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How To Grow Long African American Hair Fast Healthy And Strong
How To Grow Long African American Hair Fast Healthy And Strong
How to grow long African American hair can be a mystery, but the first thing you have to know about African American hair if you want to grow it, is that it can be the most drying and unforgiving hair there is. I’m sure you’ve experience this every-time you see your hair in your combs and brushes.
You have probably decided that you will never ever have any long hair in your life time. Well if you can agree that your hair continues to break no matter what you are doing, you then can agree that you must be doing something wrong. Now that that is out of the way, let us begin. If you can see your microscopic hair image you will see that you have six layers to your hair-shaft. Every level up to your medulla has to be moisturized.
With the quick and irregular conditioning treatments most receive, very few can say that their hair has achieved the perfect moisture level to maintain length. The closest I have ever seen African American hair achieve this level of moisturizing was when the Geri Curl was introduced. The hair was sprayed and massaged with moisturizers everyday and night.
Everyone made sure the hair stayed properly moist by wearing the dreaded plastic bag on their down time. Everyone with the curl had hair growing like they’ve never seen it before! Now that we’ve walked down memory lane we can proceed with some very important information about growing your African American hair.
African American hair, like all hair continues to grow everyday. It may grow slower but it still grows. This is why we receive chemical touch-ups and re-braiding. We just lose the oldest hair on our heads which is at the end of our hair shaft to dryness and abuse. The reason people with dreadlocks have long hair and is because the ends are dreaded and will not fall out.
Our hair grows about a half an inch or more every month. However the extreme dryness and breakage will cause the dreadlocks to become weak and break. The dreadlocks are repaired but the problem is still there, extreme dryness from neglect.
10 Tips Of How To Grow Long African American Hair Fast
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Keep ends clipped every 6-8 weeks. This will remove damaged ends and prevent them from traveling up the hair-shaft with causes more hair breakage. Groomed ends allow your hair to look healthier,fuller and grow more even.
Apply moisturizer to scalp, hair and ends at least every 2 days. Too much will not allow the hair and scalp to breath. Your hair follicles can not produce more hair if it is clogged.
Massage your scalp every night to stimulate your blood vessels and to help produce your natural sebum (oils) in your scalp.
Wear protective styles that don’t allow your hair ends to be exposed to harsh fabrics and element such as car seats, extreme heat, extreme cold, or wool. If your hair maintains this type of contact it will dry out and break.
Deep condition your hair only with warm dryer setting for only 20 minutes or as directed by manufacturer. Dryer time is how the moisture reaches the inner layers of your hair. Very important!
High dryer heat with plastic caps will cause products to be damaging to your hair and later begin to break because of dissolved natural moisture in your hair. Your hair will then dry and break because of this damage.
Instant conditioner abuse is one of the most damaging things you can do to your hair. This condition will dissolve your hair and cause it to be lifeless , unable to hold a curl, and breakage!
Wear styles that protect your ends such as braiding, french rolls,or wigs with growing out hair.
Place satin cap on hair at night an over your car head rest. At night and while driving is when many lose natural moisture from hair. People call the back of their hair their sensitive spot. This is actually their abused spot!
Always moisturize hair when braided. Especially the ends. There are plenty of moisturizers that come in a spray bottle and in a cream that can run over the hair and ends of your braids. Hydrated and moisturised hair-ends and edges will not break.
Be consistant!
What You Should Know To Grow Your African American Hair Long
Moisturizing your hair and oiling your scalp and hair is not the same thing. Your hair can be dehydrated which means it needs moisture to replenish it. A water based deep conditioning treatment will help restore the moisture your hair needs to be healthy. There are so many oil based products the make your hair feel wonderful. However without the proper moisture balance you can not reach your hair length goals.
If you are unable to get under a hooded dryer you can place a hot wet towel around your plastic cap covered conditioning treatment, then wrap with a large dry towel to hold in the heat. Condition your hair every week for a month if your hair is especially damaged. Then maintain your conditioning and shampooing every other week to allow your natural oils to naturally replenish.
Alternate your oil treatments with moisturizing/protein treatments. If your hair is weak and fragile you can receive a protein moisturizing blended treatment every two weeks. Shampoo with appropriate shampoos for your hair situation. Use deep cleansing shampoos once a month to remove product buildup and don’t over shampoo your hair. Twice is enough, maybe 3 times if you perspire a lot or work in dusty places.
Of course eating healthy will help your hair from the inside out. You can begin by taking in more moisture by drinking water, eating more fruits and vegetable. This will hydrate your body and hair. Taking hair vitamins with plenty of water daily will help you grow healthy hair if you don’t see yourself eating as healthy as you should.
Just knowing what you know now will allow you to begin to grow your longer then usual. If you can just improve the way you condition you will be very proud of yourself in a matter of months. Just imagine how you will love your hair at the end of the year? Don’t worry I know you have more questions. Just go to http://hairbydarlene.blogspot.com for more hair care information for attaining healthier longer hair.
Golden Rule in Natural African Hair Care – Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize
Golden Rule in Natural African Hair Care – Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize
Golden Rule in Natural African Hair Care – Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize!
The key to healthy Black hair and growth is moisture. I just recently changed my moisturizing regiment, because while I religiously moisturized my hair, it was still very dry. I found that although I was frequenting African hair care vlogs and blogs like Curly Nikki, I wasn’t truly paying attention to what contributors were writing about. I think because my hair had grown 5 inches in 6 months (when previously I hadn’t achieved any growth due to breakage) and I completely repaired the damaged sections of my hair, I thought my moisture regiment was on point. Boy was I wrong!
First, I would mixed around three tablespoons of coconut oil and one table spoon of olive oil together and heated it up in the microwave (not too hot). I would then wet my hair, soaked it with the hot oil and put on a heat cap for about 30 minutes. Next, I would co-wash the oil out of my hair, spray in Hawaiian Silky leave-in conditioner and let my hair air dry. Once it was dry, I would moisturized my scalp with my Jojoba mix, which consists of 5 drops of Rosemary, 2 drops of Lavender to one tablespoon of Jojoba oil. I then separate my hair into 11 big sections, twist each section, put on a satin bonnet and I’m done.
With this regiment, I didn’t comb my hair much, once a month at best. I found that detangling with my fingers while co-washing worked just fine. Its common knowledge in the natural African hair care community that our hair isn’t supposed to be combed or brushed too much and not combing worked for me when I grew my hair out over the winter.
My hair would only remain supple for ONE day on this regiment. It would literally be dried out on the second day even after re-spritzing with the leave-in. I do co-wash two to three times a week, one because I can’t stand that frowsy hair smell and two, washing allows me to get some moisture. Although some may consider 3 co-washes a week a bit much for dry hair, its the only way I can get that suppleness back.
My hair had always been super, duper dry and I just thought I had to live with that fact and do whatever I could to keep it moist for as long as possible. After sticking with this treatment for eight months I realized there should be something I could do to stay moisturized, so I started researching again. I spent a couple of hours on Curly Nikki as opposed to just browsing for a few minutes and low and behold, I came across a post from a sista with baddest Afro I have ever seen in my life! One of the first things she talked about was how dry her hair is and she went on to outline her moisture regiment.
When she co-washes, she uses around five different types of conditioner together and she doesn’t rinse it out! Further, if she feels her hair was getting a little dry between co-washes, she’ll spritz in more conditioner! I first thought that all of that conditioner would cause a lot of build-up and eventually be damaging, but the truth is everything the mainstream teaches us about natural African hair care is backward. We can basically do the opposite of what other people do with their hair, especially in the case of conditioning. After all, look at her hair! She’s maintained this regiment for the better part of six years and her hair is gorgeous, so all of that conditioning must be working!
As I researched on, I came across a post about sealing with oil. The post described how sealing locks in what ever type of moisturizer you are using and aids in keeping your hair moisturized. I’ve never sealed my hair. I figured since I hot oil treated my hair, oiled my scalp and used a very rich leave-in, I didn’t need to put in any more oil. However, it was still very dry between co-washes, even when I added more leave-in, so whatever I was doing wasn’t working and my hair was telling me it was time for something new.
So, when co-wash day rolled around, I dove right into this sista’s moistureregiment. I co-washed with Garnier Fruictis Triple Nutrition and Suave Almond and Shea conditioner. I repeated the co-wash three times and on the third time, I didn’t rinse it out. To seal it, I mixed Shea butter and coconut oil together until the consistency was a little thinner than normal Shea butter, but not too oily. After my hair dried, I coated it liberally with the mix, but I didn’t saturate it. I didn’t use the Jojoba oil mix this time, because I wanted this regiment to be completely different to see what the results would be. I twisted my hair up as usually and put on my satin cap.
For this regiment, I combed and brushed my hair! I used a wide-tooth comb and a Con Air vented brush with the balls at the tips of the bristles. Although natural African hair care science doesn’t condone too much combing and brushing, a lot of sistas comb and brush on a regular basis and their hair is fine. So, with this new regiment, I combed my hair out while co-washing and brushed it after putting in the Shea butter/coconut oil seal. Again, trying something new!
I must say, my hair is so dry, I didn’t expect much difference. I actually felt my hair might be a bit too greasy and I would have to modify my hair style. LET ME TELL YOU!! When I took my twists out, I couldn’t believe it! My hair wasn’t greasy AT ALL and it was completely stretched out (shrinkage is a problem for naturals). Usually, when I take out my twists and style my hair, it poofs out into an Afro. This time, my hair laid straight down curly, as if it was being weighed down, but without the greasy, heavy feeling. I can’t believe it! My hair literally drank the Shea Butter and coconut oil seal and I think for the first time in a long time its truly happy!
I went to a festival that day and literally, the first sista I passed by stopped me to ask me about my hair – Shout Out to Lovita! – and needless to say I was a little excited to tell her all about my new conditioning method! I’ve only done it twice and my hair looks so good, I’m not worried about build up. I’ll probably shampoo my hair a couple times per month just to clarify it.
From now on, I’m going to follow natural African hair care science to the letter – Shout out to Curly Nikki! Sistas that take the time to post information about natural African hair care REALLY know what they’re talking about, just look at their hair! I had to learn that if my hair doesn’t look good, its not getting what it wants and needs and instead of figuring I know everything there is to know, I should take some advice and do something different.
Now go ‘head and Grow Your Natural!
I have worn my hair naturally for more than 17 years. I have been through all of the different stages of growth and feel I have something to ad to the natural hair conversation. For more information on the subject please visit: http://growyournatural.blogspot.com
African American Human Hair Hair Full Wigs
Article by Deborah Rayner
In years past, African Americans in particular had trouble finding an adequate choice in human hair wigs to select from. They were available but they just weren’t available in the wide range of styles that other types of human hair wigs were. However; in recent years, thanks to the Internet all that has changed dramatically.
New Styles
Todays African American human hair full wigs are available in an ever widening number of choices of styles and levels of quality. Also, they look completely natural when they are worn. These human hair wigs for African Americans are also available in a wide assortment for both men and women.
Interchangable Styles
What does this mean for the discriminating style conscious African American? This means that now you can wear your hair in any number of modern interchangable styles, without having to shell out their hard earned money at the hair dressers shop.
Classic Looks
Hair styles for the African American come and go and then come back again. One style in particular that you may remember is the Jerry curl. For a while back in the late 80s, this was the hottest look around for men but it is long gone, or is it?
The 80s are Back
When you head out to the clubs this weekend wouldn’t it be nice to be sporting this classic head turning style for a refreshing change? Just imagine all the heads that will turn when you walk through the door with your glistening, shoulder length Jerry curls spilling down around your neck.
Setting New Trends
Then when you get home, you simply take off your hair style, hang it in the closet and then decide what the next look you will be wearing when you head out the following night. When it comes to fashion and hair styles you have basically two choices and that is to be a trend follower or a trend setter, so which one would you rather be?
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Importance of Hiring an Expert in African American Hair Transplant
Importance of Hiring an Expert in African American Hair Transplant
Hair may be composed of the same substances, but there are some distinct differences to their characteristics based on the racial background of an individual. Just like Caucasians and persons of other ethnic groups, African Americans can suffer from the same hair loss issues. Because of the said dissimilarities, it is better to find cosmetic surgeons that specialize in African American hair transplant. Unlike regular doctors, they can customize their restoration treatments to suit the specific traits of the scalp and hair.
Compared to a Caucasian with roughly the same concentration of hair loss, African Americans may need less grafts since their hair strands tend to be thicker and fuller. A few clusters of their hair can already lead to the illusion of having a full crown. The procedure can still be done even if there is only a small amount of possible transplant donors. Caucasian hair strands are finer and transplant can be more challenging if the baldness is already in an advance stage.
Aside from this difference, there is also a small change to the extraction of the hair follicles. Doctors have to adapt their technique to the curvature of the hair strands and follicles. The growth of African American hair is usually not straight and as a result, cosmetic surgeons should be a little careful to avoid any damage to the extracted donors.
The actual African American hair transplant process is still similar to the usual procedure done to other people. The success rate is the same too. Since there is a small difference to the characteristics of the scalp, it is often necessary to do some evaluation tests. This can help avoid any post-surgery complications that may arise since studies have shown that African Americans are more prone to certain conditions compared to Caucasians.
It is necessary to hire a surgeon who specializes in African American hair transplant because they know how to avoid any complications that may happen after. Though a condition like ingrown hair may not be life threatening, it can indicate a minor infection. Keloids are also one of the most common effects of hair transplants. The best cosmetic surgeons would know what to do in order to stop the formation of these skin problems.
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African American Wigs Are a Style Statement
Article by Gardner wilkinson
A wig is an immediate solution for people suffering from hair loss problems. It is also a great way to make yourself look different at a costume party. Wigs are easy to obtain and use and they are handy as well. In the present times, wearing a wig is not at all an unpleasant experience. Wigs have evolved in a way so as to suit the changing needs of human beings through the years. Both synthetic and human hair wigs are popular among men and women of various ages.
Types of African American Wigs
There are different types of wigs available in the market, the African American wigs being one among them. Wigs are available in different price ranges depending on the product and its material. Synthetic fiber wigs are cheaper than human hair wigs as the latter looks more realistic. Human hair wigs are easy to maintain and hence are more popular.
Swarthy complexioned people may go in for African American wigs in shades that will suit their skin tone. They are available in both dark as well as pale shades. However, the most popular African American wig is the Ebony wig which makes African American women look stunning and gorgeous. These wigs are available in a wide range of styles like short, long, curly, wavy, and straight. The size of the wig is extremely important. You must examine the wig carefully before buying so that you can ensure that no body else has worn it prior to you.
Buying and Maintaining Wigs
You can select a branded long crimped wig or a wig of loose curls which will make you look graceful. Wigs have also been designed on the lines of a particular hairdo of a famous actor or singer. If you happen to be a fan of that person, or wish to look like the celebrity, then you can buy such a wig. However, whatever style you may select, the quality of the wig must be your priority. Followed by this is the size of the wig, since you cannot afford to wear a loosely fitted wig. Most wigs are made from hair of Indian or Chinese people; giving it a natural look.
Once you have got your wig, you must also maintain it properly. You must use a special hair shampoo to maintain your wig. It is very important that you dry your wig after a wash. However, drying it directly under the sun’s rays may be harmful. The color may fade if it’s a dyed one. Wigs must be air dried. When you are traveling you must carry your wig in a box to protect it from damage. Everyone has the right to look beautiful. So go get yourself a great looking African American wig to give you a new look.
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Shopping for African American Wigs
Wigs are widely used all over the world to cover up serious hair problems or to help people change their look. Although some people are still reluctant to use wigs, itâ??s important for everyone to know that modern wigs can have the exact same aspect as our natural hair. Human hair wigs are especially sought after and represent a perfect solution for those who want to maintain a natural look. African American wigs are very stylish these days, especially in short and sleek cuts. At voguewigs.com you will find a wide selection of human hair and synthetic ebony wigs to help you get a trendy makeover.
Buying a wig has always been the quickest way to change your look. There are many reasons why people choose to wear wigs and why they are still so popular. First of all, wearing a wig can cover up a number of unpleasant hair problems. For instance, cancer patients going through chemotherapy consider that wearing a wig helps them forget about their illness and disguises hair loss. Wigs can also help you decide on a new look before taking any drastic steps like cutting your hair. Various holidays and costume parties are also excellent times for wearing a wig â?? you can turn into someone else quickly and without permanently altering your natural hair. Voguewigs.com offers an extensive array of ebony wigs at very affordable prices.
Shopping for the perfect wig isnâ??t as easy as it might seem with so many different options out there. The most important thing youâ??re probably looking for in a wig is quality â?? poorly manufactured wigs will usually have an unnatural aspect and deteriorate quickly. Everyone agrees that human hair wigs are of better quality and present a more realistic look. However, the human hair used in a wig should be soft, with the cuticle undamaged and with very little processing if itâ??s going to look great. Once youâ??ve chosen the type of hair and style you need to make sure the wig fits absolutely perfectly. If the wig is just a little bit loose everyone will notice itâ??s not your real hair. Voguewigs.com has an excellent offer of high quality African American wigs that can be adjusted for the perfect fit.
If youâ??re planning to purchase African American wigs you have a better chance of them looking very natural. Most wigs are made out of Chinese or Indian hair which is usually dark and straight. Furthermore, the hair is very thick and it suits African American women much better than it suits Caucasians. While Caucasian women have to really pay attention to the type of hair their wig is made from, black women will probably find a perfect match with very little hassle. The density of the hair is also very important if you want the wig to look natural â?? while African American women can easily pull off very thick ebony wigs, Caucasian women need to choose something a bit softer and lighter for a natural look.  Â
Todayâ??s wigs have come a long way and manage to look perfectly natural. The only thing you have to worry about is finding the perfect fit and the most suitable style. African American wigs are some of the most beautiful wigs â?? with thick hair, plenty of volume and stunning shades of black or brown these wigs are a must have. Ebony wigs will always be fashionable and are extremely flattering for your complexion. At voguewigs.com you can browse through an extensive range of beautiful African American wigs.
There are plenty of things you should consider when shopping for African American wigs â?? from the type of hair to the fit, everythingâ??s important. Our website offers gorgeous ebony wigs at very affordable prices.
The Beauty of African American Wigs
These days, buying a wig can be the perfect answer to a number of situations. Whether youâ??re experiencing hair loss problems or plan on going to a costume party, wigs offer a quick and easy makeover. Wigs come in a wide price range and many fashionable styles. From synthetic to natural hair and from blonde locks to ebony wigs, everythingâ??s available these days. If youâ??re planning on making a real fashion statement you should visit voguewigs.com and take a look at our fabulous African American wigs.
Wigs of all kinds have been around for thousands of years and still manage to remain extremely fashionable accessories. Over the centuries, wigs have been worn to establish nobility, hide baldness or make bold fashion statements. Todayâ??s wigs can be made from different types of hair, including human hair and even from synthetic material, depending on the customerâ??s needs and budget. While synthetic hair wigs are very reasonably priced and accessible to anyone, human hair wigs are pretty expensive because of their very realistic look. Human hair wigs are also easy to maintain and manufacturers make sure to select only the strongest hair. At voguewigs.com you will find stylish and affordable ebony wigs.
African American wigs are all about accentuating the beauty of the modern black woman. These unique and stylish wigs come in gorgeous dark shades and even in fun light colors. Ebony wigs are extremely popular as they bring out the features of African American women. The wigs come in a wide array of styles, from long and wavy to short and straight. The Beverly Johnson line has some of the most beautiful wig styles, especially designed for todayâ??s modern and independent woman. African American wigs are a great idea if youâ??re planning to change your look, go to a costume party or want to cover up a hair loss problem. At voguewigs.com we offer a wide array of synthetic and human hair ebony wigs at very convenient prices.
When buying a new African American wig you should be well informed of the proper maintenance steps youâ??ll need to take regularly. First of all, cleaning your wig correctly is very important if you donâ??t want it to become deteriorated very fast. African American wigs should be washed after youâ??ve worn them 8 to 12 times. However, if you live somewhere with high humidity or have been to a place with a lot of smoke youâ??ll probably need to wash your wig more often. Also, be careful when drying your wig â?? only allow your wig to drip and air dry. Conditioning spray can be used regularly to add softness to your wig. All in all, wig maintenance greatly depends on the type of hair it is made of, as some techniques can only be applied to a certain type of wig      Â
Modern wigs are nothing short of daring fashion statements. Regardless of the reason why you need to wear a wig, once youâ??ve chosen the most appropriate one you will fall in love with your new look. Wigs can turn you from a blond into a brunette in a matter of moments and make you shine at any social event. Ebony wigs are a wonderful choice if you want to obtain a natural dark look. Voguewigs.com is where you can shop for high quality African American wigs discreetly.
Todayâ??s African American wigs have been specially designed for the independent and fashionable black woman. Visit our website to shop for natural hair or synthetic ebony wigs.
