How to Make Black Women's Hair Grow

Minimizing heat, daily moisturizing and proper nutrition are essential to hair growth.

Black women's hair may require special attention to promote growth and to prevent excessive drying. Hair growth is determined by a number of factors ranging from genetics, diet and nutrition to age and styling techniques. Excessive styling not only severely damages the hair, but inhibits growth as well. Proper and attentive care are essential for preventing breakage and promoting strong and consistent hair growth.

Things You'll Need

• Scissors
• Shampoo
• Conditioner or moisturizing cream
• Hair oil

Instructions

1. Turn your flat iron or curling iron to low and use a heat protectant whenever you use them. If smoke appears while straightening or curling your hair, the heat is too high and it is likely that the hair is burning.

2. Shampoo hair regularly to prevent your hair follicles from becoming clogged. Gently pat dry hair when instead of rubbing vigorously, which pulls out the hair.

3. Oil and moisturize your ends each day to prevent them from splitting and breaking.

4. Trim hair every two to three months. Trimming hair helps eliminate split ends, which thus promote breakage.

5. Consume a healthy, well-balanced diet, and drink at least 64 oz. of water each day.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid over-processing with harsh chemicals or relaxers as these are likely to damage the hair and promote further breakage.

References

• Natural Black Hair: What Factors Determine Hair Growth?