Getting and Keeping Healthy Black Hair
Posted by admin on
September 12, 2008
Black Hairstyles have increased in beauty, design and diversity. New black hair products help black hair maintain strength and moisture. Long, short, natural hairstyles have truly highlighted the diversity of black hairstyles with increased functionality and beauty.
Black/African Americans hairstyles have become more diverse from natural to weaves and extensions to twist and cornrows, diversity in hairstyles are on the rise. For those of you with shorter hair, the same techniques used for long hair apply equally to short hair as well. Smoothing has become less damaging thanks to products containing Jojoba Oil. Mineral oil, used for years to clean and moisturize, is damaging to hair follicles. Jojoba oil has made intense styling safer without as much risk of breakage.
Jojoba oil has now taken its rightful place as a replacement for mineral oil. Often used to aid in styling, cleansing or to add hydration, mineral oil leads to damaged follicles and thinning. Jojoba oil naturally deep cleans and hydrates and leaves hair stronger while effectively removing dirt and product build-up that often lead to flakes and flaking. Though used as an active ingredient in many hair products to increase cleansing, it is often combined with other "actives" such as Panthenol or Trichogen to soothe the scalp or increase hair growth.
If you have African American hair, remember that your hair needs moisture. Do not let anyone tell you different. By switching to higher quality products, your hair won’t be greasy, it actually will be moisturized. Here are some good rules of thumb to stick with when making your next purchase:
All-natural products are superior
Look at ingredients, if the product contains parabens, which can lead to cancer, Just Say No.
Price does not make the product. Always look for quality ingredients like Shea, Jojoba, Oil, Sunflower, Castor, etc?
Do not over process your hair with excess heat, straightening combs, and super hot blow dryers.
Black hairstyles are beautiful and luxurious - and maintaining proper health and strength has enabled straightening, relaxing and perming to accelerate beautiful styles without damage and breaking.
The best African American Hair Care tips from our website vistors
Posted by admin on
September 6, 2008
Because African American hair is prone to dryness and breakage, it is essential that you invest in some quality hair care products that were designed precisely for your hair.
Shea butter is an absolute must for African Americans. It is a great moisturizer for your hair, but did you know it works very well on your skin too? It is absorbed quickly into the skin and is best if it is applied twice a day. Oils By Nature makes a great shea butter and their products are made from natural and organic ingredients.
Always detangle your hair before bedtime. Remember to use a wide-tooth comb. This will make it even easier to style your hair in the morning.
Use an oil or serum on your hair ends at night. Do this before rolling your hair or wrapping it in the scarf. Your hair will retain moisture and it will help you to hold a better curl.
Deep conditioning should be done at least every other week using the heat of a hooded dryer. The heat will help the conditioning penetrate. Use a protein deep conditioner once a month to strengthen your hair.
The right brush is essential for caring for your African American hair. The Kakakiki KombBrush was created with rounded-tines so that it would not get tangled and break the hair. All you need to do is moisturize and put the brush through your hair. It gently massages your scalp, which helps to stimulate hair growth.
Depending upon the health of your hair, you should get your ends trimmed every 2-6 months. Start with this tip immediately. It’s a good start to your healthy hair journey.
