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Hair Rescue for African-Americans

Posted August 27, 2007 3:38 PM
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QUESTION: I'm African-American, and my hair needs help. How can I keep it healthy?

ANSWER: While African-American hair may look very thick and plentiful, it's actually the most delicate, fragile hair texture. Here are some tips to keep it looking great:

  • Swear off daily shampoo. Too much sudsing can make any hair type dry, but it's especially detrimental to African-American hair. Wash two to three times a week to allow the scalp's natural oils to lubricate the hair.
  • Find a very rich conditioner. Those containing shea butter or avocado oil best condition black hair and keep it pliable. Use conditioner every time you wet your hair.
  • Care for your scalp. If you chemically straighten your hair or wear braids, protect your scalp with a dab- or spray-on oil. This cuts down on flaky skin and itchiness.
  • Use texturizing cream. Any hair product with a creamy texture works great on black hair. A quarter-size dollop of cream applied to dry hair smoothes frizz and makes hair shiny.
  • Try it natural. Chemical straightening requires lots of time, money and maintenance. For a change, try wearing your hair in its natural texture. Often, short to medium-length natural hair looks chic and funky at the same time.
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