3 REASONS WHY YOUR HAIR IS NOT GROWING (AND HOW TO FIX IT!)

[@LataushaTheAuthor]

I leave my hair alone. I literally didn’t know how long my hair was till today. It’s super thick now too. I have single braids in and wash and condition in the braids. The key is leaving it alone like everyone says. My hair went from my ears to almost the middle of my back in a yr. I never had a wash and go and I don’t want to start doing those but boy I can wait to do it just once lol. My hair is super curly. Never been this curly my entire life.

[@CurlyChemistry]

Thanks for sharing!! The secret really is: Leave it alone! ☺️

[@LataushaTheAuthor]

@@CurlyChemistry yesss 🥰

[@ElegantPaws01]

Please infrequently do wash and go.

[@LataushaTheAuthor]

@@ElegantPaws01 everyone that I hear doing them a lot hair is thinning. I rather just leave my hair alone.

[@setapartaay925]

Yessss!! I’d like to add this: And in “leaving it alone”, we still have to take care of it. Many ppl think that once you Protective style it, that’s it. No, we need to stay AHAED of the dryness but moisturizing it every couple of days.

[@kathyyearby3334]

I have been staying consistent with moisturizing every 2 days. I also incorporated the pumpkin seed oil in my regimen.

[@BrownGalPeace1]

I am currently taking zinc, vitamin D, omega - 3, and I’m incorporating more protein in my diet nowadays. I also use a henna treatment (with essential oils) 1 - 2 times a month on a wash day. I am seeing great results. It’s so amazing how small lifestyle changes can make a huge difference in hair health.

[@CurlyChemistry]

It is amazing! Those small lifestyle changes make such a difference. ☺️

[@BrownGalPeace1]

@@CurlyChemistry Yesssss! 🥂

[@Wonderwoman79G]

​@@BrownGalPeace1Could you create a post on post menopausal hair? Thanks.

[@veronicarobinson9916]

What's the name of the henna treatment please?

[@BrownGalPeace1]

@@veronicarobinson9916 Henna Sooq has great henna and herbal hair products. ☺️

[@wendyhill3942]

Aloe vera juice has been very effective in stopping the dryness which is letting me see my growth. But also leaving my hair alone is helping😮

[@lnyawilliamsmoore]

Leaving hair alone after wash time helps preserve length. Menapause coach had mentioned that menopause is actually one day. Afterwards it's postmenopause. Thanks for sharing.

[@CurlyChemistry]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@GBrown-nr2jn]

Low manipulation, 3xs a week massages has helped my 57 year old bra length hair. Working with the pumpkin seed oil now. Thx 4 the info.

[@TuTu4UrInfo]

Sis, please we need the hair details! You are killing that style!

[@CurlyChemistry]

Thank you!! It’s a lace front wig turned headband wig, check out the ones I recommend in my Amazon store (link in description box).

[@NinthJewel]

@@CurlyChemistryhow do you change it to a headband wig ?

[@robinbroadwater2147]

I'm 33 years vegan, over 10 years gluten-free, and 22 years into my natural hair journey. My family's mixed ancestry is visible in the variety of textures my hair has. I try to do as little as possible to my hair: shampoo, condition, oil, however, my styling is mainly a small selection of uncomplicated up-dos. My 2 biggest problems with my hair have been: Finding someone, who knows how to cut it, and I only want it to be all one length; no one seems to know how to do that, EXTREMELY frustrating. Finding gluten-free, vegan products that actually nourish and support my hair health, and growth; so many products just coat, and are ultimately counterproductive. Thank you for all of your videos, particularly those that name the ingredients we should seek, and those we should avoid. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us this way.

[@roselindthomas1]

Thanks for the video. Coming from a woman who a hysterectomy (tea tree essential oil in my shampoo, rosemary essential oil in my conditioner, mini twist for protective style, shower filter, vitamin d, iron vitamins, bone vitamins, omega vitamins, chia and flaxseed, salmon, and plenty of water. Workout everyday. I have 4b high porosity hair and I also take my twist out and wash weekly never skipping prepoo and deep condition and Acv rinse. And I moisturize my twist every other day. Hope that helps❤ and I use qhemet pomade on my scalp.

[@CurlyChemistry]

I love it! Thank you for sharing!!

[@bougiebrook]

Traction alopecia is what I am experiencing right now so today I have decided to get the health of my hair back on track! I am so thankful to have stumbled across your videos. Thank you for breaking everything down for us!

[@cherylsherrard1706]

Clarifying with a shampoo formulated to combat hard water, monthly protein treatments, adding hemp seeds to smoothies, multi vitamins and flaxseed oil pills (and peppermint and rosemary oil in the spray bottle) have tremendously helped with retaining length and hair density 🧡❤💛

[@cutenobi]

Thank you for talking about menopause.

[@chinonyeksuccess6926]

I always have a protective style Never leave a style for more than a month, i try to mostourize mostly because of dry scalp and i eat super healthy by default. I try to prevent breakage also

[@tywanbrown3034]

Hi Curlfriend, my hair has changed so much; it's like i am relearning it over again. Thanks so much for the video

[@vanessarenee.butterflyreborn]

Scalp massages and teas and deep conditioning More for moisture. Covering my head nightly. Covering my head with oiling and deep conditioning for a pre poo or just for more moisture. Consistency with vitamins and eating an drinking more water. Change up your routines and you will see growth. Like when i trust in the Lord. Life gets easier. Gbu. And happy healthier hair journey and life. Be safe. Be well. Behave too. Bless week all.

[@CurlyChemistry]

Great advice! Thank you for sharing! ☺️

[@debraraby4376]

Hi Curly Chemistry, I just want to say how much that I appreciate your videos on hair care. Apart from the abundance of valuable information and hair tips, it is the fact that you condense it all in such an accessible and joyful manner. I am white, so my hair type I imagine is a bit different from most of your community. But, I have learnt so much from you and have started things like scalp massage , rosemary oil and drinking teas on your recommendations. I am loosing a bit less hair and in general feel more positive. Your science background is very impressive and once again thank you for this wonderful channel.

[@CurlyChemistry]

Thank you! I’m so glad you’re here and seeing results! Keep going! ☺️

[@alisameireis3628]

I’m post menopause and 21 months natural. Consistent and Plenteous Moisture is the key for me and it begins with Prepoo the night before wash day (coconut oil and SheaMoisture Intensive conditioner). Wash day is: Hydrating Shampoo, Protein treatment, deep conditioning, aloe vera spray followed by leave-in and then wash-n-go products. I moisturize every day with Pattern Moisture Milk until apx 2-3 days before wash day when I switch to the heavier TGIN Daily Moisturizing Cream. I throw in an ACV rinse every so often as well as Pattern Cleansing Shampoo once every 2 months or more often depending on how heavy handed I’ve been with products that week. I am all about wash-n-go’s until Winter And I leave it alone all week!! No combing, No banding, No detangling, No edge control stuff, No making sections to moisturize…Nothing!! Most importantly, I take a load of supplements including D3, Collagen, Mushroom Complex, Zinc, B12 and B-complex, glucosamine, folic acid, etc. My hair is healthy, super thick and has grown like crazy. A very spontaneous and unplanned Big Chop at 6 months natural left me with only 6” of length. My strands are now 13+” (bra strap length in back) and top of bra (where the cup dips down in front!). I trimmed my ends for the 1st time since going natural 2 weeks ago. Also - I drink water, water, water all day and scalp massages every morning and night (before I wrap and bonnet). 🙂

[@gymbunny3641]

@CurlyChemistry Please can you do an in-depth video on hair growth/care when women are in Pre-menopause stage? Thanks

[@brendageater3928]

If I leave my hair alone after wash day, the tangles will overtake my entire head, so, I do braid it loosely with menapausal issues! 🤔

[@quinmcmullen9437]

Wash my hair once a week, deep conditioning every wash day, stretching my hair with no heat, wearing my hair in loose styles (Afros, twist & braid outs, puffs) and leaving it alone till wash day ❤

[@michelleb6363]

I changed my diet to mostly plant base and I also wash my hair more often (2 times a week) I also use rosemary oil on my scalp each time I wash my hair.

[@ladyt4062]

Using hair growth oil, trim, hair stimulating.

[@CurlyChemistry]

Thanks for sharing!

[@EmmatineUkwuoma]

I'm always learning so much from you. Thank you for sharing

[@CurlyChemistry]

You’re so welcome!

[@kimberlyviolaraysor1008]

How often should I take down my plaits to comb (remove shed hair)? Everyone and y'all's family always stay blessed and healthy ✝️🙏🛐🕊️

[@CurlyChemistry]

I do it every two days. ☺️

[@mimiaquariusharris6244]

I’m really intentional how I handle my hair because I learned many years ago I was not caring for my hair properly. However, sometimes when I massage my scalp it gets very sore, tender and feels like it’s burning. I do the oils, moisturizing shampoo/conditioners, leave in to keep my hair healthy, but still sometimes not all the time I experience the discomfort.

[@chinonyeksuccess6926]

For a person transitioning, will it affect the amount of hair that will grow on the person's hair

[@tyking7841]

I love your content! Can you do a video on how to care for hair in it’s blow dried state/stretched state?😢 What products won’t revert hair back and still provide enough moisture to prevent breakage?

[@uraddiictOnx3]

I’ve seen a girl do her twists on blow dried hair then add the product at the end. I tried it personally twice and had no issues :)

[@pamelaforts5210]

I am doing green tea rinses

[@e.d.3729]

I've a hair-adjacent question. Pre-pooing has been a game changer (THANK YOU!) but I'm worried all that coconut oil is going to clog up the drain. Have you had to deal with this at all?

[@pamelaforts5210]

I never have had that problem. I have been using coconut oil for years.

[@semoneg2826]

if you use coconut oil in winter it could get think however other than that I use it and no issues what so ever

[@tyking7841]

I love your content! Can you do a video on how to remoisturize while using hair grease? Or if you’ve done a video that contains that info where can I find it?

[@foryou6yn]

Thanks for this important helpful information and I just keep my wash days regular lock and sell in the moisture protein treatments and here and there I'll do some Rosemary and Clover

[@foryou6yn]

PS This was so good😊

[@alexisamarikwa4907]

how can i incorporate grease into my hair regimen as someone who primarily wears wash and gos ?

[@saleca3613]

My hair is stuck at 16-17 inches. I’ve been trying to get to 20 inches since last August

[@ElegantPaws01]

Superb update. Thank you.

[@jasmineharris5276]

Do you have a recommend oil brand to use?

[@cyro60fps79]

My hair is really thick but idk if it’s growing

[@desireymorris2889]

Do you already have a video on ways to thicken your hair density?

[@orefilemkhabela9733]

Heyy Tonya❤ I really need this. My hair seems to have "stopped" growing so I need to change my routine. Thank you for this video ❤❤

[@GBrown-nr2jn]

Not sure of your length but keeping your ends away from your clothes helps moisture retention. Use satin or sateen only on pillows, hats,hair ties, etc. I cover my hair when lounging on pillows, etc. Point is to prevent drying out.

[@orefilemkhabela9733]

@@GBrown-nr2jn thank you for these tips💕 I think another thing that has damaged my hair is cutting out oils and butters and depending on gel. Now I'm switching back

[@prod.Rennis2weird]

does all you tips help with men too

[@Sunshine_Hime]

Hi Tonya, I've heard that rosemary tea/oil lenghtens the anagen phase, thus allowing our hair to grow longer. Do you know if this is true or have you heard something similar, like based on a scientific study or anecdotal evidence?

[@CurlyChemistry]

I’ve heard peppermint oil does lengthen the anagen phase, but I’m not surprised about rosemary. :-)

[@Sunshine_Hime]

@@CurlyChemistry Thanks for answering 🥰

[@tevvsix4321]

So if you don’t have very tightly curled hair, but still have black hair (wavy) should you still oil your hair every 1-2 days? All this stuff about how often to oil is so confusing l. Some say only on wash days and others say never

[@bri-gt7hn]

I really don’t know what you mean with wavy hair. Most black People don’t have wavy hair. If your hair is not textured (yt people wavy) you wouldn’t want to oil your scalp every 1-2 days since your will appear oily.

[@Sydneystellar]

can you do a review video on k18!!🖤

[@Blessed3010]

Thanks for info as always. What make headband wig is the one you're wearing looks very real or it your hair just wearing a headband, prob what made me think it was a wig if so sorry...💕

[@luwanabennett1054]

Great video. I think my twa is just long enough now to be corn rolled. Will that be a good protective style for me and help my hair to grow in more? Also, how do you wash and condition corn rolls?

[@ItsMumi]

Hi curly chemistry i have coils and my hair is dry and flaking and damge and hair loss can you have items for my hair like shampoo, conditioner,hair oil,hair mask with products at walmart

[@nikkib7442]

Great video

[@CurlyChemistry]

Thank you! ☺️

[@dominiquehouser626]

Hi Tonya, I wasn't sure how to get a question through to you. But I wanted to know if you had any information on virgin relaxers? This is a term I've never heard. Saw it on a Facebook reel and wanted to get more information on it. To my knowledge there was no healthy or safe relaxer. Just wanted to know if this is something that is safe or will it cause damage to your hair. Thank you in advance for your response to this.

[@acebutterfly2725]

A virgin relaxer is simply applying relaxer to hair that is natural it is not a product, it is a method of application of the product.

[@kinghill500]

Hey ❤

[@denorene16]

I haven't been consistent with my routine, so my hair isn't growing right now. I did research on herbs and choose all I thought would be of benefit to me and created my own herbal hair oil. I found a brand that has a lot of herbs in their ingredients list. I try to use hair products that are on the heavier side since my hair is both high porosity, thick and dense.

[@miladytitide7778]

i use hair gease for my hair but is always dry in the morning. i am starting tuesday after my washday

[@LataushaTheAuthor]

Do you moisturize first? I start back using grease and my hair and my daughters hair is moisturized for almost 2 weeks. My scalp I do every 3 days. But it’s a process. Wash, condition, leave in conditioner, then grease.

[@miladytitide7778]

yes, always !!! i am using the brand "curlfro" leave in or curl cream @@LataushaTheAuthor

[@miladytitide7778]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@CurlyChemistry]

💜💜💜

[@nunuhuda5093]

Thank you for these amazing tips 🥹🥰