Why is my hair not growing past a certain length?

Sometimes, hair growth and health is just dependant on genetics. Hair stops growing once a certain amount of time has passed, not once it reaches a certain length. Therefore, once the hair has reached the end of its growth cycle, it will no longer grow and will either break off, shed, or be cut off at the hairdresser.

Can 4C hair get long?

Can 4C hair grow long? It’s a common misconception that 4C hair doesn’t grow, or can’t get long. This is a myth! Because 4C hair experiences so much shrinkage, it can feel like your hair is growing very slowly or not at all.

How do you keep length in 4C hair?

7 Tips for Retaining Length on 4C Natural Hair Without Protective…

1. Choose a stretched style that is “low maintenance”
2. Decelerate “super shrinkage” with a good anti-humidity product or gel.
3. Keep your hair in a “detangled” state.
4. Using heat is an option, but use it sparingly and WISELY.

Why is my hair stuck at the same length?

If your hair is not being cared for properly (too little care or too much care) and it is breaking off just as fast as it grows, then your hair will stay the same length until some habit is changed.

Is 4C hair the worst?

While 4C hair has been seen as “bad,” looser type 2 and 3 curls have long been praised as “good hair,” and a curl type those with kinkier tresses should strive to achieve. This has naturally created a texture hierarchy, with an undoubted mental toll.

Is it bad to wet 4C hair everyday?

Hair needs soap, and 4c hair especially needs conditioner so it doesn’t become dry and brittle (and then break off). Wetting it everyday is also a bad idea because you are removing the natural oils the hair needs to moisturize itself.

How often should I oil my 4C hair?

every 2-3 days
How often should I oil my natural hair? Short Answer: Every Other Day. Long Answer: Every other day/every 2-3 days is usually a good rule of thumb for 4C textured beauties who tend to have super low porosity. However, even within the 4C curl type porosity often depends on how thick or thin your strands are.

What is African American hair called?

To Straighten or Not to Straighten The hot comb was invented and available to the Americans. Madame C. J. Walker invented many haircare products for Black women and men and popularized ‘pressed’ hair. In the late 1800s, slaves were emancipated but the idea of “good hair” remained the same.

What causes poor length retention in 4C hair?

Poor length retention is usually due to hair damage. 4C hair particularly is very fragile and prone to damage due to its structure. Because of the coils/bends along the hair shaft, moisture, lubrication and protection from sebum is limited.

What is 4C natural hair?

There’s a lot to learn and understand about 4c natural hair. For 4c natural hair, the shrinkage may range from 70-75\%. This hair type lacks curl definition without product and manipulation. The diameter of a strand is much smaller (fine) than any other hair type and it may look coarse but just dense.

How do I Stop my 4C hair from breaking off?

There are some tips and tricks that you can use, but the most important thing to remember is that your 4c hair needs moisture. Moisture is the one aspect that will prevent your hair from breaking off. Dry, brittle 4c hair becomes extremely coarse and that makes it difficult to manage.

Does natural hair grow longer and thicker?

When I made the decision to go natural in 2004 I was under the impression that my hair would grow long and thick with little effort. My relaxed hair grew past shoulder length with relative ease, so I naturally assumed that with the elimination of harsh chemicals my hair would be stronger and longer.