Kinky vs loose curls
The curlier and the kinkier the hair strand is the easier it is for it to snag, snap, knot and break because of how fragile and thirsty the strand tends to be. (If you are a cotton-headed sistah like me then you know all about that life!)
It might seem as if women with straighter or looser curl patterns have faster hair growth* but the truth is, it is easier to retain length with those hair types than it is for women with very kinky hair.
The straighter the hair the easier it is for moisture to travel down the strand and keep it moisturized. Additionally straight hair/loose curls tangle less and detangles easier in comparison to kinky* hair.
This isn’t a bad thing for us kinky* sisters with slow growth rates, it just means that if we want long hair we have to get to know how our hair works how to retain length despite these factors.
Stress
Your lifestyle impacts your hair retention! If you experience extreme periods of stress you will notice the impact of your hair fall. Stress can lead to increased hair loss some of which can be permanent and some of which might be temporary depending on your level of stress.
Pregnancy
Do not be surprised when your edges start thinning after you have your little bundle of joy. Postpartum hair loss is no joke and it can be considered a set back depending on how extreme your loss is. Even though postpartum hair loss lasts for a little while there is hope! After the shedding period is over just jump right back in on your regimen and your hair will start thickening up in no time.
Even though postpartum hair loss lasts for a little while there is hope! After the shedding period is over just jump right back in on your regimen and your hair will start thickening up in no time.
Age
As we get older things start to slow down for all of us, the hair might get thinner as our follicles get older, and we might experience some hair loss this is just part of the cycle of life.
With that said, it is equally as important to improve our overall health in addition to great hair care practices in order to get the most out of our hair.
If you have a slow growth rate it is important that you stick with a consistent protective style regimen, trim only when neccessary in order to retain as much length as possible.
Here is my question to you, do you have slow growing hair?
This post was first seen on Emilycottontop.com
Any hair will grow with the right nutrition, care, handling, moisturizing and protection. Genetics can play a part in the final length of hair for any race.