Black Hair Care

Black hair care is an overall term for parts of hygiene and cosmetology involving the hair on the human head. Black hair should be colored with caution because of its natural dryness and porosity. Proper hair care will lead to healthier and better looking hair. Bad hair care tactics, or not taking care of your hair can lead to breakage, fly aways, frizzies, split ends, dull hair, and early hair loss. Black hair needs special care because they are fragile and difficult to control. Black hair are always almost curly, although the degree of wave varies enormously.

Hair need to be strong and healthy to take any type of chemical treatment. To check hair strength and natural elasticity, pluck out a hair and hold it firmly between both hands, then pull gently. If the hair breaks with hardly any stretching, it is in week and poor condition, in which all chemical treatments should be avoided.

One of the most effective ways of styling very curly hair is to crop it close and short. With this type of cut you just need to shampoo, condition and finish it with soft wax.

Massage the scalp regularly to encourage oil production.

If you use hot combs or curling tongs, make sure you shield the hair by using a protective product.

If the hair is pulled too forcibly too often, it will disrupt the hair folicles, cause scar tissue to form and ultimately hair loss. To help prevent this, avoid braiding or pulling the hair into tight braids.

To prevent frizziness and maintain the definition of curls, special lotions called curl actibators and moisturising sprays can be used to revive and preserve the formation of curls.

Black hair should be colored with caution because of its natural dryness and porosity. Black hair needs special care because they are fragile and difficult to control. Black hair are always almost curly, although the degree of wave varies enormously. As a general rule, black hair is brittle and has a tendency to split and break.

Once a month, try a hot oil treatment which will lubricate dry scalp condition as well as moisturise brittle hair.

As with all chemical treatments, relaxing and pumming can be potentially harmful to the hair, removing natural moisture and leaving hair in a weakend state. For this reason it is advisable to get skilled professional help and advice.

Black Hair Care Tips

Massage the scalp regularly to ecourage oil production.

If you have curly black hair, use a wide-toothed afro comb and if you have relaxed black hair, use a natural bristle brush.

Combing will help spread the natural oils through the hair, making it look shinier and healthier. Use intensive pre-shampoo treatments.

Shampoo your black hair as often as you feel necessary but only lather once, using a small amount of shampoo. Rinse thoroughly. Towel-blot, dont rub hair.

Once a month try a hot oil treatment, which will lubricate dry scalp conditions as well as moisturize brittle black hair.

If you have a delicate fringe or baby fine hair around the hairline, use a tiny round brush and a hairdryer to blend in this hair.

Gels are good for moulding black hair into shape; choose non-greasy formulas that give hair a healthy sheen.

If you use hot combs or curling tongs, make sure you shield the hair by using a protective product.

For extra hold and added shine use a finishing spray.

Braided black hair needs a softening shampoo that maintains the moisture balance and helps eliminate a dry scalp

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