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Sabtu, 01 Juni 2013

How to Grow Long and Strong African American Hair

How to Grow Long and Strong African American Hair

Considering the dry texture of African American hair, growing it long and strong can be a challenge. Although African American hair grows at the same rate as the hair of other races, it breaks more readily. The hair shaft is thinner in places, causing the hair to curl, and the thinner places are more fragile. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

    1

    Trim the ends of your hair about every six to eight weeks. This keeps the ends from splitting and breaking.

    2

    Use shampoo that is free of mineral oils or paraffin waxes as these items contribute to hair breakage. According to Dorothe Charles, a specialist in black and textured hair interviewed by LucyandLotita.com, this type of hair does not need heavy-duty products.

    3

    Use a daily conditioning treatment, followed by a leave-in conditioner. Choose conditioning products that are free from animal products, ammonium laureth sulfate and sodium laurel sulfate. Use natural products derived from plants.

    4

    Avoid the use of chemical straighteners and perms on this type of hair, as it can cause dryness, breakage and damage.

    5

    Avoid applying heat to your hair. This includes blow dryers with hot air (cool air dryers can be found) and curling or flat irons. The heat from these items damages the hair and causes it to break.

    6

    Use a wide-tooth comb on wet hair, rather than a brush. Only use the comb sparingly when the hair is still wet. Wet hair tends to break more easily when pulled by the bristles of a brush. Use a brush only sparingly when the hair is dry as well, in favor of the comb.

    7

    Use a scrunchy or a hair band. Do not use rubber bands on your hair, as it is easy for hair to get tangled up in rubber bands and break off or tear. Avoid tying your hair up tightly, as pulling it close to the scalp can cause breakage.

    8

    Braid your hair before you go to bed. This will keep it from getting tangled at night.

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