Ever wanted that long thick , healthy hair, and you think your hair is too fragile to grow? or think your hair has refused to reach your desired length. Well do not worry, you can achieve long lustrous hair if you want by following these routines
Black women tend to have curly new-growth(under growth)These curly roots make it difficult for your hair's natural oils to move down the hair shaft and moisturize the length of your hair.
- Try co-washing. During your daily shower, wash your hair with conditioner only. Then, shampoo and condition your hair once a week
- Use a leave-in conditioner for extra moisture after your daily co-wash.
- Deep condition at least once a month. Deep conditioners containing olive, avocado or sweet almond oil work well.
- Apply heat to your hair and wear a shower cap while you wait--heat activates the conditioner. You can sit under a hood dryer or wrap your head in a towel that has been soaked in hot water.
- Avoid getting deep conditioner on your scalp. The conditioner can clog your pores and cause alopecia or hair loss
- Apply a moisturizer (which does not contain petroleum jelly, petrolatum or mineral oil) to your hair.
- Wet your hair with water. Start about 2" (5 cm) away from the roots and apply the moisturizer all the way to the ends!
- Moisturize daily or as your hair requires - you want your hair to feel soft and pliable. You may have to experiment to find what works for you.
Comb your hair carefully. Excessive brushing can strip the protective layers off of your hair.
- If you are trying to smooth your hairline, brush gently, use a soft boar bristle brush and make sure your hair is completely dry and moisturized.
- Comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb. Divide your hair into sections. Start combing at the ends and work your way up to the roots.
Incorporate healthy habits.
Use protective styles that don't require you to constantly redo your hair.Some examples of good styles include twists or bantu knots.
- Drink at least eight cups of water and eat healthy foods such as fish, fruits, vegetables and nuts.
- Exercise regularly to increase circulation to your scalp.
- Manage your stress with relaxation exercises or meditation. Stress can cause your hair to fall out.
Use protective styles that don't require you to constantly redo your hair.Some examples of good styles include twists or bantu knots.
- Braid: do a simple braid from the top and when you finish, tie the end. You can also add a hair band.
- Twists: Divide your hair into rows. Then divide each row that you just made into 2 separate sections.
- Starting at your hairline, twist the 2 sections of the first row together.
- Keep twisting your hair as you move toward the back of your head, grabbing a little more hair each time you go a little further down the row.
- Bantu knots: Divide damp hair into sections, using a comb to create really precise parts.
- Twist each section of hair into a "rope," working some gel or pomade into your hair as you twist it. Keep your hair taut until you've twisted the entire section into a rope.
- Turn the rope a few more times until it starts to curl in on itself. Doing this will create a firm coil at the base.
- Wrap the rope of hair around the base to create your knot. You can secure it by either tucking the ends under the knot, using pins or using elastics.
There are also certain things you have to stay away from when hoping to achieve healthy hair. some of them include
Avoid using heat on your hair. High temperatures make your hair dry and brittle, increasing the chances of breakage. If you must use heat on your hair, try to limit it to once a week at most.
- Allow hair to air dry whenever possible. The heat from blow dryers can be especially damaging, as it is combined with a strong blast of air - another culprit for hair damage.
- Keep use of flat irons and curling irons to a minimum. Because these can heat upwards of 400 degrees Fahrenheit, you are literally cooking your hair.
Steer clear of hair color. The chemicals in hair dye are a major cause of hair damage. Using dyes often can prevent hair growth from damage to the entire strand of hair. If possible, don’t dye your hair at all. If you must, spend at least three months between hair dye sessions.
- Spending at least three months between hair relaxing treatments can help aid in hair growth.
- If you are able and willing, try foregoing relaxing your hair for a natural look instead. This will not only mix up your hairstyle, but increase your hair’s ability to grow faster.
With the following tips, you can be sure to achieve long , thick and healthy hair in less than no time.
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