Achieving Great Hair Shine For Black Girls

By Nancy Gardner


To care for black hair, it is important to realize that it is normally of a different texture and grain then other ethnic groups. For this reason, you need to approach it differently if you want to find the best way for hair shine for black girls.

At night when you go to bed, use a satin pillowcase or cover your hair with a silk scarf to keep it from breaking or tearing. Once a month, use a protein or egg treatment to prevent breakage. Keep it in for at least an hour before you wash it out. Do not use too much protein or it will cause the strands to snap off.

The ends of your strands are very important, since they can become split and frayed. Instead of greasing your scalp, try oiling up the ends to stop any breakage that may occur. Your hair can break simply by rubbing against your shirt.

Try to avoid using heat as this could cause a lot of damage. If you want to use certain heat styling products, it is recommended that you only use these twice a month at most. Ensure that you are also using a heat protecting shampoo and moisturizer. Alternatively, you can use a serum or spray before you flat iron or curl it.

When you use a flat iron or curler, always hold the cover of the barrel slightly open, allowing the strands to pass over the barrel without tugging or pulling. If you use oil with a curling or heating iron, use only a very small amount. Otherwise, it will cause the stands to be very oily. Remember that if you use a flat-iron or curling iron, it is not permanent, and the style will likely only last until the next time you wash it.

Try not to wear your hair in the same style every day or for a long period of time. This may cause breakage in a particular spot that can make your hair look uneven and thinned out. Vary your styles and wear it out as much as possible so that it is not pulled back all the time.

Be cautious of any products that are marketed for black women or claim to be natural styling products. More than likely, these are a fad, and sometimes the information can be very misleading for consumers. When you shop for products, it is a good idea to stick with one hundred percent shea butter, castor oil or coconut oil. Olive oil is also a good choice. Surprisingly, maybe edible products, such as mayonnaise, are good for your hair.

Remember to trim your split ends regularly. You can also use coconut or almond oil a few times a month to prevent your scalp from getting dry.




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