Best afro hair products to help make my hair grow longer and thicker?

Ok, I've had my hair pressed and i had it in curls, which has made my hair in the back thin and the in the front short and in the middle it's longer, so my hair is really crazy!! I've tried a couple products but it seems my hair is not growing, and i was just wondering if anybody had any suggestions of what i could do to make my hair longer, stronger and thicker REAL FAST!!Best afro hair products to help make my hair grow longer and thicker?
Hi Bonita, I'm a hairstylist (27 years) and have worked in a predominantly black salon owned by one of my bestfriends. It sounds as if you are having breakage, either caused by a chemical relaxer or too hot of a pressing iron. One important thing to remember if you chemically relax, is that relaxed hair breaks easier. When the relaxer is applied, a certain amount of the cuticle layer (the outermost layer of your hairshaft) is removed. So, when the new hair grows out you have two diameters of hair on the same shaft, and it is at this very spot, where the diameters change, that breakage most often happens. To help prevent breakage, regular touch-ups are important.





I would start with a good haircut. I know since you're trying to grow it out this is the LAST thing you want to hear, but with trimming your stylist determines how much is going to come off, breakage is random and greater. One of the best product brands you can buy at a regular retail store is Nexxus. I would recommend Therappe shampoo, it's high in moisture. For your conditioner, I recommend the Humectress, use this after every shampoo, you can even leave in a small amount for additional conditioning. Lastly I would recommend the Kerafix reconstructor, only use this every third shampoo. Reconstructors are heavy in protein and help rebuild degraded hair, but when they enter the hairshaft they push out moisture. Too much protein will dry hair out and cause breakage. It is important to use reconstructor to help rebuild the hair, just make sure you don't over use it, and that you always follow your reconstructing treatments with a moisturizer. Within a few weeks you should notice a significant difference in the condition of your hair.





Remember that the average head of hair only grows about one half inch in length a month, and with curly hair it seems like less because of the tightness of the curl. If the hair is healthy you will maintain that month's growth on your ends, but if it is dry and brittle you will lose the length gained in breakage of the older hair. Another thing, dry hair does not need heavy oils, they don't penetrate the hair shaft. What dry brittle hair needs mostly is moisture. You will notice softer, lighter (in texture) hair with the Nexxus products, your hair will be shinier and fuller, never heavy or oily. Hope this helps, best wishes!





EDITED TO ADD; Paul Mitchell makes a GREAT product to add to the above regime, it's called Super Skinny. It's silicone based, looks like a clear, oily gel. Put a small amount in your hair after shampooing and conditioning, right before styling. After your styling is completed, you can add a tiny bit more if desired. This product smells fantastic, and adds unbelievable shine, while taming flyaway hair. Caution... too much will make your hair appear oily, use less than you think you'll need, you can always add more if desired.Best afro hair products to help make my hair grow longer and thicker?
Products are not going to help your hair grow faster. you can do protein treatments occasionally ( every other month or so) to strengthen weak hair. However, this is not a permanent solution. The only way to help you hair grow longer and stronger is by frequently trimming your ends to avoid split ends and by regularly conditioning your hair. Your hair has to stay moisturized in order to stop breakage. I know for black hair, it's not a good idea to wash everyday. This causes your hair to get dry and brittle.But frequent washing every 3-4 days in addition to proper moisturizing is vital to healthy hair. Try Mizani rose oil cream and their H2O night time cream. The shampoos and conditioners they make are also great.
Design Essentials has a wonderful line specifically used for ethnic hair, but it also did wonders on mine [I'm Italian and boy can my hair look like a mess sometimes]. I don't know exactly what product of their might increase growth, but I know they have plenty of products that will help with the strength of your hair, even styling products.





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http://www.designessentials.com/de/index.jsp
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