Perhaps the most overwhelmimg aspect about deciding to take the plunge and commit to growing your hair to its longest lengths is figuring out how to build a good, solid, HEALTHY hair care regimen. If you are just starting out your healthy hair care journey, use the 3C's as your foundation, and build upon your regimen from there. The 3C's is a term that is used here at LHDC and incorporates the three main aspects of growing Black hair to its longest lengths - CLEANSE CONDITION CARE! And I guess, I should honorably mention a fourth & fifth C - CONSISTENCY and COMMITMENT!
The beginner's shopping list should include (but certainly isn't limited to):
Cleansing agents (i.e. sulfate-free shampoo), deep conditioner, water-based moisturizer, seamless wide-tooth comb, soft bristle boars-hair brush, plastic conditioning caps, satin pillow cases/scarves/bonnet, satin covered scrunchies, oil and a camera.