Black hair can be natural, relaxed or braided.The key to healthy hair is hydration.Black hair can become brittle without these.The soft, silky, and healthy results of caring for black hair are worth the extra effort.
Step 1: You should wash your hair once a week.
The more often you wash your hair, the less you keep it moist.This results in brittle hair.You can get away with washing your hair once every 14 days.It will help prevent product build up.If you can't find ethnic hair products, try to use a dry hair product.Follow up with a hydrating conditioner.If you must wash your hair more often, you should use a 50% water and 50% shampoo.
Step 2: You should wash your hair every 3 to 5 days.
This is called "co-washing."It will help keep your hair manageable.Natural curly hair can benefit from co- washing, as it keeps the hair less frizzy, more defined, and better hydrated.You can use a natural oil of your choice.A deep conditioning mask can be used once a week and twice a month.Use the conditioner on the ends of your hair.If you apply conditioner to your hair, it will make it greasy.Your strands will be weighed down by it.
Step 3: It's a good idea to use a conditioner with essential oils.
Grape seed oil is more easily absorbed by hair than lanolin, which will only weigh hair down.You can make your hair shiny with lightweight oils, but they won't weigh it down.
Step 4: Silicones and sulfates should not be used in products.
Sulfates are a harsh cleaning agent that leads to dry hair and can only be removed with Silicones.If you don't remove the silicones from your hair, you will end up with dull, greasy hair.There are many ways to make your hair silky and nice without using silicones.These products are easy to wash out of your hair.
Step 5: Consider using products with "natural" ingredients.
From farming to harvesting, organic products are strictly regulated.The use of toxic chemicals, antibiotics, and pesticides is harmful to humans and animals.Toxic chemicals can harm hair.Corporations use the term "natural" very lightly.An orange soda has an orange flavor that used to share a compound with a fruit.Just like "petrolatum", high fructose corn syrup is considered "natural".
Step 6: Use a wide tooth comb to comb your teeth.
Always start from the ends of your hair.If you use brushes, they will make your hair messy.It's a good idea to avoid combing your hair every day.If you comb your hair too much, it will break it off.Make sure your hair is not wet.If you just washed it, it's a good idea to let it dry a little first.
Step 7: Use a comb attachment when blow-drying your hair.
Allow your hair to air-dry a little first, then blow dry it using a comb attachment.The amount of pulling and tugging can lead to breakage.The drying process for tightly coiled natural hair can be sped up by using comb attachment.If you plan on using a flat iron after drying, combs are great.You can sit under the dryer.
Step 8: When using a heat protectant spray, use a lower temperature and avoid heat styling.
If you add the spray to your hair, it will make it more effective.When styling your hair, hold the curling iron or flat iron slightly open.If you want to avoid tugging and pulling your hair, try to limit heat styling to two times a month.Don't go too hot and try to use the lowest temperature possible.The heat protectant sprays can only do so much.Ceramic flat irons are better than metal ones.They will be gentle on your hair.There are many forms of heat protectants other than sprays.
Step 9: Don't use high-stress hair for a long time.
A lot of stress is placed on your hair and scalp by wearing tight ponytails and tight braids.They can cause hair problems over time.They can cause hair loss and stress the hair follicles.Braids, cornrows, and weaves should not hurt.They are damaging your hair if they start to hurt.rubber bands can cause tears and breakage, so don't use them when styling your hair.Use a ponytail holder that doesn't have a metal clip.
Step 10: Glued-in weaves are better than sewn- in weaves.
They are better at protecting your hair from the elements.Natural hair can be damaged by glue-in weaves.If you choose a glue-in weave, you can protect your natural hair by placing a stocking cap over it.If you are using a weave, you should visit your hairdresser every 2 to 3 weeks to make sure it stays tight.A loose weave can damage your hair.You have to change your weave every three months.Allow your hair to rest for a few weeks after two weaves.
Step 11: When relaxing your hair, use caution and only do it once every 2 to 3 months.
Try to relax your hair.If you do it at home, read the instructions carefully.You shouldn't relax hair that has already been relaxed.If you apply relaxer to previously relaxed hair, you will damage it.Leave the relaxer on the hair too long and it will cause serious damage and hair loss.Adding some olive oil to your hair relaxes it.You don't want to over-process it.If you don't want to use oil, you can use a conditioner or a pre-relaxer treatment.A touch-up every 6 weeks is very bad for your hair.It's a good idea to get a touch-up every 2 to 3 months.If it has too many long chemical names, try to stay away from it.
Step 12: For a few weeks, let your hair grow naturally.
This is important if you are using weaves, cornrows, and braids.These styles put a lot of strain on your hair.If you want your hair to relax, let it go natural for a week or two.Wrap a scarf or headband around your hair, or add a cute hair clip, if you must do something with it.
Step 13: It's best to sleep on a silk pillowcase.
You can keep your hair healthy by doing this.Cotton pillowcases can cause hair to get ripped and tears.They can make your hair brittle and frizzy because they suck the water out of it.Cotton pillowcases draw out water from the skin and silk pillowcases don't, so they're great for skin.The pillowcases should be washed once a week.You can use a washing machine.Before washing them, check the label.If you can't get a pillowcase, tie your hair up with a silk scarf at night.
Step 14: Take care of your hair.
If you want to use a natural oil, you can use coconut oil or olive oil.This will help keep your hair from getting dry.It will help prevent split ends.
Step 15: Natural hair should be treated with oil every day and straightened twice a week.
Look for products that contain natural oils.Natural oils can be used straight from the bottle.Don't use products with petrolatum, lanolin, and mineral oils.The only thing they can do is dry your hair.A small amount of oil can go a long way.Start with a small amount, about the size of a dime.Add the oil of your choice after washing your hair.It's important that your hair stays healthy.
Step 16: It is possible to try a treatment.
It is possible to make your hair less prone to over-moisturizing.Your hair will be shiny as well.If you use too much of it in your hair, it will start to break off.You can either use a store-bought treatment or make your own at home.
Step 17: Twice a month, use a hot oil treatment on your hair.
In a double-boiler or a jar in a pot of hot water, heat 12 to 1 cup of oil.You can apply the oil by cutting your hair into several sections.You can cover your hair with a shower cap after massaging the oil into it.Once the time is over, wash your hair.If you don't want to warm up the oil in advance, you can sit under a hair dryer for 30 minutes while wearing a shower cap.If you use a microwave to heat the oil, it will lose its nutrition.Wrap a damp, warm towel around your hair if you don't have a shower cap.You can use any of the following oils.
Step 18: As soon as possible, trim your split ends.
It's a good idea to check your hair for split ends every now and then.The hair shaft will get damaged further if you leave them unchecked.They are only temporary fixes and won't mend your split ends.