Haircare

I have always struggled with retaining length and understanding my hair and scalp. I cut all my hair off at 19 and started fresh. I took advantage of my new healthy hair and ended up with color damage so I cut off another 4/5 inches at 22. I never got regular trims or used heat protectant for the next two years. So in May 2024 i chopped off another 3/4 inches (left photo) . Here is my hair as of September 2024 (right photo). I have come to the conclusion the i am not the girl that can wait weeks/ months in between washes. I wash my hair twice a week to keep my scalp healthy and clean because my scalp gets buildup extremely fast. On Sundays i do moisture rentention wash routine with the design essentials african chebe line. On Wednesdays i do an amino bonding wash routine with knot your mothers. This routine has helped me retain more length and density in the past 5 months than i have had in 6 years. I also have incorporated protein treatments in my hair care routine once a month while only flat ironing my hair on 380 degrees once or twice a year for a length check . I hope this is helpful to anyone struggling with hair growth. The most important thing to understand is that hair products are not one size fits all. It took me years to learn to listen to my hair and know what will work for me💞