Routine, routine, routine... That is the key
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- Jan 19, 2018
- 2 min read
I am often asked how I have managed to grow my natural hair to its current length and I struggle to explain that it is really just a routine thing. My journey has been an interesting one and I think its important to emphasize that no two journeys are the same. On that note I will share how I have managed to grow my natural hair and dispel the rumour that "black hair doesn't grow".
There is one key thing you need to keep in mind when it comes to maintaining your natural hair, and that is MOISTURE. Afro-textured hair tends to be very dry and this can cause breakage, which leads to you not retaining length and perpetuating the misconception that your hair does not grow. I cannot even count how many times ladies would tell me that their hair stopped growing, when in actual fact their hair keeps growing but breaks at the same or faster rate. In order to combat the dry hair syndrome I try (lazy natural in the room) to spray my hair with water (and 5 drops of your favourite oil, if you feeling saucy) twice a day. I know this may seem too easy to be real, but it is effective.
Now, adding moisture to your hair is a fundamental rule, but we need to take it a step further and keep that moisture locked into our hair throughout the day and the evening. I remember doing research about how to grow my hair and all the vloggers kept referring to their regiments, LOC/LCO methods and this flew over my head every.single.time. But over the years I have come to realise the value in having a set hair routine/regiment. Like I mentioned before, I am a lazy natural and I'm still trying to make it habitual.
Now let me break them down for you:
L(iquid)O(il)C(ream)/LCO method - is basically a combination and sequence of substances that should be used to hydrate and seal moisture into your natural hair. Now using this method is a great way to combat dry hair, but becomes meaningless without making sure that your hair is covered with a satin bonnet or scarf (a satin pillowcase would be perfect also) when you go to sleep. The pillows we use are often covered by a cotton pillowcase that sucks up all the moisture from your hair and leaves it dry and difficult to manage in the mornings. Also, the constant moving of your head on those cotton pillowcases causes friction that will further cause your hair to break. During the day I make an effort to keep my hair off my shoulders and away from my clothes just to keep the friction to a minimal, this is important to keep in mind when your hair begins to retain length.
So, the lesson here is keep your hair moisturised and protect it from friction and most of your frustrations with growing out your hair will be kept to a minimum. Enjoy the journey and don't worry too much about the length in the beginning, healthy hair grows and developing healthy hair practices will pay off at the end of the day.
Love.Hair.Live.Life
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