African-American Women Hair Care TipsFor most
African-American females, their hair is the most important thing in their lives and as such, it is very important that their hair be maintained in a well-kept manner. No matter what type of
hairstyle, you as an
African-American deserve to have the
best hair possible. The tips below will show you how this can be done.
Too Much Heat?• Before using a
hair straightener, or another heated hair tool,
wash and
dry your hair thoroughly. If your hair becomes frizzled, do not do it again, as this will
damage your hair.
• To retain the quality and shine of
your hair, instead to using
hair straighteners all the time,
style your hair with buns, braid outs, and French rolls. This will put less stress on your hair and rest the follicles in
your hair.
• Very important: Before you go to bed, wrap or
pin your hair up in a scarf. This will protect it from being damaged while in bed. Plus, it keeps your
hair smooth.
• Before you go to bed, if applicable,
unwind your hair to let it rest. The best way to do this is by using a wide-toothed comb.
• At night, use a moisture solution (a hair oil or serum) to keep the ends of
your hair straight and moist. This should be done before rolling or wrapping
your hair in a scarf. This will keep it moist all night long.
Regular Maintenance• To keep
your hair smooth and shining, do not go longer than a week without washing
your hair. If you do this, your hair will become very brittle and dry. If you believe that
washing your hair on a regular basis is a bad thing, it is not. In fact, keeping your
hair washed will make your hair to last longer and
your hair will maintain its good smell.
• Around every 2-6 months, you should trim the ends of
your hair. Doing this will keep it healthy and looking very nice.
Around every other week, with the use of a hooded hair dryer, you should deep condition
your hair. The heat from the dryer will cause the conditioner in your
hair to go right into your scalp.
