it takes comitment

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to my blog lovely ladies and gents!!



Growing long hair takes commitment!!!

























Hair usually grows at a genetic rate of 6-8 inches per year, at it's optimal rate it can grow 10-12 inches per year! If you have hair that is currently chin length and want it to be below your bra - take a ruler and measure the space between where your hair currently is and where you want it to be. If you need 6 inches to reach your bra strap, plan on it taking 10-12 months for your hair to grow to your goal length.

Every person is different and it may take you a longer or shorter time depending on a wide variety of factors. It is very important if you make the personal commitment to grow your hair long, that you do all the right things which includes the following things:



Proper nutrition: Drinking enough daily fluids, eating healthy foods such as dark green & yellow vegetables, dairy products, milk, eggs, avocados, lots of fresh fruits, chicken, tuna and salmon are high in protein so eat those whenever possible :o)





Things like excessive caffeine, sugar, nicotine, alcohol & junk foods can also cause your hair to be unhealthy and can slow down it's growth potential.





Drinking to many alcoholic beverages can dry out your hair and cause constant breakage.

Junk foods can slow down hair growth potential, which can cause your hair to constantly break.

Smoking can cause your hair to become dry and brittle which will lead to breakage as well.





Minimizing unhealthy hair care habits: (chemicals ie: perms/relaxers...
hot tools ie: flat irons, curling iron, damaging hair care products
ie: products containing silicones, grease, products containing alcohol,
are also no-no's.

Getting enough sleep, rest and relaxation: very important ladies gets that beauty rest!!!

Taking vitamins, minerals & herbs: Because most of us don't eat everything from the 5 major food groups, you may need to take vitamins or supplement... to achieve maximum hair growth. Whether you take a good multi-vitamin or a product designed to grow hair - this is an essential component for growing hair at your maximum potential!!

This is what worked for me! please remember we are all different what works for me may not work for you so please find a reggie that works for you....
thanks

*start a fotki... (this records your progress)

*Wash hair every week with conditioner...(shampoos are very drying due to sodium lauryl sulfate)

* Only shampoo/Clarify once a month... (this is done to remove any build up or to get what ever the conditioner has missed over the past 3weeks,
be careful clarifies strip hair completely so do not use more then 2x a mth.

*Only use wide tooth combs....

*Baggy at least once a month....(I don't really do this but this can help if your hair is extremely dry this also helped me the 1st mth i started my hair journey in 06' once i learned how to properly moisturize my hair i no longer needed to baggy.

*wear daily protective styles
i.e wigs, ponytails, buns braids ect.... (this helps to protect your hair from regular wear and tear caused my handling, flatirons and brushing ect)

*Take daily vitamins.... ( this helps because we do not eat all of the needed foods to grow our hair, so taking a supplement can help get your body and hair healthy.. please discuss with your doctor!!! I am not a Doctor or a nurse! for my young girls in the challenge please tell your parents before taking any vitamins!

* Take pictures every 3-6 months to document/show your progress!

******I can not stress this enough*******
do not relax every 6-8weeks, when I was relaxing, I only relaxed my hair twice a year and that is what has helped me the most... you need to stretch your relaxer if you can not go every 6mths then at least try every 3 mths.
good luck and happy growing!!