Top Tips for African American Hair Care
Posted on June 15th, 2011 by admin
The kind of hair that African Americans have is very different in nature from the kind that people of European descent have, and so it needs to be cared for differently as well. Here are the top tips for African American hair care –
- Wash hair once a week at least. It is a myth that not washing hair will prevent hair from drying out. Not washing hair will clog pores and weaken the hair shaft and have the opposite of a beneficial effect.
- Limit use of hair relaxers because they can weaken the hair shaft and cause it to break. It is a fact that African American hair can have a thinner shaft, making it more prone to breakage. So don’t aim for perfectly straight when you use hair relaxers.
- Don’t over process the hair, because this also causes damage and hence breakage. Also be gentle on your hair avoiding cornrows or tight braiding if possible.
- Take care of your hair and understand its nature by using appropriate products, even if it means questioning or going against the conventional wisdom that one was brought up with.