Black Hair Growing Tips
Too many times, black women especially resort to hair weaves or braids to make their hair grow, but taking care of their natural hair could just as easily work. Sometimes hair care isn't as glamorous as women would like it to be, but if black hair is taken care of properly, it can be as easy as brushing teeth. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Shampoo Regular conditioner Leave-in conditioner Hair oil Blow dryer Comb Brush Ponytail holders
Instructions
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Wash black hair at least once every couple of weeks. Hair full of hairspray, gel, glue and hair dye is prone to split ends and hair falling out. Chemicals may make hair look good for the moment, but on the back of all of those bottles are warnings to take proper precautions before using these products, not just on the hair but also on the skin. Washing natural black hair takes out all of the excess dirt, dust and extra chemicals that also make it easier to style and maintain.
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Comb and brush black hair daily. There are various textures of black hair. Not all of it is thick or nappy. Some black hair is thin, wavy or brittle. But all hair must be combed and brushed to keep it from being tangled, not just at the beginning of the day but throughout the day when it's in disarray. Easily tangled hair must be combed and brushed regularly, especially if it's exposed to wind or rain.
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Oil black hair at least once a week. Black hair is not washed daily because it needs the oils that other textures of hair (such as those of white, Latino or Asian women) get too much of. Hair oil, like Luster Pink lotion and Parnevu, helps black hair fight against dandruff and stops itching. Hair oil takes on the characteristics of lotion for the skin, and the scalp underneath the hair is skin. It must be properly oiled to grow from the scalp to the tips.
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Clip split ends. Without doing this, black hair risks these ends climbing to the scalp and ruining the hair to the roots. Leave-in conditioners and regular conditioners temporarily help split ends, but when black hair dries, the ends still need to be clipped. Not only does clipping ends make black hair look neater, but it also helps black hair grow.
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Give black hair the day off sometimes. Black women especially are notorious for spending hundreds of dollars on getting their hair done in beauty salons, where there are different products (hairspray, gel, shampoo, conditioner, curling irons, flat irons, rollers, hair dryer, spritz) to make one style, and it could take hours to get this style completed. While these styles are attractive, sometimes black hair needs the day off, just like a worker needs a vacation. Put black hair in a ponytail or pin it up with a pretty barrette for at least 1 day out of the week without all the extra spraying, pulling and packing on chemicals. By letting it rest, black hair can grow at a steady pace.
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Use rollers instead of curling irons if the hair already has a natural curl or has stuck it out for the entire day. Although rollers may not be as comfortable to sleep in as a wrap cap, it gives black hair a rest from heated curlers for a day or two. Rollers can easily be put on and removed within minutes instead of the time it takes for a curling iron to heat up.
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Wrap black hair if it's already in a natural style or is going to be combed down into a "wrap," a hairstyle that embraces the face. Curling irons and flat irons aren't necessarily needed for this simple style, and wrapping hair with a wrap scarf takes only a couple of minutes after a few comb strokes and a brush. Sometimes certain types of black hair are too thick to wrap without a stylist or a hair dryer, so the beautician or barber can wrap it initially. After a while, though, black hair will start to mold itself and wrap easily into the direction it's regularly brushed into. By not using hot irons, this also gives black hair the opportunity to grow in its natural time.
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Humm... paragraph 2 "Not all of it is thick or nappy" sounds so negative. So here we go with the good hair bad hair thing..
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alot of this info in this article is WRONG! first off pink oil moisture is not a good choice if your hair is extremely dry and damaged. parnevu dries the hair, black women will have best results if you don't use moisturizers that have petroletum, mineral oil, or any sulfates. these things can be very bad for already dry hair. co-washing with a good moisturizing conditioner helps alot with dryness, and giving your hair a rest from shampoos. the best thing is to choose good hair products that will seal in moisture such as extra virgin olive oil, organic coconut oil, jojoba oil, tea tree oil, etc. but these oils should not be applied alone, a water based moisturizer or pure water can be applied on the hair, then sealed with one of the above oils. limit using relaxers or hair dye, stretch relaxers as long as you can. limit brushing, because it can pull on the hair causing more breakage. also wear protective styles, wearing the hair in buns. also its best to invest in a good quality shampoo and conditioner and deep conditioner. and wrapping the hair at night. ive done all of the above for 10 months and my hair grew 5 inches to date. the products I use is are...creme of nature with argon oil moisturizing shampoo, lemongrass conditioner for dehydrated hair, and leave in conditioner for dehydrated hair. home made deep conditioner made of eggs, olive oil, coconut oil, and queen helene cholesterol, I whip it into a light fluffy cream leave it on for 2 hours then rinse, I store it in the refridgerator. alternate co-washing one week then washing with shampoo the next week. there are so many products on the market...last but not least ladies if you are going to spend your money, look at the labels. not all products are created equal. all natural products or organic are the best. ones with fruit oils and extracts. sulfates, patroletum, mineral oils don't penetrate the hair shaft, it just sits on the hair. look for products without these ingredients. walmart is very reasonable with the prices when it comes to good products for us. so please be careful about what you read alot of these articles are written by white women who don't know anything about our hair struggles. good luck and happy hair growing ; ).
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scissorsister
Aug 17, 2010
Wash every other week? Your head has to smell bad. And not touching?? Anyone's hair would be nappy! Just co-washing and shampooing once a week will add the best form of moisture to your hair, WATER. And laying off of the heat tools will stop the extra drying. My hair was at it's most damaged when I was younger and my parent's would only have my hair washed when I went to the salon every two weeks to be restyled. After I started washing once a week and co-washing once in between, my hair sprung back within 2 years.
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maroonsista
Mar 07, 2010
Mia713, you've got a point there. Although Pink Lotion is good for wrapping and helping stop split ends, it's not as good as shea butter, tea tree oil, etc. I don't avoid the ethnic hair aisle, but I do a lot more research about who's behind the products nowadays.
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ms100
Jan 15, 2010
I actually have to say that the less you touch your hair the more it grows. I've grown my hair back a numerous of times. I don't use Luster Pink oil unless I have a perm. When my hair is natural I just use Indian Hemp Greese 2 times a week with water to lay it flat. Than I wash and condition it once every other week.
