African American hair past your waist?

I have "biracial hair". My mom's black and her hair never grows longer than 6 inches.

The hair on my hairline behaves just the same way. I finally have it at shoulder-lenght... (took me three years!!)

Are there any african american (or african european! :P) girls who were aible to have long hair?

What's your trick?!

African American hair past your waist?

I can understand your frustration. My hair used to be about armpit length, then I went natural, and cut my relaxed hair off, so I was about shoulder length. It's stupid, and it's vain, but I missed that hair like HELL.

For me, I was so traumatized, I literally needed a support group. (lol) So I joined the longhaircareforum. It's AMAZING. The majority of women there are black, but there are also bi-racial, multi-racial, and hispanic women there. They are all trying to grow their hair long. Long story short, my hair is a little past bra-strap length, and I'm stopping there, because I'm natural, and any more hair is just too much.**Potential Downside: There is a charge of $5 to reap the full benefits of the site. But, you can lurk for free, and still get great tips.

Site: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/...

I'll try to give you some really quick tips here. There are so many, though: 1) Protect your ends. That's a big one. Moisturize them, then seal them w/ oil. I use EVOO. This process helps prevent split/thin/dry ends. 2) Wash/Condition frequently with a good 'poo/conditioner. You have to determine which is best for your hair: natural products, or products w/ silicones. (ie. Aveda (natural), or Creme of Nature (silicones)). I use VO5 for my natural hair, from 5x/wk. to daily. It's been said, it's not so much the washing that helps promote growth, as it is the massaging of the scalp when washing. 3) Leave the hair alone. Try to limit how much you do to your hair, in terms of styling. Blowdrying, flat-ironing, extensions, tight ponytails, etc. Kill all that. Try buns, they work best. Or, if you braid, braid up your real hair. I did that, and my hair thanked me for it, even though I looked crazy sometimes. Braiding with extensions causes breakage, so curb that instinct, if you can. 4) Try your hardest to deep condition at least weekly. I do a hot oil treatment w/ EVOO 3x/wk. before I wash w/ my VO5. I leave it on for an hour. Also, I love Indian products, so I deep condition with Amla oil, or Vatika oil, sometimes. I massage them into my scalp and hair, and leave them on overnight. I also deep condition with a mayo mixture from time to time: 2 tbl. mayo, 1 tsp. lemon juice, 1 egg. I let that sit on my hair for an hour, also. (sounds crazy, but my hair loves it. Makes it shiny and strong.) 6) My own tip for growth: I hang upside down for 5 min. It increases blood circulation, and I would say that promotes growth. Some would disagree though...

I don't relax my hair, but I've gathered from the ladies at LHCF, that "stretching" the relaxer/perm is good for the hair. So a relaxer every 3-4 mths. is good. I'm not on LHCF anymore, because I'm happy with my length, but you should check it out. If not to join, just to look around. You'll learn lots!

I know that was a lot (understatement.) But I hope that helped. I know how hard it is to work for that length. Good luck!

African American hair past your waist?

I'm so silly, yes, EVOO is extra virgin olive oil. You're welcome, and good luck growing that hair! Report It

African American hair past your waist?

im puerto rican and i"ve got hair like a african american person does n i got corn rows. all you can do iz not cut it or anything it will grow

African American hair past your waist?

I have the site for you. Blackhairmedia,com. There are ladies on this board that are all for growing healthy and long hair. You can also check crown and glory technique (google). You will find all the information you need from shampoos, conditioners, oils and mositurizers, vitamins and so much more.