What To Look For In Your Conditioner 

Slicones are made up of synthetic oils that can add temporary shine, luster, and reduce frizz. The problem with silicones is that these unnatural oils can coat the hair and seal out moisture which is terrible for Afro- textured hair. Conditioner sole purpose is to repair and moisturize your hair. 

Silicones may be too heavy for fine or limp hair, and produce a greasy look, knowing your hair type helps you focus on the best ingredients to use. Avoid using products with ingredients whose name end in -cone like Cetyl Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Steary Dimethicone, Trimethylsilylamodimethicone, and Amodimethicone. The top ingredients to look for in conditioner include emollients, humectants, proteins, and moisturizers.

In Order To See Longer Hair You Must Retain Your Length

Retaining length should be your number one goal when trying to grow your hair to great lengths. Everyone hair grows and can grow but, if it is breaking at the same rate that it is growing your growth will not be noticeable. To avoid breakage keep your hair moist at all times. Dry brittle hair is more prone to breakage so, it is vital that your hair receives the proper source of daily moisture. Co- washing, moisturizing, deep conditioning, and pre-pooing are great ways to hydrate the hair. Protective styles are the most effective way to eliminating breakage, knotting and tangling. Allowing your hair to rest from the daily practices of combing, brushing , blowdrying, or flat ironing will ensure a greater chance of having healthy damage free ends which is another vital step to retaining length. If you relaxed or dye your hair try to stretch out those chemicals for longer periods of time to avoid overlapping. When hair undergoes back to back chemical treatments it can become over processed, damaged, lose strength, and elasticity which can lead to breakage and shorter hair.