How to Grow Natural African American Hair
Posted by D. Evertte on September 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Most women nowadays can cheat nature by having long hair in an instant. How? It is popularly known as hair weaves. I have nothing against weaves at all, but I am convinced that natural long flowing hair just seems more….. Hmmm… how do you say it? – oh, NATURAL!
African American hair for one seems to grow slower than other hair types. The scientific reason behind this is quite simple, actually. Due to its structure, this hair type is more fragile and delicate than most. Because of this, it is more prone to damage and it can easily break. The scalp plays a big role in the speed of hair growth, too. This is where natural oils of the hair are produced. If the scalp is irritated and dry, oil production is hindered. Thus, slowing down cell regeneration, which is the main reason why hair grows in the first place. Are you with me so far?
If you consider these scientific facts, you can come up with a viable scientific solution on how to enhance hair growth. Let’s break it down. What hinders hair growth? – Dryness of the hair and scalp; and hair breakage. What promotes hair growth? – Healthy hair and scalp.
From here, we can now narrow down our solution on how to promote natural hair growth.
You need to eliminate the dryness of the hair and scalp.
In order to eliminate dryness, you have to moisturize. Many products out there promise total and extreme moisture and what not. The best way to know if they are true to their word is to check the label. There are natural active ingredients that have proven to be very effective in moisturizing hair. Some of them are Aloe Vera, jojoba, citrus fruits, rosemary, olive oil, coconut oil, sage, and green tea. All of these contribute to moisturizing and protecting the hair, and at the same time, they have the ability to enhance hair growth. On the other hand products that contain mineral oils, petroleum, oil extracts, and lye. These ingredients coat the hair and scalp like a plastic wrap. It would be very difficult for moisture to get in the hair. More so, it would be extremely difficult for the hair’s natural oils to get out of the scalp. You are then left with hair that is as dry as the Sahara desert. Therefore, before you go purchase your next bottle of shampoo and conditioner, make a mental note of the good and the bad and check the label.
Healthy diet is the only way to get healthy hair and scalp
First, you have to know that protein plays a very important role in promoting hair growth. Protein is the building blocks of hair cells. Without new hair cells, there would be no hair growth. The best protein to stock up on (moderately, please) in order to have longer hair is lean protein which is found in white meat and fish. Fruits and vegetables are also very important since these help in the body’s blood circulation. The body needs ample blood circulation in the head to trigger cell regeneration and oil production needed for hair growth. Water- this is a no brainer… no water, no moisture. Drink 8 to 10 glasses a day.
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