Tip 8 – Oils and Scalp massages: You are either one of those people who love oils* or one that when you think of oils, greasy comes to mind! I think incorporating oils* into your hair routine is very important. I have found for me a little goes a long way and it’s best to add them after you moisturize your hair. After some research oils seem to work best as sealers.
I also like to take a little of my coconut oil* every night and give myself a scalp massage for a few minutes. This is known to stimulate hair growth by increasing blood circulation in the scalp and if it doesn’t even do that, it just feels awesome!
Tip 9 – Air dry: Ever since my BC I vowed to stay away from heat. This was my personal decision and it has worked great for me. My hair tends to be very fragile and doesn’t take much to make it frizz or damage.
I think the lack of direct heat has helped my hair grow healthy and retain the most moisture. I personally prefer to air dry and feel it has worked well with my wash-n-go style.
Tip 10 – Low Manipulation: I must admit this tip has been the easiest to stick to as my BC is already at a low maintenance length and there is not much you can do to it. I try not to play too much in my hair and I literally wash it, style and let it be. This method has worked great for me at this stage of my natural hair journey.
I hope these tips are helpful no matter what stage you are at with your natural hair journey. I always strive to learn as much as I can and try to be a healthier me.
One of my goals is to grow long healthy natural hair but I also encourage you to take this opportunity to make any necessary changes to your health overall. Thanks for allowing me to share… what are your personal favorite hair tips for growing long healthy natural hair?
Pearl says
So because my hair is so dry and patchy, does wearing a wig also stunt the growth? At home I let my head breath, but when I leave the house I either have a stocking cap and hat or wig on.