Longer, healthier hair. Guaranteed Monique Rodriguez
RULE 1 Look Inside
“Growing healthy hair is not just about topical solutions; it’s also how you take care of yourself internally. Make sure there are no underlying factors like low vitamins, health issues, or medications that can have adverse effects on hair. If you have vitamin deficiencies, take supplements. Taking care of your body on the inside will affect how your hair, skin, and nails look on the outside.”
RULE 2
Celebrate Your Roots
“Healthy hair starts with a good foundation: a healthy scalp. Cleanse the scalp at least every week with warm water (cold washing can cause buildup that can inhibit growth) and a clarifying or sulfate-free shampoo.”
“As long as you take care of your hair, it will grow,” says hair guru
Monique Rodriguez, founder of Mielle Organics. “People tend to think it’s an overnight thing; they don’t have the patience to let their
hair grow out. It also surprises me that in the African American community, women believe their hair cannot grow to a certain length.
If you are living and breathing, your hair will grow. It won’t happen
overnight, but it will happen.”
RULE 3
Get Hydrated
“Condition your hair every time you shampoo; upgrade to a deep conditioner once a week. If you don’t condition your hair, it can become dry; brittle hair will break. After conditioning in the shower, I recommend a leave-in conditioner to keep the strands moisturized. Then apply an oil like the
Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil
to the scalp daily to ensure it’s healthy and stimulate hair growth.”
RULE 4
Stay Hydrated
“Moisturizing products like
Mielle Oats & Honey Soothing Hair Balm
that penetrate the cuticle give you natural shine once the cuticle is sealed. Especially with Type 4 hair, moisturization is key, because the curl pattern is tighter and the oil tends to travel down the hair strand a little slower. So, if you have Type 4 hair, make sure you are moisturizing. On days you aren’t washing and conditioning, you can revive dry, thirsty hair by adding moisture with a product like
Mielle Rice Water Moisturizing Milk RULE 5
Trim to Win
“If your hair is in an unhealthy state, trim your ends frequently. A good rule is every six weeks until you get to a healthy state. After that, you spread out hair trimming to just when needed.”