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The Best Way to Grow African American Hair Long Articles By Deidra S. Jacobs

The best way to grow African American hair long is to follow a practical beauty regime, and stick with it over a long period of time so that you can really start to see the benefits. I'm going to explain a few of the common mistakes that women make when trying to figure out how to grow African American hair long, as well as the basic principles behind a decent haircare regime that will get you the results you crave.

Basically, I've been battling with the problem of how to grow African American hair long since my early twenties, so I've learnt a few neat tips and tricks along the way.

First and most important of all, any haircare regime that's suited to let you grow African American hair WILL involve a high-quality shampoo and conditioner, made from as many natural products as possible. Far too many shampoos and conditioners that claim to be well suited for us to grow African American hair long use chemicals to create a short-term shiny effect which doesn't last long, and ends up making the brittleness of our hair even worse. Silicone is especially bad for this in conditioners. But a golden rule is that:

Any product using sulfates, alcohols, glycols, and silicones to live up to its marketing hype should be avoided (yes, that's about 95% of them out there!).

The other element that too many women forget about is to use a moisturizing lotion, cream, or serum each day. Once again, you should opt for the most natural ingredients list that you can find from your options in your local store. Personally I don't stick with one brand (I even make my own haircare serums from time to time, since they're the best) and I like to change them around every now and then - you should do the same. Find a product that suits you from the choices out there. As long as you choose a natural one that won't break the bank, and apply it daily, you're doing more than 90% of women out there who would love to grow African American hair long but don't know where to start.

The final thing I want to emphasize is an occasional hair treat for yourself. The number one enemy sabotaging our efforts to grow African American hair long is a lack of moisture leading to brittle hair which breaks easily. You should supplement your haircare efforts with an occasional hot oil or protein treatment (these too can be home-made if you like). I try to pamper myself every month with this, but it's also fine just to do it when you feel your hair needs a bit of special attention.