Very little hair growth

I would recommend not over analyzing it. People trybto change stuff and try new oroducts a new techbiques and really mess up. Ive learned to KISS.

Remember Everyone does not grow 6 inches a year. Urs maybe a little slower.

AmyAmyAmy wrote: I think my hair errs to the dry side Protein- once a month..hair is protein sensitive DC every 2 weeks...will increase this to 2x a week Cornrows or braids..hair is too short to do anything else No sulfate no silicone - only moisturise with oil and water I do not trim often....will dust every 2 months now

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I live in cornrows/braids and your regi doesn't sound too bad to me.  Here are some things I do that maybe you can incorporate to help with retention:

-Keep your cornrows covered, it helps with moisture retention.
At home I rock a satin mens skull cap over my cornrows.  When I leave out I either put a wig, hat or headwrap over it.  Wearing the skull cap also helps to keep me from playing in my hair too much.

-Keep your hair stretched.
Wash, DC, dry and moisturize and seal in those cornrows.  Don't worry, your hair will be clean:)  This will also help to cut down on long, painful detangling sessions.  I don't allow it to shrink up when it's wet and it's dry when I refresh the cornrows or change it to another braid style.  It's also already clean and conditioned.

-Increase your DCing
I DC weekly.  You can add honey and EVOO to help with moisture or a few spoonfuls of yogurt, mayo or an egg to add some protein, since you want to keep it natural. 

-Increase your M&Sing
Like you, I use a water/oil mix to moisturize.  However, I seal afterwards with a little EVOO or Grapeseed oil.  During the colder months, I also like to incorporate Safflower oil for sealing.  I moisturize and seal twice per day - once in the morning and again before bed.  I immediately cover with my satin skull cap.  I also cowash or water rinse my hair in between my weekly wash and DC session.  Another way I moisturize is by rubbing in some of my condish and then sealing that in with an oil. 

I hope that you've found these tips to be helpful.  GL! :)

I been growing my hair out since 2010 November ..I cut off all of my permed hair wow I thought I'm really going to do this...my hair grow back to its permed length in one year by trimming it every 6 months and keeping it moistened ..no weave ..I wout even flat iron it as for style I would keep it in clips no [ponytail holds or rubberbands..right now I have the cheapest braiding hair in my head with cornrows ..so women of color I suggest for straightening use a keratin treatment instead of a perm mixxed chicks straighting product I love it

Hi Amy don’t be discouraged, your hair looks healthy.

I felt exactly the same every time I compared my hair growth/retention with other people, in occasions I actually believed that my hair was not growing, it grows maybe slower than some, but it grows. I’ve realised that instead of focusing in length I had to focus on hair health, as I said yours looks very healthy, strong and shinny.

I’m sure your hair is growing, the issue is retaining the length, for some reason your hair is breaking.

I totally agree with Swift advice, try to maintain your hair moisturised and protected. In my case I keep my hair in extension braids and weaves all year, only with 2-3 weeks break between installs, minimum manipulation is helping me to retain length. My hair is kept moisturised by using a conditioner & water spritz or S-curl no drip every other day, I DC every week on wash day and to protect my ends I seal them with JBCO.  I’m sure you’ll find the right techniques to retain length.

Don’t give up, try to improve your regimen to address your hair needs and you’ll find something that works for you. Once you find what works, you will meet your goal in no time.

Happy Hair Growing in 2013