Things You'll Need:
- Vitamin supplements
- Protein shakes
- Water
- Green tea
- Almonds
- Natural hair products
- Wide-tooth comb
- Satin pillowcase
- Satin scarf
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Step 1
Incorporate healthy lifestyle habits that benefit the body and hair. Eat a healthy diet rich in proteins (fish, yogurt and tofu) and vitamin-rich foods such as green and yellow fruits and vegetables, which benefit hair growth. Include supplements like vitamin B-complex or protein shakes to boost your daily intake of proper nutrients.
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Step 2
Reduce stress levels and get some exercise. Getting seven to nine hours of sleep a night and taking brisk 15-minute walks each day aid in reducing stress while improving circulation to the scalp. Try scheduling a 20-minute power nap to boost energy levels.
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Step 3
Treat your body well by stopping smoking, and avoiding caffeine, carbonated sodas, fatty junk food and foods containing a lot of sugar. Avoid dehydration that stunts hair growth by drinking eight to ten glasses of water each day. Also, drink green tea to help circulation, and eat almonds to grow healthy hair.
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Step 4
Maintain healthy hair habits for African-American hair, such as washing your hair at least once a week and using only natural hair care products that are free of petroleum (Vaseline), mineral oil, sulfates, silicones, detergents and parabens. Oyin Handmade, Carol's Daughter and Beauty 4 Ashes all sell a variety of nourishing products for African-American hair that contain aloe vera, citrus fruits, Jojoba, rosemary and sage. Try mixing your own hair care products with recipes from the Motown Girl website.
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Step 5
Keep your hair as natural as possible. Do not straighten it with chemicals or heat. Try not to brush your hair too often and use a wide-tooth comb on African-American hair. Spray it daily with a leave-in conditioner.
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Step 6
Protect your hair from the environment and at night by sleeping on satin pillowcases or in a satin scarf. Wear hair styles such as cornrows that protect the hair ends.
