While there is a misconception about African American women (and men) growing long, healthy hair, it is completely possible for African Americans to grow beautiful waist length hair. African American hair (depending on texture) is a bit more fragile and requires more attention. If your trying to gain waist length hair, the key to doing this are:

• Eating a lot of vegetables and protein
• Drinking a lot of water
• Keeping the scalp condition
• Protecting your hair ends
• Keeping your hair moisturized
• Having a healthy balance of moisture and protein on your hair strands
• Avoid excessive usage of heat
• Avoid chemically relaxing your hair too often

These are the main conditions that will help you achieve waist length hair.