10 REASONS YOUR HAIR WON'T GROW (and how to fix it)

Sharing 10 common haircare mistakes you may be making that are keeping your hair from getting longer and what to do instead!

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[HumbleV]

I'm a father who tries his best to maintain his daughter's natural hair. Your videos help out a lot! Thanks for doing what you do. You're beautiful!

[kaaylaab]

I don't know who needs to hear this but know that whenever you feel alone, God is with you. Whenever you feel like you're unimportant, God's got all His eyes on you. Whenever you feel like everybody has forgotten about you, God remembers and thinks of you. You may not see Him but He sees you. He's eagerly waiting for you to notice him and to start a loving father-child relationship with you. He'll never fail you. He for sure never failed me. He's real and alive! God bless whoever reads this and may you overcome all your struggles, sorrows and receive spiritual, mental and physical healing. In Jesus' name. Amen.

[naturallydunn]

Working out 5 times a week
Drinking water with lemon
Wearing protective styles
Spritz with aloe Vera juice and water or a moisturizer that is ph 4-5
Use Shea butter
Oil scalp with fenugreek oil
Prepoo with oil
Use a clarifying shampoo and a moisturizer shampoo
Deep condition
No hair dye
Take a multi vitamin
Stay away from McDonald’s
Relax. Read a book, listen to music and be patient 😊

[enigmaticmoon]

Mistakes and in parentheses the recommendation:
1) using too much heat (extend the time between heat styling or eliminate it altogether)
2) not deep conditioning regularly (do it twice a month)
3) detangling hair when it's dry (detangle when hair is wet and with conditioner)
4) styling hair too often (protective styles such as buns, twists, braids etc)
5) styles that cause too much tension (dont choose styles that are too tight)
6) what you eat (increase water intake, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables
7) not moisturizing hair especially the ends (moisturize that hair gurl)
8) no scalp stimulation ( massage your head with your moisturizer)
9) using the wrong products (choose products that make your hair feel and look good)
10) not protecting hair when sleeping ( use silk or satin scarf or pillowcases)

[QueenKelleyz]

1. Using too much heat.
2. Not deep conditioning ( do it twice a month)
3. Detailing dry hair ( do it when wet or w/ conditioner)
4. Styling hair too often ( once a week is enough)
5. Too much tension or tight/pulling or uncomfortable hairstyles.
6. Poor diet & not enough water.
7. Moisturize hair & tip of hair
8. Stimulate scalp
9. Use products for specifically for your hair
10. Protect your hair w/ silk or satin.

[nesharenee]

Please understand that what works for one may not work for others. Examples, Biotin grows the hell out of my nails but does nothing for my hair. Rice water damaged my hair but it grew my youngest daughter's hair 2 inches in a month. I have not personally tried Aloe Vera yet but it did nothing for my oldest daughter's hair. Also, I eat a healthy diet and drink alot of water-still no difference in hair growth and retention. That is why YouTube is such a great forum so everyone can research, listen to other natural's routine and that way you can experiment to see what works for you.

[JoyDejaKing]

She looks so gorgeous in this video. Love the makeup, lilac off the shoulder sweater and the huge Afro puff. Just beautiful😍😍

[yewandei]

I had short shoulder hair my whole life I thought I was just destined to have short, dry, broken hair. However, I was ABUSING my strands with heat (even when my hair was dirty), relaxers, tight braids, you name it. I had never moisturized my hair or even knew what deep conditioner was. My "hair care" consisted of shampoo maybe every two months and 5 mins of a random conditioner. Never got trims. In April/May, I decided to turn it around. I got a good trim. I have been washing and deep conditioning every 2 weeks. Wearing styles that protect my natural hair that are NOT tight at all. I have been heat free and the breakage has really reduced. I haven't noticed any serious growth yet but my hair is not dry any more and it does not break nearly as much. Before, I used to comb my hair and my shirt would be covered in little broken hairs. Now its healthy and moisturized and hopefully growing!

[tinawhitney]

Don't forget iron pills for those that are anemic. Low iron will also not let your hair grow

[monicaDD]

Kim. I have noticed the difference in your hair over the years. You’re definitely one of the OGs who’s still putting out banging content. Great tips! I’m doing the hair challenge with you this year. My hair thickening like nobody’s business!

[Dude-dxns]

Everyone needs to remember that on an average, our hair grows half an inch a month. That's 6 inches a year and 30 inches in five years WHEN YOU TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT. It's not magic, it's consistent care. Take good care of your hair and you'll retain length.

[curliemiah]

My hair has never been past my shoulders since I was 10 years old my mom gave me a perm and I had to get a big chop I was blow drying my hair almost everyday and I’m just like why isn’t my hair growing so I started watching yt videos and I stopped using heat completely I deep condition every week I wear mini twists and mini braids I oil my scalp every 2 days I also detangle while my hair is wet and I used to use a wig brush but that broke my hair off a lot so now I use a scalp massager to detangle and I barely get breakage anymore and I started to trim my own ends I sometimes detox my hair as well and now my hair is past my shoulders I am so proud of myself 😁😌

[RoselomonTV]

I try to add water to my hair daily even when I have a protective style on. It does wonders!

[letitiawilliams]

No heat for 3yrs. Love my natural healthy hair. Wish I had done this years ago! But it's never to late guys. I started my journey 6 months ago. Unbelievable results

[coiledbydesign]

Strangely enough, I'm on the opposite end. When I was relaxed, my hair throughout childhood and early adulthood grew effortlessly. Now that I'm natural (4c) I've had to overcome a number of setbacks and errors. Mostly I've learned to deep condition, moisturize regularly and leave it alone throughout the week. Still learning and thankful for the natural community.

[Nemeo]

I just started using Aussie and is been the best decision ever, it makes my hair super soft and manageable to comb through, guys believe her. go get you an Aussie conditioner

[portialewisgray]

- You can also get heat damage from the sun. So, when you’re going outside (especially for long periods of time) be sure to protect your hair accordingly. Great video, Kim! ❤️❤️

[ashalinton-lee]

A recommendation I have is Exercise! Gets the blood and the nutrients flowing, it’s a effective way to stimulate hair growth! If your worried about your hair smelling funky, spraying it with some witch hazel and your fav essential oil should help :)

[RoselomonTV]

I noticed that washing my hair every week was too much manipulation. Now I wash my hair every two weeks and I've retained my hair length.

[ruthnduta]

all i say is, "dont be a prisoner of hair". if u wonna dye your hair, cut it, texturize etc, just do it. it is hair, it will still grow again.