Wednesday, 7 November 2012

Black Hair Care Basics

We spoke with Tippi Shorter, hairdresser Alicia Keys, Rihanna, and Vanessa Williams, and Titi Branch, co-owner of the salon Jessie in Brooklyn, New York, about caring for your hair blacks.

African-American hair tends to be more fragile, shrinking dry (wet hair can be up to two times longer than dry hair), and has more elasticity. They answered our questions to the best care:
How often should you wash your hair?

Both experts agreed that washing your hair once a week is a lot. Because African-American hair is naturally dry, wash more often would be too dry hair - plus it's highly unlikely your hair is oily in a week. Because of the more curly, frizzy hair nature, the oil does not have the chance to travel all the way down the hair shaft, said Branch.
What is the best technique for straightening or blow-drying your hair?

Using a comb for the hair dryer is a must, says Shorter. Fold wet hair takes a lot of pull with a brush, and that can end up breaking the hair. Since the African-American hair is much more fragile, Branch recommends leaving the hair with dry air or sitting under a dryer for a short period before bending in order to minimize the time to pull.
Weaves are good or bad for your hair? Which method is better: glue or stitching?

Both agree that weaves can be good for your hair as long as the assistance procedure are adopted and you go to a stylist with experience. In reality, a weave sewn protects your natural hair since it will not straighten or expose your hair to the natural elements. Stuck in armor, however, tend to rip your natural hair removal and should be avoided.  More Information About Hair. .

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