Some nice hair info

[pebbles]

African American Hair : Basics

African American Hair requires moisture to stay healthy. The hair in its natural state is curly and somewhat spiral. The strands are flat in areas and cylindrical in others. The hair has a tendency to break where the strand flattens.

Maintaing a proper moisture balance is vital because it keeps it soft, pliable and eliminates stressors that can cause breakage.

Take a look at some common products that may cause damage and a look at others that help the scalp and hair.

Hair Grease
Hair grease made of petroleum clogs the pores and slows the growth process. Petroleum based products prevent the scalp from breathing. Dirt and bacteria become trapped in the follicles causing the scalp to become stagnant. The result: hair loss.

Hair Gel
Hair Gel contains high amounts of alcohol which can damage the hair and scalp. Purchase a quality gel and add 10 to 15 drops of Kemi Oil or Sashakira Karite Oil to the container of gel, stir with a spoon and use as directed. The oil serves as a buffer to prevent the alcohol from drying the hair and scalp. If you use gel daily, shampoo your hair more than twice a week to remove possibly damaging build up.

Gel Alternative
Lightly moisten hair with warm water.
Add 3 drops of Kemi Oil, Mizani Oil or Sashakira Karite Oil to your moisturizing conditioner and apply to the hair and style as normal. Note: the oil will prevent the conditioner from making your hair look dull.


Dread Locks
Dread lock styles are beautiful. When the hair is properly maintained and conditioned they can be magnificent.

1. When conditioning your locks, use lots of it. Thoroughly saturate the hair from scalp to ends.
2. Always rinse the hair well and use vinegar rinses to remove excess shampoo.
3. Cover the head when sleeping.
4. Have your ends trimmed at least twice a year.
5. Use a good quality liquid oil twice a week.


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[eby187]

Originally posted by pebbles
African American Hair : Basics

African American Hair requires moisture to stay healthy. The hair in its natural state is curly and somewhat spiral. The strands are flat in areas and cylindrical in others. The hair has a tendency to break where the strand flattens.

Maintaing a proper moisture balance is vital because it keeps it soft, pliable and eliminates stressors that can cause breakage.

Take a look at some common products that may cause damage and a look at others that help the scalp and hair.

Hair Grease
Hair grease made of petroleum clogs the pores and slows the growth process. Petroleum based products prevent the scalp from breathing. Dirt and bacteria become trapped in the follicles causing the scalp to become stagnant. The result: hair loss.

Hair Gel
Hair Gel contains high amounts of alcohol which can damage the hair and scalp. Purchase a quality gel and add 10 to 15 drops of Kemi Oil or Sashakira Karite Oil to the container of gel, stir with a spoon and use as directed. The oil serves as a buffer to prevent the alcohol from drying the hair and scalp. If you use gel daily, shampoo your hair more than twice a week to remove possibly damaging build up.

Gel Alternative
Lightly moisten hair with warm water.
Add 3 drops of Kemi Oil, Mizani Oil or Sashakira Karite Oil to your moisturizing conditioner and apply to the hair and style as normal. Note: the oil will prevent the conditioner from making your hair look dull.


Dread Locks
Dread lock styles are beautiful. When the hair is properly maintained and conditioned they can be magnificent.

1. When conditioning your locks, use lots of it. Thoroughly saturate the hair from scalp to ends.
2. Always rinse the hair well and use vinegar rinses to remove excess shampoo.
3. Cover the head when sleeping.
4. Have your ends trimmed at least twice a year.
5. Use a good quality liquid oil twice a week.


http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6574.asp

so what hair grease doesn't contain petroluem cos most of the ones i have seen contains it. ?

[Z-ni]

brush or comb ur hair every night b4 u go 2 sleep...oil it 2!

[daffodil]

1. Get rid of the perm (press or blow dry every once in a while, braids, natural)
2. Wash your hair once a week
3. Use a conditioning detangler to comb out wet hair (I recommend Janol--it's the best so far)
4. If you have braids, keep them no longer than 1-2 months and use toner or astringent and a Q tip to go between the parts (I recommend 10-0-6 from Walmart)
5. Trim your ends religiously, every 6 weeks at least

[IgboGem]

So what's a good alternative to hair grease?

[Ebony-T]

Originally posted by daffodil
1. Get rid of the perm (press or blow dry every once in a while, braids, natural)
2. Wash your hair once a week
3. Use a conditioning detangler to comb out wet hair (I recommend Janol--it's the best so far)
4. If you have braids, keep them no longer than 1-2 months and use toner or astringent and a Q tip to go between the parts (I recommend 10-0-6 from Walmart)
5. Trim your ends religiously, every 6 weeks at least

no you can still have the perm, but wrap it at night with wrapping lotion. in the morning, gently comb it out and moiturize, then stlye as desired.
wash your hair every 2wks, every week dries out your hair and leaves the scalp too clean which is fertile ground for lice, also hair grows best in its natural state if you wash it evry wk you wash out all the protiens the hair produces to help to grow. also stressing your hair out breaks it so wash every 2wks.
use conditioner, wash out then put in leave in conditioner and wrap your hair before going to bed, dont blow dry your hair becasue too much heat can also dry and break your hair, if you want to blow dry your hair, wrap it (again) and put a shower cap over the wrapping net and (basically wrap setting), grease it after it dry and stlye as desired.
grease your hair twice a week.
dont go for the cheap products they will dmage your hair invest in good quality products, ive stated using the organics range and fantasia. expecnsive but worth it.

[Ebony-T]

Originally posted by IgboGem
So what's a good alternative to hair grease?

there no alterntive to greasing your hair, it has to be done, just go to any hair shop and ask for the products that dont contain petroleum jelly. howver it depends on how often you use the greae ive been using products that contain pertoleum my whole life and my hair hasnt suffered, just dont forget to moisturize.

[Keepin-ItReal]

Originally posted by Z-ni
brush or comb ur hair every night b4 u go 2 sleep...oil it 2!

you can't oil ur hair just be4 going to bed. it will mess up ur pillow and ur bed.

[funmi]

Originally posted by IgboGem
So what's a good alternative to hair grease?

shea butter cream...or a light herbal moisturizer

[ndi_amaka]

Originally posted by daffodil

5. Trim your ends religiously, every 6 weeks at least

I don't agree with this. You have to use judgement on and individual basis. Some people's hair grows faster or gets damaged faster than others.

if I were to trim my hair every 6 weeks, I'd be bald headed in a year.

For me, every 12 weeks is about right (every other relaxer). I don't get split ends or breakage unless I overextend the period between relaxers or I get lazy and don't take care of my hair properly.

My big problem is dandruff, not split ends. If someone can come up with that cure I'd love you forever....

[MIprincess]

Originally posted by ndi_amaka
I don't agree with this. You have to use judgement on and individual basis. Some people's hair grows faster or gets damaged faster than others.

if I were to trim my hair every 6 weeks, I'd be bald headed in a year.

For me, every 12 weeks is about right (every other relaxer). I don't get split ends or breakage unless I overextend the period between relaxers or I get lazy and don't take care of my hair properly.

My big problem is dandruff, not split ends. If someone can come up with that cure I'd love you forever....

thats true, trim accprdingly not every 6 weeks, a friend trims 2x a yr, and she has long healthy hair past armpit length.
If u take care of ur ends well, u wont have to trim like that. Folks need to be careful of scissors happy stylists. Everythin ur stylist says isnt golden, be proactive as well.

[funmi]

getting rid of perm not necessarily an option for everyone, some may actually need, if you perm make sure you take care of your hair....

Originally posted by funmi
shea butter cream...or a light herbal moisturizer

i just bought some new stuff yesterday

loving dem

will bring d names online later

one's shea or cocoa butter leave in conditioner, and d other is some strenghtening mosturizer that warms up when u rub ure hands

the above brand - CANTU leave in conditioner

smells OH SOO GOOD! shea butter but nice smell

got it from CVS


if i saw dis one , i 4 buy am too

Shea Soft Daily Shea Butter Oil Moisturizer,
by Cantu

Made with pure shea butter.
Prevents breakage, tangling and frizz.
Leaves hair silky smooth.
Protects hair against heat damage.
Cantu Daily Shea Butter Oil Moisturizer is made with pure shea butter and essential oils to replace vital oil in your hair leaving it stronger and healthier with a natural shine.
Cantu Daily Shea Butter Oil Moisturizer protects, conditions and restores natural oils and moisture to your hair without weighing it down.
Cantu Daily Shea Butter Oil Moisturizer Helps:
Moisturize dry brittle hair with deep penetrating oil and emollients
Provide extra protection from split ends and breakage
Soften, detangle and add shine to hair
Protect hair against heat and sun damage


Instructions

Shake well before using.
Pour into your hands, rub hands together and massage into hair from the roots to the tips.
Comb and style as desired.
Reapply often to damage ends and prior to long sun exposure.
Styling Tips:
For added conditioning, repair and manageability massage a generous amount throughout wet hair after shampooing and leave on for 3-5 minutes before styling.
Apply before and after styling to create a protective thermal barrier around your hair during heat styling.

and den finish up w/ dis one

Long N' Healthy restore strength, moisture, and elasticity to hair all-day-long. This unique Anti-Frizz formula infuses micro-nutrients and conditioners deep inside dry, damaged hair while sealing cracks & splits. One application lasts all-day-long stopping breakage and restoring softness, strength & shine

and it warms up when u rub..mm mm good