10 TIPS TO GROW LONG AND HEALTHY BLACK HAIR 

It is an open secret black sisters are heading back to their roots, yeah, technically! And the hair industry has been forced to listen, since the black hair sector now rakes in over a billion dollars annually! Goodnews? Yaaaas! The down part is that Sistaz that have been straightening their hair with cream crack for easy maintenance are finding it difficult during transitioning. Well, slow and steady will definitely win the race and I wish you a lot of patience because it will be worth it when you finally see your saassy, fierce looking kinky curls. Hairgasm!

Here are the 10 tips to grow that hair;

1. Wash and Condition at least once a week.
Black hair is very curly thus the longer it gets, the more difficult for sebum (hair natural oil) to get to the ends, thus making the hair to dry out more easily. Therefore nourish by shampooing and conditioning weekly.  Wash your hair in colder water to help fight frizz and keep your hair shaft smooth and healthy. I am sure y'all know this.

2. Dry your hair with care.
When you get out of the shower, gently squeeze excess water from your hair and pat dry with a soft towel. Don’t rub or massage wet hair with a towel. Comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb to work through tangles. Try to let your hair air dry as much as possible!

3. Style your hair gently.
If you do blow dry your hair, use a cooler setting. Be sure to always use a thermal protectant on your hair before styling with heat!

4. Avoid chemicals.
Commercial shampoos, conditioners, and styling products contain a lot of chemicals that make hair look good in the short term, but dry it out and damage it in the long term. Choosing healthier products will prevent your hair from getting dull and dry while its growing out. Use shampoo that doesn’t contain sulfates. Also avoid conditioning products that contain silicone.

5. Eat well.
You are what you eat! Eating a healthy diet will help hair grow faster, thicker and glossier. Be sure to get plenty of vitamin B, found in fruits, veggies and nuts to keep hair thick and strong. Protein is the building block for your hair so eat plenty of meat, fish, legumes and leafy greens. Omega-3s like salmon, olive oil, nuts and
avocados can help keep hair glossy and smooth.

6. Drink plenty of water.
Hydrating your body can help hydrate your hair. Try to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and avoid drinks that can dehydrate you.

7. Take vitamins.
Biotin (5000 mcg a day) promotes healthy skin, hair and nail growth. Prenatal vitamins are also packed full of folic acid and other nutrients to promote healthy hair and skin.

8. Let your hair down.
Avoid hairstyles that are tight and can cause breakage, like tight ponytails or
buns.

9. Massage your scalp.
Give yourself a scalp massage 2-3 times a week to for 10 minutes to increase blood flow to the scalp and promote hair growth.

10. Trim split ends.

It is important to trim your hair when you are growing it out, but only trim when necessary. It is okay to skip your 6 week trim if your ends are strong and healthy!