Grow Longer, Stronger Hair Now

Easy growth tips for every lifestyle and budget.

Long Hair, Do Care! - Has your hair been stuck at the same length forever? Want thicker, longer, healthier hair without relying on clip-ins and weaves? Here’s what we know. By Kellee Terrell (Photo: Galvezo/Corbis)

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Long Hair, Do Care! - Has your hair been stuck at the same length forever? Want thicker, longer, healthier hair without relying on clip-ins and weaves? Here’s what we know. By Kellee Terrell (Photo: Galvezo/Corbis)

Buy Black - Looking for a new hair conditioner or a shade of nail polish that complements your skin tone? Not only are all the products created by these Black entrepreneurs fantastic, but buying them helps to grow wealth in our own communities. It’s a win-win! By Kenrya Rankin Naasel  (Photo: Quavondo/Corbis)

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Black Hair Can Grow - For years, Black women have been told that our hair cannot grow, which couldn’t be further from the truth. So the first thing you must do is get your mind right, because everyone’s hair grows, whether relaxed or natural. The key is keeping it from breaking off. (Photo: Quavondo/Corbis)

Lay Off the Heat (Or Use a Better Protectant) - Heat doesn’t have to be the devil, but it can cause damage and breakage. So if you see your flat iron more than your boo, you need to have a ménage a trois with some heat protectant. Our favorite: Beyond the Zone: Turn Up the Heat. (Photo: Jorn/Corbis)

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Lay Off the Heat (Or Use a Better Protectant) - Heat doesn’t have to be the devil, but it can cause damage and breakage. So if you see your flat iron more than your boo, you need to have a ménage a trois with some heat protectant. Our favorite: Beyond the Zone: Turn Up the Heat. (Photo: Jorn/Corbis)

Deep Condition - With all that you do to your hair — blow dry, braid, curl, etc. — your hair needs some extra TLC. Invest in a good deep conditioner to use every week to add strength, moisture and elasticity. Our faves include: Pantene Truly Natural Deep Conditioner and Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayonnaise.  (Photo: Pantene)

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Deep Condition - With all that you do to your hair — blow dry, braid, curl, etc. — your hair needs some extra TLC. Invest in a good deep conditioner to use every week to add strength, moisture and elasticity. Our faves include: Pantene Truly Natural Deep Conditioner and Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayonnaise.  (Photo: Pantene)

Try Steaming - Moisture retention is huge in reducing breakage, and deep conditioning with a steamer can boost the amount of moisture your hair can retain. FYI: Steamers don’t have to be really expensive, either. Try the Huetiful Steamer or Q-Redew Handheld Steamer. (Photo: Huetiful)

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Try Steaming - Moisture retention is huge in reducing breakage, and deep conditioning with a steamer can boost the amount of moisture your hair can retain. FYI: Steamers don’t have to be really expensive, either. Try the Huetiful Steamer or Q-Redew Handheld Steamer. (Photo: Huetiful)

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Protein Smarts - Your hair is made up of protein, which can become weakened by heat tools, daily styling and even external weather conditions. Depending on your hair type, you may need a protein treatment often or once every six weeks. We like Nexxus Emergencee Conditioning Treatment for a once every four to six week treatment. Got a lot of breakage? Opt for Aphogee 2-Step Protein Treatment to stop it dead in its tracks. (Photo: Nexxus)

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Protein Smarts - Your hair is made up of protein, which can become weakened by heat tools, daily styling and even external weather conditions. Depending on your hair type, you may need a protein treatment often or once every six weeks. We like Nexxus Emergencee Conditioning Treatment for a once every four to six week treatment. Got a lot of breakage? Opt for Aphogee 2-Step Protein Treatment to stop it dead in its tracks. (Photo: Nexxus)

Drink Up - Drinking plenty of water flushes out toxins and nourishes, hydrates and moisturizes your skin from within.  (Photo: Image Source/Corbis)

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Drink More Water - Hydration is good for your organs, your skin and your hair, too! Get in your eight glasses a day if you have hair length goals.  (Photo: Image Source/Corbis)

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Massage That Scalp - Too many of us forget that our hair grows out of our scalp. Don’t neglect it! Try massaging your scalp a few times a week with oils to stimulate your hair follicles. We like Dabur Vatika Hair Oil because it’s packed with coconut oil and other Indian herbs deemed special for hair growth. (Photo: Dabur)

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Massage That Scalp - Too many of us forget that our hair grows out of our scalp. Don’t neglect it! Try massaging your scalp a few times a week with oils to stimulate your hair follicles. We like Dabur Vatika Hair Oil because it’s packed with coconut oil and other Indian herbs deemed special for hair growth. (Photo: Dabur)

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Less Hair Breakage - Tossing and turning throughout the night tends to create friction between your hair and pillowcase. Satin lessens hair breakage because of its smooth surface and its ability not to absorb all of your hair and skin’s natural oils.  (Photo: Ned Frisk Photography/Corbis)

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Don’t Neglect Your Ends - Your ends are the oldest part of your hair, so make sure you tend to them with a hair moisturizer and keep them from rubbing against the back of your clothes and coats, if you can. Also, rather than focusing too much of your conditioner on your crown, apply the bulk of your product to the mid-shaft and ends. (Photo: Ned Frisk Photography/Corbis)

Scissors Are Your Friend - I know, trimming your hair seems counterproductive if you want to grow your hair long. But doing monthly dusting — snipping off a small amount — can help keep split ends away and stop them from traveling up the shaft. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Scissors Are Your Friend - I know, trimming your hair seems counterproductive if you want to grow your hair long. But doing monthly dusting — snipping off a small amount — can help keep split ends away and stop them from traveling up the shaft. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Eat Better - You really are what you eat, so if your hair hasn’t ever grown past your ears in the past five years, perhaps your diet is to blame. It’s easy: eat less crap and eat more protein, fruits and veggies. You know, real food! (Photo: David Papazian/Corbis)

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Eat Better - You really are what you eat, so if your hair hasn’t ever grown past your ears in the past five years, perhaps your diet is to blame. It’s easy: eat less crap and eat more protein, fruits and veggies. You know, real food! (Photo: David Papazian/Corbis)

Take Your Vitamins - Sometimes your hair needs that extra boost by taking vitamins like biotin, which can help promote stronger and thicker-looking hair. The good news is that hair vitamins come in a range of prices to fit everyone’s budget. So from the uber-popular HairFinity vitamins to Food Science of Vermont Biotin, there are plenty of options. (Photo: Brock Beauty)

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Take Your Vitamins - Sometimes your hair needs that extra boost by taking vitamins like biotin, which can help promote stronger and thicker-looking hair. The good news is that hair vitamins come in a range of prices to fit everyone’s budget. So from the uber-popular HairFinity vitamins to Food Science of Vermont Biotin, there are plenty of options. (Photo: Brock Beauty)

Blowouts Lasts Longer - Want your hairstyle to stay fresh for a few extra days? Satin won’t rough up your hair cuticles, which causes that dull, dry appearance and texture.  (Photo: Fabrice Lerouge/Onoky/Corbis)

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Be Realistic - Remember, even Queen Bey had super short hair underneath her long, billowy extensions. Your hair may never be as long as you like it, so keep your goals realistic and enjoy your hair at every stage. (Photo: Fabrice Lerouge/Onoky/Corbis)