Do you feel like your afro hair isn't growing?
You do treatments, you buy oils, you test new products… but your hair stays the same length?
Good news: your hair is growing.
The problem often stems from a factor we overlook: length retention.
Afro, kinky, curly, and coily hair has a natural growth rate similar to other hair types. But their spiral structure makes them more vulnerable to dryness and breakage.
Result: your hair grows at the root, but the lengths break before you can see the results.
The solution?
A tailored routine with the right products for afro hair growth, proper hydration, and habits that protect your hair fiber.
Discover our collection of natural and organic hair products for kinky, curly, and coily hair.
In this guide, you will discover:
This is one of the questions often asked by people with textured hair:
"Why isn't my kinky hair growing?"
The answer is simple: in the majority of cases, it is growing, but it is also breaking.
Afro hair grows on average about 1 cm per month. That represents several centimeters per year.
But several factors can prevent you from retaining that length:
Kinky hair naturally has a spiral shape.
This shape prevents the sebum produced by the scalp from reaching the tips easily.
Consequences:
Dry hair is hair that breaks more easily.
Afro hair is magnificent but requires delicacy.
Certain habits can weaken the hair:
Growth exists. The challenge is to keep that length.
Let's be realistic: no product can double the natural growth speed of hair.
However, you can create the best conditions to promote healthy growth and retain more length.
Here are the pillars of an effective routine.
Hydration is probably the most important step for afro hair.
Hydrated hair is:
The best moisturizing products for afro hair often contain the following ingredients:
A simple routine can include:
Our recommendations: the PUREPOUSSE moisturizing hair spray and the PUREPOUSSE hair milk
Hydration alone is not enough.
Afro hair also needs nourishment to maintain its flexibility.
Popular ingredients in kinky hair care include:
Widely used in afro hair growth routines, it mainly helps to nourish and protect the fiber.
Our recommendation: PUREPOUSSE black castor oil
Rich in fatty acids, it is appreciated for dry and fragile hair.
A must-have for strengthening and protecting the lengths.
It helps provide softness and protection.
Our products containing shea butter and mango butter
ROYALTY moisturizing butter cream
A healthy scalp is the foundation of beautiful hair.
To promote an environment conducive to growth:
Scalp massage is a simple habit that can easily be incorporated into your routine.
Our recommendation: PUREPOUSSE Growth Elixir
Hair masks are essential for afro hair.
They allow for deep delivery of nourishing active ingredients.
Some ingredients to look for:
A frequency of once every two weeks is often suitable depending on your hair's needs.
Our recommendations: Purepousse moisturizing hair mask
You can also try homemade masks.
Recipe 1: Mix aloe vera gel with coconut oil and a tablespoon of honey. Leave this mask on for about an hour and a half, then rinse it out well. It is the ideal treatment for dehydrated natural hair. The mixture of aloe vera and coconut oil is a very moisturizing treatment.
Recipe 2: Mix an egg with a little olive oil and a tablespoon of honey. The egg is known for its proteins, which restore your hair and make it grow very fast. Let it sit for 30 minutes and wash well, using a bit of vinegar to eliminate any odors. Use cold or lukewarm water, otherwise you risk ending up with scrambled eggs in your hair...
Are you looking for products for afro hair growth in Canada?
Here are the types of treatments to prioritize.
Ideal for refreshing hair between washes.
It helps to:
A must-have for dry hair.
It provides softness and suppleness while making it easier to handle.
Perfect for the ends.
It helps protect the most fragile areas of the hair.
A deep treatment to improve the overall quality of the hair fiber.
At Beauté Herins, we have chosen to offer brands that truly understand the needs of coily hair.
The PurePousse range has been developed to support afro, coily, kinky, and curly hair in its daily routine.
It meets essential needs:
The Royalty range is also among the treatments selected by Beauté Herins to meet the needs of afro hair.
Because afro hair deserves products that respect its nature.
Whether your hair is: coily, kinky, curly, transitioning, natural, or relaxed, the most important thing remains choosing treatments adapted to its current state.
Even the best hair growth products for afro hair cannot compensate for certain habits.
Here are the most frequent mistakes.
An oil nourishes and protects, but it does not replace hydration.
Afro hair needs both hydration and nutrition.
Hair growth takes time.
A regular routine will always yield better results than constantly changing products. Be patient.
The ends are the oldest part of the hair.
They need special attention.
Friction of hair against cotton can increase breakage.
A satin bonnet or pillowcase can help preserve moisture.
Patience is essential.
Hair grows continuously, but visible results depend on your ability to retain length.
After a few weeks, you may notice:
After several months:
Finding products for afro hair in Quebec is no longer as complicated as it was a few years ago. But not all stores offer treatments that are truly adapted to the needs of coily, kinky, and curly hair.
The simplest solution remains ordering from a specialized boutique.
At Beauté Herins, you will find a selection of treatments designed for your hair:
By ordering on our online store, you enjoy, among other things:
Don't wait, start your new routine today.
