Thursday, July 12, 2018

Taking The Time To Moisturize African American Hair

By Dennis Olson


Having a mane that is healthy and long enough to run a few fingers through is the desire of many who suffer from breakage. While there are many products on the market that make outrageous claims, the most logical method is to keep it simple. Instead of listening to false promises, it helps to moisturize African American hair so that breakage and split ends are a thing of the past.

There are many things that can cause a mane to become dry or unmanageable. These factors range from heredity to putting in weaves and wigs but not taking care of the hair underneath. While a person cannot change their genetic makeup or should give up wearing extensions, they can transform their locks.

One reason why some of these products are not recommended for regular use is that they contain a lot of chemicals. Although drug agencies have pulled many personal care products from shelves because they contained carcinogens, it can be difficult to flag every brand. The best way to care for hair and skin is to use natural ingredients as often as possible.

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.

Using products that contain natural oils, aloe vera, and rich butter like shea are best for reversing dryness. While some pure products may not be easy to find at all stores, it helps to choose a brand that does not use extracts or has high levels of alcohol listed on the ingredient label.

Most of the inexpensive brands use either a lot of water, alcohol, or petroleum in their products and very little pure oil or another moisturizer. At the same time, not all premium brands are intended for extra dry textures but some people find making their own to be the best solution. There are many recipes for natural or Black textures to be found online with simple directions and measurements.

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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