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Achieving Great Hair Shine For Black Girls

By Nancy Gardner


If you are a black woman who wants to make her hair look the best, there are several tips you can use. Firstly, to achieve hair shine for black girls, avoid using grease on your scalp. Moisture is good, so stay away from petroleum products that can cause stiffness, dryness or greasiness. Instead, try using natural oils such as coconut, castor, jojoba or olive oil. You can also try natural shampoos and conditioners since these do not contain sulfates or sodium.

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.

When you wash it, deep condition it to add moisture from the roots to the tips. Be aware that many conditioners do not remove dirt well, so it is a good idea to use a sulfate-free shampoo. When you wash, focus on the scalp by rubbing it gently with your fingers. Do not scratch the scalp with your nails. Use natural oil once a day for moisture, or twice a week if you use perms or relaxers. Use only a small amount of leave-in moisturizer to seal the strands and keep then from breaking or splitting.

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.

Do not be rough with it. It may tangle easily, and you may feel tempted to pull and yank on it to get the tangles out. Avoid doing this. It tends to only cause more damage. Instead, clear it out gently with a wide tooth comb. Use a wooden brush with soft natural bristles instead of a plastic one with plastic bristles, as this tends to cause less breakage.

If you are using heat styling tools, remember to use heat protection, such as grape seed oil, which is light and can endure high temperatures without burning your strands. This will help to control any heat damage if you accidentally use the heat styling tool for too long.

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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