessary. Deep conditioning is the bestest tho.
Still looking for that relaxer that wil relax my very coarse hair without burning my scalp. Right now I'm using organics olive oil.

@dominique,try mega growth relaxer

^^^ is it in kit or cup? Thanks for the suggestion, will look out for it.

dominique: ^^^ is it in kit or cup? Thanks for the suggestion, will look out for it.

kit

yes, washing your hair with only conditioner is very neccessary. it should be done at least once or twice a week.
for healthier and stronger hair, try an oil treatment before washing your hair, then deep condition. its effective.
and dont forget your vitamins! especially vitamin b complex!