Lecture Notes: How to Grow 4C Natural Hair Longer and Faster

Introduction

• Speaker: Gary J
• Topic: Essential secrets for natural hair growth, especially for 4C hair type

Key Points

Understanding Moisture and Evaporation

• Air naturally evaporates water.
• Products like gels, oils, and hair butters help slow down moisture evaporation.
• Important to understand how moisture works to maintain hair health.

Secret 1: Unlearn Bad Habits

• Myths to Avoid:
  • Protective styling for long periods doesn't inherently grow hair faster.
  • Trimming does not promote growth but can prevent split ends.
• Truths:
  • Hair grows at a natural rate regardless of styling or manipulation.
  • Neglecting the hair by leaving styles in too long can be damaging.
  • Educate oneself on the hair growth cycle.

Secret 2: Do What’s Best for You

• Curly Girl Rules are not fixed:
  • You can use grease, direct heat, and silicones if they work for you.
  • Need to understand how to use products effectively.
  • Silicones might require clarifying shampoos (possibly with sulfates).
• Personal Preference:
  • Gary J avoids silicones and clarifying shampoos.
  • Avoids heat due to lack of expertise.

Secret 3: Understand Moisture and Moisturizing

• Moisture is key for long hair.
• Common Mistakes:
  • Only using water to moisturize leads to dryness.
• Solution:
  • Use a sealant like a hair butter, cream, or gel after water.
  • Re-moisturize regularly due to natural evaporation.
  • Factors influencing evaporation: hair health, climate, style.
• Product Recommendations:
  • Use products with water as the first ingredient.
  • Avoid products with only raw butters and oils.
  • For dry, itchy scalp, apply water before scalps oils or greases.

Conclusion

• Achieving longer and faster hair growth requires:
  • Hydrating strands with water and sealants.
  • Unlearning bad habits that hinder growth.
  • Following personal preferences while staying informed.
• Next Steps:
  • Watch further videos for additional tips on growing hair thicker.