Do You Want Healthy Natural Black Hair?

The word is out that natural hair is in.

Did you know that black women are choosing to ditch chemicals and hair extensions to go natural more than ever before?

Yes!

Young girls are no longer getting relaxers like the “rite of passage” it was for so many of us. They're happy with keeping their waves, curls and kinks intact.

Even in the corporate world where it used to be taboo, these natural hairstyles are being worn by top executives!

Let’s look at some of the reasons why natural hair has become so popular, hairstyling options and care tips to keep your hair looking great.

Why Is Natural Hair So Popular?

There are lots of reasons why it’s a great time to go with natural black hair.

Self Acceptance

• We are recognizing and embracing our God given beauty more than ever as a group. Black Women are realizing that we don’t have to change anything about ourselves to be appealing.

Going Green!

• Black women are moving away from chemicals and 'going green' with our beauty products. What could be more natural than natural hair?

Possible Side Effects of Chemical Treatments

• There may be serious long term side effects from using chemical relaxers. Serious skin allergies and burns from relaxers make many of us drop the habit it as well.

At Home Maintenance

• There are specialty salons that only do natural hair but there's nothing that you have to go to a certified professional for other than permanent color.

Lower Costs

• No regular salon visits or expensive products spell good news for your bank account.

The “Look"

• The natural look is hot! There's nothing more lovely than a gorgeous black woman in all of her Nubian glory.

Hairstyle Ideas For Natural Black Hair

Here are some of the hairstyles you can do with natural hair.

• Cornrows
• Twists
• Bantu Knots
• Braids
• Twist Outs
• Braid Outs
• Comb Coils
• Flat Twists
• Dreadlocks

Care Tips For Natural Hair

Here are some tips to help you care for your natural hair.

Use Wide Toothed Combs

• Comb your hair with a wide tooth comb when it’s wet to save you tons of hair and pain.

  Use an afro pick on dry hair for easy detangling.

Wear Comb Free Hairstyles

• Wear your hair in styles like twists and braids to keep it manageable and neat.

Add Lots of Moisture

• Deep condition and moisturize your hair regularly to keep it soft and flexible.

Trim Split Ends

• Press your hair before your trim so it’s even when it’s finished.

If you've always wanted to go natural, don't be afraid to make the change. After you transition your natural black hair will be healthy, manageable and most of all, beautiful!