4 African American Hair Care Errors

April 10, 2007 by Nappy Hair
Filed under: black hair care tips 
  1. Over Shampooing

    2. Black hair should not be shampooed every day, or every other day for that matter. Instead, shampoo your hair every 5-7 days. I know this may confuse those who shampoo daily; however, you must remember that Black hair needs oil, and because it distributes less sebum, frequent shampooing can dry out the hair and scalp.

    Tip for getting through “shampoo-less” days:

    Rinse hair with warm water, apply conditioner, and rinse well. This will give you a clean start and provide added conditioning and moisture without stripping away protective oils.

  2. Under Conditioning

    3. Proper conditioning is one of the most important steps for healthy hair. Unfortunately, most do not take the time to adequately do so. I recommend giving your hair a deep conditioning (with heat) once a month, especially during the winter season.

  3. Using the Wrong Products

    4. We’ve discussed the need for natural oils for Black hair. However, you must know that not all oil is good oil. One misconception that plagues African Americans concerning hair care is the use of grease. Grease (thick pomade-like product that usually contains mineral oil and/or petrolatum) is commonly used to moisturize dry hair and scalp. Do not use products that contain mineral oil or petrolatum. Both of these cheap oils clog pores, rob the hair’s moisture and can retard hair growth. Natural oils are the best bet. Jojoba oil and coconut oil are great conditioning oils. Shea butter is an excellent moisturizer. Pomegranate seed oil is my personal favorite. This exotic oil has excellent moisturizing and nourishing properties and is rich in lipids and essential nutrients.

  4. Combing and Detangling

    5. To avoid pain, tears, and massive hair loss when combing out kinky hair, part the hair into four sections. Get a tight grip on the hair and start combing at the bottom and work your way up to the top, section by section. If her hair is extremely thick and coarse, secure the combed out section with a pony tail holder to avoid further tangling. You should always use a moisturizer when combing your hair out, doing so will help to soften the hair and ease comb-ability.

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2 Comments on 4 African American Hair Care Errors

  1. mary on Thu, 7th Aug 2008 1:33 pm

    2. for very fine natural hair how can i hold on to string longer. what con use to keep it.

  2. Nappy Hair on Thu, 7th Aug 2008 1:37 pm

    3. i’m not too sure. check at http://www.nappturality.com come one there could help you

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