Tips On How To Get Thick African American Hair

By Shawn Hunter


It can be very difficult, time-consuming and also frustrating to deal with black hair on a day-to-day basis sometimes. Many women need tips on how to get thick African American hair more easily. The following advice will help the process along and does not require a major amount of time or money to carry out. All that is needed is the commitment to the routine that will help provide the results.

You should try massaging castor oil into your scalp on a daily basis. Many women swear by its ability to help with growth and quality of locks. You could also add it to your regular conditioner, and over time you will see how well it is nourishing your scalp and strands. Massaging the the scalp is highly recommended in any case because it promotes good blood circulation.

Using a protein conditioner once or twice a week will also go a long way in showing improvement to the quality of strands. It prevents breaking and helps to thicken each shaft. Regular deep conditioning is a must in order to strengthen overall. Coconut oil is also good to use as it prevents the loss of protein, which is important.

You may not like the idea of cutting off anything, but the truth is that trimming your ends will really improve the overall appearance. The ends of your strands are generally thinner and also weaker than the rest of it, so cutting off this part will give a bouncy, fuller appearance. Furthermore, you should think about different ways to style your locks, without using appliances that encourage breakage due to excess temperatures.

In order to maintain good hair health, relax only new growth instead of reapplying relaxer to already relaxed length. That is if relaxer is a must. Additionally, it's a good idea to try and stretch the use of relaxer. That means instead of relaxing every 8 weeks, stretching the length of time to 10 or 12 weeks will help overall.

Furthermore, dyeing locks with OTC box dyes is a huge no-no. The chemicals in those products will only hinder the process of growth and thickening. Henna is a great alternative, which works to condition as well as thicken. Experimenting with alternatives to heat styling is also advisable. Braiding, wrapping or setting in rollers will really make a difference in the overall health and appearance of locks.

Consider taking a few vitamins and supplements on a daily basis to help promote growth and health. You may have heard of products like biotin and MSM specifically for this purpose. Vitamin D and iron are also recommended. None of these are hard to find and none of them are expensive either.

Last but not least, it's important to take care of what goes into the body on a whole as it will show in the skin and in locks. Certain foods are good for hair health and so must be consumed in the right amounts to gain the most benefits. Fatty foods cannot be ignored because they are a great help when it comes to adding shine and luster.




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