Natural
Hair
Growth

Learning how to grow natural hair is one of the most commonly posed question in the natural hair community.

Natural hair is 100% valid at any length. But a key sign of healthy natural hair is that it grows.

To be clear: natural hair types can grow. The narrative that black hair, especially Type 4 hair, cannot grow is 100% rooted in anti-black, racist rhetoric.

Here’s the ultimate guide to learning how to grow long natural hair, all based on the latest science.

It’s no secret that low porosity hair suffers from dryness. This is because the cuticles lay completely fact, acting as a barrier to water and product penetration.

And we all know that dryness = breakage. And breakage = no length retention (aka “growth”). 

Here’s the not-so-secret sauce to learning how to grow low porosity hair, in 7 easy steps!

Sulfur is one of the building blocks of our hair growth cycle and is the backbone of keeping our coils tight and bouncy. Over time, sulfur levels in our hair can decrease, resulting in lackluster, fragile and unhappy curls. Taking MSM (suflur in its organic state), is an easy way to boost our sulfur levels safely. Here’s how to use MSM for natural hair growth.

Essential oils are concentrated essences of plants, diluted into liquid form. The essential oils can be used for more than just aromatherapy – they can be used for natural hair growth! Some work to block the hair loss homorne, DHT, and some address scalp inflammation, a precursor to hair loss. Here’s how to incorporate the power of essential oils for natural hair growth!

Breakage has many forms – split ends, single-strand knots and three way splits, and is mostly resultant from dryness and hair overmanipulation. If you’re experiencing a lull in your natural hair growth, you’re most likely experiencing breakage. Here are 5 ways to keep breakage at bay!

2020 is our year for a healthy mind, body and spirit, and the same energy should be applied to our hair! But instead of focusing on “long natural hair”, reshifting our mind to focus on heath will allow us to reach our length goals without compromising health in the process. Here’s how to grow your natural hair in 2020, the healthy way.

A common misconception in the beauty world is that 4c natural hair cannot grow. This mindset is rooted in anti-black rhetoric, used to diminish the raw beauty of blackness. 4c natural hair is incredibly fragile and is susceptible to breakage, the main reason why many 4c naturals experience difficulty retaining length. With this in mind, here’s exactly how to grow 4c natural hair.

Growing natural hair isn’t just about deep conditioners and length checks – it’s also about nutrition. Your body allocates nutrients to your vital organs first, and prioritizes your hair and skin last. If you’re not eating the right foods, your skin and hair will be the first place to suffer. Here are 5 foods to grow your natural hair that will provide your body the nutrients it needs for healthy hair.

Edges are having a moment right now. Whether you like to sleek them down or wave them around, your edges are finer than the rest of your hair and need some extra TLC. If you’re noticing that your edges are thinning, here are 5 ways to thicken them!

A common misconception in the beauty world is that Type 4 natural hair cannot grow. This mindset is rooted in anti-black rhetoric, used to diminish the raw beauty of blackness. Type 4 natural hair is incredibly fragile and is susceptible to breakage, especially 4c hair. With this in mind, here’s exactly how to grow Type 4 natural hair.