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Black Hair Care Tips
Top African American and Black hair care tips revealed.
Do you know what it means to take care of black and African American hair properly?
In my experience too many women are clueless when it comes to good hair care. You can tell by the bald edges, slow to non-existent growth (aka length accumulation) and chewed up ends I see so many of my beautiful sista's struggling with every day.
Effective hair care is so much more than just using any old shampoo and conditioner, brushing a little oil through your hair and massaging your scalp once or twice a month. To make a big difference in your hair it's important to know how to keep it healthy and strong. You can start by knowing the basic black hair care tips.
- Find out your hair type and how it affects your goals.
- Keep your hair and scalp from drying out by infusing it with moisture regularly.
- Choose products that will work for your hair type and texture.
- Learn how to style your hair to be healthy with less damage.
- Use the right tools and techniques for your hair, relaxed or natural.
If you already know these basic black hair care tips, there's nothing wrong with learning new ones to take things to the next level.
When you're the proud owner of a head of black/afro type hair like I am, you know it always needs special attention. Our highly textured hair plays by a different set of rules than those of our counterparts from other ethnic backgrounds with straight hair types.
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I get emails from women all over the world asking me to tell them exactly what to do and what use on their hair. What I’m about to tell you is what I always tell them.
There's no single formula, product or technique that will work for everyone so be prepared to do some experiment using yourself as the guinea pig.
Yes, you may end up with a few products and tools that don't work for you (I can show you my own drawer of shame), but as with other things in life sometimes you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your Prince!
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My goal is to give you as much information on Black and African American hair care as possible so you can find the products and techniques that will work for you. Your mission is to read, investigate and use the tips and techniques outlined in this section to help you along your path to healthier hair.
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There's a lot of information available on and offline about proper black and African American hair care and I know how hard it is to sort through it all to get to what really works.
Here's a resource I highly recommend that's filled with effective Black hair care tips that will work for you whether you're just starting out on the road to healthier hair or looking for ways to expand your hair care knowledge. Click Here To Find Out More. |
African American and Black Hair Care Tips
Black and African American hair care (done right) involves several different things that all combine to help make each and every strand of hair on your head the best it can be. Let’s explore the basics you should know for healthier hair and tips on how to fix common problems.
- What Is Hair Typing and How Can You Benefit From It?
There's a hair typing system that’s become the gold standard when it comes to describing black and ethnic hair textures (kinky, curly and wavy). Oprah's stylist (Andre Walker) came up with it and if you run in black hair care circles you’ll notice it’s always referred to.
If you’re thinking "What’s my hair type?” you’re asking a very good question, because knowing your hair type and texture is the starting point for choosing the right products, tools and techniques to make the most of the hair you were blessed with.
- General African American and Black Hair Care Tips
Some black hair care tips don’t fall perfectly under any category but are still must know topics if you’re striving for hair perfection.
- Top 10 Black Hair Care Tools
- How To Create An Effective Black Hair Regimen
- Children’s Hair Care 101
- Tips on Caring For Mixed Race Hair
- Lifestyle, Nutrition, Supplementation and How They Affect Your Hair
You are what you eat. When it comes to your hair this is more true than ever. Hair is a by-product of the proteins and minerals we put into our bodies every day. If you’re stressed out and not getting all the nutrients you need every day I can guarantee that you're not sporting your best hair ever. But how exactly do you get healthier hair from the inside out?
- Cleansing, The First Step to Healthy Hair
The way you wash your hair sets the tone for everything that follows. If you're anything like I used to be before I learned about good hair care you've washed your hair only to end up with a big pile of knots and tangles.
Here’s an in depth look on how to make washing your hair an easy, pain free (dare I say enjoyable) experience. Follow along step by step and never worry about knots and tangles ever again.
- Conditioning, How It Makes or Breaks Your Hair Goals
I consider conditioner to be the holy grail of black and African American hair care. One of the unique features of our hair is that it tends to become dry very easily.
Hair conditioners have the power to completely change the health and appearance of your hair instantly and even more so with long term use. Click here to learn more about Black and African American Hair Products.
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You can make your hair healthier, stronger and more beautiful. Use these black hair care tips and you’ll see a major difference within a month or two. What results can you expect? Hair that’s softer, more manageable and less prone to breakage and split ends.
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- Healthy Styling Techniques
I cringe a little every time I see a black woman rip a small toothed plastic comb through her hair, all the way from roots to ends, then turn around and ask “Why is my hair always so damaged?” What you do to your hair and how to do it is about 80% of the results you can expect to get from your hair care regimen. The other 20% goes to using the right products. I hope you can clearly see where most of your focus should be.
- Damage Prevention and Repair
Do you need some serious hair help? Do you not have the slightest clue how to keep damage away and correct it when it happens?
One of the biggest roadblocks in Black and African American hair care is damage in the form of dryness and breakage which eventually lead to thinning. Repairing badly damaged hair is not easy but definitely not impossible with the right black hair care tips, techniques and products.
- Caring For Chemically Altered Hair
If you like your hair ‘fried, dyed and laid to the side’ you should know the challenges you face by choosing to use chemical treatments. Relaxers, curly perms, texturizers and hair color all fall into this category and are all potentially hazardous to your hair. I’m not saying you can’t have a chemical treatment and practice healthy hair habits at the same time, but it does become much trickier to strike the right balance.
- Caring For Natural Textures
In its most authentic form afro textured and ethnic hair is truly a beauty to behold. Being natural however doesn’t guarantee hair health on its own. Special care must be taken for your delicate hair to truly thrive. Click here for Natural Black Hair Care Tips.
- Resources For African American/Black Hair Care Tips
Stumped for styling ideas? Looking for places where women that share the same hair goals and interests as you hang out? Need a referral for a good stylist in your neighborhood? This is where I list and share resources that you can explore to help you care for and style your African American and Black Hair.
- Black and African American Hair Care Magazines
- African American and Black Hair Forums
- Black and African American Stylists And Salons
- Medical Grade African American Hair Care Issues
If you’re having severe issues with your hair and are experiencing problems like large chunks falling out due to chemical applications, an infected scalp or reasons unknown to you please see a medical professional or dermatologist who can diagnose and treat your condition before it’s too late and the hair you’ve lost is gone for good. I am not a doctor and do not provide medical advice or treatments on this site.
Whether your hair is relaxed, natural or somewhere in between, these African American and Black hair care tips are a great place to start your journey to healthier hair.
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