8 mistakes hindering your hair growth

1. Not detangling your hair

The best time to detangle your hair is when you are in the shower, it is fully saturated and you have applied enough conditioner to make it feel as slippery as seaweed.

Use a gentle brush like a Tangle Teezer or wide-tooth comb and start from the ends, working your way up to the roots.

Make sure you are using the right type of hair products for wavy hair, especially a good quality conditioner.

Merwave's Repair Conditioner is silicone and sulphate-free and designed to repair your hair.


2. Commit to the cut

Yes, you may not like this advice but your hair will thank you if you get rid of those scraggly ends!

Your split ends will not disappear. In fact, they will continue to split up the hair shaft.

No amount of wavy hair products can heal a split end, just let it go and book a hair appointment!

3. Don't towel dry

If you’re using a normal bath towel to dry your hair, please stop!

This towel can cause friction which will increase split ends.

Instead try using a cotton t-shirt or microfibre towel to dry your hair. 

Microfibre towels are made from super-soft, finer fabrics which wick away moisture without causing friction.


4. Know your products

If you crave natural, beautiful locks then you must choose the best hair products for curls and waves.

This means avoiding harsh ingredients that will dry your hair out.

Sulphates may strip away too much moisture, leaving your hair dry and unhealthy.

They may also make the scalp dry and prone to irritation.

Parabens can irritate your scalp, cause dryness and even hair loss.

Although not harmful, silicones can affect the weight out your hair, causing a weighty feel, dryness and hard to remove build up.

Our Wavy Hair Kit is free from all three of those ingredients.

It is a simple, healthy way to look after your natural hair and bring out your waves without causing long-lasting damage.

5. Think about your hairstyles

If you’re tying your hair in a tight bun or ponytail every day it can be putting excess tension on your hair.

This can lead to hair damage or hair loss.

Instead try braiding your hair or leaving it down.

Say goodbye to tension headaches!


6. Think about your hair accessories

On a similar thread, if you do tie your hair up, make sure you’re using the right accessories. 

Silk/satin scrunchies, headbands or scarves are all less damaging to hair than a traditional hair elastic and tight headbands.

Try to avoid anything with broken clips or as these could scratch your scalp leading to follicle damage.

7. Protect your hair day and night

You need to think about your hair whilst you sleep.

Cotton pillowcases absorb moisture, leading to dry, brittle and tangled hair, which is more prone to snapping.

On the flip side, silk/ satin pillowcases scarves or a hair bonnet are a great way to protect your hair overnight.

Their frictionless surface mitigates damage and help keep your hairs moisture retained.

A silk pillowcase is also great for your skin too as they absorb less moisture and dirt.


8. Not drinking enough or eating well

This might sound obvious but if you’re healthy and hydrated, your hair will be too!

Let your hair be healthy from the inside out by maintaining a balanced diet and drinking plenty of water.