Do braids make your hair grow?

Jan 29, 2014

Emilie W.

If you braid your hair everyday does it make your hair grow and prevent breakage?

Jan 29, 2014

Nicolet K.

I agree with Tori R.

Jan 29, 2014

Delight s.

Tori that's wrong it depends on how they are braided... look at locks they start out as briads... whenever I wear them they always makes my hair grow.

Jan 29, 2014

Elana D.

Braids do not make your hair doesn't matter in what form, its an illusion since your hair is shorter when its braided.

Jan 29, 2014

Delight s.

Also it depends on your hair type.

Jan 29, 2014

Delight s.

For black people it do.

Jan 29, 2014

Monique R.

I would think it DOES help. Usually we put in products, use chemicals or apply heat to our hair. These are things we wouldn't do while it's braided. So it gives your hair somewhat of a "break" from your everyday routine and avoids breakage from brushing and styling it. So I'm not sure if it grows FASTER or it's just that you're not interrupting the growth process so you may notice better growth. Just a guess. :)

Jan 29, 2014

Alycia K.

@Monique *mind blown* I've never thought of it like that!!

Jan 29, 2014

Monique R.

@Aly Lol. I don't think I really have either until Emilie asked.

Jan 29, 2014

Diana S.

Nothing makes your hair grow faster but braiding it helps prevent breakage. I have no split ends because I braid my hair every night.

Jan 29, 2014

Ashley H.

Prenatal vitamins do, Diana! They aren't just for the pregggeeerrrs lol:) I use them they not only give me just about all the vitamins I need they also give me energy longer and healthier nails and make your hair grow:)

Jan 29, 2014

Nneka W.

For straight European hair I'd say add bit of argon oil and put your hair in two or four plaits at night and that should help you retain length. The less you do to your hair the more itll grow, that's why braids work for afro hair. So there's no need for any extra vitamins (: x

Jan 29, 2014

Sandra O.

Yes, braids help your hair to grow (Y). Braids are a great protective style. When you have them in you barely manipulate your hair which allows it to grow; however, if you keep it for two long it'll pull out your hair, and stress your roots. In addition, you still need to moisturize, wash, and take care of your hair while braided.

Jan 30, 2014

Diana S.

@ashley when I was pregnant I took prenatal vitamins and it just made my hair stronger not exactly longer but my hair naturally grows fast so it's just genetics.

Jan 30, 2014

Ashley H.

That's cool I'm not pregnant but I still take them lol.