Natural Hair

Hair Growth Tips for  Natural 3B-4C hair

First things first let us get rid of the idea that there is an easy one step way to growing your hair long cause as someone with long hair  there isn't .However, there are a couple of things if incorporated into your routine will make your hair grow rapidly . Consistency and patience will do the magic

1 Oiling your scalp we focus more on oiling our hair tips and forget that at the scalp is where it all starts use a good hair strengthening or hair growth oil and most importantly massage your scalp to stimulate blood circulation which leads to hair growth .Also be sure to use scalp massagers while washing your hair .

2 Stay away from heat african threading is a really  nice way to straighten your hair and while you can revert from heat damage its better to stay away completely .Use black African Anango Hair Thread .

3 If you have to use heat on your hair use heat protector and the revlon blowdry brush .

3 Never wash your hair before detangling it by use of okra water ,conditioner ,flaxseed .

4 Drinking tea some of the really help in some components in your body like collagen ,iron, zinc etc. that will promote hair growth .they are hibiscus tea ,green tea ,horse tail .nettle and tulsi .

5 Herbs like basil ,hibiscus ,horsetail, neem ,rosemary etc.

6 Getting protective hairstyles and just letting your hair be stop combing your hair several times a day 

7 Tie your hair using satin scrunchies and sleep in satin hair bonnet to avoid to much tension which leads to breakage .

Protective Hairstyles for Hair Growth

Most black woman did not grow up with much information or guidance on how to take care of their hair so as to see the full potential of their hair .Now  you've come to the perfect site if you're looking after a Black youngster whose hair is different from your own, or are making the journey to going natural yourself, or are just  curious and trying to educate yourself. In this blog you will learn easy to do at home  protective hairstyles for growth on  natural hair .One of the most important tips for hair growth as someone with long hair is learning to do your own hair no one cares for your hair as much as you do .

A protective hairstyle is any hairstyle that protect your natural hair from tugging, pulling, and breakage, due to manipulation, heat, and environmental factors. Extreme temperatures in the summer and extreme cold during winter can cause damage to the hair, so protective styles are perfect in any season.  

The right way to prepare your hair for a protective style

trimming: ensure that trimming off your split ends is a routine that you do every 3 months even when you cant see the damage so before putting up a protective hairstyle for preferably about 6 weeks ensure your ends are trimmed.

wash: before putting up a hairstyle for a couple of weeks you need to properly clean your hair with a shampoo that contains  rosemary and mint so as to leave your scalp feeling fresh and to also   keep it moisturized for the time you will have the protective hairstyle. 

Deep conditioning; to ensure you hair stays strong and healthy its is key to deep condition your hair before styling it, an organic deep conditioner that contains olive oil/coconut oil, pepper mint/teatree, rosemary and honey is preferably the best for all hair types whether curly ,coily or even damaged hair.

How do I maintain the protective style?

After putting up the protective hairstyle  it is important to keep your hair looking healthy moisturized  and fresh and that can be achieved by tieing your hair with a satin or silk scarf at night when you go to sleep and also frequently oiling your scalp with a hair  growth oil to keep your scalp hydrated

1.Bantu knots

After you set a good foundation after cleansing and deep conditioning go ahead and section your hair into 4 equal sections then take  to two-strand of hair then  twist, then wind your  twist into a knot.  Once the knot is fully wrapped around, tuck it with your  fingernail or the tip of your  rat tail comb  repeat this in all of the 4 sections.

2.Twist Outs

Texture and moisture retention are ideal with this style. Twists not only look fantastic on their own and as a style, but they're also a great protective style that encourages healthy hair. Before twisting your hair apply a leave in conditioner to moisturize and detangle your your hair  followed by a styling cream, and a gel.  After grabbing a section of hair, divide it into two parts, spread it out, and twist it from the root to the ends. To seal the twists, curl the ends with your finger.

3.Knotless braids

knotless braids is a really good protective hairstyle as it causes less tension to the hair strands hence reducing follicle damage and allowing your hair to grow .Knotless braids have recently gained fame due  to them being very light and painless  at all as compared to box braids. What you will need to achieve knotless braids

1.pre scratched braiding hair 5 or 6 packs

2.shine and jam

3.mouse (to seal and keep the hair looking shiny )

4.rat tail comb

Start by parting your hair into 4 equal sections by use a rat tail comb and hold the hair by use  of hair clips then part your hair into either square shape or triangular shape depending on what you prefer. Now take the parted hair divide it into 3 equal sections and start braiding your own natural  hair after braiding your natural hair 1 or 2 times start feeding the braids as you go until you achieve your desired length.

The trick to creating incredibly tidy knotless braids is in the splitting and the hair gel/jam utilized. When doing your parting, try to be as exact as possible.  Always use a rattail comb and apply shine n jam to tame any flyaway at the roots in the process. 

Celebrities like Ciara and Rihanna frequently sport protective hairstyles and  faux locs is one of them. You will first need faux locs crotchet braids 30  inches pack of 6 locs .This look is created by placing box braids or braiding your own hair, then wrapping hair extensions around each braid. Using the crochet technique, you can also create fake locs by weaving cornrows with prefabricated locs attached. The first method of creating faux locs will give you a more genuine look, but the crochet approach is considerably quicker. The beauty of faux locs is that the longer you have them the better they tend to look .Faux locs can last you 2 to 3 months depending on how well you take care of them hence, allowing your hair to breathe and grow tremendously 

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5.Cornrows 

Cornrows are among the most well-liked and reputable protective hairstyles in the society. And it's simple to understand why: They may be done in a variety of lengths and arranged in lovely designs. They are very simple to maintain and you may embellish them with beads and other items. All you need to do to prevent them from becoming overly fuzzy while you sleep at night is to cover them with a durag or silk scarf. What you will need to do cornrows:

1.Edge control

2.Mousse

3.rat tail comb and hair clips

You should be holding three pieces of hair  that will create the first braid Find a comfortable hand position, where you have a good grip on the strands but it’s not too tight.Next, start braiding by sliding your right hair strand underneath your center strand and into your left palm. Place the left strand beneath the central strand and transfer it to your right hand while holding the main thread with your right hand. Now, hold the middle strand with the left hand. Now, grip the middle strand with your left hand. Continue braiding in the same motion, sliding the right strand beneath the middle, then the left strand, adding small bits of hair to the central strand as you go. Repeat until you finish the braid.

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6.Micro locs

what are micro locs?

Microlocs are a variant  of regular dreadlock .Microlocs are small tightly coiled locs  usually wrapped to the approximate  width of a shoelace. The width could be slightly thicker   depending on how thick you want it. The beauty of having microlocs is that they are very easy to maintain you literally just wake up, detangle a bit , oil your scalp, style your locs and your good to go also minimal time is used in styling as there are a wide range of simple  styles to  doing on them. You could have a cut to the left or to the middle or to the left, half up half up half down, could have them in a high or low bun ,could have them in pussy cat style I mean the styles are endless.

how are micro locs done?

The process of creating these locs involves using loc wax to lock the hair after braiding, twisting, coiling, or palm rolling smaller parts of your natural  hair from the roots to the ends.

how long until you retie your micro locs?

Depending on how fast your hair grows this should be between 4-8 weeks to keep them looking neat.

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