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Are you looking for Afro hair growth tips and wondering "How can I grow my hair faster?". Well, you've arrived at the right place! Many people are frustrated and confused about why their hair is not growing. But did you know that your hair IS growing? You might, however, be experiencing breakage, which is why you're not seeing visible growth. Don't worry - we'll go through the top Afro hair growth tips, so stay tuned! If you're looking for a professional touch to spice up your Afro, you can find a natural hairdresser here.

Afro Hair Growth Tips

Keeping your hair moisturised

If your hair is dry it will break easily making it less likely for your hair to grow. Therefore making sure Afro hair is always moisturised is essential. You can moisturise your hair using the LOC method or the LCO method depending on what hair type you have and based on which method works best for you. You can find more details on the LOC method vs LCO method here.

You can also moisturise your Afro hair through deep conditioning. Deep conditioning will help prevent breakage by providing moisture and nutrients to your hair. You can go for a moisturising deep conditioner which contains humectants which attract moisture and absorb moisture in your hair. These can be applied weekly. You can also go for a protein deep conditioner which helps strengthen your hair and improve elasticity of your hair. These can be applied every 2-4 months depending on your hair condition.

Regular trims

Trimming your hair may seem counterproductive when you’re trying to grow out your hair but trust us when we say it's worth it. Trimming helps remove split ends which is significant for hair growth as both your roots and ends need to be in good condition for your hair to grow. Trimming regularly also allows your hair to always look thick and full to the ends. Trimming your hair every 8-12 weeks is a short enough time for not having any visible damage, but a long enough time that your hair has grown more than you cut off.

Protecting your hair at night

Wrapping your hair in a silk bonnet or silk scarf will help retain the moisture in your hair and reduce friction. It also helps prevent tangling of your hair. You can also try replacing cotton pillowcases with silk pillowcases. Cotton pillowcases will absorb the moisture from your hair which can make your hair dry and cause breakage.

Use your fingers to detangle your hair

It is a good habit to ensure you use your fingers to detangle your hair before using a comb. Detangling with your fingers is much gentler than using a comb. Using your fingers first can help prevent breakage.

Wash your hair in sections

Washing your hair in sections makes sure that every part of your hair is getting washed thoroughly and also helps prevent further tangling and matting of your hair that can occur if you wash all your hair in one go.

Once you learn how to take care of your Afro hair correctly your hair will feel healthier and look amazing. After you've mastered this, have fun with your hair, play around with different accessories and more importantly embrace your curls. For more Afro hairstyle inspiration, and how to's on Afro hair care, explore our Afro hair tutorials.