How to Grow Natural Hair Fast, According to a Pro

Natural hair looks breathtaking at any length. Whether you’re newly transitioning or you just made the big chop, making your curls work for you is the most important thing. You could be on a mission to have the longest, healthiest natural hair you’ve ever had. We fully support that, too. You know that saying, patience is a virtue? Well, that’s applicable to many areas of your life, including your hair growth process. Much like the idea of working out and yearning to see results on your body, growing out your natural hair fast requires consistent effort. It won’t happen in the blink of an eye, but there are tried-and-true ways to speed up your strands’ growth cycle.

Celebrity hairstylist Kendall Dorsey, who has worked with everyone from Cardi B, Duckie Thot, Bella Hadid, Teyana Taylor, and more, shared with us exactly how to grow natural hair fast. He has a mind-body-spirit approach to sprouting your hair at max speed. “Avoid stress, skip the junk food, nix the excess heat and tight hairstyles, and whatever you do, don’t skip your regular trims,” he advises.

Meet the Expert

Kendall Dorsey is a bi-coastal celebrity hairstylist and Oribe Hair Care educator. In his over 15 years in the beauty industry, Kendall’s work has been seen in the pages of Allure, New York Magazine, and Vogue.

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