reader question: do braids promote growth?

Question for J from ChristinaBella:"i have a question for u bglh - does leaving ur hair in braids really help w/ the growth cuz i wash my hair once a week and its now growing like i would like it to"j's response:keeping hair in braids is a protective style because it is low manipulation style. protective styles promote length retention by preventing damage. if your hair is in braids you are not