The Ultimate Guide to Natural Hair Growth (Because Your Curls Deserve to Thrive)

Growing your natural hair can be a bit of a challenge because it requires patience throughout your hair journey. One day you like the way your hair is growing and other days you may wonder what the heck happened.
But, what if I told you to be able to grow your hair if you simply trusted your process and figured out a regimen that works for you?
Well, you come to a post that will share tips and tricks on how you are able to do that. Grab a snack, notepad, pen and let’s get into these natural growth game-changing tips.

🧠 First Things First: Growth vs. Retention

You may want to sip the tea ☕ on this one.  Your hair is growing. It’s a matter of being able to maintain your desired length.
Your natural hair can easily get dry, become fragile, which can cause you more breakage and neglect.
The main goal is to protect what is yours, in this case, growth.

💧 1. Moisture Is Not Optional (It’s the Rent)

Your hair can break if it is dry.
Moisture. Moisture. Moisture.
Think of it as though it is required, like drinking water daily.
Treat your hair like you would a plant. Nourish your natural hair with moisture, sunlight, and love.
Examine your hair. Simply touch it. How does it feel?
If it feels stiff, crunchy, lifeless, it’s time to refresh that natural hair of yours.

You can simply use moisturizing products like oil, cream, and liquid. I’ve learned overtime that finding a product can become overwhelming.

💡 Honestly, I found that moisture milk works best for my natural hair. But, also, consider using aloe vera leaf to moisture your hair in the shower.
Add it to the moisturizer you already received known as water. Also, deep condition your hair.

🧼 2. Clean Hair Grows Better (Yes, Even Yours)

Shampoo should be used to remove build up in your scalp. Depending on how your hair feels, you may shampoo your scalp every week or every other week or later.
A clean scalp leads to growth.
Consider using a scalp massager to promote growth and increase blow circulation.

🧴 3. Deep Conditioning Is Self-Care for Your Hair

There are so many deep conditioners that revive your hair of moisture. It is essential you find a deep conditioner that allows breakage in your hair, restores moisture, and improves elasticity.
Some ingredients you want to look out for in a deep conditioner are aloe vera, avocado oil, honey, and Shea butter.
Always check the ingredients of any product. It can make a difference in the results you can achieve for natural hair growth.
After you selected a deep conditioner, put a shower cap over your hair. Let the product marinate. You could even put your hair underneath the dryer at a cool temperature.

🧶 4. Protective Styles… But Make Them Smart

A lot of times when a person is trying to grow their hair, they will use protective styles.
Make sure the protective style does more good for your hair than harm.
You want your scalp to breathe easily, have low tension, and be able to keep up with the moisture regimen routine.
A few protective styles you can do are braids, twists, and loose buns.

✂️ 5. Trimming Is Not the Enemy

Do you hate when you have to get a cut?
Yikes.
Sometimes a cut is required depending on your split ends.
Split ends can make your hair look thinner, break off your growth, and travel up your hair shaft, which leads to more damage.
Cut or trim what is necessary. Allow your hair to grow but set a timeframe to check in on when it’s time to brush up those split ends. It could be 3–4 months or twice or three times a year.
When the ends of your hair are healthy, the length is the result.

🥑 6. Feed Your Hair from the Inside Out

Nourish your body. What you put into your body can reflect how you feel on the outside.
So make sure you are taking your hydrating your body and eating your protein, vegetables, fruits, and more that fuel you.
The best part is, a lot of those essential vitamins needed daily can come from the foods you eat.

😴 7. Nighttime Routine = Growth Insurance

After doing your haircare routine, it is essential to have something that protects your hair as you sleep through the night.

You can use a satin or silk pillowcase.  Put on a bonnet or scarf or even put your hair in twists or braids.

🧠 Final Truth Bomb: Consistency Beats Everything

Inconsistent care of your hair will not give you the results you want, no matter the amount of product you use.

Be patient with yourself.

Your hair care is a journey.

Trust yourself to actively listen to what your body needs. 

🌟 Final Words

Regardless of whether you have a good or bad hair day, embrace all of your natural hair. Embrace your natural curly hair because it is powerful, unique, and completely you. The goal is to maintain healthy hair.
Keep your head held high and let your crown flourish each day. Continue to take care of yourself and let your hair speak for itself. Let your natural hair pop. 👑

Bonus tip: Stop putting your hair in a tight scrunchie. Let your natural hair hang out.

Do you have any bonus tips? Feel free to share your tips.