The Secret to Why Your Hair Stopped Growing

by Chelsea Satine of BlackNaps.org

Just kidding, there really is no secret! The answer is more obvious than you think (and it's retaining the growth that's the real problem).

I remember when I first went natural; my hair was such a priority. I made sure to abide by every natural hair rule and didn’t skip a step on washday. Over time I slowly started skipping steps and cutting corners, expecting the same results. It simply doesn’t work that way. Growing long natural hair is a process. Think of it as growing a plant: If you decide that you’ll water it when you want and constantly alternate between drought and flood, chances are you won’t get the results you desire. I’m back to following the most important rules: pre-pooing, deep conditioning and detangling only when wet/damp. If you’ve stopped, you should should start following the rules again.

Growing long natural hair is almost every woman’s dream and the process of doing so is no secret. We all know what we should be doing, but we don’t all do it. Following the natural hair rules makes all the difference.

Re-evaluate your hair regimen for a second. Are you doing everything you were doing when you first went natural? Are you sticking to a hair regimen that works for you and includes all the necessary steps required for long, healthy natural hair?

Sometimes we forget the basic steps and believe the problem is deeper than it actually is.

Just as a reminder, here are four of the most important natural hair rules.

Pre-pooing: I think this is the most over-looked aspect of natural hair. Pre-pooing is done before shampooing with oils or conditioners and creates a barrier between your hair and the shampoo. It prevents the shampoo from completely stripping your hair of its natural oils.

Deep conditioning: Now, you know how important this is. African American hair is notorious for being dry. This is the secret to moisturized hair.

Low manipulation: Cut some heat out. Stop twirling your hair around your fingers, even though it’s so tempting. Try not to comb your hair everyday, instead opt for finger detangling.

Satin/Silk Bonnet: Have you started just going to bed without your bonnet? Or maybe you got a new boyfriend and you can’t be sexy with a bonnet on? Try a satin pillowcase!

Growing long natural hair is no secret and while genetics plays a role, the “secret” is simply taking care of your hair consistently.

What's your secret? 

 

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