How to Maintain African Hair

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Afro-textured hair varies from straight to extremely curly and tightly coiled. Additionally, many people apply chemical treatments to change their hair texture, which can damage the hair. This hair type can be very delicate and prone to breakage. You can learn how to maintain healthy hair for Afro-textured hair, even without chemical damage.

Steps

  1. Purchase conditioner, moisturizer, food-grade oil (olive oil, coconut oil, etc.) for your hair.
  2. The longer you let the conditioner sit on your hair, the better.
  3. Shampoo and condition your hair 1 or 2 times a week. Shampooing your hair can restore cleanliness and hair can only break when dirty. Condition restores moisture and helps strengthen weak hair. Try shampooing and conditioning hair every 2 weeks.
  4. Be cautious of shampoos, as most of them strip the moisture from your hair.
  5. Moisture is your number one ally in achieving healthy manageable hair.
  6. Be extremely careful when applying any heat to your hair. It's advisable to avoid all heat on your hair. The heat can damage your curl pattern and the only way to remedy the damage is to cut the torched hair off.
  7. If a straight style is desired, use a weave or wig. This can also give your natural hair time to rest with no actual damage to your hair.
  8. When combing/detangling, comb the hair from the ends to the root. Comb your hair carefully. Extremely curly African American hair tends to tangle easily and if you comb your hair incorrectly you could damage the ends.
    • Use a wide-toothed comb and work from the ends to the roots to work out any tangles. This will help you maintain healthy hair for African American Hair.
    • Avoid dry-combing which can disrupt the curl pattern. Instead, comb your hair when it is wet, or damp, and use a detangling agent.
  9. You must become very conscious of the products you use on your hair.
    • Most items in the beauty supply store are actually not good for African hair even though they are marketed that way.
  10. Water is the ultimate moisturizer. African hair loves nothing more than pure water itself. With natural hair, water is its best ally. Natural hair can be washed about twice a week to hold more moisture. However, be careful about the shampoo. Some people do not use shampoo anymore because of its drying effects. Others limit shampooing to 1-4 times per month. There are enough cleaning agents in conditioner that can sufficiently clean the hair.
  11. Wash your hair regularly. African American hair tends to be drier than Caucasian hair because the natural oils don't always make it to the ends of the hair. African Americans need to wash their hair at least once every seven days to keep the scalp and hair healthy.
    • Use the "no poo" method if your hair is extremely dry. Wash your hair once a week with a light cream rinse conditioner instead of shampoo, and use a baby shampoo once a month to remove any residue.
  12. Condition your hair. Even if you are using the "no-poo" method, follow with a moisturizing conditioner and let it set for several minutes.
    • Finish with a leave-in conditioner to seal in moisture. Deep condition your hair once per month. If you use the "no-poo" method, deep condition after your monthly shampoo wash.
  13. Let the hair air dry. Before the hair is dry, twist or braid the hair to help with tangling.
  14. Use products that work for you. Try to avoid heavy gels and hairsprays. Try natural oils, like olive, coconut, jojoba, and avocado. If you have really dry hair you can try heavier oils like castor oil.
    • Use vegetable or animal-based oils. Avoid using mineral oils and petroleum jelly which can clog the pores in your scalp and do not absorb well into your hair.
    • Vegetable oils, such as olive, jojoba and coconut all absorb well into your hair as well as lanolin, which is close to your natural hair oil.
  15. Avoid alcohol-based styling products. These products can dry your scalp and hair strand causing breakage and damage.
  16. Braid your hair. Braids help your hair because you are not aggravating your hair with heating products and chemicals and plus they are so cute.
  17. Don't dry out your hair. Washing once a week with a sulfate shampoo should do it. You can wash several times a week with the 'no-poo' method.
  18. Moisturize your hair. It can be Shea butter, Indian Hemp,Tea tree; any product that is low in Petrolatum and not greasy but watery. Watery moisturizers don't block pores and damage hair but gently moisturize and soften the scalp. That's what you want.
  19. Avoid putting stress on scalp. Really tight braids breaks hair off and really tight ponytails do as well. Loosen up and be aware that the scalp is sensitive. Don't try to toughen it! It won't work.
    • Use a wide-tooth comb.
    • Avoid combing from the roots. You should always comb from the ends and work your way to the roots.
  20. Leave the chemicals to the professionals. Drug stores sell home hair color and hair straightening kits. These chemicals are caustic and need to be applied carefully to prevent damage.
    • Whenever possible, have your hair professionally colored and straightened by a hairdresser that you trust.

Tips

  • Try using different types of shampoos and conditioners to find the right one for you.
  • Detangle hair and apply moisturizers while the hair is still wet.
  • Pantene Medium-thick Pro-V works well.

Warnings

  • Don't flat iron your hair too often it could result in heat damage. the same goes for all other Heat-styling tools.
  • Stay away from Petroleum Jelly or Mineral Oil.
  • Only wash your hair every 3-7 days. African hair dries out quickly when shampooed often.
  • Try not to burn your self.
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