I hope this will also help others.
The order on the following doesn’t really matter.
* Keep your ends moisturized daily above 15%.The average person’s hair moisture content ranges “between” 8% to 10%. Yet, due to the styling techniques used on African hair everyday, such as curling irons, blow dryers, etc… our’ hair moisture content usually falls much lower than the 8% range. This leads to breakage and dryness and makes it difficult for our hair to grow beyond the nape of the neck. To combat this and increase moisture, our desiring longer hair must start using natural hair care products high in natural oils, that keep our hair moisturized. TRY TO AVOID PRODUCT petroleum jelly, petrolatum or mineral oil, THEY TEND TO DRY OUR HAIR.
* After using a daily moisturize, seal your end with light oil ( Avocado oil, olive oil, …) These oils can also be used to relieve a dry scalp. Never use hair oil on relaxed hair as a moisturizer as oil does NOT moisturize the hair but rather functions as a sealant (meaning it protects the cuticle layer from damage and moisture loss). If your hair is well conditioned you won't need any daily moisturizers at all--you can instead apply a small amount oil daily to prevent moisture loss. For best results, choose a lightweight oil (such as jojoba, coconut, almond, or olive oil) rub a small amount (1-2 drops) in the palm of your hand and spread lightly through the hair, focusing on the ends of the hair and then work up toward the rest of the hair length. Applying a small amount of oil to wet hair can also act as a leave-in conditioner and provides excellent conditioning in preparation for the next shampooing.
* Avoid using heat for daily styling. The excessive heat causes dryness, damage and breakage. Air drying hair is the best method. Using heat to dry your hair, especially if your hair is relaxed hair, it will somewhat damaged. Hair should be left to air dry at least partially before using a blow-dryer on a low to medium temperature setting.
* Don't over-relax your hair.This is where all of your washing and conditioning treatments can either pay off or be sabotaged by damage. First of all, do not relax your hair more than once a month. Be careful not to relax hair “bone straight.” This robs the hair of its natural elasticity and causes it to break easily. Assess your hair before attempting to relax it. It may only need to be washed, moisturized, and straightened with a heat tool. If you must relax it, choose a mild relaxer or use a "press" creme supposedly it's organic and better than normal relaxers it only needs to be reapplied every 3 months and the hair won't break if you stop using it. To strengthen the hair before getting a relaxer, use a protein treatment 7 days prior . Always follow protein treatment with a moisturizing deep conditioner to soften the hair and ease combing and styling. Repeat the treatment every 6-8 weeks if the hair is damaged easily
* Trim your ends every 6-8 weeks. Avoid the splits moving up the hair. Even though this seems like it may shorten your hair, over time you'll need to trim less and less and then the fruits of your labor will show. Before I didn’t believe that trimming your hair can make them grown healthier. Believe me, I can testy on this. If you trim your hair, it will get healthier and longer.
* Wrap your hair with a satin scarf or sleep on a satin pillow case. Without this protection, your loose hair will move about as you sleep putting stress on your hair, drying it out, and causing split end and always wear a protective style when you are outdoor
* Put conditioner on your hair before you go swimming and rinse and condition your hair after swimming.
* Exercise 30 minutes at least 3 times a week.
* Don’t allow your hair to rub to your cloths or scarf
* Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day.
* Eat fresh fruits and raw vegetables daily. *Never use rubber bands on your hair.
* Wear your hair up whenever possible. * Don't relax your hair right after taking out braids.
* Don't relax and dye your hair on the same day.
* Don't leave in hair weaves for more than two months.
*Always use a protective oil before blow drying or pressing.
* Wet set rather than blow dry hair.
* Only use wide-tooth combs. You also need to comb it carefully. Be sure to use a wide-tooth comb with no seams and comb it gently from the ends first, as combing from the ends will detangle hair as you comb .Never comb from the roots to the ends until your hair is completely untangled and dry. To keep your hair very thick and full
* Don't allow braids or ponytail to be pulled too tightly.
* Relax your hairline last. This is the weakest part for most of us. We need to be very gently with this.
* Do some Braid, Twist or just let your hair for sometimes. Wearing your hair braided will help your hair grow because no heat is being put on it. Just make sure to constantly moisturize your scalp and spray your hair with braid spray so the braids don't dry out.
*Protein is a must. Incorporate protein in your foods, supplements, and hair care products, it will strengthen the hair shaft, reduce breakage, and stop shedding. Great foods that contain protein and hair strengthening vitamins are fish, turkey, chicken, beans, sunflower seeds, coconut, spinach, carrots, whole wheat, and soy.
* Limit your use of most drugstore shampoos. Try shampooing with your hair with 1/2 cup of green tea, 1/4 tsp of baking sods, 1/4 tsp of lemon juice, and 2 T of olive oil. Drugstore shampoos contain some harsh chemicals, so try to reduce the use of it.
* Do not rub your hair when you towel dry after a shampoo. Air dry your hair instead
*Get your blood circulate. Exercise makes your hair grow faster, because more oxygen is circulating to the scalp. Oxygen gives life. Also, massage your scalp daily with light natural oils. Shea, Jojoba, Vitamin E, and Coconut all are excellent.
*Do your research. By doing this you will learn about products and techniques. Educated yourself.
* Don't overdo with all the stuff, your hair might get damaged. Listen to your hair; try to pain attention to hit. You hair will tell you how is reacting to the product or technique used.
* Keep heavy oils, "grease" and gels out of your hair. (Gels tend to thin and break off hair, heavy oils and "grease" take away volume and movement and also break off hair.
* Chemically-treated hair must always be treated with a leave-in conditioner after every wash.
* Massage your scalp daily. This allows the blood circulation.
* Deep condition at least once a month. By doing so, will make your hair healthy and strong. To do this takes a creamy deep conditioning treatment that contains both moisturizing and mild protein ingredients to clean damp hair. For best results, apply a plastic shower cap and let hair sit for up to 30-45 min. To save time, sitting under a hooded dryer on medium heat for 15-20 min is equally effective. Deep conditioning regularly and consistently can help maintain the hair's integrity, allowing it to withstand regular manipulation and styling, as well as preventing damage
* Avoid hair care products containing alcohol and silicone (cones) as they may be damaging to your hair.
*And I think this is last, be patient. With time, sacrifice and effort, you hair will grow longer stronger and healthier.
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