Grow It: How to Grow Afro-Textured Hair to Maximum Lengths in the Shortest Time

by Chicoro

Grow It walks you through a simple six step process to help you understand which actions contribute to gaining healthy length and which actions do not. Who says afro-textured hair can't grow long? The more you know the more you grow!

116 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2008

Reviews

[A_nyrican · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got some good pointers from this book. The recipe to make a quick and easy daily moisturizer was the best piece of advice. I no longer suffer from dry hair.

[Trudy Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was a great overview. It didn't deep dive into some of the topics so at times I had lingering questions, but I understand her point was to give an introduction and overview.

Favorite Quotes:
"Tiny adjustments one at a time can do wonders for your hair"
"No one can tell you what products work best for your hair . To be truly successful you must find it on your own."

Key Learnings:
Get cosmetic dictionary to help read ingredients
Diluting shampoo helps reduce hair friction
Hair absorbs treatments better is rinsed with ACV solution
Panthenol is good for the hair

Funniest Line in the Book:
"Please do not wear a shower cap in public...This is poor taste and not at all attractive"

Overall I enjoyed the book and learned some great hair tips.

[Rissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I think this book is a great jumping off point for someone who has recently gone natural, (as far as rudimentary information and different techniques to try) I feel as if this book was mostly just Chicoro describing techniques that worked for her own hair.

Nothing she talked about was backed up by any kind of source, nor did she attempt to cite any scientific basis for any of the information she presented.

Frankly, the book is good for beginners, but for a more seasoned, well-informed natural, this book serves as little more than a moderately interesting pamphlet.

With more people becoming aware of natural hair as a viable option, and more information being publicized in regards to it, she's going to have to do better in order to compete.

[Rhonda McKnight · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned alot about afro-textured hair and will absolutely consider those learnings in how I care for my hair going forward.

[Jill · Rating 1 out of 5]

I would not recommend this book to beginners, or veterans of the natural hair process. First, it is disorganized and very repetitive. She has two sections on weathering (as if she forgot she already had one) and her entire chapter on moisturizing had only two sections about moisturizing. The rest of the chapter was about not using damaging products. Second, there are certain products that black women shouldn't use on their hair and that it not included in this book. She gives incorrect or half cocked explanations on why you should keep you hair cleaned. I think she officially lost 2 stars when she said "for some women, Afro textured is not for them" ummmmmmmmm, it is growing out of your head, can't get much "for you" than that.

[Kierkegaard Fan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good info here, although I am not sure to what extent the "science" is conclusive. Honestly, I am generally skeptical of any cosmetologist or hair "expert" who claims to know what's genuinely at work when it comes to hair. The best way to grow hair ( at least for me) has been to eat well, minimize stress, exercise, as well as wearing hair in stretched hairstyles ( twists). Trim your ends. Keep it simple, people and let nature do its magic.

[Shalah Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I first decided to stop chemically processing my hair, Chicoro's Grow It book, was the first book I purchased to learn more about the textured hair phenomenon. This book was brief, informative and gets straight to the point. It has lots of good tips and information. I would recommend this book for anyone considering abandoning chemically processing their hair. This book specifically speaks to women with curly, kinky-coily textured hair.

[Erica]

Finished 06 02 10; not bad, good info on natural hair care. More motivation than anything, but I wish I'd read it when I first went natural. She is knowlegeable and goes into sometimes tok much detail about Jair structure. I got the book from Amazon and have no regrets. She is doing a great service with this book.

[Melinda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book informative because I liked the tips about detangling and conditioning. Very detailed and a great reference book especially if you are willing to put the time, energy and effort into the health of your hair. I'm not sure that I believe that these techniques will make my hair longer, but I could see how it would make it healthier.

[Pelikay · Rating 2 out of 5]

Basic knowledge

This book is great for natural chicks who have no knowledge about how to take care of their coils. It was an easy read with a lot of repetition. This would be a great book for teenage girls to read since many or should I say most know so little about natural coils.

[Nascha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. I have been friends with Chicoro online for many years and am familiar with her hair methods from our membership on hair boards however, this is the first time that I actually sat down and read her book for myself. Great book with a lot of information. I highly recommend it for those with afro-textured hair.

[Brenda Porter · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a good start since I just recently went natural. However, there were a lot of things mentioned in the book that I wish were explained in more detail. To fill in those gaps, I did my own research while reading the book.

[misha · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is a must read for anyone who is starting a natural hair journey. This book is an easy read (I read in half a day), but the nuggets in this book will be something you find yourself referring to often.

[Balinda]

Very informative.

[Alcqueline · Rating 2 out of 5]

At this time in my life, I am unimpressed with this book. However, if I had the opportunity to have read this a year ago, I may have delayed starting my locs.

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

good tips

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very informative and had great tips for growing long hair.

[LadyS · Rating 4 out of 5]

Encouraging and informative

[Yemisi Otasanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every bit of detail worked. And I have my waist length hair now. Had to study it like a bible. The fact that she personalised her growth experience, made it easier to understand and follow.