Hi, I am an African-American female and I am having trouble on finding products for my hair to get it to grow. My hair is currently a little past my shoulders when I straighten it. I have naturally thick, curly, and silky hair and would like to know which products works best for me to stimulate faster and healthier hair growth, possibly in a short period of time. My ideal length I would like it to be is mid-back length. Lastly is there anything I should consume to help it grow and should I do exercise along with it? I heard lots of exercise and protein like fish, eggs, nuts, vegetables, etc. are good example sources for your hair health. Any suggestions on what I should do to get it to my desired length in maybe at least a year? Please help! I really would love to have long and healthy hair! P.S. (Do I HAVE to take hair vitamins, such as biotin, in order for my hair to grow? I really don t want to. I want to do it naturally with products, diet, and exercise, and such. But if I have to take hair vitamins, I might consider it. And also NO WEAVE! I do not want to wear weave.) Thank you !! :)