Afro Hair Growth Tips That Actually Work: The Science of Exercise, Stress & Diet Recap

The final in our series on free (ish) hair growth tips that are backed by science! This recap is worth saving!

9/27/20252 min read

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A plate of food with broccoli, tomatoes, and meat

The Recap — A Holistic Approach

Here’s the curl-clusive: growing healthy, thriving hair is never about one magic trick. It’s a holistic, multi-pronged approach.

  • Exercise boosts circulation and gets nutrients flowing to your follicles.

  • Stress management stops your body from neglecting your hair.

  • A balanced, seasonal diet gives your strands the building blocks they need.

When people see real improvements in their hair growth, it’s usually because they’ve tackled all three at once — moving more, stressing less, and eating better. The result? Stronger strands, reduced breakage, and ultimately, longer hair that actually stays on your head.

Are these the only factors? Nope. But by making these tweaks, you’ll absolutely notice changes in the quality of your hair — shinier, stronger, less prone to snapping. And remember, quality hair = length retention.

👉 Remember: Don’t forget, we’ve got two community playlists live on Spotify:

  • Curl Move (your exercise hype list)

  • Curl & Chill (your stress-busting soundtrack)

Whether it’s your gym hype track or your Sunday unwind song, send me a 🎶 or a 🌿 on WhatsApp with the name of your fave track and I’ll add it to the right playlist. Together, we’re building the ultimate Curl Soundtrack! 🎶✨

Ready to Take it Further?

If you’re serious about growing stronger, healthier hair, come and join me in my monthly live hair masterclasses. We go deeper into techniques, routines, and product knowledge — so you can stop guessing and start growing hair that thrives. Think of it as your front row seat to expert curl care, with live Q&As where no question is too small.

💌 Click here to join the next class and let’s grow this crown together.

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a woman laying down on a train track
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woman in white tank top and black pants standing beside woman in black blazer