7 Keyz to Healthy 4c hair

 Keep Hair Moisturized (Coarse Hair Needs Moisture Most)

Coarse strands are thick and strong, but they dry out fast. Dryness = breakage = slower growth.

What to do:

• Use a sulfate-free moisturizing shampoo (once a week or every 10 days).

• Use a thick, creamy conditioner every wash.

• Add a deep conditioner or hair mask weekly.

• Use leave-in conditioner + a heavy oil or butter (shea butter, castor oil, jojoba, argan).

Products that work well for coarse hair:

• SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter line

• Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Leave-In

• Jamaican Black Castor Oil (best for thickness)

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2. Oil Your Scalp 2–3 Times a Week

Healthy hair growth starts at the scalp.

Best growth oils for coarse hair:

• Jamaican Black Castor Oil

• Peppermint Oil (mix with a carrier oil)

• Rosemary Oil

Massage for 3–5 minutes — boosts blood flow and growth.

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3. Protect Your Hair at Night

Coarse hair breaks easily when rubbed on cotton.

Do this:

• Wear a silk or satin bonnet

• OR use a silk pillowcase

This alone can help retain inches of growth.

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4. Trim Split Ends Every 8–12 Weeks

Split ends stop coarse hair from getting long because the ends keep breaking off.

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5. Low-Manipulation Styles

Coarse hair grows best when you leave it alone.

Growth-friendly styles:

• Two-strand twists

• Braids (not too tight)

• Buns

• Sew-ins or wigs with a protected/braided base

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6. Eat for Hair Growth

Hair grows from the inside.

Focus on:

• Protein

• Eggs

• Spinach

• Salmon or fish oil

• Nuts

• Water (a lot of it)

You can also add:

• Biotin

• Collagen

• Hair, Skin & Nails vitamins

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7. Avoid Anything That Dries Out Coarse Hair

Stay away from:

• Daily heat styling

• Alcohol-heavy gels

• Tight ponytails/braids

• Bleaching