If you’re like me, then you want to achieve long and healthy coils.
Coily hair growth can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. In this blog post, we will discuss 5 simple steps that you can take to grow your coils long and strong!
If you’re looking for ways to grow your coily hair, then this blog post is for you!
1. Hydration is Key for Coily Hair Growth
Coily hair grows just like any other type of hair, but it often requires special care and attention.
Did you know that water is essential for coily hair? That’s right, coily hair needs moisture to prevent frizz and maintain its shape. Many people don’t realize that proper hydration of their coils also has a big impact on how healthy their hair is. Kinky and coily hair textures trend towards being naturally dry, so it’s important to retain as much moisture in your strands as possible.
And the best way to keep your coily hair hydrated is to drink plenty of water.
If you have coily hair, you know that maintaining hydration in your strands is no easy feat. In addition to requiring regular hydration, coily hair also benefits from being moisturized inside and out.
Drinking plenty of water is essential to keeping strands from drying out and breaking off.
It is recommended that you drink at least 8-8oz. glasses of water each day. Not only will this help to keep your coily hair healthy, but it will also improve your overall health. So make sure to stay hydrated and keep your coily hair looking its best!
2. Products Do Matter
The second step to growing your coils is to make sure that you’re using products that are specifically designed for coily hair. These products will help to replenish lost moisture, preventing your hair from becoming dry, brittle, and susceptible to breakage. With a little care and attention, coily hair can be healthy, lustrous, and beautiful.
Be sure to cleanse your scalp regularly. Use a good quality shampoo and conditioner that is designed for your hair type, as well as deep conditioning treatments.
Massaging your scalp with a good quality oil will help to stimulate blood flow and encourage hair growth.
If you use heat styling tools, make sure to use a heat protectant spray beforehand. And when you brush or comb your hair, be gentle to avoid damaging delicate strands.
By taking good care of your hair, you’ll encourage healthy growth and help prevent breakage.
3. Let The Damage Go
The third important step in growing coily hair is to regularly trim your ends. This helps get rid of split ends, which can travel up the hair shaft and damage healthy strands.
When you trim your hair, you also remove any damaged or dead ends that could be weighing down your coily crowning glory. As a result, your hair will retain length as trimming minimizes splits from traveling up the hair shaft and causing breakage.
4. Nourish Your Coily Crown
Your hair is made up of cells that need protein to grow. A lack of protein can lead to weak, damaged, and brittle strands making them more likely to break.
This is especially true for coily hair, which is naturally dry and prone to damage anyway. While you can get some protein from your diet, it’s also important to use products that contain protein to help strengthen and repair your hair.
Look for products that contain keratin or collagen, which are both excellent sources of protein. You may also want to consider using a deep conditioner with protein once or twice a week to help keep your strands strong and healthy.
Hair masks are a great way to give your coily tresses the extra boost of nourishment it needs. Look for products that contain natural oils and be mindful of other product staples that also contact protein.
Protein overload is a thing and having too much protein in the hair can make it more prone to breakage. Generally, unless your hair is damaged from chemical treatments (like hair dyes or colors), it isn’t always necessary to use protein regularly.
Try adding protein sparingly at first and see how your hair responds to it. If you find it is drier, more brittle or difficult to manage, you may not need protein.
Deep condition your coils at least once a week to ensure they’re getting the right balance of moisture and hydration that is vital for growing long and strong coily hair.
You can either use a store-bought deep conditioner or make your own at home. There are many recipes online that use all-natural ingredients.
Be sure to use a moisturizing conditioner and focus on the ends of your hair, where it is most prone to breakage.
Leave the conditioner in for at least 20 minutes, or even better, overnight! Wash your coily hair with cool water instead of hot water. Hot water can strip away much-needed oils from your strands.
When you’re finished, rinse your coils with cool water to help seal in moisture. Coily hair tends to be on the drier side, so it is important to moisturize your hair daily.
You can use a leave-in conditioner, an oil, or a cream-based product. Apply it to damp or dry hair but always remember to seal afterward with your favorite oil or butter.
5. Protection is Key
Coily hair is prone to damage from friction, so it’s important to protect your strands when you are sleeping or during activities like exercise.
Anyone with coily hair knows that it can be a delicate balancing act to keep it healthy. On the one hand, you need to moisturize it regularly to prevent dryness and breakage. But on the other hand, you also need to avoid using products that are too heavy, as this can lead to build-up and scalp irritation.
Protective styling is one way to strike this balance. By keeping your hair tucked away from everyday elements like heat, humidity, and friction, you can give it a chance to grow and thrive. There are many different protective style options
Wigs, weaves and braids offer unlimited and versatile protective styles when trying to grow type 4 hair. Be mindful, however, of proper care when using these styles.
You want to be sure that you continue to care for your coily tresses and not braid hair too tight, which could cause tension and hair loss. When used correctly, protective styles can give your hair the added help it needs to stay healthy.
So, those are my five simple steps for growing coils long and strong. Do you have any of your own tips to add? I would love to hear them in the comments section below! And be sure to share this blog post with your friends and family who want longer, stronger coils too. Thanks for reading!
