How do i get long healthy african american hair?

Question

Also the front of my hair is severely damaged as you can see
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and Im only 15.
what should i do?

Answer 1

stay away from greasy products, just use natural oils like shea butter and dont use relaxers if u have one dont put any chemicals in it either, stay away from any alcohols in your hair products, it makes the hair dry and coarse. alot of african americans think that hair grease is good for the hair but its not and stay away from pertroleum and mineral oil it builds up on the hair and it prevents your hair from growing and leaves this nasty feeling to your hair, keep it natural no chemicals, and take alot of vitamins with b and amino proteins in the vitamin that provide healthy looking hair. and try washing you hair with rogaine-womens for the thinning in the front and it should grow back for sure.oh and also dont pull your hair back to tight, that could lead to severe balding in the front and can cause your hair to never grow back .

Answer 2

any thing w/ lost of protein also try this method helped me alot
well when ur younger ur hair grows nice n faster b/c of the exercise n deit u've grown up with...i had the same problem u have i use to have long hair down where my bra strap is and i choped it to ear length and it took awhile to grow back...but now its past my clavical...took 2yrs to find the best way to grow it back...what i do is i use oil base condionter n shampoo and precondition my hair b4 i wash it like hot oil treatments or put cond. on the ends of my hair then i wash it and i leave a lil put of cond. on the ends to keep it perfect from the heat n also from brushin it like crazy..i also take prenatal vitamins which help b/c of the folic aicd and vitamin b...also just trim the ends where u see a split end not to much just enough so it won't go ne higher...if u try this method it should help the hair to come back nice b/c i told my friend the same thing n she can't stop tellin me thank u

Answer 3

Wash it often, like at least 2x a week, use strengthening and moisturizing creams that contain no petroleum or mineral oil. Don't use rubber bands, in fact don't wear ponytails at all, they cause hairline baldness. Comb your hair less and follow the technique of the Crown and Glory, look it up on yahoo. If you have any questions at all email me.

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Answer 4

all i can say is let it be natrual - keep it moisturized - dont straightin it cover it with a wig - i dont care what anyone says about braids if theyre done too tight they will break your hair - use a spray on detangler when combing it out - jus dont continue useing a lot of chemicals on your hair - and prenatal vitamans will help your hair and nails grow -

Answer 5

First of all try taking a vitamins for hair growth((eat healthy)....Get aphogee treatment for damage hair....Avoid putting any sort of chemical in your hair until you have repaired the damaged..... Deep condition your hair every week.......keep your hair well conditioned...keep your hair moisturized.......tye your hair at night.......massage your scalp at night......Last use a growth oil on your scalp but the key is to keep your hair well conditioned and moisterized......