Why Dry Ends Stop Your Hair from Growing 👀💇🏾‍♀️

Dry, brittle ends break off easily — and when your hair keeps breaking, it looks like it’s not growing (even though it is from the roots!). 🌱

Keeping your hair moisturized seals in hydration, reduces breakage, and helps you retain length. 💧✨

So don’t skip your moisture routine! Focus on:

💦 Regular moisturizing and sealing

🧴 Deep conditioning weekly

✂️ Trimming split ends when needed

Healthy ends = visible growth. 🌿 #type4hair #lowporosityhair #4bhair #moisturizedhair

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