5 Hair Growth Tips
Limit Shampooing To Once a Week
Shampooing too often can strip your hair of its natural oils, notably
sebum which is responsible for keeping your scalp and skin moisturized.
Deep Condition Weekly
Deep Conditioners are designed to be much more penetrating into the
cuticle. They are much stronger than typical conditioners and have the
benefit of softening your hair while also giving your crown a lustrous
shine as it smoothes the shaft of your hair.
Oil Your Scalp Regularly
Massaging the oil into the scalp increases blood circulation, which may
improve hair growth. A few natural oils we recommend are Jamaican
Black Castor Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Argan Oil. Applying oil to the scalp may
also prevent dryness which can lead to dandruff and an itchy scalp.
Use the LOC or LCO Method
Liquid. Oil. Cream. Afro-textured hair is notorious for being prone to
dryness, thus it is important to ensure that each strand retains as much
moisture as possible. The LCO method is simply a rearrangement of
steps.
Protein Treatments Once A Month
Protein treatments provide your hair with various vitamins and nutrients
that are necessary for growth. Plus, it can help replenish strands that
have experienced chemical or heat damage.
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5 Tips For Length Retention
Protect your hair EVERY night
Wear a bonnet or a durag. Sleeping on cotton pillowcases with your
natural hair uncovered makes your hair dry and brittle - as the cotton
sucks the moisture from your hair strands. Any friction caused in your
sleep will cause your ends to snap off. Costing you months of progress!
Never detangle DRY Hair
Afro Hair is very weak and prone to breakage when dry. Use a
combination of water and conditioner when detangling to give your hair
an extra boost of elasticity - and help avoid split ends.
Use Protective Styles
It’s very easy to break a single #2 pencil, however, if you were to hold 10
pencils together in your palms - they would be much harder to snap. This
is the principle behind protective styles. Styles that twist and tie your hair
strands together make it harder for breakage to occur. Cornrows and
Two-Strand Twists are both great options.
Trim Split Ends
If left untouched, split ends can travel further up the hair strand leading
to more damage and single strand knots. There is no set time to get a
trim but if I had to use a number, at least once a year - or whenever you
can notice the damage. Always go to a salon, never go to a barber for a
trim.
Avoid Using Heat and Chemicals
Prolonged exposure to heat and strong chemicals can permanently alter
your natural curl pattern resulting in thin, damaged hair. Avoid products
that include heavy chemicals like certain hair dyes and texturizers.
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+5 Extra Hidden Gems
Work In Sections
Always section your hair when attempting to cleanse, moisturize or style.
It will make the process go much faster. The smaller the sections, the
easier the process. The methods mentioned above work best if you are
able to successfully part your hair into 4 equal sections.
Your Ends ARE the MOST important
The ends of your hair are the oldest parts of the hair strand. They are the
weakest and require the most attention. Build your routine around the
mindset of retaining length, as opposed to promoting growth. Your hair
grows on average 0.5 inches a month- make sure you are protecting
every millimeter.
Don’t Underestimate Finger Detangling
Finger detangling places less stress on your hair as you are able to easily
adjust the amount of force you exert. With detangling tools, it is very
difficult to gauge and feel for knots.
Avoid Over Manipulation
Give your hair time to breathe. Stop switching hairstyles every day or
tugging at them to measure the length. Also, avoid keeping in protective
styles for too long. Give at least a week in between protective styles to
give your hair a break.
Study Your Hair Porosity
Your hair porosity should be at the center of your wash routine. It will
determine the best products for your hair and what methods of
moisturization to use. It will decide whether you need heat or not. Do not
neglect this information
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