Ok me being African American I want to know if this is scientifically true. I heard that our hair doesn't grow as much as other races. If so why is that?
2006-10-25 06:02:16 · 10 answers · asked by LolaCola 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
Hey, our hair grows, so that is a myth. However, contrary to what most people think , African American hair is very fragile so it breaks extremely easily. It is important to treat is gently, shampooed, use a very good moisturising conditioner, and keep it trimmed. Find a really good beautician who won't over process your hair and you will find that it will grow. I don't use perms, and my hair is below my shoulders.
If you research it, there is a lot of good information out there on the proper care of our hair.
2006-10-25 06:35:22 · answer #1 · answered by A H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is due to the way the follicle is shaped some are oval which cause a wavy pattern so it grows from side to side, some are flat so they come out the follicle side to side but think of it as a tighter squeeze, then theres the circle shape comes out straight which makes the hair seem as though it growing faster than the other 2 but for real its not. it just doesnt have to go through as much to come out. diet and climate plays a big part in growth. most not all people hair in warmer climates grow a little faster because there scalp stays moist. in the colder region or those more prone to seasons your hair slows down a little when its winter.
does this help a little?
2006-10-25 13:30:26 · answer #2 · answered by cuddles 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With the right hair care, it will grow as fast as others. Our hair may grow short and curly at the scalp, but it also is some of the strongest hair against the odds.
2006-10-25 13:13:44 · answer #3 · answered by Miss Jet Black 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not true.....the hair grows at the same rate, unless there is a medical condition....it is just harder to see the growth because of the curl being so tight to the scalp...and because of all the processing and styling that blacks to, it is more likely to break and not grow as long....relaxers are verry hard on the hair
2006-10-25 13:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by nicole 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
False, American Indian and Asians are the populations that have the least growth of hair!
2006-10-25 13:13:28 · answer #5 · answered by gonzo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My hair can't grow for sh**. No matter how hard i try it's like it grows to a certain length and then stops. I have no idea why that is, i guess different people have different ways of growing their hair - i guess i haven't found mine yet!
2006-10-25 13:11:13 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Thang 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
man my hair goes past my sholders that is a lie ok you just gotta keep it in a good condition if you fry it with a hot comb every day its gonna break off. I havent permed my hair until like 2 months ago and my hair is sooo long just dont perm it alot and it will stay i a good condition
2006-10-25 13:19:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not true. If you don't add alll the chemicals and take great care of your hair it will grow.
2006-10-25 17:09:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gah. well i dont know my hair grows out pretty fast.
& i guess thats a result of my diet and taking care of my hair and keepin it in its best condition.
but other than that i speak only for myself so i cant truly answer.
2006-10-25 13:05:34 · answer #9 · answered by Toya W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is true black people have the most strong body. enough vitamins and food. so they have the good energy and grow more from the whites in everything. such as hair
2006-10-25 13:14:11 · answer #10 · answered by yuri Romanov 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋