If you’re blessed with curly, strong black hair, you might need something more special to take care of it on a regular basis. One of the most frequently searched for questions for black hair owners is how to grow that beautiful black hair longer, thicker, and healthier. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, “more than half of African American women cite thinning hair or hair loss as their top hair concern.” Hair growth seems to be a real concern to many women today.

Before we get down to recommending any products, however, we need first to understand the slight differences between black hair and other hair.

A report from the US National Library of Medicine from the National Institutes of Health indicates that black hair is more prone to breakage due to an asymmetrical hair follicle shape. Additionally, the report also points out that the weaker bond between water molecules and the protein molecules in black hair fuels the fragility of black hair even more. In general, black hair is drier and more susceptible to chemical and physical damage due to its structure.

Finally, the question of the day, does black hair grow more slowly than other hair? Unfortunately, the answer is not by much, but yes. According to Dr. Neil Persadsingh’s study, black hair has an average growth of 0.9cm per month while other hair grows an average of 1.3 cm per month.

Knowing the unique challenges black hair faces guides us to seek out natural ingredients infused hair products with a focus on nourishing, moisturizing, and hair growth. In this spirit, here are the products we recommend.

1- EMERA CBD Scalp Therapy

A healthy scalp provides a solid foundation for hair growth. EMERA CBD Scalp Therapy is a professional hair salon-grade product that uses natural CBD oil’s calming and nourishing effects to soothe the scalp and promote hair growth. High in vitamin E and fatty acids, CBD Oil nourishes the scalp and strengthens hair, thereby encouraging hair growth. Inside CBD Oil are omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 acids, which help improve the quality of the scalp tissue. This product may work wonders if you’re familiar with the Emerassage scalp massage technique. If not, take a look at this simple tutorial video.

2- MKS eco Hair Oil

Second, in line with the recommendation list is our award-winning Marrakesh hair oil. This hair oil is formulated with natural Hemp Seed Oil and Argan Oil from Morocco. These are 2 well-known natural oils that excel in nourishing your hair, leaving your hair’s look and feel significantly improved. Some key benefits include improvements in hair condition and texture, long-lasting frizz control, increase in hair shine, and cutting drying time in half. Ah, this wonderful hair oil also comes with a variety of interesting naturally inspired fragrances that are guaranteed to make your hair smell just as good as it looks.

3- MKS eco Curl

Try out this miracle Marrakesh Curl hair cream specially designed for your natural curls. Turn frizz into your body and get the most out of your natural curls. This natural argan oil and hemp seed oil-enriched formula help create fuller-looking curls while managing flyaways, leaving you with the body and texture for your curls to impress. Impressing features include defining curls with flexible hold, eliminating frizz and making flyaways more manageable, providing glossy shine and a silky finish, and improving elasticity making curls easier to style.

4- Marrakesh Shampoo

The next product in our entry is the old, basic, staple product in anybody’s hair care routine: a nourishing shampoo. The award-winning Marrakesh shampoo has a simple yet powerful formula that utilizes the natural Moroccan Argan Oil to deliver nutrients to your hair to give it a shiny look and sleek feel, all with a variety of indulging fragrances for you to choose from. Now in sustainable packaging, this 10-oz bottle is packed with sulfate-free, ultra-nourishing goodies such as Argan Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, & Aloe Vera. It gently cleanses your hair while infusing it with lightweight but deeply penetrating moisture. Last but not least, the rich content of hydrolyzed wheat protein in this shampoo strengthens hair to reduce breakage, while antioxidant-rich botanicals protect hair from environmental and daily stresses.

5- Marrakesh Conditioner

A great hair care routine never ends with a single bottle of hair shampoo. To maximize the nourishing and repairing aspects of the Marrakesh Shampoo, you may want to consider pairing it up with a Marrakesh conditioner. With the intense natural care from Argan Oil and Hemp Seed Oil, this Marrakesh conditioner throws in some extra care your delicate black hair desperately needs. The biggest strength of this product is that it keeps your hair hydrated, nourished, soft and smooth without weighing it down. For each of the naturally inspiring unique fragrances you pick for the Marrakesh Shampoo, there is a Marrakesh conditioner with the same fragrance for you to match it with. Have fun trying out the different fragrances till you find the right one for you! If fragrance isn’t what tickles you, you can always opt for a Marrakesh original fragrance that smells earthy and spicy-sensual.

This wraps up our list of the 5 best hair growth products for black hair. If you’re not in the market for any new products, it always helps to remember some of the simple tips such as staying from chemicals and sticking to natural hair products, or spacing out your hair wash sessions, and reducing the use of blow dryers. Hopefully, you’ll have faster-growing hair soon, and don’t forget to leave a comment below to let us know how your experience goes!