Why don't African American hair grow at the rate of a Caucasians?

It seems as if black people's hair can't grow like white people..Why is that? Caucasians seem to have faster growth and can keep long hair length, while it seems completely opposite with black people.

Why don't African American hair grow at the rate of a Caucasians?

could be the breakage if you process your hair a lot. It also harder to see the growth of curly hair. I mean if you stretched out the curl (naturally) you will most likely see almost the same results

Why don't African American hair grow at the rate of a Caucasians?

it is what it is.

Why don't African American hair grow at the rate of a Caucasians?

I've always wondered that!

Why don't African American hair grow at the rate of a Caucasians?

why does it matter it is just the way it is

Why don't African American hair grow at the rate of a Caucasians?

Most African Americans I've met have extremly naturally curly hair. I think curly hair grows slower than straight or wavy hair.

Why don't African American hair grow at the rate of a Caucasians?

Their hair is too dry to grow like a Caucasian's, and it will always be like that. It's just the way they were born.

Why don't African American hair grow at the rate of a Caucasians?

Well we do things that damage our hair. Most African Americans use chemicals such as relaxers or things that will take out our hair such as braids and things. African Americans also have a kinky curl when were first born (meaning that we dont start off with straight and long hair). So we have to hot comb and relax our hair to get a straight result.

Why don't African American hair grow at the rate of a Caucasians?

I think because their hair is kind of Afro-ish and Curly that why they grow out slower then straight blone hair. But other than that, its just how we born differrent, that's make us unique. [=

Why don't African American hair grow at the rate of a Caucasians?

I am 25% native american, and 75% african american and because of this my hair grows a little bit faster and longer. but i do understand how you feel. everyones hair is different. black hair is thicker, darker and doesnt seem to grow as long and honestly im not sure why. most african american women wish their hair was longer, straighter and easier to work with, but there are things you can try. buy a "black hair magazine" and see what products are there. i garuntee there will be something that is right for you and your specific problems.

Why don't African American hair grow at the rate of a Caucasians?

It probably does grow just as fast. But, since it is curly, the length curls up on itself, and just doesn't look as long. The other factor is that the ends of African American hair are very prone to breakage due to a lack of natural oils. The scalp produces oil to help protect hair. In straight hair, the oil can easily work its way down to the tips of the hair to protect the ends, and hair brushing helps this process. For African American hair, the hair is so extremely curly that the oil can't make it very far down the hair shaft, and the ends end up unprotected and brittle, and can easily break. Also, African Americans tend to use harsher styling chemicals than whites do, making the breakage worse. In order to grow their hair, African Americans have to be very careful about conditioning in order to keep the ends strong.

Why don't African American hair grow at the rate of a Caucasians?

Well that's not always the case. Genetics also has something to do with it, but due to the lack of the scalp being moist, the hair breaks off easier and it may take awhile for the hair to grow. But if moist, the hair could actually grow pretty quickly.

But another reason could contribute to why black females have shorter hair sometimes, is because of the chemicals used to make the hair straight. Putting in too many chemicals could make the hair fall out or if a perm is not taken care of, it could cause permenant hair loss.

But I know quite a bit of people with really long hair and they are black. So what you say is not entirely true. Just sometimes genetics, hair textures, and treaments, could determine the many different lengths of hair in appearance. I have really long hair, although I've been growing it for 6 years so...

Why don't African American hair grow at the rate of a Caucasians?

african ethnic hair does grow but it's just the bad habits done to maintain our hair makes it seem like it isn't.

1. people try to use relaxers to make their hair bone straight. that's not a the purpose of a relaxer. it's in the term- you are 'relaxing' the curl so it's easier to straighten. alot of hair is over processed and it breaks off everywhere.

2. too much styling oil is put in our hair. your hair has natural oils that moisturize the hair. too much oil makes the hair stiff and immobile (not so attractive). and when you put heat styling upon oily hair, you are basically burning your hair off. a good shampoo and conditioner with low pH balance will keep your hair moisturized so no "moistruizing oil" is needed. use shine serums and hair polishers instead. another thing, nobody should wait two weeks until washing your hair. it's gross and the hair is too oily by then. wash the hair once a week, at most twice a week .you need the natural oils at your roots. the oil build up in your scalp isn't good for growth.

3. all heat styling is bad, but the healthiest is going under a hooded dryer with rollers. invest in good styling tools like a good styling iron. (solia is pretty good styling iron). try to find ways to style your hair without heat too. it is possible to look nice without using heat on your hair. just take a weekend when you wash your hair and experiment. how people outside our race do you know spend 3 plus hours a week styling their hair with some much heat? i don't know that many, so relax and give your hair a breather.

4. a healthy diet rich in good fats and protein preps the hair for good growth. if our diet is poor so will be our hair. exercise too! increased blood circulation to the scalp helps the hair grow. it's all internal :)

i'm african american and my hair grows quite fast partially because of genetics and also because of the "regimen" i described above. we are at no disadvantage for great hair we just have to be sensible about what we do.

here are some /regular/ethnic hair care lines you can consider too:

dr. miracles(temple and nape grow is awesome)

motions (lavish shampoo and setting foam is wonderful )

nexxus ( the Keraphix conditioner is amazing!)

IC thermal hair straigtening and shine serum (good if you flat iron, set, blow dry the hair)