Tips to Maintain Healthy Black Hair!

Traditionally, black hair traditionally is more curly and dry compared to hair of other ethnicities. The curl pattern of this hair is tighter, making the structure of the hair weaker and prone to breakage. This tight curl pattern also prevents the natural oils of the scalp from flowing down each hair strand to keep it moisturized. However, there are ways to help your hair stay healthy and strong.

Weekly Maintenance Tips
African-American hair tends be on the dry side. As a result, daily shampooing of this type of hair can make it even drier and cause brittleness. A rule of thumb many African-Americans follow is to shampoo the hair at least once a week. However, depending on how active you are and how much styling product is used on your hair, you may want to shampoo your hair every three days.
Hair should be shampooed with a moisturizing shampoo to clean the hair without stripping away all moisture. A moisturizing conditioner should also be used to moisturize and detangle the hair. If you find that your hair still feels dry and "crunchy" after washing, a cholesterol deep conditioning treatment or hot oil treatment may be needed to restore a healthy level of moisture to your hair and make it softer.

Daily Maintenance Tips for Black Hair
Since this type of hair lacks moisture, it is best not to apply too much styling product(s) to it. The main styling product needed is a scalp conditioner or oil. Massage the scalp conditioner or scalp oil into the scalp and brush through the hair using a natural boar-bristle brush for straightened or relaxed hair. For natural "Afro" hair apply conditioner or oil directly to the hair, using only enough to make the hair softer and create a sheen. Gently comb your hair each day to detangle it and get rid of knots. Wear a silk or silky scarf or doo rag to bed each night to help hair retain its moisture and to prevent hair breakage.

Tips for Styling Black Hair
Hair styling can create fantastic looks for many people. However, it can also do some damage to the hair. African-Americans who use heated appliances to help style their hair such as hot combs, hot curlers, curling irons, flat irons, or dryers need to do so sparingly. Ideally, heat styling should be done one or twice a week because it can strip away much needed moisture from the hair. Try to avoid styling products that contain alcohol, specifically SD alcohol, in them. This type of alcohol strips away moisture. Do not use styling products on the hair everyday as this can lead to product buildup on the hair. These black hair care tips will help you maintain healthier hair. For optimal hair health, maintain a well-balanced diet, get adequate exercise, and drink plenty of water. This will help healthy hair grow from your hair follicles. Also, a multi-vitamin containing a vitamin B complex will also promote healthy hair growth.