Growing my hair

So I've decided after trimming my hair this weekend that I am going to consciously grow my hair to my shoulders and beyond. Rather than starting the process and then getting dismayed and then ending up with a very short hairstyle, I will actually have an objective and grow my hair back to the length it was last summer.

As part of this mission I have started reading blogs and websites that provide lots of insight on the "regime" required to grow black hair. After reading a number of articles I have now come to a few assumptions:

1. The regimes take a lot of effort, I've actually read blogs where the women say they wash their hair 3 times a week! I had no idea black women did this?! Previously when I've told friends I wash my hair weekly they have given me strange looks, I really don't have the inclination to wash, wrap and set thrice a week but looks like I'm going to have to.

2. The advice states that I should use heat on my hair sparingly i.e. once every 3 months or just on special occasions. Honestly I'm not sure how feasible that is, I tong or use straighteners nearly every day; mainly because head ties aren't sexy lol #psyche. But seriously other than sleeping in curlers I'm wondering how I can ensure my hair looks styled?! If anyone has any advice please let me know.

3. There is a whole new language for black hair growth disciples and gurus, bagging and co-washing are just a few I've had to decipher. I've also checked all of my shampoos to check they are sulphate free. They are; I've also realised I need less protein and more moisture treatments so will be alternating.

This is just a small section of what I've learnt so far and after all this I'm seriously considering getting a weave because life is too short! Although since I have a clear objective I'm going to try this for a minimum of 3 months to see if it works.

Anyway I refuse to make this blog about my hair journey because there are far more important things in life; but if it works I'll let you know and if doesn't then I'll share this with you too.

Signing off
Nadine