Four Reasons Your Natural Hair Doesn't Appear To Be Growing

    You’ve went months without heat and now it’s finally time to  track your growth. But much to your surprise, your hair is the same length it was eight months ago. At this point, it may be time to reevaluate your hair care regimen and do something different! Listed below, are four reasons your hair doesn’t appear to be making any progress.

1. Lack of Moisture
Curly hair is naturally dry. Unlike other textures of hair, we have to moisture more often than those with finer strands. Hair that is not properly moisturized, will result in brittle, rough, frizzy hair and eventually break. Your hair is constantly growing, but if it’s breaking off at the same rate,then you won’t see an improvement in length.

2. Manipulating Too Often
There are endless possibilities when it comes to that hair of yours. From flexi rods, to roller sets, to twist outs. As amazing as the results are, and as tempting as it may be to re-twist and redo every night, hands off!  Our hair flourishes best when it is left alone. Nothing wrong with trying that funky hairdo you saw via Pinterest, but too much manipulating, over time, can lead to breakage.

(Image from Pinterest)

3. Too Much Heat Styling
Yes, you love your curls, but you want a different look for a couple of days and decide to straighten your hair. Nothing wrong with that! One of the best things about natural hair is its versatility, but be careful. The overuse of heat can cause heat damage, which will eventually lead to breakage. So try to stay away from heat frequently and keep that flatiron temperature low, or use only one pass. (Remember that hair burns at 450 degrees Fahrenheit.) Do whatever works for your hair, just be smart about it. You could damage the hair beyond repair, and no conditioner, or hot oil treatment is able to fix that for you.

4. Vitamin Deficiency
The human body is a machine. When one part is not functioning properly, it will start to affect the other parts. When you are not getting the proper nutrients you need, through eating a healthy diet, it will start to manifest through the outside. The hair is one of the last parts of the body to reap the benefits. If you’re suffering with malnutrition, I suggest reexamining your diet and maybe even taking a multivitamin.

These aren't the only reasons your don't see an increase in length, there are many factors that contribute but being aware of  a problem allows you to come up with solutions, and this is a start. So get healthy, be happy, and enjoy your hair journey!


Sincerely,
 A Natural