If I could start again, I'd use coconut oil as a leave-in moisturizer and detangler from the start, and I would be super gentle with my hair. I'd wear it in protective updos as soon as it was long enough.
In reality, I was far too rough (and lazy) brushing and detangling. After I gave up using nasty elastics with metal bits (that destroyed my hair), I wore a braid for years, thinking that would be enough to protect my hair. I didn't realize that most of my breakage was occuring where the braid rubbed against my collar. As a result, I have a noticeable taper from my waist to my tailbone that will take at least another two years to grow out while I maintain my current length.
Good luck with your growth!
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