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Because African American hair is prone to dryness and breakage, it is essential that you invest in some quality hair care products that were designed precisely for your hair.

Shea butter is an absolute must for African Americans. It is a great moisturizer for your hair, but did you know it works very well on your skin too? It is absorbed quickly into the skin and is best if it is applied twice a day. Oils By Nature makes a great shea butter and their products are made from natural and organic ingredients.

If your hair is chemically treated, you’ll need to deep condition your hair at least once a month. I especially like Treasured Locks’ Deep V Conditioner. It is scented with jojoba and vanilla and works wonderfully well especially when activated by heat.

If you have braids or dreadlocks, I recommend African Pride Braid Sheen spray with extra shine. This spray softens, shines and moisturizes your braids and can be used every day on your scalp to curtail the frizzies.

Carol’s Daughter (request a catalog to see all of her products) makes a fantastic line of hair care products for African Americans. Her products have been featured on Oprah Winfrey’s show and are simply wonderful. My favorite is Tui leave in conditioner. The tui oil conditions and hydrates your scalp and is scented with lavender and mango for exotic smelling hair.

Blended Beauty has an entire line of products created for kinky curls, Afros and relaxed hair. Happy Nappy Styles is one of Blended Beauty’s products and it dries soft and is never greasy. Many people have recommended this product to me and is suitable for use on children too.

The right brush is essential for caring for your African American hair. The Kakakiki KombBrush was created with rounded-tines so that it would not get tangled and break the hair. All you need to do is moisturize and put the brush through your hair. It gently massages your scalp, which helps to stimulate hair growth.

The majority of women worry about the appearance of their hair regularly. This is perhaps because the condition and style of our hair can alter our image drastically. Hairstyles are also a important division of fashion; pampered locks are the best accessory to complement your favorite outfit. In order to guarantee a picture-perfect look every time, you need to be aware of the best ways to take care of your hair and maintain its condition.

In order to look healthy on the outside, you must ensure you are healthy on the inside. Just like other parts of your body, your hair needs vitamins. You should aim to eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables as this will not only maintain your health but will make your hair soft and shiny. Nuts and seeds supply the body with essential oils and fatty acids which promote hair growth. Drinking plenty of water will also flush out any toxins and ensure your skin, hair and nails are moisturized. Moisture is essential for keeping your hair strong and shiny.

The stresses and strains of daily life will inevitably take their toll on your hair so you need to know the best ways to combat this. To start with, your hair should be washed on a daily basis. Washing your hair each day will discard dead skin cells from your scalp which can hinder growth and cause problems like dandruff. Whilst washing your hair, you should scrub your scalp with the pads of your fingers in a circular motion; this will not only ensure that it is clean but studies have shown that it helps the scalp to produce more natural oils which add moisture and speed up growth.

Hair should also be conditioned after shampooing to lock in the moisture you have lost through washing, if you have hair which is oily, just apply conditioner to the ends to prevent them from drying. Dry or brittle hair is prone to split ends and breakages which makes your hair less manageable.

A healthy head of hair is simple to sustain, hair care takes little effort and should fit into your daily routine easily. Keep your hair clean and brush it regularly to spread the naturals oils down the hair shaft. If you require heated appliances everyday to create you style, why not spray in some leave-in conditioner after use in order to replenish it. Soon you will have healthy hair to smile about.