If you have natural hair and wondering what to do to grow your natural hair longer, this is the spot to be. I’ll share some natural home remedies that I use to grow my hair longer, while keeping it healthy and strong.
Coping With Thin Lifeless Hair
Years ago I couldn’t see myself going anywhere with just natural hair. Getting a perm was the best option, in my opinion at the time. I was having fun with my permed hair, doing all these different hairstyles, until my hair started crying out for help.
At this point my hair was damaged, my edges were falling out. I suddenly decided that this wasn’t for me. I needed to embrace my natural hair and just go back to wearing it in its natural form. This has been the best decision I made when it comes to the health of my hair.
The First Time I Made Changes to my Natural Hair
If you think about it, we all were natural at some point, when we were kids, but somewhere down the line we decided that we wanted our hair to be more manageable and stylish. That’s why most of us permed our hair.
I remember the first time I used a pressing comb to straighten my natural hair, (without my mother’s knowledge), and my mom was not happy with what I did, and she always made it her duty to remind me of it 🙂 I then put perm in it, and since then my hair never looked like it used to be back then.
Castor Oil, an Old School Remedy for Natural Hair Growth
Growing up, my hair was thick and healthy because my mom used to use castor oil instead of hair oil. Castor oil has been around for a long time. It has many uses, some of which are remedies for softer skin, for treating acne and acne blemishes, to thicken hair, grow hair longer, regrow edges, and many more not mentioned here.
Anyone who is thinking of going back to their natural hair should consider adding castor oil to their hair care products. This is a natural home remedy that is cost-effective and easily accessible.
If you want your natural hair to grow thicker and longer, use black castor oil mixed with a carrier oil such as olive oil, almond oil, or grapeseed oil. Massage the castor oil onto your scalp every other day or if you can space it out to every two days. Do your own experiment and see what works best for you. Some people think it’s best to do it at night and cover your hair with a bonnet to protect your pillow.
Coconut Oil to Promote Hair-growth for Natural Hair
Another good oil that is great if you want to grow your natural hair faster, is extra virgin coconut oil. Once again, you can mix the coconut oil with other oils of your choice.
The Right Way to Apply Oils
Keep in mind that too much oil can weigh your hair down, especially if you put it directly on your hair. It is recommended that you apply the oil to your scalp, massage it in, then brush your hair so that the oil gets distributed evenly.
Protecting Your Natural Hair
If you want your natural hair to grow longer, you need to take the best care of it. Stay away from certain hairstyles that will put too much strain on your roots, especially your hairline. Hairstyles such as cornrows, flat twists, or braids can be done correctly to benefit the growth of your hair. However, if your hair is styled too tightly, over time you will start to see hair breakage.
Be Mindful of Heat Damage to Hair
Some people dry their natural hair with a hairdryer or let it air dry. If you choose to use the dryer, use medium or low setting to prevent heat damage.
Hydrating Your Hair With Natural Moisturizers
Moisturizing your natural hair is essential for a healthy head of hair. Use natural moisturizers to feed your hair with the nutrients that it needs. Moisturizing your hair will prevent it from becoming dry and brittle, while keeping it soft and beautiful. Moisturizing is also important if you want to grow longer natural hair.
