General Hair Care

For an African American adult hair care can be a breeze. For a child, caring for black hair may be a bit more of a challenge without proper instruction. Creating good hair care habits in children...

Most women who swim are well aware of just how damaging it can be for their hair. The chlorine found in most swimming pools can wreak havoc on all types of hair, including black hair that is...

When it comes to beauty in the black community, one thing is for sure. You better have your hair looking good. Black hair is usually tightly coiled or curly. The texture provides versatility and...

Black people's hair can seem like it's hard to grow, especially when the owner is anxious to wear longer hair styles but it seems like the desired length is not being achieved. Anyone with a...

In its natural state, black hair is very curly and dry. When chemicals are applied for straightening, the hair needs different moisturizing techniques. How often black women moisturize their hair...

To keep black hair healthy, treat it differently from naturally straight hair. Black hair can be worn in its natural state (without straightening chemicals), pressed with heat or worn relaxed...

Black hairstyles are beautiful and full of history. Whether it's a natural head of long, flowing locks or a short, graduated, cut bob, hairstyling is a part of African-American culture. There are...

Caring for natural black hair the right way will pay off with healthy curls and coils, whether your hair is a short afro or hangs down your back. Make sure you pamper this fragile hair type so...

It's a myth that black hair doesn't grow. In fact, it does grow, usually at the average rate of 1/2 inch per month. One of the reasons black hair doesn't appear to grow as quickly is because the...

Natural black hair tends to be very dry and sometimes even brittle, which means it easily falls out. This makes healthy hair as well as long lengths harder to attain. Hair loss is even a problem...

Hair care for blacks or African-Americans is very different from Caucasian, Hispanic and Asian hair care. Black hair generally tends to be dry and prone to breakage. This is due to the way that...

If you don't know how to properly care for your black or African American hair, the results are damaged, dry, broken and mangled hair. Black hair, in all of its textures, can look beautiful and...

For people who wish to "go green," or who simply do not like the idea of using chemicals on their bodies, homemade hair dye can be an effective organic solution to either preventing gray hair from...

Get the best look for your natural hair by following a few useful tips. Healthy hair always has a natural shine and good growth. When it comes to styling, Black women have many different hair...

Black hair is often delicate, with a shorter growth period than the hairs of other ethnic groups. Growing longer, stronger hair is the goal of many women, with lengthy locks very popular in...

Black hair can be styled in many different ways. Short haircuts for black hair are popular for African American men and women. Some styles like the Afro can be worn by men or women, while other...

Maintaining healthy black hair is different from maintaining naturally straight hair. Whether black hair is chemically straightened or left in its natural, curly state, using gentle hair care...

Hair care for black people differs in several significant ways from hair care for people of other ethnicities. Although black hair appears coarse and strong, it's actually fragile and requires...

Black hair has three general types: wavy, curly and kinky. Each type requires specific treatment and care in order to maintain its health and appearance. Once you have determined which type of...

There are a few things to keep in mind when styling your long, black hair. For one, play it up. Black hair is bold and smoldering, and giving a little extra time a day to style it can make a huge...

Creating a stunning look for black hair requires hard work sometimes. You have to take the time to find the products that work best. When your hair is healthy, it's manageable and has a natural...

Hair grows a certain amount over a time period--this is simply nature. Black women, however, tend to have kinky curled hair that is coarse and requires much more care. For black women to grow long...

The first fact about black hair care and hair growth is that no two African-Americans have the same type of hair. However, most African-Americans' hair grows about one quarter of an inch a month....

Black hair is unique and requires administering healthy black hair tips to keep it gorgeous and in good condition. Black hair can be styled in distinctive, exotic ways and keeping it healthy is...

When it comes to black hair growth, the natural texture often prevents you from seeing its true length. Keeping you hair healthy with good styling practices and gentle daily care is critical to...

Black hair differs markedly in texture from naturally straight hair, so caring for this hair type is very different from caring for other types of hair. Although black hair comes in various...

For many black people the hair is a problem area. Black hair is frequently dry and fragile, which makes it more prone to split ends and breakage. The tight curly hair strands many have also adds...

Black women seem to have a love-hate relationship with their hair. While black hair is curly and has volume, it is also difficult to maintain. With black hair, you can't wash it and forget about...

One thing to remember about black hair is that is it fragile. It is also usually dry. For this reason it is important to treat black hair gently. Using the right hair care products, keeping the...

African American hair is generally very different from Caucasian or naturally straight hair. This tightly curled, textured hair requires special care for it to be healthy. Whether your hair is...

The shaft of a black woman's hair is thicker and the texture more twisted and curled than in women of other races. The main difference in black hair comes from the structure. The outer layer, or...

African-American hair has perhaps the most unique hair texture of them all. This hair type is usually black, tight and curly. Commonly referred to as "black hair", African-American hair tends to...

When you think of black hair, you probably think of tightly curled hair. In fact, there are many textures that make up black people's hair; they range from wavy to kinky. You may think that black...

Black hair is prone to breakage. Some amount of hair loss is natural, but most hair loss in black women stems from mistreatment or a disproportionate amount of moisture or protein. Many stylists...

As I've stated many times before, black hair is extremely fragile. Excessive amounts of heat will cause damage to any hair type, but it can be especially destructive to black hair. Therefore,...

Contrary to popular knowledge, black hair is extremely delicate and very susceptible to breakage. Hair breakage is one of the most major issues for black hair. If you would like to correct the...

Black hair can tend to get dry unless great care is taken. Dry hair is brittle and highly susceptible to breakage. If your hair is over-processed from too many relaxers, or if you wash it too...

Learn the fast way to naturally grow black hair long. The rules are different for black hair textures and there's no one size fits all advice. Growing your hair long and fast is all about...

Dying hair blonde and black underneath requires purchasing a high-lift blonde color and a darker brown or black color, sectioning off the hair as desired and separating the two sections with foil....

A few braided hairstyles for black women include cornrows, two-strand twists, free-standing braids and synthetic hair. See a demonstration of a few braiding techniques with helpful advice from a...

A simple updo hairstyle for black women is to brush the hair back into a pony tail, twist the hair around, pin it securely to the head, and arrange the top portion of the hair to fall loosely over...

Natural hairstyles that black women can wear include afros, twists, braids, natural curls and roller set styles. Find out how to achieve a sleek bob naturally with helpful advice from a certified...

Because of the overwhelming amount of black hair-care products on the market, it can be daunting to know which products are effective. Although getting and maintaining healthy hair is not...

For anyone of African-American descent, caring for black hair can be a challenge. Black hair comes in so many different textures and levels of thickness. Black hair typically tends to be naturally...

Slow hair growth can be frustrating. While hair growth rates vary between different individuals, slow hair growth is common for black men. If you are a black man who wishes your hair to grow...

There are many things you can do to care for black hair. While many people find black hair difficult to manage, having beautiful and healthy looking black hair is possible for everyone. The main...

With more exposure and styling options for natural black hair, more men and women need information on maintaining a healthy scalp and hair. Wearing your hair chemical-free can be liberating and...

This is Part 2 on How to Use Black Soap, this time we'll cover using raw African Black Soap instead of shampoo. This is the best all natural alternative to shampoo in existence...Just try it ;-)

The unique texture of black men's hair requires them to take a different approach to styling and maintaining the health of their hair. It is also necessary to invest in products that are specially...

Thick and fabulous black hair can be styled, combed, curled and grown if it's taken care of properly. Not all black hair is the same type, but there are a few common tips that can help black hair...