Can anyone tell me about black hair care?

I recently started working at a beauty supply store, and I haven’t been to cosmetology school yet so I don’t know very much about black hair care and it’s always hard to answer customers’ questions when they’re asking about African American textured hair.
Can anyone tell me how it’s different than a white/Hispanic/Asian persons hair or how it should be cared for?
Thanks in advance for any answers
So much can be said about black hair care that whole book, websites, magazines are dedicated to just that. I recommend that if you really want to know, to get some magazines for african american people and check out the websites. Magazines like Black hair, Essence, etc. If you don’t want to spend money on it, go to their websites and just read up on some of it. If all else fails, have a stylist that is knowledgeable about black hair and have them school you real quick because it is a lot to find out.

African American Braiding hair styles?

Does anyone know where I can find pics of cornrow twist braids or corn twist. I want to print out for my stylist to do. I need clear pic and different ones please. If you do not know what I am talking about to please don't anwser thanks

Khamit Kinks has the best photo collection I've seen. They are a full service natural hairstyling salon in New York. My photo gallery at Cornrows.co.uk is pretty good, but there aren't any 'cornrolls' (flat twists) in it so far.

However, I think a pattern would work better than a photo. If they are one of my former students, we even have a code. Take a cheap latex skull cap and stretch it over one of those styrofoam wig heads. Mark out exactly how you want it parted in red ink. Mark the twists' paths in blue. If there is an overlap, mark that with a green X. Be as creative as you like.

Then take the skullcap off the wig head, and to the stylist. They'll put it on one of their wig heads and have the pattern right there in front of them as they work. It makes things alot faster.

Do you know of any great products for styling natural African American hair?

I usually twist my hair. I need something that has a lot of moisture in it, but is gentle because I have extra-sensitive skin/scalp. I am using Miss Jessie's baby buttercream right now but it is irritating my skin. any suggestions?
thanks!

Look for products that state exactly that, moisturizing. My daughter's hair is curly, her father is from Belize, and his hair is thick and curly. She has his hair, but spongy like mine. Ironically I find that the WHITE products work better in softening her hair and making the curls form nicely. When I use products too heavy, it make it frizzy and look like an afro. I use Pantene Shampoo for both her hair and mine, and I notice that Pantene works well in my hair also. Jojoba Oil is a good moisturizer. Currenlty I use Suaze gel (just the $1 gel in the grocery store) and it makes both of our hair soft and manageble. My hair is nothing like hers, and it works for me also.

does anyone know any black hair products……?

does anyone know what black hair products i could use to help stimulate hair growth?(please dont waste your time typing something retarded like "sorry i dont know any", if you're not gonna be able to help me.thanks.)

Well, I have three suggestions. Products aren't going to really help your hair grow first of all. I have thick kinky natural hair, I have also had a relaxer. For years I've had that exact same question- what products can make my hair grow. The answer is none. I noticed my hair grew sigifigantly under these 3 circumstances.

1. Diet- I stopped drinking pop and sugary drinks a while ago. Water and teas not only help your body feel healthy- but you hair is healthier too.

2. Weaves and braided styles… you may not be a fan of weaves- but depending on what type you get- it can promote hair growth- See the trick is to leave your natural hair alone. Just braid it up. There's tons of styles that are really cute and conservative. Micro braids with lacing is a great style even though it takes forever, and sew in's weave's are nice too if done right. These styles allow you to not worry about your natural hair for months at a time- the only thing you have to do is keep it clean and conditioned.

3. Do not use products with petroleum, mineral oil, or alcohol. These will not promote hair growth at all. Also- applying heat to your hair on a regular basis does not promote hair growth. Stress will also not promote hair growth. Washing your hair more than once every 2 days (if you have kinky hair) will not promote hair growth. The thing is- you have to give you scalp time to produce it's own natural oils. If your scalp feels dry and itchy- take some tea tree oil or jojaba oil and give your scalp a massage.

4. also get your end's trimmed on a regularly

These are some things that worked for me and like I said before, I have thick, dry, kinky hair. And it has gotten a lot healthier since I stopped trying to tame it. If I want it straight- I just get some weave or I will get it blow dried straight every once in a while. If you have a relaxer, then you can still do these things and it will allow you to be able to put more time inbetween touch ups and this will prevent over processing and heat damage.

Hope this helps

Ultra Black Hair Products?

Does Ultra Black Hair Products really work. On the website it says that it takes up to a year for it to fully work and i think if it takes that long it probably wouldn't work. Where could you find these products online.

I just ordered the book from Amazon.com and I plan on ordering the hair care products either today or tomorrow. I have bought so much cheap stuff at the store for my hair and it looks like crap. So now I will try Cathy's products. It can't hurt. Maybe it will help my hair stop breaking off and start growing down to my back.

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Does Jet magazine and Ebony have more to offer than the top 3 journals in politics?

Does Jet magazine and Ebony have more to offer than the top 3 journals in politics?
Journalists from three major newspapers - the Washington Times, the New York Post and the Dallas Morning News — have been booted from Barack Obama’s campaign plane for the final leg of the presidential race.

Jet ( a black magazine) Ebony ( a black magazine) and an HBO documentary crew (Obama’s version of Mein Kamf) ,have taken their place.

What does Jet have to offer politically or Ebony, other than hair straightening ads?

Does Jet magazine and Ebony have more to offer than the top 3 journals in politics?

No, but they did not endorse ‘that one’ so they must be eliminated. So says the wannabe dictator. NOBAMA

does Cathy Howse’s Ultra black Hair growth system work?

People who have actually gone though the process please respond

I haven’t gone through her process but what she says is her book, is what I do anyway. Except she doesn’t believe in getting ends trimmed, which is important to keep hair healthy. I don’t think there is a special process needed to keep hair healthy.

I am white, is it okay to use African American hair products?

Not relaxers but conditioners. I have completely damaged my hair from bleach and color. It is very brittle and breaking. I have used everything i can possibly imagine to keep me from cutting my hair including chemical treatments and daily conditioner salon products. I have read that blacks tend to have brittle hair which is what mine is favoring due to the damage.

You could but depending on the thickness of your hair it could weigh it down and make it too greasy. I would just go buy some shampoo and conditioner for damaged hair. Sexy Hair Concepts makes a good one as does Matrix and Redken.

How to flat iron short African American hair & what products to use?

Well i have an even cut/medium hair and i have a conair flat iron.Eveytime I flat iron it my hair would not lay flat,and I haven’t found any good hair stuff for my kind of hair…so please help

My hair is medium length, and I’m growing out my relaxer. The following works pretty well for me, but don’t forget that our hair comes in MANY different textures. My mom can’t even use the exact same things I do.

– My biggest problem is my ends splitting, so I make sure they get PLENTY of moisture, especially since I flat iron it a lot. I started using Pure Coconut Oil, and it worked wonders for me. Its not too heavy on my hair, smells pretty good, and is organic and natural so it won’t clog my scalp. I buy Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil, it’s like $6 but since I’m in college I have to buy it online and pay for shipping.

– You could also try a Carol’s Daughter product; there are 2 in particular I recommend: Hair Balm is VERY good for the scalp and the ends, I however find that its too heavy for MY ends. I’ve heard it works very well with flat ironing. The other product is Healthy Hair Butter which gets the same rave reviews.

–Flat Iron: I (and most other girls I know) own either a CHI flat iron or an FHI. Keep in mind that these are just like products in that they’ll work differently on everyone’s hair type though. I have a CHI and am pretty content with it (it works well if I put the right stuff in my hair), but my roommate hated her CHI and switched to the FHI (which I’ll say works VERY well for her hair). These brands (as well as Solia and Corioliss) tend to handle our hair better than Conair (which I found burned my hair last time I used it).

** With the aforementioned products, you might want to consider putting whichever you choose on your hair, combing it through, wrapping it over night and then flat ironing it the next morning so as to let your hair absorb it, but still have a coating to protect it from the heat… especially if your hair is thick.
Good Luck Girl!

African American Hair Care Help?

Does anyone know any good forums or websites for African American Hair Care.
My hair is looking a mess and i’m up for new ideas on detangling it and managing it.

this lady name Ateyaaa on youtube has a wonderful hair regimen video watch it because its pure gold