Tips on Taking Care of Black Hair

Caring for black hair is an easy process that consists mostly of properly moisturizing the hair and lessening dependence on alcohol- and mineral oil-based products. When dealing with black hair, always add moisture and pay attention to the hair type when selecting styling products. Here are some tips for caring for your or your child's hair.

Things You'll Need

• Wide tooth comb

Instructions

1. Use a wide-tooth comb to protect delicate hair shafts. When detangling hair, use a light conditioner or hair balm to strengthen the hair follicle and assist the wide-tooth comb. Section the hair into four groups and slowly run the comb from root to tip, working through difficult areas as you proceed. Avoid yanking or pulling the hair by adding a hair balm, as previously suggested. Simply dab the product on your fingers and work throughout the enter section.

2. Limit shampooing to once a week, rinsing the hair when necessary. Saturate hair with warm water and add an appropriate shampoo for your hair type and styling need. Follow with a light leave-in or restorative conditioner to protect the hair from heating and styling products, as well as damage that can occur between shampooing.

3. Moisturize with natural oils and herbal-based hair and scalp moisturizers. Ditch the mineral oil-based hair and scalp products and pick up hair care products that contain shea butter or tea tree instead. Apply directly to the scalp and use a wide-tooth comb to work through the hair from root to tip. Use daily, if possible, on the root and liberally throughout each section of the hair.

4. Plan for nocturnal care. Section the hair or make two braids and cover with a satin scarf before going to bed to reduce friction.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid alcohol-based products and opt for natural products engineered for black hair instead.

Resources

• Treasured Locks