Hey love, let’s talk.

I see you’re frustrated, thinking your hair just doesn’t grow. You’ve been doing everything right (or so you think), but your 4C hair still looks like it’s stuck at the same length. I hear this so much in the salon. Let me tell you now, your hair is growing, but something is stopping you from seeing it that length. And no, it’s not because you don’t have “good hair” or because you need to buy one miracle product.

Let’s understand what taking good care of 4c hair should look like.

1. What You’re Seeing Is Breakage, Not Lack of Growth

Your hair grows, but you’re probably losing it just as fast because of breakage. See those little short hairs on your sink after you comb? That’s breakage. Sometimes we mistake lack of retention for lack of growth.

💡 Quick Tip: Gently untangle your hair. Always section your hair, use your fingers first, and then go in with a wide-tooth comb, starting from the ends, not the roots. And don’t leave your braids in for too long, this is another major cause of hair breakage.

2. You’re Moisturizing… But Not Hydrating

You can use oils every day and your hair will still feel dry and stiff. That’s because oil locks moisture in, but it can’t bring moisture in. If you’re not hydrating with water first, the oils are sealing in dryness.

💡 Quick Tip: On wash days, drench your hair with water, follow up with a good leave-in conditioner, and then seal with a light oil or butter. Try it and watch how soft your hair feels.

3. You Are Not Consistent

Your hair needs a routine, just like your skin. If you’re jumping from product to product or only doing treatments once in a blue moon, your hair won’t thrive.

💡 Quick Tip: Do just four things weekly and do them well: cleanse, deep condition, moisturize, protect. That’s it. Simplicity works better than the 10-step complicated routines you see on YouTube.

4. You’re Ignoring Your Scalp!!

A healthy scalp means healthy hair. You might be clogging your scalp with too much product buildup, or ignoring dandruff and itchiness. Your scalp is the soil. If the soil is unhealthy, how will the hair grow???

💡 Quick Tip: Cleanse your scalp properly. Don’t be afraid to shampoo, especially if you’re using heavy products. A clean scalp breathes better, grows better.

5. You Don’t Have to Spend Big

Please hear me, you don’t need a hundred thousand-naira product to see growth. You need consistency, patience, and a simple, healthy routine. Water, shea butter, basic shampoo, conditioner, and your two hands are more powerful than you think.

6. You don’t steam your hair

Another gentle habit that helps protect 4C hair from breakage is hair steaming. Steaming softens your strands by opening up the hair cuticle so moisture and treatments can deeply absorb, making your hair more elastic and easier to detangle without snapping. It’s especially helpful for preventing dryness and brittleness. You don’t have to overdo it—steaming once every one to two weeks is enough to keep your hair hydrated, healthy, and strong.

If you’re feeling stuck with your hair, come by the salon, let’s figure it out together. We are in Ikeja, and lekki. Or try these tips for a month and see if your hair doesn’t start thanking you. You’ve got this!