How do you make your hair grow faster after the big chop?

How do you make your hair grow faster after the big chop?

Here's some tips on how to grow out your natural hair after the big chop.

1. Wash, Deep Condition & Moisturize Regularly. First you'll need to choose products that work for your natural hair. ...
2. Trim Regularly. ...
3. Keep Heat Styling To A Minimum. ...
4. Wear Low Manipulation Hairstyles. ...
5. Protective Style. ...
6. Vitamins.

Does Big Chop help hair growth?

Many people claim that hair grows faster when you big chop versus transition. Others say it doesn't make any difference. While there is still some debate about it, hair that is freshly cut does not necessarily grow faster. Growth is born at the scalp level with the follicles.

How long does it take to grow out a big chop?

8 to 12 weeks is the standard. Some naturals can go longer than this until their next trim. If you decide to trim the ends yourself, make sure you use hair sheers. Using regular scissors will create more split ends.

How often should you wash your hair after the big chop?

Here are my healthy hair regimen suggestions: Shampoo: At the minimum, every 7-9 days. Healthy hair growth starts with a clean scalp.

Can I go natural without the big chop?

It's okay – don't big chop. Going natural without the big chop simply means that you will have to transition to natural hair. ... This means, instead of big chopping immediately, you will grow out your hair and the relaxer over a period of time to be defined by you.

How long does it take to go natural without the big chop?

The only way to immediately go natural is to big chop. If you decide that you would rather not big chop, it might take several months for you to become 100% natural. This obviously depends on the current length of your hair, but I've seen some women take 18+ months going natural without the big chop.

How long does it take for relaxed hair to transition to natural?

Whether you decide to do a big chop or gradually grow out a relaxer, it's going to take at least three to four months to start to see real change. For some, it may be a full year before you're completely chemical-free.

Is it normal to have curls after a big chop?

• After you big chop natural hair, more than likely you will be obsessed with your curls. This is normal but you should know your curl pattern and type (3c, 4a, 4c, etc) doesn’t matter. So stop stressing over that now. Here’s a little secret: healthy hair isn’t determined by your curl type.

What to do with your hair after a big chop?

• Moisturize: EVERY DAY! Trims: Every 8-12 weeks or as suggested by your professional stylist. Developing a healthy hair regimen after you big chop natural hair will put you in a great position for when your hair grows longer. By then you will have your favorites figured out and you will know what your hair responds well to as far as products.

What does big chop mean for natural hair?

• A big chop is a term coined in the natural hair community where you either cut off all of the relaxed ends of your hair or cut a significant amount of your hair that results in a very very short style.

What's the best way to grow healthy hair?

• Here are my healthy hair regimen suggestions: Shampoo: At the minimum, every 7-9 days. Healthy hair growth starts with a clean scalp. Shampooing weekly will help to remove product build-up, environmental factors, dust, sweat etc to ensure your pores aren’t clogged and hair growth can occur freely.