PROTECTIVE STYLING for Black Hair

For Black Hair, Protecting the ends of the hair is a very critical step in retaining length and hair growth. Being that the ends of the hair is the oldest, there should be critical care for taking precautions on protecting the ends. For one, black hair is dry and course and there fore it is more proned to damage and breakage.

To preserve the ends, good conditioning is necessary as well as wearing protective styles that will keep the ends from becoming damaged and broken. There are several styles that can be worn to protect the ends of the hair from breakage. Also, continiue to make sure that consistent conditioning of the hair is done with natural oil blends or shea butter with natural oil mixtures. There are some good recipes at www.mynaturalhairplace.com.

Several styles that are being worn to protect the ends are braids, bantu knots, individual braids, kinky twists, two strand twists, hair weave, hair buns and micro braids which are the least desired style being that it causes more pulling and strethching of the hair edges. If any of these styles are to be worn, try to get them professionally done and make sure that the braids are not too tight. If you get a headache after getting your hair done, then your hair is too tight. Be sure to tell the stylist from the start that you do not want your hair braided too tightly. Make sure to wear them only for about 3 to 4 weeks and then have them removed. Be sure to do a deep conditioning on the hair such as a mayo, hone, olive oil, and eggs conditioner and keep the hair moisturized as well.

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