Everyone should take care of their hair, but African hair needs more attention.African hair is easy to break since it has low water content.It is important to care for and style your hair so that it is healthy and always looks its best.
Step 1: Get the right hair products.
Use products that are formulated for hair texture.Straight, wavy, or curly African hair can be found.If you have dry, curly hair, consider using a hydrating cleanser.Natural moisturizers include olive oil or shea butter.Use age-appropriate products when washing a child's hair.Curls that are tear-free should be used.
Step 2: You need to wash your hair.
African hair does not need to be washed every day.It's important to wash your hair every 7 to 14 days.You can wet your hair with a spray bottle.Squirt or pour a dime into your hand.Apply directly to your head.Warm water will wash your hair.Follow with a rinse-out-conditioner.It's a good idea to massage a generous amount of conditioner into the shafts of your hair.If your hair is wet, use a wide-toothed comb or your fingers.Before rinsing with cold water, allow the product to soak.Excess water can be squeezed out.Condition your hair if it is excessively dry.It's ideal for curly and straight hair.Selecting a cleansing conditioner for no-pooing is important.
Step 3: It's a good idea to prevent hair loss.
pat the hair with a towel to stop the dripping after you wash and condition itIf you don't have a microfiber towel nearby, an old t-shirt will work.Rub a towel against your hair will result in damage.
Step 4: Leave-in-conditioner is recommended.
You can coat your hair with the leave-in-conditioner by squeezing it into your hand.This will help to keep the water out of your hair.Leave-in-conditioners help to protect your hair from damage.Look for products that have natural moisturizers like shea butter.If your hair is oily, skip this step.
Step 5: Take care of your hair.
The look and feel of dry or damaged hair will be improved by applying a deep conditioner.Before leaving the shower, wash your hair with hot water.Excess water should be squeezed out.The product should be applied to your hair.Work your way up the shaft by starting at the ends of your hair.Don't apply the product to your hair.If your hair is wet, cover it with a plastic cap.The product can be activated with a heated plastic cap, a blow-dryer set on low, or a hood dryer.The heat should be applied for 10 to 30 minutes.Remove the cap and wash your hair in cold water.You can deep condition your hair up to twice a month.There are two types of deep conditioning treatments.If you want to open your cuticles, look for a product with a high pH.
Step 6: Cut your hair.
Start at the nape of the neck and work your way towards the forehead, using the end of a "rat-tail" comb or your fingers.You have to separate your hair into 2 pieces.Start at the ends and work your way up to the roots.As you comb your hair, apply a small amount of your favorite hair oil to each section.When hair is damp, it is very fragile.If you need to re-wet hair, use a spray bottle filled with water.
Step 7: Your hair needs to be dried.
There are three ways to dry your hair.Air-drying is the best method for hair that is not relaxed and doesn't want to be straightened.Air-drying will leave your hair shapeless and without a healthy sheen if you have relaxed hair.Blow drying your hair will make it look smooth and shiny.Before using your blow dryer, make sure to apply a heat protectant.
Step 8: Take care of your hair.
After drying your hair, use a flat iron.All types of hair can be straightened.A flat iron can be used to add sheen to hair.You can apply a heat protectant spray.Start from the back of the hair and work your way to the thick part.The straightener should be used on each section.Quickly move the wand.To finish the process, spray shine spray on your hair.Use a high-quality ceramic flat iron.If you use a tool that lists its temperature, you will be able to monitor and control the heat.If you are using a straightener on relaxed or color treated hair, heat the wand to a temperature between 280 and 320F.The flat iron should be set to a temperature between 300 and 350F for curly hair.
Step 9: You need to prepare your hair for the treatment.
Clear your hair three to five days before using a relaxer.It's a good idea to wash your hair to get rid of products on it.Sulfates will leave the hair extremely dry, or you can use a sulfate-free product.Follow with a rinse-out-conditioner and a deep conditioning treatment.Light protein based treatments can be used for hair that has minimal breakage.A hair mask is a great option.If you have hair with moderate breakage, look for a product that contains a lot of protein.
Step 10: Place your head on your body.
Divide your hair into four equal sections, and then cut it from ear to ear.Keep each section separate with hair clips.Put on gloves.Part one is thin sub-sections.You can place the nozzle of the gel bottle on your head.Thin strips of the product should be applied.Continue until all of the sections have been completed.To apply thin strips of gel, trace the tip of the base gel nozzle.You should cover the nape of your neck and ears.The gel can be squeezed into your hand.The product should be rubbed into each section.Base helps protect your hair.
Step 11: The relaxer should be applied.
Place a towel on your shoulders.Divide the hair into horizontal sub-sections beginning with one of the back sections.Put on rubber gloves.The brush should be put into the relaxer.Start at the top of the head and coat the sub-sections with the product.The point at which new growth meets previously relaxed hair is where the product should not be applied.Continue until all sections are complete.Do not spend more than 5 minutes per section.
Step 12: You can massage the product.
You have gloved hands.If you want to pass the line of demarcation, comb through the hair with your fingers.Take the product out of your hair and put it back in.It could take up to 10 minutes.
Step 13: Warm water will wash your hair.
The majority of the product should be removed.You can apply the neutralizing cleanser and conditioner in your kit.Go back and forth with the neutralizer.A fresh towel can be used to remove excess water from your hair.Allow the product to soak in for 20 to 30 minutes.Take care of your hair with a leave-in-conditioner.
Step 14: You need to prepare your hair for the treatment.
You should apply a treatment one to two weeks before dying your hair.Don't wash your hair the day before your treatment.This will cause the removal of hair oils.Your hair will be damaged if left dry.Light protein based treatments can be used for hair that has minimal breakage.A hair mask is a great option.For hair with moderate breakage, apply a product that contains a lot of protein.
Step 15: Pick the right product.
There are five different types of hair dyes.Try a color rinse or a temporary coloring product if you are looking for short-term color.Semi-permanent coloring products will last longer than a color rinse or a temporary coloring product.The color lasts through 24 washes with a small amount of peroxide.Permanent hair dyes contain ammonia and peroxide.The chemicals allow the color to last a long time.
Step 16: You should dye your hair.
You can either get a professional color your hair at the salon or you can do it yourself.Either way, follow the instructions.
Step 17: Keep your hair out of your face.
Both men and women like to wear dreadlocks.There are several different types of dreadlocks to choose from.Finger twists are accomplished by sectioning the hair into equal 1 inch to 2 inch parts, twisting each section with beeswax or gel on your fingertips, and clipping sections together to prevent unraveling.Don't wash, dry, or comb your hair for 2 to 3 weeks to allow it to lock on its own.Every three weeks, use products designed for dreadlocks to condition and care for your hair.To combat the growth ofbacteria between washings, wipe dreads and scalp with a cotton ball or pad.Natural oils or oil-based products can be used to maintain locks.Wrap your locks in a cloth while you sleep.Long dreads are more difficult to maintain than short ones.
Step 18: For a natural look, don't have a well-coiffed afro.
If you have afros, you should wash and condition them once a week.When your hair has dried, comb it with a wide-toothed comb, pick it, or use a brush with natural bristles.One in the front, two on each side, one on top, and a few on the back are what you need to comb.Natural oils can be spread through your hair.Apply oil to your hair.You can accentuate your style with pretty and decorative hair combs, hair clips, and artificial flowers.
Step 19: You can try a weave or extensions.
Artificial hair is added to natural hair to make it look better and fight hair loss in certain areas.While you should always have a professional put in a weave, you and your friends can experiment with putting extensions in each other's hair.For a natural look, put the extensions strand by strand.The method requires between 50 and 100 strands.Extensions can be attached using a variety of methods.There are long tracks of hair with weft extensions.The hair is hanging at the ends.They can be attached with a variety of methods including micro rings or glue.It's possible that they're sewn into your hair.New weft extensions are taped.The hair is held together by double-sided tape at the top of the extension.One side of the tape is put on the head.A taped weft is placed under your extensions after they are pulled up.Try clip-on extensions if you are looking for a change.When your day is done, clip the extension in place and unclip it.
Step 20: There is a box braid.
Box braids allow natural hair to grow and is easy to maintain if you are transitioning from processed hair.Put your hair above the nape of your neck after washing and detangling it.The hair should be clipped up and out of the way.Divide the hair below the part into 1 inch square sections.Each section should be braided from the roots to the end.Attach the ends with a rubber band or clip.Continue braiding your hair until you have 1 inch sections.If you are transitioning to natural hair, Bantu knots and rod sets are great options.If you need help achieving either style, talk to your stylist.
Step 21: You should cornrow your hair.
Cornrows are a good choice for both men and women.Cut your hair.Divide your hair into even sections if you want your cornrows to be large.Smaller cornrows will result from small sections.Pick a section, divide it into 3 parts, and braid it at your head.As you get closer to the end of your hair, add more hair to each part.The braid will be attached to your head.Continue to braid the hair after adding all remaining hair.Attach the ends with a rubber band or clip.Continue this process until all sections are complete.
Step 22: Try something new.
Depending on the amount of time you have and the hair texture, you can twist it.Dry hair can be put under a hood dryer or left overnight.Small, spiral curls can be created by taking your twists out.The twists will last for about two weeks.There are twists that can also be left in.Don't leave twists in the hair for more than two weeks or they may become dreadlocks.
Step 23: You can try a close shave or a total shave.
The close or total shave is a great hairstyle for both men and women.It can be either laid back or sophisticated.It is very low maintenance.Start fresh with a clean head if your hair is damaged or over-processed.A guard is required for a close shave.Pick the guard that will evenly shave the excess hair from your head.Don't use a razor or guard when shaving your head, use an electric clippers.
Step 24: Try heated curlers.
You can style your hair with heated curlers.They can be purchased at your local beauty supply store.The curlers take about 20 minutes to use.It's a good idea to put them in your hair.The curler should be used in a pattern that is pleasing to you.If you want to make bangs, you can use the curlers around the edges of the hair.It is best to use the curlers throughout the hair for shorter hair.Curlers should be placed in straight lines from back to front.Once the curlers cool, remove them, and use a pick to move the hair into a pleasing style.Try heated curlers until you find the best one.