Struggling with hair loss or slow growth can be frustrating, but there are things you can do to improve your mane's health and appearance. When followed consistently, many of these suggestions can actually stimulate growth. Follow these recommendations to grow long black hair fast.

1. Did you know that using the wrong styling tools on your mane can contribute to damage and breaking? When picking a brush, be sure to select one with natural boar bristles. If you use a comb, make sure it is a wide-tooth comb. Both of these items improve the appearance and condition of your mane because they help to distribute your mane's natural oil from the scalp all the way to the ends. Simply by using the right tools, you can grow long black hair fast.

2. No one likes getting knotted, tangled hair. In order to avoid knots be sure to comb your hair at various times throughout your day. Doing so will help keep your hair tangle free. If you do end up with one, use short even strokes to get it out. If it's a big one, work in small sections rather than trying to attack the whole thing at once. Sometimes you will have to cut out those small stubborn knots. Also, make sure you don't tease or back comb your hair because doing so can damage your hair.

3. Before shampooing, brush your hair to get rid of tangles and loose hair. If your hair is dry, brush daily using 100 strokes. This is actually quite effective for distributing natural, healthy oil throughout your hair. This simple step can help in your quest to grow long black hair fast.

4. It is important to trim your hair often in order to get rid of split ends. If you are still trying to grow your hair out, you should get a half inch cut off every three or four months. You should get your hair trimmed once a month if you have already reached your desired length.

5. Between trimmings check your hair closely for split ends. Damaged ends cause your hair to unravel and look frizzy so it's best to snip them off with a pair of sharp scissors one strand at a time. You'll lose less hair this way than if you leave split ends alone. You don't want split ends to keep you from growing the long black hair you desire.

6. Hair damage can also occur during sleep because of friction created when you toss and turn. It's best to sleep on a satin pillow case and wear your hair in a braid. You can also use a soft sleep cap.

7. There are a lot of other stresses that people expose their hair to on a daily basis. Hair dryers, curling irons, hot rollers, flat irons and crimpers are all very damaging and should not be used. When trying to grow long black hair fast, you should also avoid steaming hot showers and excessive rubbing of the hair with a towel because it causes stress and friction. Heat dries hair out leaving it brittle and dull, and styling appliances create stress by actually altering the shape of the hair shaft.

8. Hair accessories can also be very damaging. Always avoid using rubber bands because they tear the hair's out layer which can contribute to tangling. You should also stay away from anything with hinges because they can catch hair and cause it to break. Good choices are hair sticks and soft scrunchies.

Growing long black hair requires patience, but using these tips will produce the results you are looking for.