How to Grow an African Black Hair Long

Growing an african or african american or afro black hair long is a very difficult task and usually lots of care and efforts are required to get better results.

Here are a few steps to follow on growing an African hair long:

1)  Don't wash and shampoo hair daily:

 Natural hair produces it's own oil and shampooing it daily disrupts it's own natural procedure thereby leading to dryness of the hair. Wash hair at most twice a week but it may also depend on what kind of enviroment you live in. If it's a too hot and dusty place, you will have to slow down on washing your hair too often and daily because it could be damaging.

2)  Patience:

It's not easy to wait in patience but if determined to grow your hair long, you will need to be patient. Black or afro hair tends to grow exactly or below average, Caucasian hair grows close to average while Asian hair grows slightly faster than average. Black hair grows 1/2 (half) inch monthly growing to  6inches a year that's starting from the fresh shaved scalp. Though genetic effects could also influence the average 1/2inch growth rate monthly, it could be exact, slower or slightly faster but not to worry it will grow as long as you are breathing you hair is also growing so be patient.

3)  Take vitamins:

For the growth of hair, vitamins are needed and the hair already produces about 88% of these vitamins. If you must take vitamins make sure it also includes MSM, Folic acid and Biotin to make your hair grow faster.  MSM helps strengthens the hair and makes it grow longer.

4) Treat weak hair:

 For chemically relaxed or straightened hair, natural protein are destroyed from the hair and if not treated, it could lead to breakage and weakness. So egg treatment is good for black hair. 2eggs and 3 or 4 spoons of olive oil will do. Mix and massage through hair and wait for 60mins wearing a plastic cap. If usuing a protein cream 10-15 mins will do.

5)  Be careful of heat stylin:

 Try to reduce the amount of heat you use on your hair. If you use heat appliances, limit to once or twice a week and always use heat protective creams when ever your want
to blow dry or use iron on hair.

6) Always use neutralizing shampoo and conditioner after using relaxers on hair:

 Wash away relaxers with water and use neutralize shampoo 3 - 4 times, leave on hair the fourth time for 10-15mins then wash and conditon hair with neutralizing conditioner.

7) Use protein treatment on your hair:

 For protein treatment, raw egg and olive oil is suitable. 3 eggs and 4spoons of olive oil, massagge gently into hair and use plastic cap for 60mins then rinse with little shampoo and condition more.You can use protein shampoo a week and moisturizing shampoo the following week. This way, you moisturise your hair to be resistant and prevent breakage.

8) Vegetable and fruits:

 Increasing the intake of your vitamins through vegetables and fruits is good and healthy for your hair growth.

9) Water:

 Drinking water is not only good for the skin, but your health in general. This includes the growth of your hair.

10) Trim weak ends:

When hair is getting longer, trim every 3-4months the weak ends to avoid it from spliting and breaking.

11)  Reduce the use of chemicals and relaxers:

Slow down on relaxers and use from 6 -12weeks or every six months. Relaxers straigthens the hair by streching it. It does not make the hair grow. So, limit it on your hair as it contains chemicals too harsh for your hair.

12) Big Combs:

It is better not to comb african hair regular. If you want to use a comb, always use big toothed combs if you ever want to comb your hair. Make sure it is at least half way dried before combing hair as wet hair is easier to stretch which leads to breakage and shredding.

13) Oils:

Coconut and olive oil amongst other types of oil are some of the best oils that can help condition afro hair so, try oily your hair at least before going to bed.

14)  Protect well:

African american hair can break easily and it takes lots of time and stress to grow it. So, it is wiser that before you go to bed at nigt, you tie it with a silk scarf. This will help keep the hair moisturized and retain its natural oil. The silk scarf also protects the hair from breaking.