2021
Moral of the story: you don’t have to oil your hair every day to see hair growth. I personally don’t use oil daily just a good deep conditioner every wash day and a heat protectant whenever I use heat.
What led me to do a big chop was wearing my hair curly all the time. As a natural, my hair sheds more when I wear it curly often, and constant ponytails didn’t help either. I also went to cosmetology school, so I don’t mind cutting my hair short because I know it’ll grow back healthier and more even than before.
I wear my hair straight a lot and make sure to wrap it every night to help it stay straight longer. I have zero heat damage because I always protect my hair properly.
The real lesson? Get those trims every 3–6 months! I can’t stand stringy ends, so I have no problem cutting them off. Split ends don’t fix themselves they just continue splitting higher and higher up the hair shaft, which can eventually leave you with thin spots and breakage.
From my experience with natural hair care, I’ve found that consistency and proper techniques truly make the difference in healthy hair growth. After my second big chop in 2024, I committed to regular trims every few months to prevent split ends from traveling up the hair shaft, which can lead to breakage and thinning. This simple habit has preserved the volume and strength of my hair. I also realized that daily oiling isn't mandatory. Instead, incorporating a nourishing deep conditioner during wash days gives the hair the moisture it needs without weighing it down. Plus, always applying a heat protectant before styling with heat tools has kept my strands free from damage, making it easier to wear my hair straight without compromise. Another important tip is wrapping hair at night to retain styles and reduce friction that causes breakage. As the OCR content mentions, I’ve seen my hair grow back almost to my butt after these focused efforts since 2026, demonstrating that patience combined with healthy habits pays off. If you’re like me and love wearing your hair curly but notice extra shedding, try minimizing tight ponytails and use gentle methods to protect your curls. Cutting your hair short might seem intimidating, but trust me, it’s worth it for a fresh start on healthier hair growth. In summary, focusing on deep conditioning, protective styling, consistent trims, and avoiding over-oiling will help you achieve stronger, longer-lasting hair growth and reduce damage from styling routines.
Your hair is so pretty!