Growing LONG Natural Hair!!

SOOO, I downloaded this app yrsterday called the Natural Hair Community, which I strongly recommend downloading if you have not already because it shares very valuable information that includes anything and everything pertaining to natural hair. While I was reading some articles at work ((my job was that dead/boring)) I came across this article about how to retain long natural hair. I found it very interesting, so I took some notes and decided to share with you all what i learned because I have yet to come across any of this information just by watching youtube channels.

So here are a few tips::

1.) How to comb your hair - The reason why us as naturals use wide tooth combs to detangle our hair is because using a smaller comb is damaging towards out hair. We have to remember that our hair is very very fragile. Especially at the ends because that hair is the oldest. But the BEST way to comb your hair without pulling out your hair is to finger comb/detangle your hair. This is no secret that some use their fingers to comb out their hair, but finger combing is alot better for your hair.

2.) Massaging your scalp - The best way to stimulate hair growth is by keeping the blood circulating in your scalp area. There are oils that do this job. But say its not in your area as far as being affordable, you can give your scalp a daily 5 minute massage. By massaging your scalp once a day for 5 minutes, you keep the blood circulating, stimulating hair growth. And plus, IT FEELS GOOD!!

3.) Protective styling - I used to think that by protective styling, people meant twist outs, bandtu knots, cornrows, and etc((and some people probably did mean this lol)). BUT protective styling actually means what you use in your hair, like products, to keep it protected from getting damage done to it. For example, if your looking to putting heat to your hair, whether its flat ironing it or blow drying it, a protective style would be the products you use to protect your hair from the heat causing heat damage. Another good example of protective styling would be products you use during the winter, or even before going swimming.

4.) Does Biotin truely work - In this article, i read that biotin in some cases for some people may not even work. It is said that your body only intakes a certain amount of biotin daily. This amount includes the amount of biotin that your body already produces. If you take biotin and your body has already has its daily amount that it will intake, then the rest will simply be flushed out. I've seen where plenty of naturals take biotin and says it works. I take it myself and still will continue!! I do see my hair growing, but when i read this it totally made since. I don't believe this is saying that you shouldnt take biotin because it doesn't work. But you should watch how much you take, because if your taking multiple tablets your probably waisting your money. But, then again, whatever works for you:):)

5.) PROTEIN - Protein makes your hair stronger and healthier. Make sure you are intaking protein in your diet and nourish your hair with protein treatments how ever much she needs them.. Your hair LOVES IT!!

6.) Sealing your ends - Sealing your ends is very important when trying to grow long natural hair. Think about it!!! Like I said before, your hair is very fragile. Your ends are the oldest parts of your hair. If you don't protect and take care of your ends then growing long natural hair will be very difficult.

7.) SATIN is a MUST - Make sure to always keep your Satin scarf around. Even if you need two, Lol. It prevents your hair from breakage, frizz, and being damaged!!!

8.) Your diet - Keeping your body in shape, healthy, and hydrated is just as important as doing the same for your hair. You cant eat junk food all the time and expect to have healthy hair. Remember: your body will protect, hydrate itself before it sends nutrients to your hair. So make sure your giving enough to your whole body. Eat lots of veggies and fruits because that's where alot of our vitamins come from. Also your meats and beans for some protein. And while your at it, keep up with making sure you get your daily vitamins in your diet. Even if that means you have to take vitamins.

Other than the tips that I gave, there's also the obvious like keeping your hair Moisturized:):)

**This is my own summary from the article I read and took my own notes on based on an article written be Natural Hair Community. If you want more info, Research!!**