How to take care of African American Hair (Relaxed)

How to Take Care of Relaxed African-American Hair

Because of the delicate nature of American African hair; is known for it natural state of dryness.  If you have this kind of hair type and your hair has undergone hair relaxers or any chemical treatment for that matter, it is wise to give it more attention than before.  Here are some recommendations on how to maintain hair that has undergone chemical treatment.
•    Since your hair has undergone a stressful treatment, use a hair care product that can help speed up its recovery process. Instead of a conditioner, use a reconstructor hair product for a week right after a hair relaxer treatment.  A conditioner smoothes over the hair cuticle  while a reconstructor repairs the damage hair follicle from inside out
•    There are special products in the market that are developed to use on hair that is chemically treated.   Find out what kinds of shampoos and conditioners to use on your treated hair once a week.  It is also very important to apply deep conditioners.  Most chemical treatments strip the hair of natural moisture.  Your hair must be very thirsty by now.
•    Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! This could not be stressed enough.  Your hair needs moisture more than ever.  Apply a considerable amount of deep moisturizing cream and leave it on for at least thirty minutes.  Avoid using hot water to rinse your hair.  Rinse it off properly with cool running water and allow to air dry.  Use a leave on conditioner as much as you can.  This does not only provide moisture but it also protects your hair form external forces.
•    Apply a little amount of natural oil to help seal in the hair’s natural moisture.  Natural oils like coconut oil and olive oil extract are both lightweight and have proven to do wonders on sealing in moisture.
•    Right after treatment, it is unadvisable to apply direct heat to the hair.  Squeeze your hair gently after each bath and avoid the use of blow dryers at all cost for at least 2 weeks.  If this is unavoidable, then turn it down to the lowest possible heat setting.  The use of heat styling apparatus should also be avoided.
•    Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.  This is the only way to keep your whole body sufficiently hydrated.

In doing these things, you are assuring a successful hair care regimen that can only lead to beautiful locks.

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