HAIR TIPS: 10 reasons you are not gaining length

Hi sweeties, How are you?

I am dedicating this first post to beginners, trying to gain length.

My friend recently complained to me that her hair has been stucked in 5 inches for 5 years. I really need my hair to grow to at least 10 inches, I just want to be able to pack my hair in a low bun because I get frustrated making my hair all the time. Is this too much to ask for???

You are in control of whether your hair grows or not. Often times we repeatedly make mistakes and ignore instructions even when it is clearly written on the wall. Although, it seems we are doing everything we can to take care of our tresses. But below are the common mistakes we make.

1. Applying relaxers on previously relaxed hair. Please, Give your hair a break. Relaxers are chemicals, they act by breaking down the protein bonds. Relaxing previously relaxed hair will lead to hair breakage and you will hardly notice hair growth.

2. Applying relaxers on our hair every 4 weeks. Relaxers should be applied at least 8 to 10 weeks. Let the new growth show up before your next relaxer. 

3. Tight ponytail and tight braids can lead to a medical condition known as Traction Alopecia. Traction Alopecia is a type of hair loss that is caused by putting the hair under strain or tension.

4. Using heat way too often. Straighter, blow dryers, curling irons are damaging to our hair. It should be used less often.

5. Sleeping on a cotton pillow which results in drying out our hair moisture. Use a satin pillow instead. Alternatively, you can tie your hair with a satin scarf.

6. Lack of protein conditioner. Always ensure that you use a protein conditioner a week before applying relaxer, and a week after applying relaxer. And for every other week, mix your protein condition with a deep conditioner for balance.

7. Using the wrong products for our hair. Please always go for product that indicates: for weak, damaged hair, dry hair and products that promises to reconstruct your hair.

8. Over manipulating your hair by combing frequently. Choose protective styles that doesn't requires frequent combing.

9. Using products that contains mineral oils and petrolatum does not allow moisture into your hair and they have no moisturising ability.

10. Combing your hair with a fine tooth comb instead of a wide tooth comb.

Hope this was helpful. Share your questions... We are ready to help.

    With love, Martyna.