HAIR GROWTH IN
BLACK WOMEN
BY: BROOK-LYN GLASS
85% of hairs
grows
Varies from two
to six years
Transitional phase
Lasts one to two
weeks
Resting phase
Telogen
Growth phase
Catagen
Anagen
HAIR LIFE CYCLE
Lasts five to six
weeks
The hair does not
grow in this stage
15% of hairs are
in this phase
FACTS
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Black hair is the weakest hair
Braids and weaves cause hair loss
Natural hair is easier to manage
Black hair by nature is dry
Natural oils are better than grease
Curly and tight pattern increases breakage
MYTHS
 Trimming hair makes it grow faster
 Washing hair frequently will damage it
 Brushing hair daily will grow it
 Certain products can mend split ends
 Dandruff is caused by dry scalp
 Relaxers promote growth and strengthen hair
DO’S OF CARING FOR YOUR HAIR
 Take vitamins with protein and biotin
 Manage stress with diet and exercise
 Wash your hair with conditioner weekly
 Keep your hair detangled and moisturized
 Wrap or plat hair at night
 Consume plenty of water and fruits
IT’S POSSIBLE!
DON’TS OF CARING FOR YOUR HAIR
 Avoid using a lot of heat
 Avoid harmful products like hair dye
 Avoid relaxers as much as possible
 Avoid brushing or combing wet hair
 Avoid ponytail holders and bobby pins
 Protect your hair against the sun
THIS ISN’T WHAT YOU WANT!
DID YOU KNOW?
 Hair grows ½ inch per month
 Hair is not alive but dead
 Biotin promotes healthy hair and nails
 Thinning from relaxers causes hair loss
 Longest growth cycle is 4 years
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
• “I bought this product about 2 - 3 months ago. Before I used this product, I have checked and tried
many things that apparently make your hair longer faster and healthier. I used Mail n Tail, didn't really
work like I wanted it to . It made no difference. I bought this mainly to make my hair longer. Also, before
I bought it, I dyed my hair 3 days beforehand. My hair has grown a good 2 and half inches already, when
it's suppose to grow about 1/2 in a month. I have also noticed that my nails don't break as often. But,
my skin feels no different then before, but it may just be my skin. Over all, this product is excellent for
hair growth, good with nails, but it may vary on skin. Amazing product over all.”
• “I had been struggling with thinning hair for the past six years. I stumbled on this product while
shopping at Walmart and I am now on my second bottle. There is a big difference in my hair and I am
very happy that my hair is thicker and is growing quite nicely. I am very pleased with this product and
will continue to take it as long as I need to.”
• “I've been using this for about three weeks now, and when I first purchased this I really was skeptical
but it honestly does work. About a week ago, I started noticing changes and that it was working. So far,
my hair has grown almost half an inch, my nails are growing faster, and are somewhat stronger, and my
skin looks amazing. My skin is clearing up of old acne scars, as well as a few fine lines, overall I'm getting
a nice and even skin tone. My skin looks the best it ever has, it has a perfect glow.”