How to grow black hair long, strong and healthy. I always wondered why black hair only makes it to the shoulders and hardly every grow to middle of back length. Growing black hair hair does not take a life time or a miracle. Lets find out how to black hair or mixed hair once and for all. Learn how to take control of your hair care and grow your hair as long as you want it. Without wearing wigs, weaves, braids or extensions.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
How To Do an After Shampoo Deep Conditioning Treatment
As the cold weather sets in, you may notice your tresses suffering a little stress. Cold weather can wreak havoc on hair strands especially if you color, perm, relax or use excessive heat on your hair more often than not.
This is an excellent time to make use of the wonderful moisturizing properties of a deep conditioner. Use it monthly to add sheen and shine to your hair and help to keep it moisturized for optimum health.
Follow these steps for using Moisturizing Conditioner as a monthly leave in.
1) After shampooing your hair, get out of the shower and wrap yourself in a robe, you’re going to be a little busy. Parting your hair in 4 sections using banana clips apply about 1/4 cup of Moisturizing Conditioner to each section and clip back up after conditioner has been applied.
2)Place a plastic shower cap on your head, or if you do not own any of these, wrap a section of plastic wrap around your hair. The first time, you may need some help with the plastic wrap but the idea is to make a personal sauna for your head.
3) Now sit under a bonnet hair dryer for 15 minutes on low. High is really nice for your hair but the heat may be more than you can stand. Remember your hair is not exposed to this dry air is just the plastic so that your hair reap the benefits of this mini sauna.
4) After your 15 minutes are up get back in the shower and detangle each section.
Continue with your hair care as you normally would.
This is an excellent time to make use of the wonderful moisturizing properties of a deep conditioner. Use it monthly to add sheen and shine to your hair and help to keep it moisturized for optimum health.
Follow these steps for using Moisturizing Conditioner as a monthly leave in.
1) After shampooing your hair, get out of the shower and wrap yourself in a robe, you’re going to be a little busy. Parting your hair in 4 sections using banana clips apply about 1/4 cup of Moisturizing Conditioner to each section and clip back up after conditioner has been applied.
2)Place a plastic shower cap on your head, or if you do not own any of these, wrap a section of plastic wrap around your hair. The first time, you may need some help with the plastic wrap but the idea is to make a personal sauna for your head.
3) Now sit under a bonnet hair dryer for 15 minutes on low. High is really nice for your hair but the heat may be more than you can stand. Remember your hair is not exposed to this dry air is just the plastic so that your hair reap the benefits of this mini sauna.
4) After your 15 minutes are up get back in the shower and detangle each section.
Continue with your hair care as you normally would.
Take Care of Your Hair When You Sleep
Hair care is not only important when you are awake, it is also important when you sleep. Sleeping without preparing your hair first can cause unnecessary damage. Here are some steps to take to prepare your hair before you going to sleep:
1. Remove all hair accessories. Wearing hair accessories when you can sleep can cause tension on your hair leading to damage.
2. Apply moisturizer to your hair. Night time is a good time for your hair to get a moisturizing treatment. Apply some hair oil, or some leave in hair conditioner to your hair and gently massage it through your hair.
3. If your hair is relaxed or pressed, gently finger comb through your hair to remove snags and tangles.
4. Wrap your hair in a smooth silk scarf or wear a satin bonnet. This will help to reduce friction between your hair and your pillowcase. If you wear braids, tying up your hair a night will also prevent your hair from getting fuzzy.
1. Remove all hair accessories. Wearing hair accessories when you can sleep can cause tension on your hair leading to damage.
2. Apply moisturizer to your hair. Night time is a good time for your hair to get a moisturizing treatment. Apply some hair oil, or some leave in hair conditioner to your hair and gently massage it through your hair.
3. If your hair is relaxed or pressed, gently finger comb through your hair to remove snags and tangles.
4. Wrap your hair in a smooth silk scarf or wear a satin bonnet. This will help to reduce friction between your hair and your pillowcase. If you wear braids, tying up your hair a night will also prevent your hair from getting fuzzy.
Pamper Your Hair With A Pre-Wash Hair Oil Treatment
If your hair is suffering from excessive dryness, consider a pre-wash hair oil treatment. Hair oil aids in strengthening the hair by moisturizing and conditioning the cuticle. This prevents dryness and helps the hair to stay flexible. It also causes the hair to appear sleek and shiny, and helps it to be more manageable. To do a pre-wash hair oil treatment use either a natural hair pomade (made with natural oils) or natural hair oil, and apply a generous amount to your hair before you wash it. For the maximum benefit, leave the oils in your hair for about an hour. To help the oils penetrate your hair you can sit under a hooded dryer on a low setting or put on a shower cap and let the heat from your head help the oils to penetrate your hair. When you are done wash your hair as usual.
Vitamins For Hair Growth
Hair growth begins on the inside. It stands to reason that if you are healthy on the inside, then your hair, which begins on the inside, will be healthier as it grows out of your hair follicles. For hair to be healthy, your hair follicles have to get the nutrition that they need. To do this you should make sure that you eat a balanced diet, drink lots of water, and take nutritional supplements as needed.
My personal favorite brand of nutritional supplements is NOW. NOW stands for Natural, Organic and Wholesome. They are the manufacturer of the products they sell. They have several vitamins to choose from.
One of my favorite places to shop for vitamins and nutritional products is House of Nutrition. They sell NOW and most of the other major brands of vitamins. And they offer flat rate shipping in the US, and free shipping for orders above $150. They also have a coupon page where you can get additional savings.
My personal favorite brand of nutritional supplements is NOW. NOW stands for Natural, Organic and Wholesome. They are the manufacturer of the products they sell. They have several vitamins to choose from.
One of my favorite places to shop for vitamins and nutritional products is House of Nutrition. They sell NOW and most of the other major brands of vitamins. And they offer flat rate shipping in the US, and free shipping for orders above $150. They also have a coupon page where you can get additional savings.
Dealing With Dry Hair
One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with our black hair is combating its natural dryness. Black hair tends to be dry because of its physical structure. Dry hair is brittle hair, and when hair is brittle it breaks easily. However there are several steps that you can take to deal with dry hair.
One of the most important things you can do to deal with dry hair is to be sure you always wash your hair with a gentle shampoo. Avoid shampoos made with the chemicals sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, and ammonium laureth sulfate. These detergents are some of the most commonly used cleansers in shampoos. However these ingredients strip the hair of natural oils and leave the hair feeling dry and harder to manage. A gentle moisturizing shampoo will cleanse your hair without stripping it of natural oils. Always condition after washing to soften your hair and help make it more manageable.
Another important step to take in dealing with dry hair is to seal in moisture after washing with a natural hair oil or a natural pomade. A natural hair oil or pomade applied to the hair after washing will help seal moisture in the hair shaft which in turn will help the hair retain more moisture in between washings.
A third step you can take to deal with dry hair is to limit your use of heated appliances such as pressing combs, flat irons, curling irons, blow dryers, etc. These tools are fine to use in moderation, but if they are used too much (like every day or every other day) or at too high a level of heat, they will contribute to hair dryness by causing the moisture in your hair to evaporate, leaving you with dry, brittle hair. When using heated appliances, use a thermal protectant on your hair (such as a natural hair oil) to protect your hair from the heat.
One of the most important things you can do to deal with dry hair is to be sure you always wash your hair with a gentle shampoo. Avoid shampoos made with the chemicals sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, and ammonium laureth sulfate. These detergents are some of the most commonly used cleansers in shampoos. However these ingredients strip the hair of natural oils and leave the hair feeling dry and harder to manage. A gentle moisturizing shampoo will cleanse your hair without stripping it of natural oils. Always condition after washing to soften your hair and help make it more manageable.
Another important step to take in dealing with dry hair is to seal in moisture after washing with a natural hair oil or a natural pomade. A natural hair oil or pomade applied to the hair after washing will help seal moisture in the hair shaft which in turn will help the hair retain more moisture in between washings.
A third step you can take to deal with dry hair is to limit your use of heated appliances such as pressing combs, flat irons, curling irons, blow dryers, etc. These tools are fine to use in moderation, but if they are used too much (like every day or every other day) or at too high a level of heat, they will contribute to hair dryness by causing the moisture in your hair to evaporate, leaving you with dry, brittle hair. When using heated appliances, use a thermal protectant on your hair (such as a natural hair oil) to protect your hair from the heat.
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