Learn How To Moisturize African American Hair

By Dennis Olson


Taking care of locks is essential to the outward confidence of a person. Whether a person wears their tresses curly, straight, or natural, it helps to keep the strands and scalp clean at all times. However, due to common dryness, many people grew up with various myths about maintaining this type of mane. The idea here is neatness and being able to moisturize African American hair for better manageability.

A lot of people tend to confuse moisturizing with adding grease or oil but the differences are almost night and day. While some oil blends may smell nice and add visible sheen, few have the power to stop or prevent breakage. In fact, a good number of affordable products are not even ideal for preventing a dry scalp because they clog the pores.

This type of texture benefits from a hot oil treatment at least once a month. For those who have dense strands that do not benefit from simply applying conditioner, using this treatment or investing in a heating cap is ideal. The best types of oil are almond, coconut, or olive in a pure form.

Those who use a chemical straightener should be especially cautious when it comes to maintaining that salon look. One way is to invest in a quality moisturizing product but this requires knowing texture needs, like whether chemical damage or coloring is an issue. The best choices have a lot of pure oils listed in the ingredients and contain little or no alcohol.

Everyday maintenance is where some people may misstep their care routine. Often when people become busy, they may put off caring until morning, when they are in a rush and unlikely to do a thorough job. This not only includes putting in a product but giving a good brushing to stimulate roots.

These days, people love the natural untamed look but this does not mean that their mane should be neglected. For best styling, uneven or overly dry strands should be trimmed every few weeks. To make the best use of care products, trims or cuts should be done before washing. This way, the product is not wasted and it will make styling easier.

Using petroleum or mineral oil based products is not always recommended for regular use. Some people may use it sparingly on extra dry hair during extreme weather conditions but overall, it helps to use something that does not contain chemicals, like argan oil. While the mane may feel soft to the tough, inexpensive brands seldom have the capability to moisturize each strand, no matter how much is used.

Although it may take time to find the perfect routine, the important thing is to stick with it. If an individual finds that their hair is not growing after a couple of months, it may be wise to visit a dermatologist. They may be able to give insight as to what is occurring or write a prescription for something to stimulate the roots.




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