Practical Tips to Grow African American Hair Long Without Breakage
Introduction To The ProblemWhilst trying to grow African American hair long, breakage can be a huge issue. In this black haircare advice article, I’m going to explain how you can start to reduce the amount of breakage that occurs naturally, by understanding what factors contribute to it getting worse. You can go on to have beautiful long hair by following some of these simple steps.Many people have tried and failed to grow their African American hair due to the drying out and fragility that occurs when the hair begins to get beyond a few inches long. It can often feel like you’re in a never-ending circle of growth-breakage that’s impossible to get out of once the brittle stage sets in. Unfortunately, this is a problem you will probably face whilst trying to grow your own hair longe profollica r, and if you don’t – count yourself as one of the very, very few lucky ones out there.Why African American hair is prone to breakage – and what isn’t helping!To help you understand how to grow African American hair long, you need to understand the causes that exacerbate the natural levels of breakage in our hair. Our main problem is due to the fact that darker hair tends to have less elasticity than lighter shades of hair. Black people have the driest scalps and we have the least amount of moisture held in our hair strands, to cope with everyday wear and tear. Coloring and constant blow-drying (or other sources of unnecessary heat, such as using straighteners) will all work towards weakening the hair.In my own case, I had a lot of problems with breakage due to my hectic lifestyle.