<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672</id><updated>2011-08-28T10:24:30.203-07:00</updated><title type='text'>african american hair</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>276</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-2661009815311537809</id><published>2009-10-07T03:03:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T03:03:40.156-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Suggestions for regrowing african american hair!?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;.Recently my hair has broken off severly in the middle. I am trying to do all that I can to help restore growth. I am currently laying off the relaxers and growing my hair natural. Also, I'm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; taking prenatal and hair, skin, and nail vitamins. I also read that using virgin olive oil on your roots helps. I know that it takes time to see results, but how long could I expect to see change by doing these things. Also what else can I do or take to help speed up the growth. I'm so desperate and I am open to any suggestions. Please help me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Suggestions for regrowing african american hair!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Try drinking a lot of water and exercising. Both will help with keeping your hair healthy as it grows. Try using Wild Growth Hair Oil. It is very good with a combo of all the oils that are best for your hair, like coconut oil and olive oil. Use three times a week. You should see results from the Oil alone in 2 to 3 months. Also, manage your scalp every night for 10 minutes before you go to bed. This will help simulate your scalp and help with hair growth. HTH!!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Suggestions for regrowing african american hair!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;extensions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Suggestions for regrowing african american hair!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I had the same problem with my hair. I use the Hair, Skin and Nails vitamins. There are some hair products by Organic Root Stimulator with Olive Oil that work pretty well, I also like the Hair Mayonnaise. I also use the Dr Miracle's products, they are expensive but they worked really well for me. I had my hair cut about 1/2 inch long because of hair damage and since using those products and getting regular trims and deep conditioning, my hair has grown into a short bob that stops at my jawline in 6 months. No joking! I still get relaxers though, but my hair is a lot healthier and thicker.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Suggestions for regrowing african american hair!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you want your hair to grow faster than usual you should use natural products like coconut oil or olive oil for example. Slather the products on your scalp for about 30 minutes and wrap a towel round your head and then wash the hair with a shampoo / it will be better if you use a shampoo that contains natural products like aloe, olive, honey or milk/ . Do not forget to use a condtioner at the end. Do this twice a week and you will see the difference 閳?the oil saturate the hair and makes it looks great , beautiful and healthy. Olive oil is ultra moisturising and adds shine to lacklustre hair and most women know how much it helps the hair to look amazingly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-2661009815311537809?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/2661009815311537809/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/suggestions-for-regrowing-african.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2661009815311537809'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2661009815311537809'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/suggestions-for-regrowing-african.html' title='Suggestions for regrowing african american hair!?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-6642923345723000563</id><published>2009-10-07T03:03:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T03:03:23.901-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What products to use for African American hair that straightens hair without frizz?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I usually press then flat iron. My hair will be straighten but it still has a frizzy look instead of the silky straighten look. I used to get my hair done at salons and they sprayed stuff in my hair before they flat ironed it (not sure what they use). My hair is natural (no perms) wavy/curly texture. My hair is much longer since I stop going to salons but I don't have the salon look, after I press it. I can't even wear my hair down because it is way too frizzy. Can someone give me some advise on the best products to use when flat ironing your hair leaving you with a silky result? Thanks girls.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What products to use for African American hair that straightens hair without frizz?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;IT'S A PRODUCT BY A COMPANY NAMED FANTASIA IT'S CALLED FRIZZ BUSTER. I USE IT ON MY DAUGHTER HAIR BECAUSE HER HAIR GETS REALLY FUZZY. IT HELPS ALOT. OR EITHER SHINE NOT REALLY SURE OF THE COMPANY NAME IT'S IN A CLEAR BOTTLE.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What products to use for African American hair that straightens hair without frizz?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;if you google it you might get a good answer...or take your question to a hiar salon where you know they can do racial hair...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; sry, i am white, but i have ALL black friends!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What products to use for African American hair that straightens hair without frizz?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You could put like some pink lotion on it when you get finished straightening it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What products to use for African American hair that straightens hair without frizz?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;There is a line of products by Avon that is great for that. It's called Advanced Techniques Straight and Sleek. The shampoo and conditioner alone helps reduce frizzing, but there is a particular straightening balm (it's a cream) made by them that works great with or without heat and is loaded with nutrients to maintain your hair's health. If you flat iron your hair very often, that may actually contribute to your hair's frizzy state. Too much heat can begin to damage your hair and cause it to look frizzy as well. Using these products will help your hair to be straighter when pressed, and you can wrap your hair overnight to maintain it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What products to use for African American hair that straightens hair without frizz?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Have you ever seen the Maxiglide infomercial for controlling curly, frizzy hair. Check it out on http://www.maxiusbeauty.com/productphp?c... scroll down to view instructional video on quicktime. They also offer hair products to reduce frizz. The combination of these two products 'Beyond Straight' and 'The End' fights the frizzies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What products to use for African American hair that straightens hair without frizz?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Your ends are damage. Need to clip them. Your hair needs more moisture and less heat. Heat type appliance are damaging to our hair, causing hair to become dry, brittle and then it breaks off.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-6642923345723000563?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/6642923345723000563/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/what-products-to-use-for-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6642923345723000563'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6642923345723000563'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/what-products-to-use-for-african.html' title='What products to use for African American hair that straightens hair without frizz?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-3710166682741618264</id><published>2009-10-07T03:03:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T03:03:08.018-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Bay area Natural (African American) hair stylist?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Know of a good one? Preferably in the South Bay area (Cupertino, San Jose, Mountain View, etc.) Just cut off the processed hair (myself) and now have about four inches of curly hair. Looking for a cute short curly hair style. Thanks for the help!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Bay area Natural (African American) hair stylist?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I have naturally curly hair as well. Check out this site for salons in your area and reviews from other people. Hope this helps...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlsalons...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-3710166682741618264?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/3710166682741618264/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/bay-area-natural-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3710166682741618264'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3710166682741618264'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/bay-area-natural-african-american-hair.html' title='Bay area Natural (African American) hair stylist?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-5238195490026190701</id><published>2009-10-07T03:02:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T03:02:53.355-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How do keep African American hair moisturized and maximize it's growth potential?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I currently use Aubrey Organic's products and they generally work pretty well in keeping my tresses moisturized and plus the added benefit that they contain all natural ingredients. But a couple of days after I shampoo I find my hair dry, especially on the ends. I oil my hair and scalp with almond seed oil and jojoba oil mixed together on a nightly basis and I clip my ends about every month. I also take flaxseed oil supplements as well as a daily vitamin. I also have a roughly healthy diet which is rich in leafy greens and other veggies and low in fats. The only area I may lag in is my water intake is not as high as it should be. I generally consume about 5 glasses daily rather than the 8-10 as most professionals suggest. Beside increasing my water intake, what else can I do to ensure my hair remains moisturized as well as reaching it's maximum growth potential? Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How do keep African American hair moisturized and maximize it's growth potential?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;African American hair is extremely dry...You sound like you are doing a good job, but you didn't mention other factors such as how you style your hair, what you use to wrap it up at night, and how the air conditions were you live are. Those factors have to be taken into consideration as well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Also, you mention that you oil your hair and scalp, but do you do the same to the ends of your hair? As you know, that part is the first to dry out. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; If you wrap your hair at night and tie it up with a silk scarf, that should suffice, in addition to what you currently do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How do keep African American hair moisturized and maximize it's growth potential?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;After shampooing, try a cholesterol treatment once a week as an alternative to conditioning. If you do condition, try Pantene conditioner for ethnic hair...works great and doesn't make hair dry out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How do keep African American hair moisturized and maximize it's growth potential?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Not AA but i would suggest a good conditioning treatment&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How do keep African American hair moisturized and maximize it's growth potential?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;By adding a hair dressing to your hair and scalp and messaging your scalp. I use Doo Gro Thickening Lotion three times a week.It works very well. I have noticed a great deal of hair growth after I use that product.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-5238195490026190701?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/5238195490026190701/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-do-keep-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5238195490026190701'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5238195490026190701'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-do-keep-african-american-hair.html' title='How do keep African American hair moisturized and maximize it&apos;s growth potential?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-2315445861148137330</id><published>2009-10-07T03:02:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T03:02:35.890-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to best care for African American hair.?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I am a white woman who has a bi racial little girl. I keep her hair braided most of the time and I use the Pink lotion to grease her head. The question I have is that I see so many little black girls with braids and their hair is not flying away all over the place. My little girls hair will lie flat for a little while but then starts to fly away if you know what I mean. How do I get her hair to lie flat? Her hair is natural, it has never been treated with chemicals or perms. It is very long almost half way down her back but its very thin espcially around her hair line. Can anyone out there give me some tips on how to care for her hair better and stop the fly aways, without getting perms or other chemicals in her hair? Thank you!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to best care for African American hair.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I would suggest using a light grease instead of pink lotion, that tends to dry my hair out. You also have to keep in mind everyone has a different hair texture and her being bi-racial, it won't be the same texture as others. If it is breaking off around the hair line, I would suggest going to a beautician to get that checked out, even though she is a little girl, she still needs healthy hair. The beautician will be able to tell you how to treat her hair and restore the hair around the hairline.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to best care for African American hair.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;dont use pink lotion.. it ruins the hair..im 15. and have been perming my hair for a while.. i dont have bi-racial hair.. but my hair hasnt been damaged because of getting perms.. but its your decision.. and try not putting a Ounce of grease in her hair.. try a olive oil spray&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to best care for African American hair.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I'm biracial also (black %26amp; asian). Yes, don't put chemicals in her hair. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; The reason why she has fly away is because her hair texture is different from black people's. When I get my hair braided, it'll only last for about three days. Something to help hold it down is a little bit of grease.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I personally wear my hair curly (my hair is probably the same legnth, at my bra strap). I used to use pink lotion, and it helped, but I found using "white people" products work better for me. I use Sunsilk Frizz Ease 24/7 creme (green bottle) and some sort of curl defining mousse (I like Tresseme Curl Care the best, but I'm currently using Garnier Curl Construct Mousse and it works fine too). I always style my hair when wet %26amp; I never comb/brush it out; I just finger comb.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; If you were wondering for shampoo's and conditioners, I used to use Motions (for black people), but I find that Garnier Fructis works better. I use the Curl %26amp; Shine shampoo, conditioner, and leave in conditioner.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Also, please don't think I'm racist (obviously I'm not), but most people think just because you have some black in you, its better to use those type of products, but since I don't have the same texture, I find that this isn't true.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Anyway, I hope this helps!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-2315445861148137330?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/2315445861148137330/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-best-care-for-african-american.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2315445861148137330'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2315445861148137330'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-best-care-for-african-american.html' title='How to best care for African American hair.?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-3720754794791586146</id><published>2009-10-07T03:02:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T03:02:20.889-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What's the best hair care products for african american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Well i already know the basics about hair care, but what's the best hair care line for black hair-or just hair period, cause i want my hair to grow but eventhough i follow the rules of hair treatment, my hair still has breakage and split ends, and gets dry really easily...i trim, deep condition, basically no heat, etc. it has to be the product im using.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What's the best hair care products for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;ok well try NIOXIN shampo and conditioner you can usually get it at the beauty supply its its made to grow hair but i mostly notice my ends started to get more healthy because i flat iron the **** out my hair... also black and sassy ol spral and olive hair sheen works really good and makes it healthier those worked best for me!! hope i helped&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-3720754794791586146?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/3720754794791586146/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/whats-best-hair-care-products-for.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3720754794791586146'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3720754794791586146'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/whats-best-hair-care-products-for.html' title='What&apos;s the best hair care products for african american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-6061296160748269577</id><published>2009-10-07T03:02:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T03:02:03.983-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Do African American hair relaxers work for Asians?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I want to relax my hair so that it can be straight, but I want to know if the ones in the stores that sell for black people also work for asians.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do African American hair relaxers work for Asians?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;It seems that the relaxer would be too strong. I am part asian, being that I was told that it would damage my hair and that the salon people who did put it in my hair at one time was afraid that my hair would fall out. I'm thinking it may be a little too strong if you used it.. There may be other products out there that may give you the straight effect I'm sure of it. It's just risky if you used those type of relaxers on your own.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do African American hair relaxers work for Asians?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;It would depend on the type of hair you have.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; If you have fine hair like the Orientals, I think, it won't work for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; If you have thick hair, then maybe yes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do African American hair relaxers work for Asians?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I don't think so. I know that there are hair products made especially for both types of hair because if you use the wrong type of product it will fry the hair. (I have a friend from Japan and she told me that she had color done and it fried her hair because it was more for caucasian hair - and she would never make that mistake again.) I would definitely ask a GOOD hair dresser; either that or call the customer care phone number on a hair product made specifically for Asian hair and ask them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do African American hair relaxers work for Asians?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;IM HISPANIC BUT I HAVE AFRICAN BLOOD IN ME. so im a little worried that ,that particular relaxer might be too strong.GO FOR MAYBE A japanese RELAXER.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do African American hair relaxers work for Asians?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;only if your hair is the same texture as African American hair. but i have not seen any Asian women with that hair texture, so if i were you i would be careful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do African American hair relaxers work for Asians?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Your hair texture is completely different so I'de say no.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do African American hair relaxers work for Asians?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;It might, but you probably don't have the right texture of hair, so you'd lose lots in the process. If you want to get it straightened, go to a professional.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do African American hair relaxers work for Asians?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You should try going to a Caucasion hair salon and ask about their relaxers. African American relaxers are pretty strong and I'm thinking you have very fine hair, so that want be a good idea to use that type of perm on your hair. Good Luck!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do African American hair relaxers work for Asians?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i doubt it very seriously&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-6061296160748269577?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/6061296160748269577/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/do-african-american-hair-relaxers-work.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6061296160748269577'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6061296160748269577'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/do-african-american-hair-relaxers-work.html' title='Do African American hair relaxers work for Asians?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-2443411412494648623</id><published>2009-10-07T03:01:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T03:01:48.464-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Stright, Silky African American Hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;How do I get silky looking hair without getting a perm or anything that will damage my hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Stright, Silky African American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you haven't had a relaxer in a while or (virgin hair) then I would reccomend a shampoo and deep conditioner (Creme of Nature is a good one specialted for african american hair ) When you deep condition make sure to leave it in for 20mins then rinse in warm to cold water (seals the cuticle- making the hair manageable) Then use a pressing oil just make sure its a creme not greasy -grease is the worst thing created it clogs pores and stunts hair growth. Once you have finished applying the oil pressing creme to your hair, section off 1'-3/4 of hair and use a flat iron "Conair has several good flatirons also cost friendly" and press your hair starting from the root of the hair moving slowly to end of the hair....Repeat.. Your finished results should be straight silky hair!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Stright, Silky African American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;um for me i stopped using grease and confroming to straight hair.i would start wearing my hair curly and it grows silky guranteee! neways use a shampoo and condiotioner specifically for dry/damaged hair and take vitamin e pills. if you want a moisturizer then i suggest a leave in conditioner like garnier fructis! i know this sounds weird but sometimes white hair products are the best because why do they have siliky hair and we dont!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Stright, Silky African American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;you could try a hot comb or flat iron .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Stright, Silky African American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;a flat iron and some pink glosser for shine, its not greasy or oily.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Stright, Silky African American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;there are some egyptians salons that are around that take care of your hair that dont use any chemical or unnecessary products in your hair that will cause it to break.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-2443411412494648623?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/2443411412494648623/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/stright-silky-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2443411412494648623'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2443411412494648623'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/stright-silky-african-american-hair.html' title='Stright, Silky African American Hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-4146749567035589919</id><published>2009-10-07T03:01:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T03:01:32.472-07:00</updated><title type='text'>For African-American hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;How often should I use a leave in conditioner, I don't want to use it so much that it dampens my hair. Would it be okay to use it daily?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;For African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You can use it every time you wash. It is good for helping curly hair because it can help keep down the frizz. Or I use it on people with very damaged hair for extra protection. It would have to be very heavy conditioner for it to weigh down your hair. Typically leave in is not that heavy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;For African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;the more the better. and u should also deep condition it weekly&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;For African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;just get ur head SHAVED then u wont have2 worry bout it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;For African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;no way i say only use it after you perm your hair it should remain soft for a month after that use it only whenever you wash your hair&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;For African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Try to just use it every time you wash your hair. Which sometimes should be once or twice a week.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;For African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;They have different types for different types of have, i would conult ur barber or stylist to find out which products work best for ur hair type, they are supposed to be "the pros".&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Good luck!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;For African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I wash my hair every saturday. But I got my hair relaxed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;For African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;depending on the type of leave-in conditioner it is, u can use it daily, but i recommend only using it after u wash your hair. like twice or once a week, cuz it will start to leave a build-up and your hair won't b shiny.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;For African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I would say to use a leave in conditioner maybe every other day at the most.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Really it's recommended once a week when you wash your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; :-/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;For African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dont worry, your hair wont dampen from using the conditioner. Use it everytime after you shampoo and leave in for about 5mins then rinse. If your hair is over dry and damaged you should get a hot oil treatment or even try hair mayonaise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;For African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;use it to every day. dampen your hair enough to be able to work it in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-4146749567035589919?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/4146749567035589919/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/for-african-american-hair_07.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4146749567035589919'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4146749567035589919'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/for-african-american-hair_07.html' title='For African-American hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-2057767341070438980</id><published>2009-10-07T03:01:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T03:01:16.052-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Wet wrap African American hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I have natural 4a hair. Can anybody give me specific directions and products to use so that after i wash my hair at night I can wet wrap it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Wet wrap African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;It would be best if you use a foam wrap. Here are some great foam wraps.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.sallybeauty.com/shop/1391/769...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.sallybeauty.com/shop/1391/126...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.sallybeauty.com/shop/1391/311...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Setting lotions are used before rolling hair to create looser, softer curl .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Wrapping lotion is a setting lotion made for wrapping the hair against the scalp for a smooth, sleek look. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Styling lotions and mousses provide medium (firm) hold to create volume and shape .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Spray setting lotions directly on wet hair .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Apply styling lotions and mousses with hands and work through hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-2057767341070438980?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/2057767341070438980/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/wet-wrap-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2057767341070438980'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2057767341070438980'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/wet-wrap-african-american-hair.html' title='Wet wrap African American hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-456788428332537855</id><published>2009-10-07T03:01:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T03:01:01.081-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Wearing your african American hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;i am goin to start wearing my real hair and i no my hair aint used to that so how do i keep it from breaking off and still growing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Wearing your african American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;you should rap your hair every night and i use doo grow products.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Wearing your african American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Not sure.. im indian :/ sorry&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Wearing your african American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;well get it trimmed nd conditioned. and wear i just how you want it. God gave everyone beautiful hair&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Wearing your african American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;May I recommend a website? forum.blackhairmedia.com.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; There is so much to consider when going natural - hair type, curl pattern, thickness, diet...I think you should go to the website, look over some of the posts (there is a forum for naturals) and ask questions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Wearing your african American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I'm not to sure but I do believe ther's a type creme or gel to rub thru the hair for the dryness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Wearing your african American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;you should rap your hair every night and i use doo grow products.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-456788428332537855?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/456788428332537855/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/wearing-your-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/456788428332537855'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/456788428332537855'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/wearing-your-african-american-hair.html' title='Wearing your african American hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-2679129292001192766</id><published>2009-10-07T03:00:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T03:00:44.590-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Question about African American hair without a relaxer? No chemicals?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I wanted to get a sew in. What styles and if you have pictures that would be great. Being that I have natural I can't get straight hair or can I? I do not want my hair to show at all, is that possible?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about African American hair without a relaxer? No chemicals?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Yes, you can get straight hair. The key is to not have your natural hair show. Having a style with bangs is your best bet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about African American hair without a relaxer? No chemicals?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Yes, that is possible, but it won't be very versatile at all. Either you have to wear it up, or all down. You can get straight hair, and you can have all of it covered. Be sure to use human hair, which is more expensive but looks more real and lasts longer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about African American hair without a relaxer? No chemicals?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;There are so many different ways with extentions. You could it put on without showing your hair at all, (that is very expensive) or you could just use the front of your hair. You could still use straight hair if your hair isn't straight they, will probably flat iron your hair so it will look more like the hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about African American hair without a relaxer? No chemicals?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i have natural hair too...when i put my extensions in i didn't have none of my hair showing but i also got curly tracks put in; people thought it was my hair (same length %26amp; texture just different color)...you can get straight hair put in if you want&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-2679129292001192766?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/2679129292001192766/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/question-about-african-american-hair_07.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2679129292001192766'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2679129292001192766'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/question-about-african-american-hair_07.html' title='Question about African American hair without a relaxer? No chemicals?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-7646018064502418769</id><published>2009-10-07T03:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T03:00:28.769-07:00</updated><title type='text'>For african american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;i don't want to use relaxers anymore. what r good alternatives to relaxers for straightening hair, besides flat ironing? what is and how do i do a wet set?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;For african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you still want straight hair you can use a straightening comb or just get a blow dry and curl to acheive the wet set look because if your hair is not straight your wet set will big a big no-no!!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;For african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You could get a weave - it lasts a long time and is not so damaging to the hair. A wet set is also another good alternative. A wet set just means putting rollers in your hair. Put the rollers in and let your hair air dry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;For african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;come to britain and get it done .. we;re so great here&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-7646018064502418769?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/7646018064502418769/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/for-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7646018064502418769'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7646018064502418769'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/for-african-american-hair.html' title='For african american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-5374164547717409182</id><published>2009-10-07T03:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T03:00:11.896-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Has African American hair, but......?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know how to get those spanish curls (not being racist!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I try to get them, but it's really hard! Like for example, this is what I've tried to far:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 1. Wetting my hair, putting frizz-ease on it, leaving it like that.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 2. Wetting, putting lotion on it, going under dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 3. Wetting it, twist it into little buns, waiting till it dries, loosing out buns.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; And that's all. Tried all of those, but all what it came out to be is puffy, or straight....&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Here's a picture with an example:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://haircutadvice.com/images/article0...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Has African American hair, but......?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;What do you mean by african american hair? Like tight tight curls that most have? Or curly/wavy hair? If you have tight curls, straghten your hair, then put a curling iron on it. I'd say your best bet is go to a salon, and tell them what you want. You can watch and see exactly what they do. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Or hey, get a good weave&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Has African American hair, but......?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;get perm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Has African American hair, but......?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;naw dont it looks good&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Has African American hair, but......?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;yea i got dat kinda hair ma friend tryin get it i guess i dont really know you could go get it curled i hope it works out somehow good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Has African American hair, but......?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;african are from africa black people are from america&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Has African American hair, but......?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;HAHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHA thats hilarious well first try to shampoo it alot and condition it the most and then let ur hair dry just a little and then put moose in it and crunch it on each side and there u go,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Has African American hair, but......?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Get a curling iron and spray so it stays that way. I'm Latina but never curl my hair, but that's how my cousin does it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Has African American hair, but......?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;hey.its ok. i love them spanish curls.[im hispanic to0] but my hair is dead.lik it doesnt go curly if i wet it. so0.my friend told me to wet my hair,put alot of conditioner[any kind],%26amp; then put gel.after that,u fix it lik u put ur fingers thru it.[ii mean this didnt work on my haiir,but i hope it works on you =]]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-5374164547717409182?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/5374164547717409182/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/has-african-american-hair-but.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5374164547717409182'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5374164547717409182'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/has-african-american-hair-but.html' title='Has African American hair, but......?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-7978931748955397001</id><published>2009-10-07T02:59:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:59:55.873-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Shampoo for african american hair? please help?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;okay im not sure wat shampoo to use..... i hate patene for colored women..and im currently using optium soft sheen carson..but it has some ingridients that are appreantly bad for my hair...so can anyone tell me a shampoo and conditiner that has the ingridients Jojoba, coconut oil ,Shea butter, Avocado oil, and anything else thats good for my hair&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Shampoo for african american hair? please help?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;the best product I have tried so far thats not only made my healthy but long in a fast amount of time is joyce williams products, girl you will love it and I should know since I am a sister OMG, it is fabulous try it...it dose wonders and you should see results in atleast a month or less&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Shampoo for african american hair? please help?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Go to Sally's Beauty Supply. They can help direct you to a product that will keep your hair healthy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Shampoo for african american hair? please help?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;There are stores that sell all natural items, maybe you need to check you city directory for yours or check on line. Also the ingredients that you stated are also used for dreads and braids, I don't think it would hurt to check it out. You can even look for this information on line. Good luck and take care!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Shampoo for african american hair? please help?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I use Biolage Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner, very nice smelling and full of natural ingredients. Of course, you have to get it at a salon. Or, if you know a hairdresser that will get it for you at cost?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Shampoo for african american hair? please help?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;try doo gro from sally beauty&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Shampoo for african american hair? please help?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You should try Carol's Daughter products for your hair ,they are really good for African American hair because they contain most of those ingrediants you listed and more.many celebrities like Jada Pinkett Smith use Carol's Daughter products because most of the ingrediants are organic.They are great! I use them too.To find out more info visit their website. You could also consider trying Keracare products and Nexxus Humectrees conditioner(not just for white girls and you can find nexxus products at your local drugstore).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-7978931748955397001?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/7978931748955397001/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/shampoo-for-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7978931748955397001'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7978931748955397001'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/shampoo-for-african-american-hair.html' title='Shampoo for african american hair? please help?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-7350227544362649943</id><published>2009-10-07T02:59:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:59:39.861-07:00</updated><title type='text'>I have african american hair and I am going natural do I have to cut it off first.?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I always hear women talking about the great chop off. My hair isn't that is all that long and the relaxer is just about grown out. I just really hate cutting my hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I have african american hair and I am going natural do I have to cut it off first.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I am an African American woman. I went natural a year ago and yes, I did the big chop off the hair. I only had 2 inches off natural hair after it was cut. The reason for the cut is because when you go natural, it breaks off the relaxed hair after a while because its stronger. But I will say this, people think that you don't have to do anything with natural hair and that is soo wrong! So if you are not ready for the big change I definitely don't recommend it. My hair now is to my neck so I am very happy with the results. I am a stylist, so I know how to take care of it. If you don't, I recommend going to someone would expertise is natural hair and see how you should maintain your new style.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I have african american hair and I am going natural do I have to cut it off first.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;The only way you would have to cut your hair like that is if its severly damaged then you would want to get all the dead ends off otherwise just take about an inch off every 6 weeks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-7350227544362649943?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/7350227544362649943/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/i-have-african-american-hair-and-i-am.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7350227544362649943'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7350227544362649943'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/i-have-african-american-hair-and-i-am.html' title='I have african american hair and I am going natural do I have to cut it off first.?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-8194116131020933879</id><published>2009-10-07T02:59:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:59:24.044-07:00</updated><title type='text'>African American Braiding hair question????</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I love to wear my hair in micro braids. I have grown my hair out over the years and it is now shoulder length. My braider says my hair is too long for human hair extensions and that I should use synthetic hair. I don't really like to use synthetic hair. I like to be able to play around with styles and you really can't do that with synthetic hair. I have gone to every african american beauty supply store in my town and no one has hair longer than 24 inches. Does anyone know of a reputable website that sells longer lengths of human braiding hair?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American Braiding hair question????&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;First off, you can still get your hair braided with human hair even though your very long, you can actually get your own hair braided in micro braids I have done that several times, but some people do prefer weave. I have a few websites that have 24 inche weave that may be able to help. I hope that you find what you are looking for. Good luck, oh I have to tell you though you may be paying alot more than you usually do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American Braiding hair question????&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I'm sorry but I've never heard or gotten longer than 24' inches so, well maybe you should ask your braider if they can sew two extensions together, but I've never heard of such thing. Wear your natural hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American Braiding hair question????&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;dont go for extensions nor a weave&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-8194116131020933879?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/8194116131020933879/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/african-american-braiding-hair-question.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8194116131020933879'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8194116131020933879'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/african-american-braiding-hair-question.html' title='African American Braiding hair question????'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-6899142211552403580</id><published>2009-10-07T02:59:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:59:08.106-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Healing broken, burned, damaged African American hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;almost 5 years ago my mother put a chemical relaxer in my hair and completely ruined the long hair I had, but the same thing happened to my cousin , 2 years ago my cousin came to visit me and her hair was shorter than mine now I recently contacted her on myspace to find out her hair is basicly longer than mine. is it me? am I doing something wrong? what can I do to grow my hair out? pls help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Healing broken, burned, damaged African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;try dove soap and its good for growing your hair and also ojon restorative oil...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Healing broken, burned, damaged African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Apply Curd and take steam...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Healing broken, burned, damaged African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;avoid chemicals relaxer kills hair go natural braid ur hair 2 helpit grow otherwise u must wait 4 it 2 grow on its own n dat will take a while.beleve me im african myself so our hair takes time 2 grow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Healing broken, burned, damaged African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I'm in the same boat as you. Just keep your hair condition and braided but make sure the braids aren't to tight. That will break you hair off. Just remember to use a deep condition at least twice week.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Healing broken, burned, damaged African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hi, I went to beauty school for a bit...you can maybe use some conditioning treatments...i know they sell things like that for african american hair, especially if you go to a beauty supply store...wal-mart has them too i beleive. I cant remember the brands off hand...have you thought about extensions til the hair grows out?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Healing broken, burned, damaged African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Try Aussie 3 minute miracle. DROWN your hair in it and leave on for about 10 minutes, then rinse. Only rinse for about 30 seconds. (you can 'leave in' any conditioner). Repeat this once a week.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Also, take a multi-vitamin. In a few weeks you should start to see results. Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Healing broken, burned, damaged African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;She probably has extensions in her hair to make it look longer than it really is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Healing broken, burned, damaged African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;get a good boars bristle brush %26amp; brush your hair to the scalp every night..%26amp; i dont mean scratch ya scalp all up...it just needs blood circulation to help get that hair growing. i have went bald 3 times in my life %26amp; it grows back pretty fast...but now that im a lil older its a lil slower...but its growing with good care....dont wash you hair too much...try washing it once every two weeks instead...i know some people will freak out over that but it helps the natural oils from your scalp to get to your hair beyond the roots...also...if ya have fine hair...%26amp; ya want bone straight hair...go for Caucasian hair relaxers or relaxers made for fine hair...in the mean time..brush every night...wash a little less...%26amp; try not to do anything to your hair all the time...i walk around my house with a mess on my head so i wont damage it...lol ! the only time i do it...is if im leaving the house !&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Healing broken, burned, damaged African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;This is going to sound ridiculous, but pre-natal vitamins can really help your hair grown. Try taking vitamins that have vitamin B, C, and E. Beta-Carotene is good too. My hair grows much better when I am on some type of vitamin or another.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Healing broken, burned, damaged African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Make sure you keep your ends trimmed. Use a good moisturizing and fortifying shampoo. Get a reconstructor conditioner like 5-1 by Avlon and a regular conditioner Humecto (Keracare) Mizani has good conditioners. If you curl your hair everyday STOP!! Technically the only time you are supposed to curl your hair is when it has just been shampooed. Once you start curling it with a build up of products on your hair that's when it starts breaking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Healing broken, burned, damaged African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;At walmart/dollar store (i dont know if its any other place) but theres this type of oil in the african american section for hair&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; that makes your hair more oily and brings back life. It also works for white people (im white %26amp; it works for me fine).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Healing broken, burned, damaged African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;No one told you relaxers damage hair??? Because of relaxers you must take VERRRRY good care of your hair if you want it to grow. If you don't, your hair will grow, but BREAK off so it looks like it's staying the same forever. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Okay, here is my advice, I know a lot about hair care so this might sound crazy but you can either take my advice or not grow your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; First of all, keep your hair moisturized. This is as simple as wetting it in the shower, or wetting your hands and running them through your hair. DO NOT buy any moisturizer that has MINERAL OIL or PETROLATUM!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 2)use a wide tooth comb(SPARINGLY!!!) to avoid hairs breaking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 3)Wash your hair AT LEAST!!!!! once a week with shampoo. I wash mine with JUST conditioner sometimes too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 4)after shampooing, DEEP CONDITION by putting condish on your hair and putting a plastic cap over it and leaving it on for 15-30 minutes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 5)massage your scalp daily&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 6)do not put any oils or "grease" on your scalp. Same goes with hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-6899142211552403580?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/6899142211552403580/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/healing-broken-burned-damaged-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6899142211552403580'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6899142211552403580'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/healing-broken-burned-damaged-african.html' title='Healing broken, burned, damaged African American hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-3921454056227875182</id><published>2009-10-07T02:58:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:58:51.861-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Straightening natural african american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Will I still be able to wear my afro after i start straightening my hair? will it change the texture of my hair?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Straightening natural african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;if you straighten it with a hot comb or a straightner yes most of the time people sweat it out but if you wash your hair you'll get the same texture back&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Straightening natural african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Do you mean straightening with a hot comb or a texturizer or what? It really depends. Right now I am in the process of going natural and I have read that a hot comb or even using too much heat to create a blow out style can change the texture. You should also be careful about coloring as well. BlackHairMedia.com and Nappturality.com are good sources to go to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-3921454056227875182?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/3921454056227875182/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/straightening-natural-african-american.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3921454056227875182'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3921454056227875182'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/straightening-natural-african-american.html' title='Straightening natural african american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-8663386590952899793</id><published>2009-10-07T02:58:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:58:35.876-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Need pprofessional help for african american hair problems?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;My hair was once long and thick but isn't anymore the only time i get good results is while my hair is cut but i would like to have more options with my natural hair which is brittle breaks easiliy and has one spot that willl not grow. Should i shave my hair and grow back natuarally without chemical processing or is there swome hair techniques htat i should suggest to my stylist?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Need pprofessional help for african american hair problems?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;My suggestion sister is if in fact u have natural style find a natural hair stylist in your area... Use all natural products.. P1000 that is a product that will natually take all the chemicals out your hair and stiop it from breaking... If ur hair is damage u may have to cut it in fact if it is brittle it will ook better after you cut it... Our hair holds energy so take care of it u will feel and see a diffrence.. If your in the Detroit area a good place to visit is Happy to Be Nappy natual hair salon that will take good care of u....Peace sister&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Need pprofessional help for african american hair problems?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;did u do something to your hair that caused the change or did it just naturally change?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Need pprofessional help for african american hair problems?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;you should grow your hair natrualy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Need pprofessional help for african american hair problems?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You should let it grow out...you could get braids...or an afro...natural is in!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Need pprofessional help for african american hair problems?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;just use da good weave that helps ur hair grow and wont ever mess. use da weave to get boxing platts. if u want more info my email is: stacynet94@yahoo.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-8663386590952899793?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/8663386590952899793/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/need-pprofessional-help-for-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8663386590952899793'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8663386590952899793'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/need-pprofessional-help-for-african.html' title='Need pprofessional help for african american hair problems?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-4538377356022821472</id><published>2009-10-07T02:58:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:58:19.880-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Knowledge of African American Hair : Should I get yaky or silky weave hair ?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;will someone please explain the difference about these two types of human hair&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Knowledge of African American Hair : Should I get yaky or silky weave hair ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;It depends on what kind of braids your getting silky works for micros,picies,and braids that hang down.The Yaky works for braids to the back and in a pony tail.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Knowledge of African American Hair : Should I get yaky or silky weave hair ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;get yaky perm..Silky is a silkier texture..ex. asain hair..not as silky but close to it..and if your hair is coarse, its not going to look nice because it's going to be coarse on the top and then really straight and silky on the bottom...yaky perm, is straight and it has more texture. like you have a relaxer in..so that works best for hair that is relaxed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Knowledge of African American Hair : Should I get yaky or silky weave hair ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Yaky is the best. Silky tends to be too straight in most cases&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Knowledge of African American Hair : Should I get yaky or silky weave hair ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;depends on your hair texture. do you wear a relaxer, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I used to prefer yaky. I think it looks more natural.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Knowledge of African American Hair : Should I get yaky or silky weave hair ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;yaky is the best because it more natural looking and feeling....silky looks to fake and its get tangled more easily.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Knowledge of African American Hair : Should I get yaky or silky weave hair ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;French braid / African-ethnic hairstyles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Hairstyle Tips and tricks / Winter Haircare&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Tips on How to do Perms/Bob hairstyles/Cornrows&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://homebeautytips.blogspot.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Hairstyle photo gallery -http://geebal.blogspot.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-4538377356022821472?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/4538377356022821472/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/knowledge-of-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4538377356022821472'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4538377356022821472'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/knowledge-of-african-american-hair.html' title='Knowledge of African American Hair : Should I get yaky or silky weave hair ?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-6602495614093262285</id><published>2009-10-07T02:58:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:58:04.466-07:00</updated><title type='text'>BEST African American hair product?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;FOR THICKER AND LONGER HAIR.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; WHICH ONE GIVES YOU&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; THE BEST RESULTS.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 1.Triplegro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 2.Dr.Miracles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 3.Doo GRO&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;BEST African American hair product?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;My cousins uses Dr. Miracles and her hair is longer and thicker now, so now i just began using it. So far i love it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Doo Gro works really good and the daily moisturizers are great and they smell good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;BEST African American hair product?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;frist one&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;BEST African American hair product?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i heard that dr. miracles works good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;BEST African American hair product?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;doo GRO&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; but curly pudding by miss jessie is the best and it smells good&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; www.sephora.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;BEST African American hair product?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i go for the "soul glow"---worked great in coming to america, and for deion sanders as a rookie&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;BEST African American hair product?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Doo GRO&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;BEST African American hair product?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I use Dr. Miracles and Doo Gro. They both did the same for me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;BEST African American hair product?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;from ur list it is doo grow but i have some shampoo and conditor and grease from a company called mizani but it is very expensive i am talking about 60 dollars a bottle.but it is the best thing i ever used.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;BEST African American hair product?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;doo gro megathick&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-6602495614093262285?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/6602495614093262285/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/best-african-american-hair-product.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6602495614093262285'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6602495614093262285'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/best-african-american-hair-product.html' title='BEST African American hair product?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-596515464519892313</id><published>2009-10-07T02:57:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:57:47.873-07:00</updated><title type='text'>I have african american hair and i have used a texterizer too many times,how do i strip my hair of t</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;without cutting my hair off&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I have african american hair and i have used a texterizer too many times,how do i strip my hair of the chemica&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You CANNOT "strip" your hair of chemicals. In fact, by stripping it you're just adding more chemicals to it. Growing it out and cutting off the processed part is the ONLY way to rid your hair of the chemicals that are on it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I have african american hair and i have used a texterizer too many times,how do i strip my hair of the chemica&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I agree with the above answer, there is no other way besides cutting off the processed hair. Sorry hun :/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I have african american hair and i have used a texterizer too many times,how do i strip my hair of the chemica&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;"without cutting it off". sorry but you've got to cut it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I have african american hair and i have used a texterizer too many times,how do i strip my hair of the chemica&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;mix 1 cup baking soda with 2 cups water. mix and pour through hair. comb through until tangles are gone. then rinse with very warm water. before you turn the water off, put very cold water through your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; the heat will open your pores and get the chemicals out from the root. the cold will shut your pores and keep the oil from making your hair greasy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I have african american hair and i have used a texterizer too many times,how do i strip my hair of the chemica&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You cannot strip away the relaxer to return your hair back to it's natural state. The relaxer breaks down the protein bonds in your hair. IT hasn't deposited anything that can be removed...the relaxer has already done the stripping. If you have relaxed or texturized your hair too straight, you cannot reverse it. I would suggest either cutting the hair or do gradual trims if you don't want to lose a lot of length at one time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-596515464519892313?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/596515464519892313/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/i-have-african-american-hair-and-i-have.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/596515464519892313'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/596515464519892313'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/i-have-african-american-hair-and-i-have.html' title='I have african american hair and i have used a texterizer too many times,how do i strip my hair of t'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-6608242097500135900</id><published>2009-10-07T02:57:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:57:31.872-07:00</updated><title type='text'>I have African American hair and it seems to have so much new growth in the 3rd week.?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Can I perm my hair that soon? It gets so nappy, and hard to maintain, so I get frustrated. What can i do to make the perm last longer. I'm on a budget and can't always go to the salon. I have short hair and i'm trying to grow it out long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I have African American hair and it seems to have so much new growth in the 3rd week.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;my hair is the same way. typically i have found that a few things work during that time:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; a wig-depends on how comfortable you feel with this option. not everyone likes them&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; get your hair braided-not in small braids but normal size so that your hair can rest&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; wear a pony tail-the bigger the better lol as the new growth will hide under it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; wear a bun-prices range from $3-50 and you can find any style that you want&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; get rods and curl your hair. i spray my hair with hawaiian silky dry look moisturizer, let it dry and then curl my hair. the style will last for weeks and you shouldnt have to comb it. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; During this time I always use my favorite spray oil- i love Kemi Oyl, African Pride and Soft %26amp; Beautiful Botanticals to keep my scalp hydrated using only my fingers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; hopefully one of these will appeal to you but be careful with the braids-for some people their hair is not strong enough to handle it and the breakage can be fierce if you dont keep your hair moisturized.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I have African American hair and it seems to have so much new growth in the 3rd week.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dont retouch it yet its too soon and its going to weaken your hair. Your over processing it. Get a good trim thats the key to a HEALTHY lookn head of hair. dont be one of those trying to grow it people but god wisps of weak hair. You might just be better of wearing a more natural style and growing out ur perm.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I have African American hair and it seems to have so much new growth in the 3rd week.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I would use another brand of relaxer. It sounds like your hair is underprocessed. And this time, try using a lye relaxer instead of a no-lye relaxer. My hair seems to revert faster when I use no-lye.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-6608242097500135900?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/6608242097500135900/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/i-have-african-american-hair-and-it.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6608242097500135900'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6608242097500135900'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/i-have-african-american-hair-and-it.html' title='I have African American hair and it seems to have so much new growth in the 3rd week.?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-6592819371464930052</id><published>2009-10-07T02:57:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:57:15.850-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How does african american hair become supper straight when they are actually born with frizzier hair</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;hav u seen beyonce's baby pics. she had real frizzy hair and look at her now.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How does african american hair become supper straight when they are actually born with frizzier hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;PERM AND BEYONCE WEARS WEAVE HAIR EXTENSION YOU DIM WITT&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How does african american hair become supper straight when they are actually born with frizzier hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i dont think you can. othere than straightening it, because they have very tight curls naturally, so im not sure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How does african american hair become supper straight when they are actually born with frizzier hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;It's called a perm, straightner or relaxer... it's chemicals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How does african american hair become supper straight when they are actually born with frizzier hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;their hair is frizzy but some of the use greese or go and get a perm which for african americans means getting it straightened&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How does african american hair become supper straight when they are actually born with frizzier hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Their hair is curlier than ours, and more wiry in texture, so where we use a permanent to curl ours, they use the same thing to straighten theirs. It's called a relaxer for their marketing purposes, but it's basically the same ingredients/chemicals as our permanent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How does african american hair become supper straight when they are actually born with frizzier hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I seen Beyonce baby picture and here hair wasn't that frizzy it was a had a little wave to get and with a perm and with that spanish and indian blood it wasn't hard for her to get it straight &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; But with my son is mix his hair is so hard to straight because of the texture ,but for some reason I can straight my hair being black as I am lol go figure ,and if I have a mix daughter I don't think her hair will straighty like mines for some reason&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-6592819371464930052?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/6592819371464930052/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-does-african-american-hair-become.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6592819371464930052'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6592819371464930052'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-does-african-american-hair-become.html' title='How does african american hair become supper straight when they are actually born with frizzier hair'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-2198750435283509795</id><published>2009-10-07T02:56:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:56:59.839-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Suggestions for styling African-American hair with mousse?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I have thick hair and would like to mix up my styling with mousse. Please list any suggestions my hair is a medium length to my shoulders. Also I don't have a perm my hair is really straight. I use a hot comb and my hair is not frizzy and is a smooth texture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Suggestions for styling African-American hair with mousse?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;you could wear it down&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; up in a ponytail&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; curl in&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; or just make it wavy and pretty!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-2198750435283509795?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/2198750435283509795/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/suggestions-for-styling-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2198750435283509795'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2198750435283509795'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/suggestions-for-styling-african.html' title='Suggestions for styling African-American hair with mousse?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-6690793723297374612</id><published>2009-10-07T02:56:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:56:44.010-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to make African American hair grow!?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Okay, it's obvious why I can't grow out my hair past my shoulders. I can't seem to part with my beloved straightener. It's completely dried out my hair. Anyway, is there a system out there that I can use that will wane me away from the straightener and give my hair a chance to grow back out? I've tried only using it once a week, but uh...I can't even wear my hair the way I want to... which is down. Most beauticians say it's not good to always wear ponytails, is there an option that I'm missing?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to make African American hair grow!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Try this website it might help you out http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip1800...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Hope this helps you out!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to make African American hair grow!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;this aint spam right&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to make African American hair grow!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Vitamins for hair growth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1680....&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to make African American hair grow!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Ive been trying to grow out my hair for years and its not working. but im thinking of trying something new i read about it in a magazine so it should work. First you should get your ends reguarly trimed, to get rid of dead, spilt ends so your hair can grow without breaking off. Then you should stop using thin elastics, it puts to much pressure on invidual hairs causing breakage, use wide cotton elastics. Then if you use alot of heat styling such as a hot comb, flat iron or blow dryer that is also causing damage to your leading to hair breakage. Before you use a heat styling product spray hair with a heat protectant spray to prevent damage. If you color your hair wait 4-6 weeks between colorings and use a kit with gloss to prevent breakage. If your overly stressed out or have to much anxiety it leads to hair loss so if your stressed i recommend doing a relaxing activity such as yoga or taking a bubble bath. You should also try a daily multivitamin to ensure your hair has all the nutrients it needs to grow. Also you should keep it healthy by deep conditioning it once a with a deep conditioner with vitamins and minerals. Shampoo and Condition your hair regurally. I know us black women cant wash our hair everyday so try doing it every 2 or 3 weeks, thats what helps me. Use a conditioner with silicones to keep hair soft such as dove intense moisture conditioner. Finally, since your hair is mostly made up of proteins you should eat 2 servings of protein daily to grow out your hair. I hope this helps! Good Luck!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to make African American hair grow!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Okay take it from me. Don't put perms in your hair for like 2 or 3 months. Keep it hanging at all times(no ponytails). Take vitamins everyday. Do not blow dry nor flat iron your hair. Let your hair always air dry. While it's air drying(constantly grease your hair and wet it).Also brush it. Use Do Gro grease and the moisturizer in a medium size bottle(twice a day). Get your hair trimmed every 2 weeks. Let your hair all over when you go to bed(do not tie up). Keep away from hair dyes and rinses(chemicals also). My hair grew drastically after all these things. I continue to use. I get complements on how well my hair grew. After 2 months you will have at least 2 or 3 inches of new growth and then you can perm it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to make African American hair grow!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;ive been trying to grow my hair out also. what i do is i go to my beautician every week and she does my hair and it grows really fast! i get perms, but if you dont that doesnt mean that u have to start gettin them. just get it washed and done regularly, dont wear ponytails as much because it breaks off your hair. when you swim wet your hair first because it stops your hair from breaking off in the pool and afterwards. dont curl, flat iron, etc. so much. thats about all the advice i can give. keep it hydrated!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to make African American hair grow!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;GIRL i had the same problem with my hair it just would NOT grow I go the salon every month. You can get a perm and ask them to put in a treatment,leave the perm in for 2 weeks,after to weeks get a wash,and after that week get another wash. Whenur hair gets bushy again then that will let you know that you cant stay lookin a hot mess time for a perm girl.Just follow the same procedure when your gets bushy. or if u want a cream for ur hair click here http://www.doogro.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to make African American hair grow!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;gURL i AM goint to tell u the trick. You want ever have to use ur straighter AGAIN SERIOUSLY!!!!!!!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; **Okay if you want to wear ur hair down do this***&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; * Wash your hair, then sqeeze out the excess water, run the towel over it but dont dry your hair it needs to be still wet for this to work right. okay then you spray setting lotion on it and wrap you hair while its wet and has setting lotion on it. Tie it up in a wrap scarf, which u can buy at a local beauty supply store and let it dry. You may want to do this at night so when u wake up in the morning it will be dry. Then u just comb out your wrapped hair and I guarantee it will look as if you had used the straightener. this can last at least a week or two. but at night you'll have to wrap your hair before you go to bed. You dont have to wash it again or spray setting lotion. just wrap it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; *** I learned this about three years ago and my hair has even grown from being wrapped at night. Wrapping it helps it to grow.. No lie my hair has grown at least 5 inches..&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; ** This is perfect for our hair*(*&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to make African American hair grow!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Use vitamins &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; detoxify with plenty water&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; braid it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; if your genes have long hair in then..lol..&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; they should grow after this.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to make African American hair grow!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Don't over do it, meaning don't fry, dye, and over stress your hair with relaxers, and all these crazy hair styles. Use Jojoba oil from a natural , or health food store. If you do relax your hair, don't do it all the time, use a hot comb in between relaxers. Use rollers istead of curling irons all the time. Wash reagulary, and use less products.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to make African American hair grow!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;All of the prior suggestions are good ones. Also, look for products that moisturize and condition the hair (they should contain glycerin, aloe vera, etc). The best suggestion I've gotten, however, was to wear a drawstring ponytail. Your hair is protected from the elements and from styling (just don't pull your hair back too tightly). I've been wearing one for about 18 months now and my hair is almost halfway down my back. All the best.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-6690793723297374612?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/6690793723297374612/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-make-african-american-hair-grow.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6690793723297374612'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6690793723297374612'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-make-african-american-hair-grow.html' title='How to make African American hair grow!?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-8416818148841677544</id><published>2009-10-07T02:56:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:56:27.782-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to achieve wavy hair (for African American hair)?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I am transitioning (meaning I am slowly getting rid of my permed ends, and the rest of my hair is natural.) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I have a good hair texture, but I don't know what products I can use to achieve the "waves" in the front like this:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://public.fotki.com/meganjerai/the_b...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I have used hair mayonnaise and it works, but i was hoping there were other products because i have to use a lot of the hair mayonnaise to achieve that effect and it is too thick to wash out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to achieve wavy hair (for African American hair)?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I had the same prob and wat I used was mousse and waved it while I put the mousse in then use a bunch of sheen to keep it still!! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; It worked for me =D&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to achieve wavy hair (for African American hair)?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;WELL IF YOUR HAIR WAVES UP WHEN WET...THEN USE LEAVE IN CONDITIONER AND MOOSE! I RECOMMEND GARNIER FRUCTIS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-8416818148841677544?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/8416818148841677544/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-achieve-wavy-hair-for-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8416818148841677544'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8416818148841677544'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-achieve-wavy-hair-for-african.html' title='How to achieve wavy hair (for African American hair)?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-4481440014143283848</id><published>2009-10-07T02:56:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:56:11.890-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Best hair straightner for african american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I have medium length curly hair, and it gets dry easily, im lookin for a straightner that is skinny, affordable, and if possible one that can also curl your hair....&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; If you know of any please tell me....THX!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Best hair straightner for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I like this flat iron by Hot Tools. It's a 3/4in. flat iron with rounded plates so that you can get your edges really good. I've seen them in Trade Secret. I know it's somewhere between 40-50 dollars. I hope this helps!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Best hair straightner for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;:( i cant use straightners it doesnt straighten as good... i find a pressing comb works better&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Best hair straightner for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;CONAIR WORKS FOR CURLY HAIR TRY THAT&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-4481440014143283848?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/4481440014143283848/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/best-hair-straightner-for-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4481440014143283848'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4481440014143283848'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/best-hair-straightner-for-african.html' title='Best hair straightner for african american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-3821038873086530473</id><published>2009-10-07T02:55:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:55:55.828-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Need education on African-American hair: hot comb or flat iron?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I work in a residence for adults with intellectual disabilities. Newest is our one and only black resident, a young woman capable of doing her own hair with some support. She's kind of an orphan and we don't even have any black staff right now. Overdue for some hair care ASAP, limited resources, need to keep the routine simple and result in a young modern look. She has previous experience with hot comb, but aren't they kind of old fashion compared to a flat iron? Harder on hair and requires oil that weighs hair down risking that '60's Shirelles kind of look? What do you recommend? Thanks (for not saying hire some black people, cracker.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Need education on African-American hair: hot comb or flat iron?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;well honestly if you don't have years and years of experience w/ a hot comb i say stick with a flat iron. it straightens just as well. if you don't really and i mean really know what your doing with a hot comb you could burn her hair off. stick w/ the flat iron, just take smaller sections of hair (this is assuming her hair is very thick and/or course) don't use grease, use oil like hot sixx oil, or carrott oil, these can be found at wal-mart or target in the ethnic hair care section. also use creme of nature shampoo and conditioner low cost and very good on african american hair and can be found at the same stores.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Need education on African-American hair: hot comb or flat iron?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;My hair is natural, and I use the hot comb-the electric plug in one. It isn't old fashioned at all (i'm 22) it just depends on who is doing it as to what the outcome is! You don't need to perm her hair - that can be just as damaging as heat if you don't know what you are doing! &lt;span&gt;Report It&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Need education on African-American hair: hot comb or flat iron?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I have been in the beauty industry for over 8 years. I hope this helps someone!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; After going through hundreds of dollars and 2 Farouk Chi irons, I had given up!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Let me start by telling you that Sally's owns the large group of beauty stores that sells the high end products that upscale salons purchase their retail from. This is a FACT!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Tired of putting out so much money for the CHI, I called Sally's and asked them for advice on something that is similar to the Chi, but not as expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; They reccommended the Generic Chi. I went in and purchase it, and they told me that I was not COMPLETELY satisfied I could return it for a FULL refund.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I took it home and couldn't believe how well it worked! It's just as good, if not better and it was HALF THE PRICE!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; This is coming from a person who has owned 2 Chi's (both of which broke after the 1 year warranty) and whom also has extreamly curly hair (spirals)! I would definatly say that it was a GREAT purchase!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Need education on African-American hair: hot comb or flat iron?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;well you can use that hot comb the lastest one that pulgs into the wall but its better if you give her a relaxer first to make it extra straight? A flat iron is cool too but make sure its not an cheap one and has the gold plats but the work just the same.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Need education on African-American hair: hot comb or flat iron?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;She needs a perm !!! Fabulaxer works well. Many professionals use it. You can get it @ Sallys Beauty Supply or any local beauty supply in your area.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-3821038873086530473?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/3821038873086530473/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/need-education-on-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3821038873086530473'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3821038873086530473'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/need-education-on-african-american-hair.html' title='Need education on African-American hair: hot comb or flat iron?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-7207666299331329108</id><published>2009-10-07T02:55:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:55:39.841-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Good hair relaxer for african american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;i need a very good relaxer thats gets my hair very straight i use olive oil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; i think maybe i dont blow dry my hair good enough or i fry it with the straightening comb&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; any suggestions ?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Good hair relaxer for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;anything made by Revlon is good, they have extra conditioning bottles ( I think 2) for deep conditioning.....&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Good hair relaxer for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I use dark and lovely,it has always work for me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Good hair relaxer for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I use dark and lovely....it works real good for my hair. And when I get ready to blow dry my hair I add Pink Morturizer Lotion to my hair first then blow dry using a vent brush. It not only get it straight but my hair has body and shine without looking dried out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Good hair relaxer for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I have really really thick hair and a lot of it, so i use African Pride. I love the conditioner that comes in the kit, and my hairdresser actually told me to use a round brush to straighten my hair. I know everybody thinks that's a "White girl" method but it works so well cause it softens my hair and makes it straight but with some body. Good luck&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Good hair relaxer for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I use a kiddy perm Dark %26amp; Lovely/Beautiful Begginings, regular strength. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; If you choose to use a adult relaxer go with Gentle Treatment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-7207666299331329108?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/7207666299331329108/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/good-hair-relaxer-for-african-american.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7207666299331329108'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7207666299331329108'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/good-hair-relaxer-for-african-american.html' title='Good hair relaxer for african american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-3514534015352433460</id><published>2009-10-07T02:55:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:55:23.989-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Perms for african American hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;About 3 weeks ago my hair was lookin fresh ta death lol&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; ightt&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; i got a hair relaxer in and then i blow dryed it and straightened it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; then 2 weeks after that i washed it &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; then i blowed dryed it and then i striaghtened it again to&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; but this time my hair was alittle bit thicker and kinda sticked out alittle bit&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; so does that mean i should get another perm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; but anyway. my question is should i get a perm every month? is that how it go for us grls?or no?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Perms for african American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;on average hair dosent grow that fast to get a nother relaxer after 4 weeks. no matter how nappy your roots may seem. it sounds like you might have underprocessed you roots. perming every month is WAY too often. 3 months between relaxers was my minimum to prevent relaxer overlapping. and you can stil have "fresh to death" hair with out relaxing your hair so often. try using rollers or getting a wash and set at a Dominican salon. with other techniques it is possible to go months with out getting a relaxer and in the end your hair will be healthier and break less.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Perms for african American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;yeah. my cousins get a perm every 6 weeks and thy have hair like yours. and in most cases it is like that for black girls because their hair is courser.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Perms for african American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;most ppl who get their hair permed often have short hair. i get my hair permed every 4-6 months and my hair is supa long&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Perms for african American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;read this:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Perms for african American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;you're supposed to wash your hair once a week&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; and you perm it every six weeks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Perms for african American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;What kind of perm do you use ? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I use Creme of Nature... I love there products... hair color, relaxers %26amp; there shampoos %26amp; conditioners....&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; You should follow the directions .... touch up every 4- 6 weeks if you prefer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Perms for african American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;No, don't do it. Your hair is naturally really dry and frizzy.. so geting a perm will only make it worse. Just stick with straightening it.. oh and try to use some hairspray to hold it in place if it sticks out..hair gel maybe. i recommend adding some"weight" and oil to your hair, to weigh it down. It will make your hair easier to manage. Try using this thing called "coconut oil" that you can get at any supermarket. You just use it like a conditioner and it makes your hair so soft and shiny! It's also 100% organic, so that's why I love it!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Perms for african American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i don't know about you but i get a perm every 8 weeks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 6-8 weeks is good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; But if I were you, I would let your hair go back to natural and hotcomb it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Perms for african American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Lol, the same thing just happened to me! I decided I'm going to invest in a good (and unfortunately expensive) flat iron. I'm getting a MINI TOURMALINE CERAMIC one so I can relax (perm)less. When my new growth comes back, I'll simply flat iron it so I won't have two different textures in my hair. NO you should NOT get a relaxer every month. That is HORRIBLE for your hair. Get it ONLY when your curly hair comes back. Or do it every 2 months.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; The straightness/ bounciness had nothing to do with the relaxer. It had to do with the way the stylist did your hair. I recommend rollersetting to get the bouncy/silkyness back:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; if you have hair that goes past your armpits, it will probably take a while! There's a great tutorial here: http://healthytextures.typepad.com/my_jo...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; MY instructions:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 1)shampoo w/ Creme of Nature RINSE&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 2)Deep condition under hooded dryer with Organic Root Stimulator Replenishing pak or Nexuss Humectress RINSE&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 3)put hair in magnetic rollers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 4) sit under hooded dryer until hair is COMPLETELY dry&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 5) you can do a saran wrap treatment if you like (instructions are on above link, search the site under "tutorials")&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Also b4 flat ironing, make sure you apply Chi Silk Infusion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-3514534015352433460?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/3514534015352433460/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/perms-for-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3514534015352433460'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3514534015352433460'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/perms-for-african-american-hair.html' title='Perms for african American hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-619778900672336012</id><published>2009-10-07T02:55:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:55:07.925-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hair extensions for relaxed african american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Will it be expensive? How much on average will it cost? Im not looking for the expensive celebrity kinds that r like 3000 dollars but i wanna get it done by my moms hair dresser who isnt that expensive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; but im wondering how much will it be? Do u know any sites that have beofre and after pics of hair extensions on black ppl or any race???&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Hair extensions for relaxed african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Go To www.margaretsbraidsandweaves.com or Kinksinc.com the beauty shop I go to charges $10 per track and 80 for sew-ins but I know africans that do good weaves for 50&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Hair extensions for relaxed african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i know black girls love weaves and extensions... they look great too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; just go to a beauty store... in black neiborhoods, there are all kinds of beauty stores for black girls...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; ask some colored chicks...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; if you go to one of these shops.. the extensions are very cheap..&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; like 10 dollar range has alot of options.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; im not sure how much to get them put in, but i know that alot of girls know how.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; if you can find one of these stores (shouldnt be hard) the people there should be able to help you alot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; if you go to a place where the people learn to do hair and other beauty things... they do work cheap there cuz they like to get extra practice...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; you might wanna ask people where some shops are and look around and talk to people about your options...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; also, you might wanna find some pictures of some girls from magazines or wherever to get ideas for what you want...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; i seen a style i liked on tv and i just had to get it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; go to some hair places and ask the girls in there... you might wanna shop around cuz those places are everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Hair extensions for relaxed african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Ask your Mom's hairdresser! have her show you before and after pics of her work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Do you want extensions for braids or do you want a weave?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; If you want a weave, spend the money. Cheap weaves are easy to spot and they look gross.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; What kind of hair will you be using and what kind of style do you want?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-619778900672336012?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/619778900672336012/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/hair-extensions-for-relaxed-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/619778900672336012'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/619778900672336012'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/hair-extensions-for-relaxed-african.html' title='Hair extensions for relaxed african american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-3444668262834369039</id><published>2009-10-07T02:54:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:54:52.520-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hair tips for the african american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I would like to get my hair done sometime this weekend but I have always love getting wraps in my hair. But my question is that can i still get a touch-up with a roller wrap with extensions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Hair tips for the african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I never heard of anybody getting a touch-up with extensions. Have you asked your beautician?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Hair tips for the african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;apply maynase on your hair for twenty minutes and then wash it out with shampoo. I no it sounds gross but it will make your hair less oily!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Hair tips for the african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;get the touch up before the roller and extent and it will be okay&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Hair tips for the african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i think that you should take the hair out. but if the hair was glued in you may not be able to use it again if not you should be able to use it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Hair tips for the african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;African-ethnic hairstyles/Cornrows/ French braid / &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Hairstyle Tips and tricks / Winter Haircare&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Tips on How to do Perms/Bob hairstyles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; How to do Layering &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Tips on Hair coloring / Hair Dyeing tips&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://homebeautytips.blogspot.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Hairstyle photo gallery -http://geebal.blogspot.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-3444668262834369039?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/3444668262834369039/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/hair-tips-for-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3444668262834369039'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3444668262834369039'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/hair-tips-for-african-american-hair.html' title='Hair tips for the african american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-5122296599630201495</id><published>2009-10-07T02:54:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:54:37.296-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Maintaining relaxed African American hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;How often should I be washing my hair? I wash my hair once a week, but by the 5th or so day the hair starts to itch (I have scalp problems) and it starts to smell bad. I would wash it more often, but it takes too long to roller-set it all over again. Also what can I use to stop my scalp from getting so itchy? I'm not sure if it's psoriasis or bad dandruff, but I've tried every shampoo and nothing works. I'm pretty sure I just need to moisturize it, but I don't know with what!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Maintaining relaxed African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You should continue to wash your hair once a week. African-American hair gets dry easily and washing it often takes away the natural oils in our hair and it becomes brittle and super dry. First, you should wash your hair with Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic shampoo. It's an anti-itch shampoo that can work wonders. Afterwards, have someone grease your scalp with Johnson Ultra Sheen Anti-Itch hairdress before you blow-dry your hair. You should get a curling-iron and flat iron too. They work just as well as a roller-set. Also, you should get into wrapping your hair every night. Get your hair used to maintanence and I'm definite your itching problems will go away. If this seems too much, you can also see a stylist once a week to keep up your hair and get some tips too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Maintaining relaxed African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Use an herbal type hair grease on your hair...don't over heat it by drying it all the time...let it air dry at least twice a month&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Maintaining relaxed African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;ummm...wash your hair 3 times a week&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; NO shampoo....only Conditioner&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Maintaining relaxed African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I found fresh lemon juice very useful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Maintaining relaxed African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I am part African American and I wash my hair every 2 days. if I wait any longer my hair will itch like crazy. If you just need to mositurize it what I would recommend is to try Hot-Oil-Traetment. "Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil". It eliminate's dry itchy scalp, it has no heavy build-up and reduces hair breakage. You can get it at either Wal-Mart or Sally's beauty Supply stores. I hope this helps.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Maintaining relaxed African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;well if u wash ur hair once every 2 weeks, in between grease ur scalp with any hair product that contains olive oil ( sometimes they have real oil) or you try a spanish oil called mosqito juice (moska oil) its blue... if not i think you should seek professional help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Maintaining relaxed African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;YOU CAN ALWAYS TRY DR. MIRACLE IT WORKS!!!!!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Maintaining relaxed African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;FIRST OFF GREASE CLOGS UR PORES. WASH UR HAIR TWICE A WEEK WITH A HYDRATING SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER(GO TO SALLY'S AND GET THE KNOCK OFFS OFF THE GOOD BRANDS.ALSO Use A RECONSTRUCT er K-PAK IS GOOD COVER UR HEAD WITH A PLASTIC CAP AND CLEAN THE HOUSE OR SOMETHING FOR AND HOUR.PUT A PERFECT RESULTS WRAPPING MOUSE AND PAUL MICHELLE'S FOAMING PROMADE IN UR HAIR AND WRAP IT AND US A SCARF(SILK) IT HELPS WITH BREAKAGE .DEPENDING ON UR HAIR TYPE IT MAY BE A LITTLE FRIZZ.BUT WRAP IT AGAIN THE NEXT NIGHT AND SLOWLY U WILL TRAIN UR HAIR NOT TO NED HEAT TO BE SLEEK.AND IF U DO HAVE TO US HEAT USE A THERMAL PROTECTOR SUCH AS ION . AND USE REMINGTON CERAMIC TEFLON COATED STYLING PRODUCTS. ALSO IF UR HAIR IS DRY USE MOISTURE MAX TO WRAP UR HAIR AFTER THE WASH AND WRAP SET WITH THE POMADE AND WRAP MOUSE LIKE WITH IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. nadajucie@yahoo.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-5122296599630201495?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/5122296599630201495/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/maintaining-relaxed-african-american.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5122296599630201495'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5122296599630201495'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/maintaining-relaxed-african-american.html' title='Maintaining relaxed African American hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-642934929693877821</id><published>2009-10-07T02:54:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:54:20.505-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Scene hair cut for relaxed african american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;okay so i m mixed, half white and half black and when i go off to college i want to have a new hair cut for a new me. i really want a scene type haircut maybe not to crazy but i dont mind it to be a liitle wild. anyway the point is that i need some scene hair cuts for people with my type of hair. and i also need to know what to do to keep it up because i cant just wake up and go with my type of hair. thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Scene hair cut for relaxed african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Well really if your hair is straightened there is no real difference, except mantaince since your hair needs to be treated as relaxed hair (washing once a week, deep conditioning, etc..) still but also you will have to use heat, flat irons and blowdryers making even more damage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Style like straight hair, and I recommened you "stretch out" your relaxer doing it only every 4 to 6 months. Hair care go to blackhairmedia.com, for styling get a professional who knows how to create "scene" hair.(Black salons wouldn't be the best place for styling.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Scene hair cut for relaxed african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;What's a "scene" haircut?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Scene hair cut for relaxed african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I suggest you go with a short crop. It is less maintenance and you can just wash it and go. I recommend you use a moisterizer to keep the curls from frizzing and looking dry. Just a dab in your palms and you're done.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-642934929693877821?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/642934929693877821/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/scene-hair-cut-for-relaxed-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/642934929693877821'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/642934929693877821'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/scene-hair-cut-for-relaxed-african.html' title='Scene hair cut for relaxed african american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-3949541836056914381</id><published>2009-10-07T02:54:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:54:04.516-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hair stlye for african american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;My husband is taking me out for my b-day next weekend. I was planning on getting my hair relaxed and a style. My friend told me I should get a dubie wrap. What is that? I do not got to the salon much and I always wear a ponytail to work. Can anyone help me? Thanks in advance!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Hair stlye for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Yes, you can do it from home; but if you want to look your best, I would treat yourself and leave it to an professional.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Dry Wrap African (Afro) Hairstyle or Roller Wrap Set Black Hairstyle&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; (Doobie Wrap Black African Hairstyle)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; ========================&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; To do these hairstyles (aka; the doobie) you'll need to roller set&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; your hair as demonstrated&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; in Straw Set African Hairstyle instructions above.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; INSTRUCTIONS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Step 1:Start by shampooing and conditioning hair and then apply setting lotion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Step 2:Set your hair using desired smaller size rollers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Step 3:Dry hair completely using a hooded dryer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Step 4:Remove all rollers from your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Step 5:Comb or brush your hair into a wrap hairstyle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Step 6:Leave it wrapped for a while, and then after several minutes,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; comb it downward into large lavish waves or curls.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Hair stlye for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; This is Monique,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I think I've heard of a dubie wrap, but never actually saw it before (i think), but since it's going to be your b-day, then spruce up your hair, and get some twists going into a mo-hawk, and a hump in the front, unless you want to look a little bit growner, then ask somebody else, or ask me about another hair style!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Hair stlye for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Just let it out. Big ol' fro. Just like in the 70's.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Hair stlye for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;relaxed or weave&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Hair stlye for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I know how you feel...I had no idea what a doobie was when ask at the salon. Everything old is new again. It's the same wrap used in the 70's/80's. wash, roll-up hair on smooth rollers, dry, comb-out and use head as one big ole roller - combing hair flat around head, overlapping and Bobbie penning over hair until it's all done. I do my own and leave hair wrapped (with a scarf) over night for my waist-length hair. Less time for shorter hair, I guess, since the head generates enough heat to "set" the hair into a smooth, straight style, without harsh blow drying or flat ironing. A little extra time and muscle but better for hair in the long run. If you get the wrrap done at the salon, leave it in until you're ready to normally do your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-3949541836056914381?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/3949541836056914381/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/hair-stlye-for-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3949541836056914381'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3949541836056914381'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/hair-stlye-for-african-american-hair.html' title='Hair stlye for african american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-8554283958446229310</id><published>2009-10-07T02:53:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:53:47.922-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Question about african american hair.?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;why do black girls hair stay at one length for a LONNGG period of time and never seem to grow.Im half black but my hair grows and grows and grows.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; but why is it like this for almost all black people is it because they cant take care of there hair properly or its just reached it maximum&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about african american hair.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Well im full black, actually 100% Haitian. My hair grows and grows, because I take good care of my hair. Every two weeks I wash %26amp; treatment my hair and every 2 months I get my hair relaxed. I dont do my hair at home, I do it a salon. I think that is the main reason why 'black' hair don't grow. Everyones hair is different. Some people have a healthy head of hair and others dont. If you see your hair doesn't grow you should consider doing your hair at a salon or just change your stylist.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about african american hair.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;no... that's some black ppl who dont take care of their hair... im black and my hair is to the middle of my back bc i take care of it...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about african american hair.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I know how to take care of my hair. I regret the ones that you may have seen and not take care of their hair the way you deem as proper. However let's be fair!!!. There are some other races that do not take care of their hair as well as society deems fit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; How come it seems only caucasions get lice in their hair?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about african american hair.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I am african-american and I can't speak for all of them, but I cut my hair up to my ears in August and it's now down to the middle of my back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about african american hair.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hm..That's a good question.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; First of all, Half-Black is originally called Half-Caste or Mulatto. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; It's just the way their hair is really. Like, Egyptians have curly hair, South Asians have hair that bends sort of. African-Americans have thick hair. I think it happens through heritance and environmental.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about african american hair.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Black hair is more coarse and thicker. As for your misconception that Black people can not take care of their hair properly, that's not correct. Black hair takes more care and attention, hair growth has nothing to do with how much care is taken with it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; My suggestion for you is to find and read books on black culture and especially black hair care.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about african american hair.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I am a black girl and in July i got my hair cut about 2 inches shorter. My hair always seems to stay at the same length. I take care of it but dont like to wear it down often. Its mostly in a ponytial. My hair did break at some point or by now it would probably be a little longer than shoulder length.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about african american hair.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;it has to do with genetics. its the difference between why native americans have extremely "rapunzel type" long hair....your hair may grow long but it takes longer on average for a black person to grow their hair the same length as a caucasian or other "lighter skinned races"&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about african american hair.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;cause a lot of then dont take care of there hair i know what you mena it's girls like that at my school,and cause tehre hair is really danmage i go to the salon and get my hair done and relaxed ever 2 mothns within a week my hair is gtrowing already&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about african american hair.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Yea some people may not take care of their hair but that also applies to all races.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; The reason why it takes a LONNGG time for black hair to grow is because our hair is curly or kinky at the roots. When we have new growth it comes out wavy. Now think about this visually as if you were threading a needle; when you use a straight piece of thread it goes directly in the hole easily and you can pull it through. Now try to tread up a crumbled and jagged piece of thread it's harder to get it through. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Our hair takes longer to push through the scalp and grow. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Mixed people are often 'blessed' with hair that doesn't have this texture and is fairly easy to manage in nature. So don't assume everyone doesn't take care of their hair, just remember everyone isn't blessed with the better hair gene.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-8554283958446229310?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/8554283958446229310/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/question-about-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8554283958446229310'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8554283958446229310'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/question-about-african-american-hair.html' title='Question about african american hair.?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-2948828498397323983</id><published>2009-10-07T02:53:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:53:32.510-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Growing my African american hair fast?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;MY hair grows slow due to eczema of the scalp. is there any way or any product to grow my hair faster???&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; or something i can eat or do to naturally grow it out??? i know keeping the hair and scalp moisturized helps, what about massaging my scalp???&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Growing my African american hair fast?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;It sounds like you might need to talk to a dermatologist! Putting the wrong thing on your scalp might make things worse (it might clog pores). I don't have eczema, but have hair loss, and my dermatologist gave me a special strengthening shampoo that helped.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Growing my African american hair fast?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;messaging always helps..&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Growing my African american hair fast?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;that helps. and even though you may not want to because it seems like you're cutting your hair off, you should get regular trims. make sure you still wash your hair on a schedule that works for you and try not to use too many chemicals. also the more you allow your hair to be free of chemicals, the better. light conditioners help to protect from breakage (optimum's moisture replenisher), and you should try to wait at list six weeks before putting a relaxer in your hair again. if you can, try to use an herbal relaxer (motions herbal relaxer) or something without a lot of harsh chemicals in it. good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Growing my African american hair fast?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Use Re-Gro it grew my hair out fast also try braids they keep you out of your head&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Growing my African american hair fast?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;put it in braids and keep it in for a while i kept my cornrows i for like the whole summer my hair was really long when i took it out&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Growing my African american hair fast?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;try hot oil treatments&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Growing my African american hair fast?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you want hair to grow faster, you have to take supplements that work on your body chemistry to support hair's growth and strength at its genesis.....once it has grown out, it is just dead keratin&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Try GNC, they make a supplement called "Nourishair" in formulas for men and women..they are HUGE pills and you have to take 2 daily. There is also a "Hair skin and nails" formula from Andrew Lessman that you can google, that has great ingredients and is easier to swallow, made by ProCaps labs. You can also take large doses of Biotin, sometimes called Vitamin H, take no less than 2500 micrograms daily to support healthy hair growth. IT may take 6 to 8 weeks to see results.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-2948828498397323983?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/2948828498397323983/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/growing-my-african-american-hair-fast.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2948828498397323983'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2948828498397323983'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/growing-my-african-american-hair-fast.html' title='Growing my African american hair fast?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-2300253112638005128</id><published>2009-10-07T02:53:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:53:15.981-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Why is african american hair looked down upon and any other type of hair is treasured?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I have always wondered why thick hair isn't as desired as thin hair. Is this just me or is this true?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Why is african american hair looked down upon and any other type of hair is treasured?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I have had African American friends tell me that managing their hair is a full time job and have resorted to straightening or very short hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I think it has more to do with our fast paced lives than being looked down upon. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Straight thin hair is just easier to manage. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I'm sorry you feel this way, maybe your perception of it is not accurate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I live in California and maybe we are just more tolerant and accepting of different cultures.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Look for the good in people and you will surely find it....&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Why is african american hair looked down upon and any other type of hair is treasured?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;as a white girl with thin hair, i can honestly say, do what? i have never heard of this. could be a style thing or it could be you hang with the wrong crowd. i have a cousin with hair that is more wiry, curly and thick than anyone i know, white or black. she loves her hair so more power to her. accept yourself and your hair. good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Why is african american hair looked down upon and any other type of hair is treasured?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I look down on rediculous purple or yellow braids and weaves my people be havin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-2300253112638005128?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/2300253112638005128/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-is-african-american-hair-looked.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2300253112638005128'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2300253112638005128'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-is-african-american-hair-looked.html' title='Why is african american hair looked down upon and any other type of hair is treasured?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-5985395128421387985</id><published>2009-10-07T02:53:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:53:01.959-07:00</updated><title type='text'>African American hair sweat when working out what should I do to minimize?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Im in college and in my kin class we do excercises that involves a lot of sweating I have a class afterward should I leave my hair wrapped while working out or put into a ponytail . Would wraping it stop it from sweating so much and looking frizzy?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair sweat when working out what should I do to minimize?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;you can wrap it before the workout but make sure to keep all the hair away from the forehead. if you wrap it too loosely, the hair resting on your forehead will get damp and frizz.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; i find that the best thing to do is just put it in a ponytail. there is no real way of preventing the roots from sweating out. but to keep the ends crisp, just put them in a position that keeps them away from your face and neck.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair sweat when working out what should I do to minimize?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I have the same problem.My hair is really soft %26amp;when I sweat,I sweat.Leavin it wrapped in a scarf only made me hotter during my workout,so now I just leave it in a ponytail.I'm thinkin about getting a weave somethin manageable so that I can workout %26amp; still look good w/o the frizzies.Any suggestions? &lt;span&gt;Report It&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair sweat when working out what should I do to minimize?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;a wrap would probably work better because a ponytail could get frizzy 2 but if it stayed in a wrap it probably would reduce frizziness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair sweat when working out what should I do to minimize?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I would try keeping it wrapped, if that doesn't work then I would just get Micro braids. A relaxer should minimize the frizzies though. BUT, WON'T THE SCARF MAKE YOU HOTTER?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair sweat when working out what should I do to minimize?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i dont know i have never tried a wrap but me and all my friends put all our hairs in a ponytail i also think it is healthier for hair im not sure but a friend told me that&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-5985395128421387985?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/5985395128421387985/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/african-american-hair-sweat-when.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5985395128421387985'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5985395128421387985'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/african-american-hair-sweat-when.html' title='African American hair sweat when working out what should I do to minimize?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-2625048275432677067</id><published>2009-10-07T02:52:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:52:43.593-07:00</updated><title type='text'>African American hair is most fragile while it's wet.?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;After i apply my leave in conditioner, when is the best time to comb my hair, to minimize breakage and shedding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair is most fragile while it's wet.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I think you can use a wide toothed comb and gently comb is through, and then let it dry/dry it and then brush or comb however you want. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Yeah...everyone's hair is most fragile when wet, that's why sleeping with wet hair is bad. (I learned that the hard way). I'm glad you are being sensitive to it! (-=&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair is most fragile while it's wet.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;After you wash, rinse, and squeeze out most of water; then wrap hair in a towel for a few minutes to blot up more moisture [ don't rub hair with towel ], apply leave-in conditioner, and COMB [ no brushing while wet either ] out tangles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Be sure to use a good deep conditioner two to four times a month as well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair is most fragile while it's wet.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Do not listen to above. Only comb it in when it is wet, especially if it is relaxed. African American hair is intensely dry (most dry of other races) so it is best to comb it when it is wet and full of conditioner.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair is most fragile while it's wet.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;as soon as you put in the leave in conditioner. it will help detangle the hair but once the hair is dried and hasn't been combed it can get matted and knotted. just comb it gently and you should be ok&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-2625048275432677067?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/2625048275432677067/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/african-american-hair-is-most-fragile.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2625048275432677067'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2625048275432677067'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/african-american-hair-is-most-fragile.html' title='African American hair is most fragile while it&apos;s wet.?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-5608381067718797261</id><published>2009-10-07T02:52:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:52:27.553-07:00</updated><title type='text'>African American hair salons near Amherst, MA?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know of any good hair salons near Amherst, MA? I won't have a car so somewhere rather close would be great.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair salons near Amherst, MA?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visit http://www.squidoo.com/black-hair-salon to find an African American hair salon in your area.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair salons near Amherst, MA?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Nope don't live there&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-5608381067718797261?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/5608381067718797261/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/african-american-hair-salons-near.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5608381067718797261'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5608381067718797261'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/african-american-hair-salons-near.html' title='African American hair salons near Amherst, MA?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-9163859881735410731</id><published>2009-10-07T02:52:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:52:11.575-07:00</updated><title type='text'>African American hair styling(bonding tracks) glue in extenstions?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;ok so i just got my first realxer and it been 3 weeks and i want to put a few tracks in with bonding glue not the (black) glue i'll use the clear gold bond glue i heard it was safer...i just want o know what are the do's and dont's and how to keep my hair healthy,,,and from breaking... thanks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair styling(bonding tracks) glue in extenstions?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;First don't is don't put the bond to close to the scalp, start about a cm away from the scalp. second don't is don't use to much conditioner when shampooing your hair w/ the extensions in because it can weaken the bond. third don't is don't get a relaxer while the extensions are in because they will just come right out. and when you to take them out use bond remover and be careful so you won't have any breakage. You don't really need to wash your hair that much it will make your hair look better and last longer. Good luck. Hope I helped. Please add me to your contacts and email me w/ any hair questions you have via yahoo answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair styling(bonding tracks) glue in extenstions?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;What about braiding you hair and sewing the tracks to that? I think that would be a lot safer and less messy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair styling(bonding tracks) glue in extenstions?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Do's&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; -Follow the relaxers guide on how long til you weave&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; -Use a cream on your roots every once in while to keep it fresh&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; -Shampoo with a gentle formula (same for conditioner)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; -Try not to swim and get it too wet&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; -Before you apply, put a lil bit of cooking oil on yer hair for softness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Donts'&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; -the opposite of evrything above&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair styling(bonding tracks) glue in extenstions?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Omg, you should visit this website http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/. It will answer every question you have about styling and caring for your hair no matter the texture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair styling(bonding tracks) glue in extenstions?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I have used the Black Glue. It did take my hair out. I of course, applied it myself and tried to take it out myself. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I didn't know they had clear Bond Glue, But Glue is Glue. Just be extra careful putting it in. Get someone, who you feel you can trust, to be careful applying it to your hair, and when you are ready to take it out, have that someone you trust take it out carefully. so as not to cause damage to your own hair. Good Luck.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair styling(bonding tracks) glue in extenstions?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;first off i dont think getting a sow-in is better because it is pulling on the braid an there is a guarantee of some breakage but it does make you look more natural an pretty...... if you glue in your hair try not to get the glue on your hair and when you wanna take it out use some type of oily oil sheen or baby oil and once you get it out wash your hair to get the glue out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair styling(bonding tracks) glue in extenstions?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;MAKE SURE YOUR HAIR IS STRONG ENOUGH TO HANDLE THE GLUE.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; WHEN PARTING THE HAIR MAKE SURE YOUR HAIR IS LAID GOOD SO WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT IT WONT PULL LOOSE STRANDS .DO NOT PUT ALOT OF GLUE ON THE TRACK CUZ IT WILL HURT WHEN U TAKE IT OUT N MIGHT PULL SOME HAIR OUT AS WELL.MAKE SURE ITS COVERED GOOD THO CUZ U DONT WANT IT TO BE LOOSE N 2 DAYS.WHEN APPLYING THE TRACK DONT APLY ON THE SCALP OR ON THE ROOT JUST A LIL BELOW THE ROOT OF YOUR HAIR TAKE SUM SPRITZ AND SPRAY ON THE TRACK ADD PRESSURE AS WELL.THEN TAKE A BLOW DRYER AND RUN IT ACROSS THE TRACK 4 TIMES.MAKE SURE YOU COMB EACH TRACK AFTER SO YOUR HAIR WONT BE TANGLE.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; USE A GOOD FLAT IRON TO MAKE YOUR HAIR LOOK NATURAL .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; P.S WRAP YOUR HAIR FOR BOUT A WEEK BEFORE PUTTING IN TRACKS IT WILL GIVE U THAT BOUNCE AND YOU WONT HAVE TO USE SO MUCH HEAT &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; PSS.WHEN TAKING THEM OUT USE BABY OIL OR OLIVE OIL ,AND MASSAGE THE SCALP DONT TRY TO GLUE YOUR TRACKS BACK IN IF THEY COME LOOSE BY YOUR SELF.IM TELLING YOU ,YOU WILL MESS UP !!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American hair styling(bonding tracks) glue in extenstions?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;yeh i sew tracks...but remember if you used glue, glue to the scalp* not hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-9163859881735410731?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/9163859881735410731/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/african-american-hair-stylingbonding.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/9163859881735410731'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/9163859881735410731'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/african-american-hair-stylingbonding.html' title='African American hair styling(bonding tracks) glue in extenstions?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-4789266154103680861</id><published>2009-10-07T02:51:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:51:55.663-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Can't get African American hair product out of caucasian hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;My friend's son let some of his friends use grease to put corn rows in his hair the other day and now he can't get the product out of his hair. He has kind of fine, blonde hair and it just looks oily now. He has washed his hair with every shampoo at their house and it just won't come out. Any suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can't get African American hair product out of caucasian hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;HAHAH I have friends who do this all the time. All you need to do is get some Dawn dish washing liquid and this will take it out Yes Dawn dishwashing liquid this is some amazing stuff with getting the grease out and go ahead u can get the apple scent or a pretty scent they have and shampoo his hair and just use your regular conditioner afterwards ---I also use dawn to get oil out of certain clothes Also its just a pomade(heavy grease) so it wont kill him for future hair stlyes he just should use mousse but if these are kids he's letting experiment with his hair they of course will not know this. A black mom who puts relaxers on my lovely black people and perms on funny white people - and as far a shampoo there is no black or white shampoo all shampoo is for everyone hell I've been using pantene since I was 12 because of my mom and wow by gosh know they say blacks can use funny the small minds of society =====just get the dawn and a conditioner he'll be ok&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can't get African American hair product out of caucasian hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;maybe make a paste out of baking soda, its gritty and absorbant, or he may have to shave his head...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can't get African American hair product out of caucasian hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;you know, they use Dawn dish soap to get the oil out of birds when they had that oil spill in Alaska....I'd try that.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can't get African American hair product out of caucasian hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;He just needs to use a Claifiying Shampoo for a day or two and it will come out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can't get African American hair product out of caucasian hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I agree with the baking soda idea. If that doesn't work he may try the good ol' bar of soap if he has to. Buy a clarifying shampoo and if even that doesn't work I would go to a salon and ask them for a shampoo.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can't get African American hair product out of caucasian hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;well for one caucasion people shouldnt be using african american products because of what happened. He needs to get some shampoo that will concentrate on the oil. Usualy this is a black product too but it should work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can't get African American hair product out of caucasian hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Yes , first take out the corn rows .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Second , use very hot water and powdered laundry detergent .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Third , repeat . It may take two or three washes . &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; To put corn rows in white hair use a very small amount of baby oil , very small amount , I can't stress that enough . As I'm sure you know that will wash out easily .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can't get African American hair product out of caucasian hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Use Dawn for Dishes as a shampoo, this products removes grease, then condition your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can't get African American hair product out of caucasian hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;He need to use a black people champoo.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can't get African American hair product out of caucasian hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;have you taken the cornrows loose? if not, do this first. then wash with a clarifying shampoo. do a double wash. wash, rinse,then wash and rinse again. you can get the expensive kind, but suave has a good one. clarifying shampoo and conditioner.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; i am afican american and wear my hair natural, but still use products that can build up and when i feel that this is occuring i use the suave clarifying shampoo and conditioner. i get very good results with this product. no more heavy grease on caucasion hair, not even on black hair. black hair can take more oiling than caucasion hair because our hair is naturally more drier than others with straight hair. even african americans with straight hair is oilier than kinky african american hair, so shampoos and conditioners made for african american hair is less drying.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; anyway, try the suave clarifying shampoo and conditioner or make sure that the shampoo you do get is clarifying for normal to oily hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; good luck. but i think this should work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can't get African American hair product out of caucasian hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Are the braids still in his head? Most likely the "grease" they used has mineral oil in it- very weighty and heavy on the hair. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; If so, Be very gentle and Use Dawn dishwashing liquid mixed with a warm water %26amp; little baking soda on damp hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Rinse very well, make sure you massge into each braid and loosen them up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Unbraid them and wash again with the Dawn and water.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Spray some detangler onto his damp hair (Like Johnson's No More Tears) and work the product through with a wide toothed comb.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Using a heavy conditioner is going to make his fine hair look greasy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; The African American hair industry has tried to brianwash people into believing that certain products are for white hair and certain products are for black hair. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Not all black hair is thick, coarse and wiry just like all caucasian hair isn't straight, fine and shiny. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; It's not a matter of black hair products or white hair products - good quality products will work on ALL hair types provided they are used correctly for the hair texture, not the person's cultural heritage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can't get African American hair product out of caucasian hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;well he could try baking soda paste or some dawn dish soap to wash dat slick off his hair.. wash thoroughly and dont forget to condtion his hair as too much washing may cause overdryness of the scalp.greasy products always create havoc on ones hair be it black, white,asian,blue,purple watever.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can't get African American hair product out of caucasian hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;well i hate gresse it is oil um well you would have let it soak up in his hair of when youm wash his hair let the shampoo and the condirter sit for like 5 min each&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-4789266154103680861?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/4789266154103680861/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/cant-get-african-american-hair-product.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4789266154103680861'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4789266154103680861'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/cant-get-african-american-hair-product.html' title='Can&apos;t get African American hair product out of caucasian hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-4474497277118959352</id><published>2009-10-07T02:51:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T02:51:40.781-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Does anyone with kinky african-american hair use a ceramic straighter?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I have thick african-american kinky hair that's in twists right now but I want to straight it sometimes. What good ceramic straighter is good for straighting and curling. Also, what heat proctector do you use? Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Does anyone with kinky african-american hair use a ceramic straighter?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;CHI!!!!!!!!! I've tried all of them just about and this is the best straightener you will find (in my opinion). THey are all little on the expensive side, but soooo worth it. I also use biolage heat therapy (thermal protector)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Does anyone with kinky african-american hair use a ceramic straighter?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;go to a beauty supply store and talk to someone that is professional.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Does anyone with kinky african-american hair use a ceramic straighter?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;make sure to use full ceramic flat iron, NOT ceramic plated. I got mine for $20 at a cvs. It works very, very well- my hair gets soft and straight without damage, and you can use it to dry your hair if you're willing to go over it a few times. also, don't use grease or anything. after your hair is straight you can follow it up with pure vitamin e oil or wild growth. and my hair is very, very nappy- pure african. when i feel like going straight i flat iron it and it lasts for quite a while. The key is moving slowly down each hair section- get zen with it. good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; also, jheri redding straighting balm (the kind in the purple bottle) is really great as both a detangler and a pre-straightener. I use this before i flat iron, not all the time though as i don't like a lot of build up. also can get at cvs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Does anyone with kinky african-american hair use a ceramic straighter?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;As long as you're using a proper ceramic straightener, and not those cheap straighteners, you'll probably be OK.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; By the way, you can use most straighteners for curling, check out http://www.updoprincess.com/How_to_get_w... for how to do it !&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Does anyone with kinky african-american hair use a ceramic straighter?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I use a solia and I also use a regular pressing comb. I use them both at a very low temperature. I use the regular pressing comb to detangle and the solia to straighten and smooth. I limit the use to right after I have washed my hair. After I have straightened my hair, I don't touch the tools again until after I have washed my hair. For tips on straightening your hair visit my blog post at http://ofranklin.wordpress.com/2007/01/1...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-4474497277118959352?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/4474497277118959352/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/does-anyone-with-kinky-african-american.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4474497277118959352'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4474497277118959352'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/10/does-anyone-with-kinky-african-american.html' title='Does anyone with kinky african-american hair use a ceramic straighter?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-254897670308228625</id><published>2009-08-01T16:32:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:32:04.210-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What kind of treatment for african american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;i have a good friend who is african american, and a couple months ago she tried to straighten her hair herself. but she burned it and it started falling out. now she has really short hair but it is very dry and brittle,she thinks it won't grow out again.can anyone suggest something to help her out,,thanks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What kind of treatment for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;On rare occasions hair does not grow back, but that is usually the result of chemical damage. Since it is short now all the damaged hair should already be cut off. If not she needs to have that done. For a while at least she need to stick with something that won't further damage her hair. I would suggest letting it dread up. Short dreads look good would be acceptable at any workplace. She could also braid her hair. I'm not to sure about a weave right now, but at the very least she needs to avoid heat and chemicals. That means no relaxers. She may want to use a conditioner like Queen Helene Hair Cholestoral.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What kind of treatment for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Tell your friend to wash and condition her hair weekly with Motion shampoo and conditioner. Sit under the dryer while the conditioner is still in the hair for 7 to 10 minutes. Rinse and style. Also please please keep the heat out of the hair it will dry out the hair and continue to break. Try that treatment for 3 to 6 weeks and I bet she will see the difference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What kind of treatment for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;After washing her hair, she should leave the conditioner in her hair for about 30 min, then rinse. If she doesn't want to sit under the dryer, use a blow dryer with a comb. after that use a moisturizer like Pantene for African Americans and then style as usual. Use the moisturizer every day. And the next time she relaxes her hair tell her not to scratch prior to and put conditioner at the ends of her hair to avoid breakage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What kind of treatment for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Tell your friend to wash and condition her hair every week. Trim it regulary and get a Lace Front Wig to give her hair a rest. Tell her she can email me at hiredantere@yahoo.com. This is the most natural looking way to discuise damaged hair whil you let it grow out. Check out my ebay austion anyone interested. The item number is 250124888111. my prices are the lowest you will find for the highest quality product. Check it out I truely feel like you could benefir from this. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Good Luck with the rest but do not put any harsh chemicals or heat in the hair. When the hair is damaged already further damage will occur. Maybe if her career would allow it she could try braids for a little while but be careful THESE WILL EVENTUALLY TAKE OUT HER HAIR TOO!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-254897670308228625?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/254897670308228625/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-kind-of-treatment-for-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/254897670308228625'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/254897670308228625'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-kind-of-treatment-for-african.html' title='What kind of treatment for african american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-2384253963561065372</id><published>2009-08-01T16:31:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:31:48.571-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How can I make my hair grow faster; for african american hair types?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;My hair is medium length but, I want to try to continue to grow it instead of cutting it off. I am a female African American so, I need to know some methods on, how to help my hair grow faster and look healthier. I also use relaxer's on my hair every month to straighten it out. Please help me find some way of helping my hair grow faster!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I make my hair grow faster; for african american hair types?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You only need to do touch up when you relax your hair monthly. Only on the new growth. Then you need to keep moisture in your hair. Chemicals tend to dry out hair. Need to find an excellent hair dress or cream with natural herbs, vitamins in it and message your scalp at least three times a week. This will help stimulate the scalp by making the blood circulate to the hair follicles, promoting hair growth. I use Mane 'N Tail Hair products on my relax hair and it's in great shape, and has a lot of moisture. Shiny, healthily. Everyone can take prenatal vitamins and under the Black Hair Care website it says hair need moisture to grow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I make my hair grow faster; for african american hair types?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;talk to it and buy some miracle grow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I make my hair grow faster; for african american hair types?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I really don't think that there is a way to make your hair grow faster but I have heard that prenatal vitamins help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I make my hair grow faster; for african american hair types?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i wish i really knew the answer, but i dont...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; well, when i was younger, my mom washed mya hair w/ mayo., %26amp;eggs. then she put it in braids. weave grew my hair, it was all the way down my back. then my mom swiched perms, and my hair came out. it is growing back cuz i wear dreads for abouty 5 weeks at a time. it actually grows&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I make my hair grow faster; for african american hair types?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;there's a product called doo grow it worked wonderful my hair broke off badd because of my scalp and my mom used that and and growed back fast she knows how 2 get my hair back in shape because thats wut she does is hair all day everyday&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I make my hair grow faster; for african american hair types?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Our hair length is genetically determined. We can't do anything to change that. My sister's hair will grow to her butt, mine will only grow just past my shoulders. All you can do is protect the hair you have to keep it from breaking off. I would stop using the relaxers and try a different way to style your hair. Use plenty of moisturizing conditioners, keep it trimmed, and it will look healthier. Healthy hair looks longer anyway because it breaks off less. Just treat it gently.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I make my hair grow faster; for african american hair types?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You can't make it "grow faster",but you can protect the ends by sewing in a weave for a month or so. Skip the relaxer the next month and have your hair redone with the sew in weave...after 2 -2in a half months your hair will have grown out,then when you relax it again you will the difference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I make my hair grow faster; for african american hair types?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Using a good conditioner and keeping the ends trimmed promotes healthy hair growth. Oil scalp and massage depending on the dryness of your hair and scalp everyday or every other. Try not to perm every month unless it's done by a professional if you must. Peace!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I make my hair grow faster; for african american hair types?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Flaxseed oil - one tbsp daily or one tablet and buy flaxseed seed boil a handfull with 16 oz of water and use it as a leave in conditioner it helps to grow and make it thicker.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I latin and i use relaxer for my thin hair man, i did damaged but this help alot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; my friend she is African American, she is very happy with her hair now. good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I make my hair grow faster; for african american hair types?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;- How fast your hair grows has more to do with genetics and nutrition than anything else. You can't do much about genetics, (my mom's hair always grew really fast; so does mine!) but you CAN take vitamin supplements within reason. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; - Also, a lot of people who think their hair isn't growing all that fast are really experiencing excessive breakage. Chemicals weaken the hair shaft and tend to cause it to break off more easily. You can switch back to the pressing comb. Even though heat also damages hair, it doesn't seem to be as extreme. AND, you can counteract the effects of heat damage with various products, - conditioners, treatments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; - Some people believe that braiding helps, and maybe it does. But, I've heard others say that it makes their hair break easier.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; - The trick for healthy hair that grows as fast as it can is good nutrition, healthy lifestyle (even medications will effect the luster and strength of your hair), and get as close to natural as possible to minimize styling damage. :-)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I make my hair grow faster; for african american hair types?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hi there. I'm caucasion. But I agree with the prenatal vitamins. The thing is, since I take medication that causes my hair to fall out. My doctor gives me prenatal vitamins, because they have zinc and selinium in them. So you can simply go to the drug store and buy zinc and selinium. This won't help it grow faster, but it will stop it from falling out. My hair is so think, I have it layered, and I thin it with a man's hair cutter I bought, that has the big teeth. But it wants to fall out on top, where I first color it. It falls out in hand fulls every time I wash it. So the zinc %26amp; selenium or prenatal vitamins help. I go buy them on sale at the drug store for buy one, get one free. The dollar stores, do not carry the same mg. I wouldn't go there. Now you don't notice the thining. I know mayonaise is loaded with great things for hair, but check around for african american, I don't know about that? Plz let me share a funny with you. I have to take xanax and all these strong medications, so when I asked the druggest for prenatal vitamins, as I'm 52, I wish you could have seen the schock on her face. It was priceless. I thought I'd die laughing. Then I had to explain this to her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I make my hair grow faster; for african american hair types?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Try this website:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.ubhpublications.com/index.htm...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I have been using these products for almost a year and following Cathy Howe's instructions from her book. I have almost 7 inches of growth. My hair is past my shoulder blades and is thick and coarse. You, like myself, maybe surprised.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Check out the before and after photos on this website. I am not on there. Yet. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; One of Cathy's tips was to stop brushing your hair unless you are styling it. I did this and boy is there a difference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I admire that you are trying to grow your own hair and not fall victim to the weave-a-do trend.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I make my hair grow faster; for african american hair types?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Eating a healthy diet. Avoid or cut back on smoking, drinking alcohol, caffeine and foods that are high in sugar or fat. These are all bad for your body, and will affect the condition of your hair. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Allow your body to grow hair by giving yourself plenty of sleep and rest. Give yourself time to relax when you're feeling very stressed. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Buy a good quality brush or comb - avoid cheap plastic brushes. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Treat your hair carefully by avoiding any unnecessary brushing. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Limit the use of styling tools such as straighteners, hair dryers and hot rollers - these all cause stress to your hair. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Have regular trims to get rid of split ends and to keep your hair looking and feeling healthy. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Weekly scalp massages provide stimulation to the hair follicles. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Also do a weekly hair treatment to protect the hair's shaft. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Avoid chlorine and saltwater. If you go swimming, shampoo your hair as soon as possible afterwards. If you spend alot of time in the sun, use a conditioner that provides SPF protection. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Do not brush your hair when wet. Use a wide tooth comb and be gentle with your hair when it is wet. Do not rub it vigorously with a towel&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-2384253963561065372?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/2384253963561065372/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-can-i-make-my-hair-grow-faster-for.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2384253963561065372'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2384253963561065372'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-can-i-make-my-hair-grow-faster-for.html' title='How can I make my hair grow faster; for african american hair types?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-7087389124594537597</id><published>2009-08-01T16:31:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:31:32.756-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What To Use To Make African American Hair Grow?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;What specific products would one use to make African American's person's hair grow hair to mid back? No perms, or any chemicals. Please help me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What To Use To Make African American Hair Grow?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I take about 100mg of Biotin and vitamin B supplements along with moisturizing my hair daily with a water based moisturizer .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Wash your hair once a week with a Moisturizing shampoo such as Nexxus Therappe or Creme of Nature .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Condition afterwards with a Moisturizing conditioner such as Nexxus Humectress ,Oyin Honey Hemp,Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Apply a leave in and let Airdry ,Heat can seriosly damage your hair so if u can ,AVOID IT!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Massage your scalp with a natural oil such as Carols Daughter Lisa s Elixir or Wild Growth Oil .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; MOISTURE IS THE KEY !&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; AVOID:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Mineral oil and petroleum-based products can really be counterproductive to that goal. These types of products work well at either sealing moisture in or keeping moisture out. Problem is, the porosity of AA hair make it difficult for the cortex (the hair閳ユ獨 inner core) to retain moisture in the first place. So if your hair doesn閳ユ獩 hold moisture, there is nothing to seal in. And if you閳ユ獧e using mineral oil or petroleum-based products you閳ユ獫e now created a water-resistant barrier that will keep moisture from getting in. And since AA hair is inherently dry, you閳ユ獧e only compounding your problems with having dry hair. Again, if you閳ユ獫e got issues retaining moisture to begin with, best to steer clear of these types of products. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; And if you must use oils, opt for essential oils and butters. They閳ユ獧e permeable, meaning they mix well with water and allow your hair to breath.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What To Use To Make African American Hair Grow?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Trim it every two months. Only like half an inch and don't cut it otherwise and it should grow to be healthy and long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What To Use To Make African American Hair Grow?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I noticed that drinking lots of water ...trimming your ends and not stressing out helps your hair grow. Ive been here and there with my hair and let me tell you for while it just would not grow ...mainly due to stress which could be a huge problem for hair not growing. Also try not to put to much hair serum or grease in the hair because it tends to clog the pores ...when you blow dry your hair try not to get close with the blow dryer and always deep condition the hair but not over condition GOOD Luck!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What To Use To Make African American Hair Grow?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Well massaging the scalp always helps. It enhance the hair gowth. Eat diet rich in biotin (oats etc). And massage the hair with olive or almobd oil.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; For more&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.easyforyoutodo.blogspot.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Take care.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-7087389124594537597?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/7087389124594537597/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-to-use-to-make-african-american.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7087389124594537597'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7087389124594537597'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-to-use-to-make-african-american.html' title='What To Use To Make African American Hair Grow?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-8843720511772560848</id><published>2009-08-01T16:31:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:31:16.621-07:00</updated><title type='text'>I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;When I was younger my mom hated doing my hair because it was so curly and dense. She would break combes trying to put a part in it. I never really paid much mind to it until I got to ATL and the weather started messing it up. Thats when I got a perm. It grew and grew and grew into a very nice length. But now 5 years later I feel like I've turned my back on my African American roots. Part of me wants to cut it off and start over. But I LOVE MY PERMED HAIR. Does this make me ashamed of my blackness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;No it does not. I have had my hair relaxed, natural, and braided. That is the beauty of African American hair! It is so versatile.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; The only time I think someone is ashamed of their blackness is when they think that African american hair in its natural state is "ugly" and that is their reason for straightening it. It is a personal choice, just like having long or short hair. Just be sure of the reason why you "love your hair permed"....&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;No, it doesn't make you ashamed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;No it just means your hair is very difficult to deal with and that you want to make it more manageable. Nothing wrong with that :).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Omg! Be Black %26amp; Proud! African-American people are beautiful. I personally say, be proud of your hair. If you have a problem and maybe want it softer: take a good conditioner: (Dont wet hair) leave it on, and wait an hour, then wash it. and in the morning shampoo %26amp; condition it in the morning. Do lots of brushing...OR just go ask a salonist!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Just Remember! Be proud of who you are!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;No you should have your hair the way you like it. If it makes you feel better about yourself then then keep it permed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;It definitely doesn't. I have really straight "Asian" hair, and I want to get it permed. It has nothing to due with how I feel about my heritage, just what works for me. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; If you love your hair as it is, than keep it. You're doing what any girl would do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Black people do all kinds of things with their hair when they are older. It doesn't make you ashamed, it just means you want to try something different.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;noo girls dye their hair all the time&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; does that mean they hate their genes?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; go for it, whatever makes you feel your at your best&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; :]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; plus your still reppin the skin color&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; :]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;No way! It is just like when someone with straight hair wants curly, and someone with curly hair wants it to be straight. In the end, we all have our bad hair days.:)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;no look at my hair&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; im trying to work with it i want to grow it long&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; u ahve to do whatever to deal with ur hair&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;African-American hair is NOT unmanageable, you just have to know the correct way to handle it, and no, perming your hair does not make you ashamed of your blackness, if you were perming it, dyeing it blonde and wearing blue contacts, I would have a different answer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;tyra banks, naomi campbell, kerry washington are all gorgeous african american women who are not the least bit ashamed of their african american roots, but still have unconventionally long hair. i think that you should keep your hair the way it is as long as you like it ! if it looks good keep it, the only way you would be turning your back on your roots is if you were growing your hair because you were ashamed of your ethnicity, which i'm sure you arent. keep the long hair if you like it! ( although i love rihanna's bob cut, you should try that if you decide to cut your hair anytime soon) hope that helped!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;probably&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;No that doesn't make you ashamed of your black hair. Personally, I love natural hair and that's why I chose to cut all the relaxer out and start over. There is nothing wrong with choosing to get relaxers though.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;no&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze gurl there is to much other stuff to worry about. You dont have to be ashamed of anything. Thats like someone white asking, should I be ashamed of my whiteness because I went to get a tan. DO YOU!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;U should NEVER be ashamed of your ROOTS because it's a part of who U are as an individual. The GREATEST LOVE is within yourself therefore embrace, honor and love every aspect of yourself!!! :---}&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;People modify their bodies all the time for the both the sake of easier maintenance and their appearance. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Dark haired girls with, say, ancestry in southern European regions, dye their hair blonde-- but generally not because they're ashamed of not being ancestrally Nordic, or Germanic-- but simply because they think they look better blonde. Blonde girls often dye their hair dark-- but generally not because they're ashamed of their ancestral roots. I dyed my hair purple when I was younger, but not because was ashamed of being Indian, or human, for that matter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Then again, a lot of Indian girls (for one example) wear blue contacts or try and lighten their skin based on a a specific image of beauty-- which almost definitely comes from a western cultural hegemony. That kind of scares me. But, I really don't compare that line of thinking to you making your hair both easier to maintain, and as such, probably more versatile.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I don't think you're ashamed of anything-- you're changing your hair to suit your personal style and preferences like hundreds of other girls do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey...if you like your hair the way it is, you're in the minority, I think. Why mess up a good thing? I dye my hair darker, but that hardly means I'm ashamed to be white.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;it doesnt make u ashamed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; it jus means that u want a easier type of hair 2 matain&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; i do the same thing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; try getting braids then so u dont have 2 work about combing it and it will grow still&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; and if u dont straiten ur hair and use grease and put it in ponytails it will b the nice curly stuff u had b4&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Part of the problem is that many people with kinky hair are not taught how to properly care for their hair. It's not straight, so you shouldn't be using the same type of fine tooth comb that a person with straight hair would use. If you love permed hair, all that means is - you love permed hair - so what! Wear it. It is nice though, when people with kinky hair come to a point where they learn to love what they have naturally and realize that there are an unlimited amount of ways it can be worn - chemical free. But wear you hair any way you like. The real you, is the person on the inside, it's your heart that matters, not your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;u know i see what u r saying.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; my cousins have hair like that and some friends. u just have to know how to style it. my one cousin(african american/spanish) just puts herhair in a pony tail with side bangs but this girl at my school has her hair short and straight with gold-like highlights it is amazng. u would have to have a pcture to truely picture it. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; no that doesn not make you ashamed of your "blackness"&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; you just dont really like your hair (i dont either) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; i think you should cut it shorter but not too short&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;no,i got a perm and i'm mixed, don't be ashamed because you still have natural african american hair the new growth is your natural hair and perms make your hair straight but if you only blow dry your hair after washing it you have your half natural hair &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; :) it's fine:)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-8843720511772560848?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/8843720511772560848/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-feel-so-ashamed-of-my-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8843720511772560848'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8843720511772560848'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-feel-so-ashamed-of-my-african.html' title='I feel so ashamed of my African American hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-2555701543505184122</id><published>2009-08-01T16:31:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:31:00.467-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Can someone give me hair care tips for african-american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I'm an african american and I need hair care tips like what products should I use in my hair, how to make my hair grow, etc,etc,etc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can someone give me hair care tips for african-american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;massage with wheat germ oil twice in a week&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can someone give me hair care tips for african-american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Well, idk if this is true or not, but somebody told me if you wear a ponytail it pulls your hair out and makes it longer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can someone give me hair care tips for african-american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;put to your hair before 3 hours of shower olive oil, and then u will see what will happen... the products it's useless just for money, it's medicine and make your hair longer and more beautiful.. try it and tell me i tried it and its' very nice..&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can someone give me hair care tips for african-american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Well there are a lot of product out there for us. I use Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil products, I use to use Doo Grow and they products did grow my hair out. Those products are expensive. They do carry these products at beauty supply store, walmart, walgreens.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; doogro.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; organicrootstimulator.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Hair care tips:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Apply little or no heat to your hair&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; wash and condition it your hair once or twice a week&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; don't brush you hair, use a wide tooth comb&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; If your hair is tangled, use detangler&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; wrap your hair up at night with a silk scarf&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; relax your hair every 6-8 weeks (if you get perms)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; MOST IMPORTANTLY! Get you ends clipped every 4-6 weeks or as often your beautician tells you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; No ponytails! They do not grow your hair, it breaks off your edges, and split your ends. If your going to wear ponytails please don't wear them often.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can someone give me hair care tips for african-american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I try to get a perm every 6 weeks. I also wrap my hair at night to keep it from rubbing out. I keep my hair in a ponytail now so that it can grow out. Having your hair in braids also helps it to grow. Use a perm with no lye in it and also follow the directions carefully. Go to a salon and get your hair did=) and ask the beautician what is the best way to maintain good healthy hair ( i would go to a black beautician) Also eating healthy helps your hair. And grease that scalp to stop itching. I use African Pride perms and Panteen Pro V shampoo's and conditioners ( the ones in the brown bottles) When shampoo bottles say 'normal hair' up there they are not referring to black people. Use something that has a detangler in it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can someone give me hair care tips for african-american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;It's a simple ingredient thing. STAY AWAY from products with mineral oil in it! It will cause your hair to break! Try to stay away from chemically treating your hair too if your hair is prone to breakage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Try using Redkens products and BioSilk products! Typically these products are generated for caucasians, they are excellent on african american hair. :] Keep your hair moisturized with deep and leave in conditioners as well. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Feel free to email me if you have anymore questions! It took me YEARS to learn what works best with my hair, but I finally figured it out! Good luck! :]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can someone give me hair care tips for african-american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;well i m not 100% sure for your hair type..wat i can suggest u that u shud properly massage ur hair with any oil for instance coconut or olive whichever suits u and giv a good massage to ur scalp,leave it overnite and moorning wash it with lukewarm water.Then u can find the difference urself.This shud be done twice weekly and also imp is to supervise ur diet.U shud take lots of protien rich diet and calcium ...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can someone give me hair care tips for african-american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you want your hair to grow you have to have a healthy scalp. Everything you put in your body affects what you look like on the outside. Add a women's multi-vitamin to your diet. I'm black and I've had hair halfway down my back, and I've also had hair 2 inches long. For the hair you already have on your head- use a leave-in conditioner, heat protecting products like thermasilk or biosilk, wash your hair everyother day to protect hair's natural oils, and always air dry or use a diffuser. Good luck, and love yourself no matter what your hair looks like!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can someone give me hair care tips for african-american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;go to sally beauty supply they have th best choices&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-2555701543505184122?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/2555701543505184122/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/can-someone-give-me-hair-care-tips-for.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2555701543505184122'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2555701543505184122'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/can-someone-give-me-hair-care-tips-for.html' title='Can someone give me hair care tips for african-american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-5882158540446538217</id><published>2009-08-01T16:30:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:30:44.251-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What's a good hair lightner or bleach for african-american hair ?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;What's a good hair lightner for african american hair or hair bleach. I need to strip my hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What's a good hair lightner or bleach for african-american hair ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I bought a CLAIROL Nice'Easy 128 designed for dark hair(that is what the pkg says). It is called Lightest Golden Brown.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; It came out very natural on me, and very light and gorgeous.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; The peroxide in the box mixed with the color will strip the dark, you will not need anything else.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What's a good hair lightner or bleach for african-american hair ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Go to a salon, you don't want to ruin you hair, and they should have all the products to make you look great!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What's a good hair lightner or bleach for african-american hair ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;hum mm I'm going to bleach my hair well I'm thinking about it but I'm getting mine done professedly done and you should to&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-5882158540446538217?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/5882158540446538217/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/whats-good-hair-lightner-or-bleach-for.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5882158540446538217'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5882158540446538217'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/whats-good-hair-lightner-or-bleach-for.html' title='What&apos;s a good hair lightner or bleach for african-american hair ?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-4186492305523510886</id><published>2009-08-01T16:30:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:30:28.549-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What is a good hair color brand for african american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I would like to know what hair coloring brands are best for african american hair. I would like to dye my own hair an auburn color but not sure what brand is good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What is a good hair color brand for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Search Here!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What is a good hair color brand for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;loreal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What is a good hair color brand for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Goldwell is awesome.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Go to your hairdresser to have the initial dye done, so she can trim your dead ends. That way, the color won't be as damaging.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What is a good hair color brand for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jazzing is a good brand, I would say Dark %26amp; Lovely but try their semi-perm... not permanent color. A brand that does not have ammonia or peroxide, or low ammonia and no peroxide which means a rinse, cellophane, or semi-permanent color because it is healthiest on African American hair. Be careful if your hair is permed or relaxed because double process can be damaging as well... so stick to rinses and cellophanes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-4186492305523510886?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/4186492305523510886/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-is-good-hair-color-brand-for.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4186492305523510886'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4186492305523510886'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-is-good-hair-color-brand-for.html' title='What is a good hair color brand for african american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-5288712530558963284</id><published>2009-08-01T16:30:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:30:12.708-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Whats a good straighting product for african american coarse, kinky, thick hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I was looking for a product that works on african american hair. I saw products like Bed Head Control Freak, Joico K-Pak Smoothing Balm, Paul Mitchell's Super Skinny, and Aveda, but i didnt know if any of these products would work on my hair type. If anyone has used these please let me know if it works on coarse, african american hair or any other products you may know of. Also, its needs to be something i can use along with my flat iron. Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Whats a good straighting product for african american coarse, kinky, thick hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;try http://www.blackhair.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Whats a good straighting product for african american coarse, kinky, thick hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I have the same kind of hair but i get it relaxed and use whatever product I want, like John Frieda or Redken, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Whats a good straighting product for african american coarse, kinky, thick hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i have the same kind of hair me and my beautician use organic root stimulator and olive oil products along with the flat iron but i also have a fusion weave hope it helps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Whats a good straighting product for african american coarse, kinky, thick hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Precise is a FABULOUS relaxer. It doesn't leave the hair with that dried out look, but it conditions the hair as well giving it sheen. If your hair is stubborn, I recommend you use a "super" strength on any relaxer you choose for best results.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Good Luck!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Whats a good straighting product for african american coarse, kinky, thick hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Fantasia's Silky Smooth Straightening Creme has worked for me as well for my sisters. It is used for all hair types and also moisturizes and shines the hair too-- great to have during humid weather. And it does protect the hair from damage of any heat appliance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-5288712530558963284?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/5288712530558963284/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/whats-good-straighting-product-for.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5288712530558963284'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5288712530558963284'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/whats-good-straighting-product-for.html' title='Whats a good straighting product for african american coarse, kinky, thick hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-906132699277734547</id><published>2009-08-01T16:29:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:29:56.406-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Where can I find an african american hair stylist in portland, Oregon or in surrounding cities?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I am black and latino and I really need my hair treated. I just dont know where is the best place to go so that I do not end up bald (ok im exagerating). I know most black hair salons end up making you loose it all any way so I need to find either a Dominican shop or an african american shop that is not going to tear out my hair? Where do I find that stuff in the Pacific North west?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Where can I find an african american hair stylist in portland, Oregon or in surrounding cities?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Try Merae's On 42nd, Marie Larkins is a great lady, she will take care of you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-906132699277734547?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/906132699277734547/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/where-can-i-find-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/906132699277734547'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/906132699277734547'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/where-can-i-find-african-american-hair.html' title='Where can I find an african american hair stylist in portland, Oregon or in surrounding cities?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-1336456201405791193</id><published>2009-08-01T16:29:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:29:40.643-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Are flat irons safe for African-American hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Hi, I'm African-American and I have long hair...I wanted to know if I could use flat irons or will my hair be damaged? One beautician said it's fine for my hair, the other said it wasn't. Ughh lol does anyone know from experience or can help me in some way? When I used it once at a beauty salon it worked wonders lol &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Are flat irons safe for African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You need a PROFESSIONAL ceremic flat iron, it will be easier on your hair, and also straighten it better. Mix a "cocktail" of mousse and straightening serum and put it in your hair while your hair is still damp from the shower (put it in the ends first, and work your way up toward the scalp). Blow dry your hair straight, and sleek it with a little more staightening serum. The serum also helps to protect your hair from heat. The straighten it with the flat iron. Add a little more serum if necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I think curly African-American hair is pretty too!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Are flat irons safe for African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;It depends which one it is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Are flat irons safe for African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;like anything, too much heat is not good for our hair,yet we have been putting a hot comb to it since madame c j walker,and before. i always use black and gold, and use it just as a touch up , not everyday.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Are flat irons safe for African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I use the Conair ceramic Technology almost everyday on my hair, on low settings though b/c it's very powerful, of course flat irons r OK on black ppl hair.......(just like the perm, it wasn't only made for your more smooth straight hair)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Are flat irons safe for African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;yea they are ok to use as long as you don't use it everyday....i have a conair slim flat iron and it works very good&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Are flat irons safe for African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;let a professional do it and it will help but remember everything us women do to our hair damages it in some way so be mindful of how often you straighten it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Are flat irons safe for African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Yes as long as you don't flat iron your hair more than twice a week and keep your hair moisturized&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-1336456201405791193?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/1336456201405791193/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/are-flat-irons-safe-for-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/1336456201405791193'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/1336456201405791193'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/are-flat-irons-safe-for-african.html' title='Are flat irons safe for African-American hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-7368943256343418064</id><published>2009-08-01T16:29:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:29:24.372-07:00</updated><title type='text'>If u have african american hair, can it still be healthy if you perm it?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;or you can give specific products to use once you perm african american hair. but still try to answer the question please&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;If u have african american hair, can it still be healthy if you perm it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;My wife goes to longhaircareforum.com. They have tons of information there. Her hair has always been very long and healthy. Right now it its, Armpit length and very thick. You can send me a message if you'd like pictures.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; She says:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Relax with Motions relaxer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Deep condition your hair every week to 2weeks. She likes Lekair Cholesterol or Queen Helene Cholesterol which she leaves in for an hour before washing out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; She says she protein treats her hair every 2months. Make sure you deep condition after a protein treatment. For protein she uses Aphogee treatment or Motions CPR. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Try to limit heat use to once a week or less. You can rollerset the hair to keep it healthy instead of using heat. If you do use heat make sure you use a heat protectant (Redken heat glide or isoplus heat protectant spray). She washes her hair with Creme of Nature shampoo and conditions it with Suave or V05 conditioners (which ever one smells good. She only trims her hair every 6months, and only if she has split ends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;If u have african american hair, can it still be healthy if you perm it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Yeah girl, I just got a perm in not to long ago, and it was pretty bad, it was dry damaged and really brittle. But once I put in this perm it got real relaxed and it shined to the perfect luster. It turned out to be real nice. it layed it down and it actually makes your hair grow faster. Just keep it trimmed every two weeks and wash it every three weeks. It will turn out beautiful! Good luck. Send me the results!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;If u have african american hair, can it still be healthy if you perm it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;It can be healthy if you get it professionally perm every time. Then, go for a protein treatment two wks after the perm. Get ends trimmed every two to three months. And in between salon time keep hair washed, conditioned, and moisturized.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;If u have african american hair, can it still be healthy if you perm it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Yes, if properly RELAXED (correct term)and maintained, African American hair can still be healthy. Conditioning and not using lots of heat on the hair can also keep it in shape. Keeping ends trimmed and sleeping on NON-cotton pillowcases or wearing a satin cap help also.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;If u have african american hair, can it still be healthy if you perm it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;No, I don't perm my hair. I relax it with Olive Oil or T-Tree relaxers because you hair is soft and it makes it healthy. I just got a Olive Oil relaxer last week and my hair is nice, healthy, and smooth. Plus shiny, and it moves and you know us africa americans hair never moves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;If u have african american hair, can it still be healthy if you perm it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I permed my own hair with a Fabulaxer and it came out really good. I chose to use Pantene Pro-V Products to keep it healthy. Also I use Infusium 23 as a leave in conditioner at least once a week. My hair is very shiny and still lays down after four weeks with new growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;If u have african american hair, can it still be healthy if you perm it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;im black and my hair is realxed i take care of it side the fact i do all kind of crazy ness to it like teaseing it and lots of hairspray i so the salon and make sure it's doing good and i use good products like i use tresemme moisture rich i want o start using redken and yes you cn have realxed hair and have it healty :p&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-7368943256343418064?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/7368943256343418064/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/if-u-have-african-american-hair-can-it.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7368943256343418064'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7368943256343418064'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/if-u-have-african-american-hair-can-it.html' title='If u have african american hair, can it still be healthy if you perm it?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-7098402832871174973</id><published>2009-08-01T16:29:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:29:08.286-07:00</updated><title type='text'>I am an African American and I am trying to do things to get my hair to grow閳ユ攦an anyone answer these</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I know that applying heat often to African American hair isn't good, which is why I don't curl/flat-iron my hair but once every two weeks or so (I wrap it up to keep it's style). But does anyone know of any really good flat-irons that work good on my hair? I saw an infomercial once about a flat-iron that actually combed the hair as it straightened it, unlike other flat -irons. Also, what are some really good and healthy shampoos and conditioners that I could use? Also, is it better to not get too many perms/relaxers? would that help my hair grow?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; thank you for anyone's help! =)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I am an African American and I am trying to do things to get my hair to grow閳ユ攦an anyone answer these questions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;OK this is what u do. It may be expensive but trust me it will work&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 1. I would recomend u stay away from perms which are full of chemicals that damage hair and its easier to grow your hair when its natural anyways.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 2. First a good starting point is to get a good clip. It doesn't necessarily make your hair grow faster but it will be healthier and easier to grow with even ends which makes it seem like it grows faster.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 3. Invest in a good moisterizing shampoo and conditioner. Dont buy into that crap that says super grow and everything, its mostly filled with mineral oil and doesn't work. Black hair is fragily and dry and moiture keeps it healthy and strong which prevents breakage and helps it grow. Creme of nature and cantu are good choices. (I use them)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.cremeofnature.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://cantusheasoft.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 4. Buy a heat protectant. This in addition to the flat iron will allow u to make even less damage to ur hair when using heat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.folica.com/FHI_Heat_Hot_Sa_d2...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 5. This is the biggest but probably most beneficial investment. If you're going to starighten your hair, it needs to be ceremic or ionic which is MUCH healthier for your and has better results. Just read up on how it protects your hair from less damage in the link below. It has alot of before and after pics to prove it works .And sweetie, yes it works for coarse hair it dont cost that much for nothing!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I recomend the brands Solia and Sedu&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.folica.com/Solia_Tourmalin_r1...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.folica.com/Sedu_Ionic_Cera_r1...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 6. Invest in some vitamins. Some I would recomend are biotin, prenatal vitamins, or flaxeed fish oil( yea it sounds neasty but if fill with omega-3 and 6 which is great for hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 7. Invest in a good NATURAL oil moiterizer. There are oils out there that are easy to find but make sure its natural and doesn't contain mineral oil. Lightly oil your hair every night before you wrap your hair.Organic root Stimulator is a nice one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.organicrootstimulator.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Well, thats about it if u keep up the regimin of &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; clip ends once every 6 weeks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; wash hair every week&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; flat iron hair every week or two&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; take vitamins every day&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; wrap hair every night along with lightly oiling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; In a little while you'll be fabulous but u have to be patient and stick to it! GOOD LUCK&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Merry Christmas =)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I am an African American and I am trying to do things to get my hair to grow閳ユ攦an anyone answer these questions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;chemicals like relaxers and perms damage the hair and make it harder to grow. if you really want to buy a flat iron, get one that has ionic settings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I am an African American and I am trying to do things to get my hair to grow閳ユ攦an anyone answer these questions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you take a daily vitamin, it doesn't matter what ethnicity you are, they will help your hair and fingernails grow. I am not african american, but I use Fructis length and strength shampoo and conditioner, plus take a daily multivitamin with vitamin E, and in 4 months, my hair grew about 4 inches.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I am an African American and I am trying to do things to get my hair to grow閳ユ攦an anyone answer these questions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;well, I know the falt iron youre talking about, its called MAXIGLIDE you can find it at ULTA it works great,although my hair is curly and not kinky. ( so not sure how it works in that type of hair). sorry cANT help w/ the question bout hair grow !!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I am an African American and I am trying to do things to get my hair to grow閳ユ攦an anyone answer these questions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I definitely have the answers to all your trouble..sit back this will be long. I discovered this about 3 months ago and now my hair flows in the wind and is so weightless and healthy. And no i do not have a relaxer i stopped getting them 5 years ago ( and i've only have 3 relaxers in my life time so this is all natural) it amazes me. It is better not to get relaxer but if you do get the Mizani or Affirm, and only relaxer new growth (once you have relaxed your whole head )and try to stretch relaxers for as long as possible&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 1. The shampoo, unfortunately many black women are using shampoos with alcohol and petroleum jelly. step away from them. Use Aveda's shampoo.. specifically the name is Brilliant...go to the website. I use it, i love it, it mouisterizes my hair and the products are natural. i have also heard that KeraCare is good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 2. Okay, step two condition it and then it is time to comb it out, Do not use a brush on you hair when it is wet,,it will hate you for it then break off in revenge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 3. Do a hot oil treatment atleast once a month with extra virgin olive oil...repeat..EXTRA VIRGIN olive oil..not the regular stuff. unfortunately i have yet to take this step however my hair is doing great.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 4. Okay on the daily basis you need to pay close attention to your hair...i recommend conditioning your scalp and your ends so that they will not get dry and unhealthy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Petroleum jellly and mineral oil are weapons of mass destruction,,it does so much harm to your hair it cannot be all explained here. So you ask what do I use...well natural oils &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; jojoba oi, extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, emu oil, coconut oil...all these natural oils and more love you..i promise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 5. Next,,if you want your hair straight but still be natural it is time to get a freakin good flat iron.,i have the Chi..it does the job but I recommend getting the Sedu because of the good reviews. make sure to protect your hair..i have so thermal protector from Aveda.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 6. Wrap your hair with a satin or silk scarf to protect it from breakage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 7. Eat healthy, drink lots of water, &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 8. take multivitamins, and fish oil pills you can get from GNC.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Follow these steps and life will be good..the best part about flat iron (which i do once a week or every two weeks not everday since it will kill your hair) is that it is not stringy but thick and healthy, yet straight and light enough to blow in the wind.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-7098402832871174973?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/7098402832871174973/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-am-african-american-and-i-am-trying.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7098402832871174973'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7098402832871174973'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-am-african-american-and-i-am-trying.html' title='I am an African American and I am trying to do things to get my hair to grow閳ユ攦an anyone answer these'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-5972504527416464660</id><published>2009-08-01T16:28:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:28:52.124-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Do oil treatments help African American hair grow? Also Whats another way?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Just wondering because I heard that doing oil treatments really grow out African American Hair and I really want my hair to grow. I don't use any chemicals besides perms so whats the next step. Plus I reall don't wanna get my ends clipped&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do oil treatments help African American hair grow? Also Whats another way?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Keep your hair moisturized too. Don't let it dry out. This helps against breakage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do oil treatments help African American hair grow? Also Whats another way?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;A good diet, exersize and rest are the best for you hair, skin, mind and body.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do oil treatments help African American hair grow? Also Whats another way?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Not really, but it makes the hair stronger, holds in moisture, and helps to stop breakage. But rosemary oil has been proven to stimulate the follicles and promote hair growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-5972504527416464660?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/5972504527416464660/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/do-oil-treatments-help-african-american.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5972504527416464660'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5972504527416464660'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/do-oil-treatments-help-african-american.html' title='Do oil treatments help African American hair grow? Also Whats another way?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-1146377254698161212</id><published>2009-08-01T16:28:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:28:36.175-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hair dresser in Cincinnati, Columbus or Dayton that specializes in African American hair???</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I am looking for a hair dresser in Columbus, Dayton or Cincinnati that specializes in African American hair. Someone who is at a legitimate salon.. you know the ones where you don't have to weight 5 hours to get in the chair but actually get waited on at your appointment time! It seems that people with good black hair dressers don't want to share the information. So help please... I am having a bad hair day!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Hair dresser in Cincinnati, Columbus or Dayton that specializes in African American hair???&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;its not quite in Nati or Dayton. But there is a salon named Naturally Nubian in Fairfield. They take care of mostly natural hair but if you relax i'm sure they can do that too 513-490-0465&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-1146377254698161212?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/1146377254698161212/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/hair-dresser-in-cincinnati-columbus-or.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/1146377254698161212'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/1146377254698161212'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/hair-dresser-in-cincinnati-columbus-or.html' title='Hair dresser in Cincinnati, Columbus or Dayton that specializes in African American hair???'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-5536645728757264308</id><published>2009-08-01T16:28:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:28:20.317-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Does Mane N Tail work for african american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I was thinking about trying some of that stuff, but will it work for african american hair?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Have you tried it? If so what products of the line did you try?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Also if you have african american hair and you've tried it and it worked what were your results? (ex:4 inches in two months)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Does Mane N Tail work for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I tried it, it did not do anything special for my hair. It actually made it kind of hard. I prefer creme of nature shampoo and organic root stimulator conditoners(protein) and nexxus humectress as a moisturizing conditioner. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; It really just depends on the person, as you can see from the mixed answers you received. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; It may or may not work for you, its all about trial and error.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Does Mane N Tail work for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I've tried it and it worked pretty good but if you use it for a long time your hair will get thicker. That's why I stop using it. It made my hair grow about 2-3 inches.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Does Mane N Tail work for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I have tried the shampoo and the conditioner. They work ok. They keave your hair really soft.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Does Mane N Tail work for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i hope you know whats its made out of&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Does Mane N Tail work for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I've tried it, not to fond of it. But I also own horses and I use it on them. I didn't like the way it made them look either&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-5536645728757264308?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/5536645728757264308/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/does-mane-n-tail-work-for-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5536645728757264308'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5536645728757264308'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/does-mane-n-tail-work-for-african.html' title='Does Mane N Tail work for african american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-7349975123159855928</id><published>2009-08-01T16:28:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:28:04.667-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Dominican stylist/salon for African American hair.?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Hi I would like to have my hair relaxed (touchup) and am having finding an affordable stylist I trust. Can anyone recommend a good salon/stylist in Manhattan/Harlem for a relaxer (touchup) for African American hair? Please give me as much detail as possible. salon, stylist, address, phone, price.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Thanks a bunch!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Dominican stylist/salon for African American hair.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I wish I could help but have never in my life had a positive hair salon experience and cannot recommend a good stylist for you. The only thing I can tell you is not to have so much faith in Dominican salons because they aren't ALWAYS the best and I think by specifying that they must be "Dominican", you are limiting yourself from other stylists that may be as good if not better than the Dominican ones. I'm 18 and have only went to get my hair done in a salon once in my life. My mom usually does my hair and I'm generally satisfied with the results but decided that it would be a great experience to go to a salon for once and get my hair done by a professional. I couldn't have been more wrong. I went to a Dominican place recommended to me by a cousin to get a touchup and in the middle of applying the relaxer to my hair, the hairstylist stopped to talk to her friend. When I told her my scalp was burning, she just sprayed some hair spray on my head and continued to take her time. She finally washed the relaxer out of my hair a whole hour later! Afterwards, she unevenly trimmed the ends of my hair and blew my hair out until it started to make smoke. My mother and I were horrified! While the hairstyle I got was nice and straight, the damage it caused to my hair is something I have to cope with to this day. So please don't make the same mistake I did and assume that Dominican hair salons are superior to others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Dominican stylist/salon for African American hair.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;hey, I actually go to an Dominican salon in Manhattan and it's very cheap and they are uber fast and hair comes out very nice. it's on 145 street..i forget the name but I'll try and get back to you. check it out. :-)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-7349975123159855928?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/7349975123159855928/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/dominican-stylistsalon-for-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7349975123159855928'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7349975123159855928'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/dominican-stylistsalon-for-african.html' title='Dominican stylist/salon for African American hair.?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-4629141022425327835</id><published>2009-08-01T16:27:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:27:47.976-07:00</updated><title type='text'>ISO a trendy/modern African-American Hair Salon/Stylist in the Middlesex/Union/Somerset County area</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;My cousin and I are looking for a new African-American hair salon/stylist in our area. She lives in Piscataway, NJ and I'm in North Plainfield, NJ. We're looking for a trendy/modern, welcoming salon with a licensed stylist who specializes in cuts and colors as well as treating damaged/slow growing hair. Thanks for your help!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;ISO a trendy/modern African-American Hair Salon/Stylist in the Middlesex/Union/Somerset County area in NJ...?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Im sure u will look beautiful whatever u decide&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;ISO a trendy/modern African-American Hair Salon/Stylist in the Middlesex/Union/Somerset County area in NJ...?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I'm looking for the same thing in plainfield, nj -- if you've found a place, please post a comment -- thx! &lt;span&gt;Report It&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-4629141022425327835?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/4629141022425327835/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/iso-trendymodern-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4629141022425327835'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4629141022425327835'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/iso-trendymodern-african-american-hair.html' title='ISO a trendy/modern African-American Hair Salon/Stylist in the Middlesex/Union/Somerset County area'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-8036557439375515149</id><published>2009-08-01T16:27:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:27:32.702-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Can anyone recommend an african american hair salon in orlando,florida? Also a great place for nails</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Im moving in a couple of weeks to Orlando. I heard the water is terrible on african american hair. I heard some salons use filtered water for their clients. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. My hair is somewhat frail so I can be bald in a snap!!(smile)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can anyone recommend an african american hair salon in orlando,florida? Also a great place for nails as well?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;do not use yellow book use msn white pages or yellow pages it is better ........ ll&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can anyone recommend an african american hair salon in orlando,florida? Also a great place for nails as well?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;go to yellowpages.com and type in 'black hair salon' and see what shows up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-8036557439375515149?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/8036557439375515149/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/can-anyone-recommend-african-american.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8036557439375515149'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8036557439375515149'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/can-anyone-recommend-african-american.html' title='Can anyone recommend an african american hair salon in orlando,florida? Also a great place for nails'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-4999547976609252973</id><published>2009-08-01T16:27:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:27:16.574-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What's the best flat iron for African-American Hair I can buy at Target or Walmart for less tha</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Hello. I have African-American textured hair. I have had my hair in braids forever and I got my hair flat-ironed at a salon, but it puffed back up in less than ten minutes. So, I was wondering if there are any good flat-irons I can get from Target or Walmart that work on African-American hair and that is less than Fifty bucks. Thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What's the best flat iron for African-American Hair I can buy at Target or Walmart for less than $50?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Infiniti by Conair Professional Heat Solid Ceramic Straightener or Conair Professional Ceramic Extra-Wide Straightener or Infiniti by Conair Professional Heat Solid Ceramic Straightener or Infiniti by Conair Hair Designer Dryer with Straightening thats all i couldfind at walmart bye can you give me a star please........鈾モ櫏&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What's the best flat iron for African-American Hair I can buy at Target or Walmart for less than $50?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;CONAIR ceramic flat iron. its cheap and best&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What's the best flat iron for African-American Hair I can buy at Target or Walmart for less than $50?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;try using dark n lovely hair relaxer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What's the best flat iron for African-American Hair I can buy at Target or Walmart for less than $50?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;For under $50?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Not possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Save and get a GOOD iron and invest in hair serum as well that will keep your hair down.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Getting a better flat iron will not only give you far better results but will probably be made of ceramic, the end result which will lead to less damage to your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Invest in some hair sprays too, to put in after and to add some weight to your hair to keep it from puffing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I use Alternatives by soft sheen hair spray.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What's the best flat iron for African-American Hair I can buy at Target or Walmart for less than $50?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;For about 35$ you can get the helen of troy straightener at Sally's Beauty Supply and that thing is amazing!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-4999547976609252973?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/4999547976609252973/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/whats-best-flat-iron-for-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4999547976609252973'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4999547976609252973'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/whats-best-flat-iron-for-african.html' title='What&apos;s the best flat iron for African-American Hair I can buy at Target or Walmart for less tha'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-7162718527892693315</id><published>2009-08-01T16:27:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:27:00.803-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Can you give me good african american hair style advice?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Hi, I've been searching for a new hairstyle for months and cant find anything. I have like a medium length of african american hair thats layered. I also took down my hair from having zillions , a few months ago, for almost a year so i'm not really loking to go that route. I want to dye my hair but my mom wont let me, so i was thinking about a weave thats a different color from my hair, but i dont know....BTW I'm 14 going on 15 so keep that in mind. Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can you give me good african american hair style advice?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;try mirco braids or a sew in u can always chage the color of ur hair that way&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can you give me good african american hair style advice?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Corns are the best.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Can you give me good african american hair style advice?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;* How to do Perms- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://homebeautytips.blogspot.com/2006/...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; * Cornrows- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://homebeautytips.blogspot.com/2006/...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; * African-ethnic hairstyle- &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://homebeautytips.blogspot.com/2006/...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-7162718527892693315?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/7162718527892693315/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/can-you-give-me-good-african-american.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7162718527892693315'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/7162718527892693315'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/can-you-give-me-good-african-american.html' title='Can you give me good african american hair style advice?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-2312092808797741320</id><published>2009-08-01T16:26:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:26:44.690-07:00</updated><title type='text'>I am african american so i dont have straight hair so what kinds of products should i try?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;If you know nothing bout african american hair please dont answer. and please no stupid answers so if you dont have experiance with black peoples hair then Do NOT answer!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I am african american so i dont have straight hair so what kinds of products should i try?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hair relaxer is your answer, available at some drug store have to try them if works fine or try other brands, some work for first few time then you may need to switch brand because of build up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Some hair care places Will do it for you by heat and mechanical means. You need to find a good one with written guarantees.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I am african american so i dont have straight hair so what kinds of products should i try?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;apply dabur vatika hair oil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I am african american so i dont have straight hair so what kinds of products should i try?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;What are you trying to acheive? I need more specifics so I can tell you what products to use. E-mail me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;I am african american so i dont have straight hair so what kinds of products should i try?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;try gel&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-2312092808797741320?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/2312092808797741320/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-am-african-american-so-i-dont-have.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2312092808797741320'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2312092808797741320'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-am-african-american-so-i-dont-have.html' title='I am african american so i dont have straight hair so what kinds of products should i try?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-4140502884902445955</id><published>2009-08-01T16:26:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:26:28.268-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Are mane and tail products good for African American hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I want to know once and for all if mane and tail actually grows African American hair. My mom used it back in the day for her hair but products change over the years. Is it safe to use. Hair professional answers are esp. helpful. If not what products a good at doing so for AFRICAN AMERICAN hair?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Are mane and tail products good for African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Yea, my hair dresser uses mane and tail on my my hair and it seems to be healthy and growing and also another good product is like the olive oil shampoos and the deep conditioners work real good too I think they also got olive oil relaxers too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Are mane and tail products good for African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Gurlllll, Yess my mom uses it and use it my momma told me it grows and softens hair and it is good 4 African American. So don't hesitate, condition&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Are mane and tail products good for African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i use the mane and tail product .....there great mainly &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; the conditioner it's great it grow your hair fast and make it thick&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Are mane and tail products good for African American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i dont use main and tail i use organics hair mayonnaise akes my hair grow like crazy because of al of the protien&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-4140502884902445955?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/4140502884902445955/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/are-mane-and-tail-products-good-for.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4140502884902445955'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4140502884902445955'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/are-mane-and-tail-products-good-for.html' title='Are mane and tail products good for African American hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-8104496060375908200</id><published>2009-08-01T16:26:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:26:12.450-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What are some good products for African American Damaged hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I am looking for some good African American products for damaged hair.My hair is relaxed and colored and is becoming more and more damaged...I know not to color it any more and I want to try to repair it...So does anyone know any good products for chemically treated African American hair?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What are some good products for African American Damaged hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;yes mam i do!you can get olive oil replenishing pak.use it at least once a week.it is i have used this on a lot of my clients hair.it really improves the hair.it's in a yellow pack that says olive oil replenishing pak on the front in big green letters.it's an organic root stimulator.they cost around 2.50.please try it,you'll like it.they also sell shampoos and you should use it as well folowing with this deep penetrating conditioner i spoke of!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What are some good products for African American Damaged hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;um I use pink lotion, other then that I can't think of any more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What are some good products for African American Damaged hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You're hair is probably damaged because the hair dye you're using has ammonia and because youre not waiting as much as you should be to dye it again. I suggest using a hair dye with no ammonia, which works the same as the ones who have it. Natural Match and Natural Instincts are good hair dye brands with no ammonia.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-8104496060375908200?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/8104496060375908200/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-are-some-good-products-for-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8104496060375908200'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8104496060375908200'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-are-some-good-products-for-african.html' title='What are some good products for African American Damaged hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-5108178515028016116</id><published>2009-08-01T16:25:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:25:56.219-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Best perm and deep conditioner for african american hair????</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;i want to perm my hair them deep condition afterwards i heard it helps hair be bouncy so whats a good perm or relaxer and deep conditioner for african american hair ive been using dark n lovely but is their anything better.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; please dont tell me how bad chemicals are for you hair i dont feel like flat ironing my hair all the time and i dont like going to hair stylist so dont adviz me to go plz and thank.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Best perm and deep conditioner for african american hair????&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;dark and lovely and use pantene prov for the shampoo and conditionning!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Best perm and deep conditioner for african american hair????&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;don't get a perm! when black women get perms, our hair tends to stop growing and it can cause long term damage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-5108178515028016116?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/5108178515028016116/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/best-perm-and-deep-conditioner-for.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5108178515028016116'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5108178515028016116'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/best-perm-and-deep-conditioner-for.html' title='Best perm and deep conditioner for african american hair????'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-5019347598826316701</id><published>2009-08-01T16:25:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:25:40.744-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Looking for a hair stylist specializing in African American hair in the quakertown, Allentown ?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Tired of going to Philly all the time to get my hair styled. I need a good stylist (WHO CAN HANDLE AFRICAN AMERICAN HAIR) in quakertown,allentown or even landsdale. Help!!! My nappy hair needs your input. LOL...!!!!! THANKS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Looking for a hair stylist specializing in African American hair in the quakertown, Allentown ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Good luck. I wish I could help you. If you see a sista with a nice hair cut around the area or in the mall, ask where she gets her doo did. Word of mouth is sometimes the best thing!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-5019347598826316701?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/5019347598826316701/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/looking-for-hair-stylist-specializing.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5019347598826316701'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5019347598826316701'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/looking-for-hair-stylist-specializing.html' title='Looking for a hair stylist specializing in African American hair in the quakertown, Allentown ?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-4210164175109746962</id><published>2009-08-01T16:25:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:25:24.692-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Any product suggestions for naturally curly African-American hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Hi!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I am an african american young lady who had stop perming my hair years ago in order to let my naturally curly grow in. Now that I no longer have a perm, it's like getting to know my hair all over again. I have tried several products (i.e. creams, leave-ins, foams, lotions, etc.) but can't find the right combo for my hair. The products either leave my hair too frizzy, too dry, too hard, too big, etc. Just to give you an idea of what my texture looks like, it's similar to Kelis's hair was before she recently cut it of or like Beyonce's hair in it's natural state.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Any product suggestions for naturally curly African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Truthfully, I don't know but this site's forum is especially for african american women and discusses hair products. It is really good and might give you a few ideas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Any product suggestions for naturally curly African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;ok i have relly curly hair also you should go and buy some RUSK BEING RUBBER GUM omg this stuff works sooo good its not sold at regular drugstores but they sell it at a store called ULTA&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; go to this web site and order it http://frizzy2silky.com/shop/rusk-being-... please i beg you just try it once&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Any product suggestions for naturally curly African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;pantene v leave in conditioner. You use it daily. It makes your hair soft and healthy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Any product suggestions for naturally curly African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I too have curly hair and I feel your pain. I tend to like Pink Moisture products. They give the hair moisture without creating mass volume or a dry frizzy look. these products are available at Sally Beauty Supply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Any product suggestions for naturally curly African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;My mom is mixed and I just look like a white boy with big lips and a fro. However, I straighten (perm) my hair and so does my mom. However, there are people in our family that go with the natural curly look. Girl I feel you because I know half of the idiots that read this don't know what a perm is to a black girl. Eww don't use Pink products like the person above suggested. They leave your hair greasy. Also when your hair is dry and you put it on it makes it looks shiny...but it looks like shiny frizz which is not attractive. I tried going with the curly hair too, but I like to change it up so that I don't have the same look every year. I really like the Ion products for moisturizing. However, I could never find a good daily leave-in. But their wash-out conditioners are really good. The best thing I can think of for you is a product called Freedom. It's an alternative to perming and doesn't have ANY chemicals. You can just leave it in for twenty-30 minutes and put curlers in your hair so that you don't lose any of your curl. It gives you really soft curls.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Any product suggestions for naturally curly African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;There is a product line invented by a biracial lady where I live in Sacramento called CURLS. She invented it because most products for african american hair were too heavy, oily or drying. The mainstream products just made her hair a ball of fluff. I will put the link below.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Any product suggestions for naturally curly African-American hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;WWW.CAROLSDAUGHTER.COM YOU WON'T BE SORRY&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-4210164175109746962?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/4210164175109746962/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/any-product-suggestions-for-naturally.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4210164175109746962'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4210164175109746962'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/any-product-suggestions-for-naturally.html' title='Any product suggestions for naturally curly African-American hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-1681636017274367011</id><published>2009-08-01T16:25:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:25:08.198-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What is a good hair dye for African American Hair ?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I am have not put a hair dye in my hair for awhile and was wondering what is a good hair dye for African American. Also my hair texture is coarse. Thank you in advance for responses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What is a good hair dye for African American Hair ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;The best product to use for dying your hair a permanent color would be Clairol Texture N' Tones Permanent Hair coloring, Cream of Nature Hair Coloring, and/or Dark N' Lovely Hair Coloring. They give great results and are true to bringing out the color that is on the box. The only thing is it's safer to get your hair permanently dyed by a beautician. The risk of damaging your hair by doing a permanent coloring on your hair @ home is high. If you can't afford to go to the beautician / or you don't know which color you would like to have, why not try Jazze's Semi-Permanent Hair Coloring. They have so many different colors to choose from, it's temporary (washes out after seven shampoos), and healthier (no ammonia or peroxide), and the color comes out bold. And once you've found the color that you would like to go with, you've tried it, you liked the way it looks on you, you want it permanently, then have your beautician dye your hair that color. Remember, though, that if you do a permanent Jet-Black it will be extremely hard to dye your hair a lighter color. So please be sure that when you dye it a permanent dark, it's the color you want for a long time.......:-) Good luck with your color&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What is a good hair dye for African American Hair ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You've very welcome. I know that you will look fierce, Mama, with whatever color you may choose. Good luck and oh, deep condition your hair after you color. Even if it's semi-permanent, please condition.... :-) Have a great day!!!!! &lt;span&gt;Report It&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What is a good hair dye for African American Hair ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;My best friend uses Dark %26amp; Lovely and I really do think she has beautiful hair and color. I would try that one for sure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What is a good hair dye for African American Hair ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;It depends on your skin color. I'm light brown and so is my hair color, also has natural streaks of red in it. I recommend if you are light then try Light brown, medium red, or auburn. If you are darker then try vibrant reds, blonde, or honey blonde.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What is a good hair dye for African American Hair ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;DARK AND LOVELY&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-1681636017274367011?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/1681636017274367011/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-is-good-hair-dye-for-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/1681636017274367011'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/1681636017274367011'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-is-good-hair-dye-for-african.html' title='What is a good hair dye for African American Hair ?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-4194056028334029152</id><published>2009-08-01T16:24:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:24:52.294-07:00</updated><title type='text'>A good name brand for a hair rinse for African American hair...?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;...I was told I have to put a rinse in my hair because the color in my hair is really breaking my hair off. I think I will do a dark brown. Can someone recommend a brand that is healthy for african american hair? also what are good shampoos and deep conditioners?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Also, do I have to have a hair dryer?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; ( do not have the cash to pay $70 to get my hair done professionally right now so this will be done by myself)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;A good name brand for a hair rinse for African American hair...?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;My grandma is a stylist and she uses jazzing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Its in a bottle so you can use it more than once.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.sallybeauty.com/Jazzing+Sheer...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; As for shampoo and conditioner, I use garnier fructis length and strength.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 閳?br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A good name brand for a hair rinse for African American hair...?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;idk about the rinse but for the breakage you should try aphogee... i got it from sallys beauty supply...idk if they have one around where your from but you can probably find iit on the internet&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; you just need to follow the directions... i hope this works&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;A good name brand for a hair rinse for African American hair...?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Sorry don't know any good name brand hair rinses. A good shampoo and conditioner is:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Shampoo:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; :Creme of Nature Ultra Moisturizing &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; :Neutrogena Triple Moisturize Lather &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Conditioner:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; :Olive Oil Replenishing Pak&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; :Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayo&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; :Nuetrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; :Nexxus Humectress&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; The first two conditiners I mentioned are protein conditioners and the other two are just moisturizing conditioners. Alternate week to week between a protein conditioner and moisturizing conditioner for about a month until your hair gets into relatively good shape. Then you can start doing just moisturizing treatments with one protein treatment once or twice a month. To many back to back protein treatments can make the hair hard and break it off.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-4194056028334029152?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/4194056028334029152/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/good-name-brand-for-hair-rinse-for.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4194056028334029152'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4194056028334029152'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/good-name-brand-for-hair-rinse-for.html' title='A good name brand for a hair rinse for African American hair...?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-1370958957383879108</id><published>2009-08-01T16:24:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:24:36.529-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What should i do with my african american hair/?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;i don't know what to do with my hair. i am half mexican and half african american and i don't know if i should relax it or let my curls grow back. when i was younger my hair was curly but then my mom relaxed my hair and now it's all dry.now i am trying to grow out my curls. i only have about an inch to an inch and a half of curls and the rest of my hair is nappy and dry.(typical black hair) what im asking for is that you help me decide- do i relax it and forget about the curls;grow out my hair and for however long it takes for my curls to grow out just leave it natural; or c-get something done chemically to make my hair curly?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What should i do with my african american hair/?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;relax it- african american hair takes forever to brush and stuff if its left curly&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What should i do with my african american hair/?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I would let your curls grow out. More chemicals will ruin it even more. It will take a while to grow your hair out, but it will be worth it. Do you really want to relax your hair for the rest of your life? If you don't mind short hair, I would cut off all of the relaxed part too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What should i do with my african american hair/?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Buy Wild Growth Hair Oil it is for all hair types&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.wildgrowth.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; It works great and one bottle lasts for a year&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Just please try it ........ you can buy it on their website or you can go to Sally's Beauty Supply store&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What should i do with my african american hair/?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Don't put anymore chemicals in your hair,especially if you want it curly. Just grow your hair out and cut a little of the relaxed stuff off every 6-8 weeks. Check this website for tips on growing your hair out faster/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; www.groafrohairlong.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What should i do with my african american hair/?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You could get extensions. Your hair can be growing out underneath, so when you are tired of the extensions, take them out and then relax your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What should i do with my african american hair/?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;the more chemicals you put in your hair, the more your hair is going to get like you have it now...since you are mixed, what may be happening is that as with many mixed latinos as you grow older, your hair gets more curly (tighter)...but, you should not feel bad about that...your hair was obviously damaged with the stuff that your mom put in it...what you need to do is condition and treat your hair in order for it to become healthy again...don't put anything else in your hair that has any chemicals, not even hair color...just spend the next couple of months nursing your hair back to life...i'm sure it's going to look so cute once it gets healthy again...if you decide in the future to get anything done to your hair...you could just iron it out or get it blow dried at the salon...you wont have to do anything permanent to it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What should i do with my african american hair/?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;relaxers can be hard on the hair, if your not afraid to get your hair cut, you can cut of some of the damaged hair a little at a time, hair grows 1/2 inch a month on average, so you could go in and have them cut off a half inch a month to try and bring back your curls that way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; if you're looking for a chemical solution in the mean time, you can ask if they can Perm your hair curly..&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; but its prolly better just to let your hair heal rather than putting chemicals on it. putting more chemicals on already chemically damaged hair can actually cause your hair to fall off(chemical cut) which can cause split ends and make you hair look worse than it already was.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; the stylist can recommend products to you that may help with the condition of your hair that will help it grow out more healthy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; hope it works out for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What should i do with my african american hair/?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;well, it all depends on how 'dry' and unhealthy your straight hair is looking. trying to re-curl it will only make it worse, but will be less noticable because it's curled. i don't know of any 'chemicals' you can use, because as far as im concerned, curls need to be burnt into place. (like when you use a hair curler, NOT fire lol) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; so if you really want permenant curls, go and get a perm. it's like one big hair curler that lasts until it grows out. (which takes a long time so you will only have to get it done about two times a year)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; anyway good luck :)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-1370958957383879108?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/1370958957383879108/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-should-i-do-with-my-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/1370958957383879108'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/1370958957383879108'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-should-i-do-with-my-african.html' title='What should i do with my african american hair/?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-3865484568125058464</id><published>2009-08-01T16:24:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:24:20.170-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How do you make african american hair crimp without using a crimpin iron.?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I have african american hair, and I want to know how to make it crimped or wavy/curly without using a crimping iron. My hair is a little past my shoulders. my hair is kinda fine. its not really nappy or anything like that.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How do you make african american hair crimp without using a crimpin iron.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Take a shower then braid your hair and put in a bit of jel. Then go to bed and the next morning take the braids out and do not brush your hair just leave it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Depending on how fine you want the crimp is how big you make the braids, if you want bigger waves do bigger braids. If you want small crimps makes many small braids.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; It always turns out cute.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How do you make african american hair crimp without using a crimpin iron.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;When its wet put gel in it and put several braids in it. When it dryes take it out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How do you make african american hair crimp without using a crimpin iron.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;well you can braid it. Keep it braided for about a couple days and take the braids out. Finger them loose and your done!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How do you make african american hair crimp without using a crimpin iron.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;corn roll them and leave it for a day and then take it out&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How do you make african american hair crimp without using a crimpin iron.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i think if you french braid your hair and leave it like that for like 30min. it will crimp...+ u can control the size by the size of the braid =P&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How do you make african american hair crimp without using a crimpin iron.?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Ok I wear this style a lot and there are different products you can use to achieve this style. You can try either Aussie's Scrunch hair spray, Nexxus Humectruss, Salerm WET, and Elasta QP mango butter, or Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding. I braid my hair in about seven different french braids, three at the top and four at the bottom after I apply puddin or conditioner. I spray a little hair spray in them while they are drying. It stays moisturized all day especially with Elasta QP.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-3865484568125058464?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/3865484568125058464/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-do-you-make-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3865484568125058464'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3865484568125058464'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-do-you-make-african-american-hair.html' title='How do you make african american hair crimp without using a crimpin iron.?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-3446969867302724298</id><published>2009-08-01T16:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:24:04.495-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Rollers for african american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;do you think these rollers will tangle in my thick african american hair http://www.oliviagarden.com/jetset.htm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.oliviagarden.com/nitecurl.htm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Rollers for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I wouldn't suggest you use them. Try using smooth rollers w/ clips.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; African American Hair and Beauty, new yahoo group check it out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mah...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Rollers for african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;閳俱儮娅曢埦锔规珨 I think that it will snag on your hair. just because there is no way to hold it. The thing grips on it's own and that could harm your hair I think that you should roller set it with the smooth roller. I think that they are a better choice. I hope that I have helped you.閳俱儮娅曢埦锔规珨&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-3446969867302724298?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/3446969867302724298/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/rollers-for-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3446969867302724298'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3446969867302724298'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/rollers-for-african-american-hair.html' title='Rollers for african american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-3512107403965526592</id><published>2009-08-01T16:23:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:23:48.655-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Natural hairstyles for african american hair??? any ideas?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;OK, I'm going to high school and I'm about to go natural for the very first time in a very looong time. I'm still going to get my hair relaxed but I was just wondering if anyone has any websites or pictures of styled, relaxed, natural, african american hair. No weave or extensions. Just natural, but styled. Thanks :D&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Natural hairstyles for african american hair??? any ideas?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;when you find out this answer tell me cuz im the same way&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-3512107403965526592?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/3512107403965526592/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/natural-hairstyles-for-african-american.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3512107403965526592'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3512107403965526592'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/natural-hairstyles-for-african-american.html' title='Natural hairstyles for african american hair??? any ideas?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-5774618447294558843</id><published>2009-08-01T16:23:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:23:32.462-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How can you keep wet african american hair from getting frizzy and poofy?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I have regular african american hair and i cant stand it, the only thing thats gooda about it is that after i wash it, it gets perfectly crimpy and it looks really pretty i wish that I could keep it like that but if i let it air dry it'll like turn into an afro. Is their any way to keep my cute wavy look nice without it getting frizzy and poofy? Like are their any products available that work, keep in mind that i have regular african american hair. pleasee help me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can you keep wet african american hair from getting frizzy and poofy?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I have tried to achieve that look many times over the summer. I have a relaxer and I used gel and Smooth n Shine Polishing spray. Eventually from me wetting my hair so much to keep that look it eventually started to break and my scalp became so dry. So, be careful what people suggest. Just a suggestion, as an alternative you can try to get a wave from like Gold n Hot (ceramic is less damaging to the hair) or even a crimpler. Just make sure you apply some heat protectant (like Motions Heat Protector or Aveda Brilliant Damage Control). Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can you keep wet african american hair from getting frizzy and poofy?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You could always shave it off. Sinead O'Connor looked great.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can you keep wet african american hair from getting frizzy and poofy?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;add jell or add some braids to your hair styles and tie it up at night&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can you keep wet african american hair from getting frizzy and poofy?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;John Freda makes a couple of products that will kind of help but it will NOT give you the exact result you are thinking of. He has a Hair Serum that you put in your hair while wet to help cut down on frizziness get the extra strength one. And he has a Curl spray to help keep hair curly. I have used them both and i have African American Hair that is not mixed with anything else. I use it when I don't want to put heat on my hair. BUT I have a relaxer too so if your hair is natural I don't know how it will work&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can you keep wet african american hair from getting frizzy and poofy?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Try Let's Jam Straightening cream. It works for me. all you do is after you wash your hair apply a generous amount of the product and you can blow dry or air dry. I don't know how thick your hair is but if you have thick hair it will releive some frizziness but not all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can you keep wet african american hair from getting frizzy and poofy?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;use a deep leave in moisturizer like Neutragena Triple moisture, and use some curly pudding. Do a search for it, because I don't know the brand name. I have seen others results, but I have not tried it myself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; My hair is also crimpy-like while wet, but frizzy when dry. I just accept the frizzyness, and I LOVE MY HAIR.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-5774618447294558843?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/5774618447294558843/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-can-you-keep-wet-african-american.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5774618447294558843'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5774618447294558843'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-can-you-keep-wet-african-american.html' title='How can you keep wet african american hair from getting frizzy and poofy?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-2084860338010013270</id><published>2009-08-01T16:23:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:23:16.161-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Any good African-American hair salons in Carson, CA or around the area? Need to find one ASAP. Thank</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;looking for a stylist in Carson, CA or the area for African-American hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Any good African-American hair salons in Carson, CA or around the area? Need to find one ASAP. Thanks!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Go to http://forum.blackhairmedia.com for some advice or http://www.afrohair.com/haircare/hair1.h...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-2084860338010013270?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/2084860338010013270/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/any-good-african-american-hair-salons.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2084860338010013270'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/2084860338010013270'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/any-good-african-american-hair-salons.html' title='Any good African-American hair salons in Carson, CA or around the area? Need to find one ASAP. Thank'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-4983436701413109295</id><published>2009-08-01T16:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:23:00.173-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Need a great hair salon specializing in African-American hair relaxing and texturizing anywhere in L</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Anyone know of a great hair salon/stylist who specializes in African-American hair texturizing and relaxing? My hair is very fragile and my scalp very sensitive so I have to go to someone who really knows what they are doing. I have all natural hair right now.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Need a great hair salon specializing in African-American hair relaxing and texturizing anywhere in Los Angeles&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;call around&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-4983436701413109295?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/4983436701413109295/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/need-great-hair-salon-specializing-in.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4983436701413109295'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4983436701413109295'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/need-great-hair-salon-specializing-in.html' title='Need a great hair salon specializing in African-American hair relaxing and texturizing anywhere in L'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-528019688836875644</id><published>2009-08-01T16:22:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:22:44.543-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Do those mixed chicks products really work well on african american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I am african american, but my hair is naturally curly and looks like a mixed chick's hair. Recently someone told me to try this product line called mixed chicks even though i am fully african american. They told me that it would make my hair curl up the way it should. Has anyone ever heard of it or tried it? And how well does it really work on african american hair?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do those mixed chicks products really work well on african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I am not african american, but I have very coarse wavy hair. I absolutely love the Mixed Chicks products. Go to www.mixedchicks.net and send them an email asking for a sample. The products have really calmed my hair down!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do those mixed chicks products really work well on african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;maybe&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do those mixed chicks products really work well on african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I dont know if my friend uses the exact product your talking about but she is fully African and she uses products for mixed girls or something its not for Africans I know, or at least she said. It looks fine!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do those mixed chicks products really work well on african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;ROFL&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; mixchicks!! you cant&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; be serious..girl if you&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; are full african american&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; rep your roots i do. and&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; im blasian [black and asians]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; plus the product line sounds totally&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; fake!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; no way&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; do whats best for your hair&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; dont be just throwing anything into&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; your hair....&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do those mixed chicks products really work well on african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;yes, it does work&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do those mixed chicks products really work well on african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;you can decide&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; look into it alittle more if you havent already =]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Do those mixed chicks products really work well on african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I am sorry u got a couple of inappropriate answers - I've never heard of this product line but I think it makes sense if you have "mixed chicks hair" the product should work fine. I would research on line, get a toll free number and/or email address and talk to customer service - good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-528019688836875644?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/528019688836875644/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/do-those-mixed-chicks-products-really.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/528019688836875644'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/528019688836875644'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/do-those-mixed-chicks-products-really.html' title='Do those mixed chicks products really work well on african american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-6040617776042123589</id><published>2009-08-01T16:22:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:22:28.662-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Swimming with African American Hair??? wayt 2 do?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Im n african american and im goin on vaction 4 a few dayz only but i kno ima b swimming. Iz braids healthy to geyt or iz it betta to leave my hair out?? I dont usual geyt braids!!!HELP ASAP&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Swimming with African American Hair??? wayt 2 do?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I'm black. It doesn't matter what you do with your hair, you just have to wash the chlorine out afterward in the shower. And condition it so it won't be rough. If you don't usually get braids than you don't have to, if your braids are new the water probably won't make them frizzy, but if your braids been in for awhile the water will just make them frizzier. Also, if you just got your braids done, braid your "braids" into one braid and go in the water, when you take the braid down, your braids will be curly! Just don't forget to wash the chlorine out, thats the most important thing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Swimming with African American Hair??? wayt 2 do?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;braids cud work but u dont have to. u can just wash and condition ur hair after swimming. you cud spray some water in ur hair to help dilute the chlorine before u swim.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Swimming with African American Hair??? wayt 2 do?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;see now im black, and braids will just get frizzy and your hair will get wet even in a shower cap so i really dont kno your hair will get wet anyways so i hope u use the advice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Swimming with African American Hair??? wayt 2 do?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Get braids and as soon as the vacation is over make sure you take them out and wash your hair thoroughly. Anythime I go on vacation I do it and my hair is very healthy. You say it's only a four day vacation so get your hair done, take some braid sheen such as African Pride Braid Spray, and a head scarf. When you swim and stuff rinse your hair really good, spray the braid sheen, and wrap your hair up before you go to sleep. Four days... your hair won't fall out I guarantee it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Swimming with African American Hair??? wayt 2 do?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;dont use the braids. the chlorine and the hair wont mix. it will break out and dry out your hair. just wash and conditin your hair after each swim or at the end of the day if u swim every day. good luck, happy vacation!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-6040617776042123589?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/6040617776042123589/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/swimming-with-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6040617776042123589'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6040617776042123589'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/swimming-with-african-american-hair.html' title='Swimming with African American Hair??? wayt 2 do?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-446612845555004067</id><published>2009-08-01T16:22:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:22:12.215-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Imagine Fashion Designer African American Hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I need help with the African American hair plz can u describe what they look like or witch one they r next to thanks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Imagine Fashion Designer African American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Im not quite sure of what you are asking. But if you are asking about what african american hair looks that is such a broad topic. African American hair texture, color, and lengths varies just like our skin color. In the fashion world you can do alot with african american hair but be careful of over heating, pulling and chemical processing of the hair cause it can be damaging. Natural looks especially pulled back hair looks best because its shows sophistication in fashion. Wigs and extension can work well cause its less stress on the hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Imagine Fashion Designer African American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;afro???&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-446612845555004067?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/446612845555004067/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/imagine-fashion-designer-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/446612845555004067'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/446612845555004067'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/imagine-fashion-designer-african.html' title='Imagine Fashion Designer African American Hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-8416343911103858997</id><published>2009-08-01T16:21:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:21:56.176-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Solia or Sedu Flat Iron for African-American Hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Hello. I was wondering which flat iron is better for African-American hair. I have read good things about the sedu and solia and was wondering which one was better (The solia is cheaper...) Which is the best product for African-American Hair (I have natural hair in a weave right now)? Also, how long does it last on the hair (a couple of days?) Which would last if you work out. Sorry for the abundence of questions, but it is really helpful to me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Thanks. :)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Solia or Sedu Flat Iron for African-American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I have natural hair too the sedu works best in mine along with hask straight solutions usually i only have to flat iron once a week if that. But its not really humid where i'm from.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Solia or Sedu Flat Iron for African-American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i think sedu is better, if you have a stylist, try calling them&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Solia or Sedu Flat Iron for African-American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;the sedu hands down i dont understand when you say how long dose it last but...anyway get the sedu&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-8416343911103858997?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/8416343911103858997/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/solia-or-sedu-flat-iron-for-african.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8416343911103858997'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8416343911103858997'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/solia-or-sedu-flat-iron-for-african.html' title='Solia or Sedu Flat Iron for African-American Hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-1056297284641254139</id><published>2009-08-01T16:21:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:21:40.564-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Havent had a hair cut since..never???(african american hair)?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;i have never had a hair cut since someone failed to tell me that you should have a hair cut. im 13 yrs old and my hair is about 4-6 inches long all around. if your african american, how many times do you cut your? what are the effects of not cutting/cuting your hair regularly? and since my hair is already short, should i even cut it at all?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; please give as much info as possible. i want to make the right decision.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; ( will be giving out 10 points) and thumbs ups to good help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; thank you&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Havent had a hair cut since..never???(african american hair)?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;To prevent split\dead ends you should have your hair clipped every six to eight weeks, but if your hair is healthy then I'd suggest every three to four months depending on your hair type. But the best advise I could give you would be to go to a recommended salon\beautician and get your hair consulted on. And I mean a professional not someone in the neighborhood who does hair. You want someone who paid to learn how to help your hair. good luck&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Havent had a hair cut since..never???(african american hair)?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;in 13 years you never had a haircut, and your hair is only 6 inches long? how does that work&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; you need to get a haircut every couple months to get rid of the split ends and such, go get one! right now!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Havent had a hair cut since..never???(african american hair)?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Having your hair cut is only of benefit if the ends are dry/damaged/split. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; If your hair is in good condition %26amp; you are happy with the length/style, then there is no reason at all to get it cut.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Lucky You!! :)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; ** For the the previous answer; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; It is only 4-6 inches long because of the tight curl, if you straightened it out it would be 3-4 times that length!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-1056297284641254139?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/1056297284641254139/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/havent-had-hair-cut-sinceneverafrican.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/1056297284641254139'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/1056297284641254139'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/havent-had-hair-cut-sinceneverafrican.html' title='Havent had a hair cut since..never???(african american hair)?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-6863894658614282805</id><published>2009-08-01T16:21:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:21:24.992-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How can I get my African American hair to be silky with the following products:?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I relax my hair, use a flat iron not everyday though, I use a really good shampoo and conditioner. And I just bought some conditioning hairdress and some hair serum. But is it better to put the hairdress on first and then the serum to the wet hair? Or vice versa? Or should I add the hair serum after I've flat ironed my hair? How do you( other African American females) make your hair silky like? Please help! Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I get my African American hair to be silky with the following products:?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You do both&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; put product on while you are flat ironing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; and after to style.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Put more on after you're done flat ironing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I get my African American hair to be silky with the following products:?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You add the hair serum before you apply heat to your hair. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I use Creme of Nature Shampoo and Conditioner.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Isoplus Oil Sheen Hair spray.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I roll up my hair every night and use a silk scarf plus silk pillowcases to sleep on. I do not use heat on my hair. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I also use Doo Grow hair care products also Dr. Miracles hair care products.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I get my African American hair to be silky with the following products:?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Use the hair dress while it is wet...but don't use to much because after your hair is dry you might have a light film(product build up) on your hair. To be honest I like to wash my hair and put no products in it while it is drying...when you have the time I suggest wrapping it and letting it air dry...it feels so much better!!! Also flat iron using a ceramic iron and after apply the serum. And to maintain the look... at night apply a small amount of the hair dress and brush it well...wrap your hair and sleep on a satin pillowcase. Hope I helped a little. Be Blessed!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I get my African American hair to be silky with the following products:?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;for my hair i got it permed in a salon with this:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.softsheen-carson.com/images/p...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; then for the hair care i use:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; -Shampoo:http://www.softsheen-carson.com/images/p...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; -Conditioner:http://www.softsheen-carson.com/images/p...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; after towel drying i use a Dark%26amp;Lovely leave in conditioner they didnt have a picture of it on the site but it looks like this but with a blue label:http://www.softsheen-carson.com/images/p...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; the leave in conditioner is much better than pink oil or any greaser products because it moisturizes ur hair without leaving it greasey instead leaving it free and soft!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; i dont use a flat iron because doin this alone helps ur hair to stay soft to touch and the flat iron will damage you hair!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; But once in a while just if you are goin out maybe u shud straighten it just for more movement and a bit more shine for you hair to change and be silky this will take 3 wks if you use the leave in conditioner everyday and wash every 5 days!! hope this helped good look!!!=]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How can I get my African American hair to be silky with the following products:?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i have natural hair, when i straighten my hair i use isoplus pressing oil and i use an electric straightening comb and it comes out silky, when i had a relaxer i relaxed my hair with Organic Root Stimulator's Olive Oil Relaxer, I washed my hair with Motions Conditioning Shampoo, I used a flat iron about every other week and i used IC Shea Butter Spry when I used it, my hair came out great&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-6863894658614282805?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/6863894658614282805/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-can-i-get-my-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6863894658614282805'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/6863894658614282805'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-can-i-get-my-african-american-hair.html' title='How can I get my African American hair to be silky with the following products:?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-8155188249427961445</id><published>2009-08-01T16:21:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:21:08.222-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Question about my African American hair. Please help!?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I have African American hair, and I don't straighten it that often, my hair is a little less than shoulder length when its straight. But my question is, how can I make it fall or flow when I straighten it? Usually if I straighten it it's stick straight and has no body to it really and if I turn my head the hair kinda just gets stuck, it doesnt just fall back down..hopefully that makes sense. So any answers you could give me on how to straighten it so it has body and stuff would be greatly appreciated!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Most African-haired people with very sleek-looking hair have a hair weave or a perm, both of which are a bit expensive. Your hair is just going to be a bit stiff, naturally (yeah, I've got a bit of that going on, too... ). I'd suggest trying a different straightening conditioner. I use one that is made in a salon in Boston, so that won't help much, but just play around until you find one that works for you. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; If you're not using a straightening conditioner, do so! It will make the hair softer and sleeker (and will prevent damage).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; If you're willing to shell out the money, go to a stylist (ask particularly for one who knows how to deal with african-american hair), and figure out what she does. Most stylists are more than happy to help!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;perm it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;try one of those hair straighteners.. dont kno exacly wat they called.. but my sister uses it n her hair seems to b pretty straight&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i grew up in a house with to sister's and the best thing i can tell you is use pink hair moisturizer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;The best advice I could give you is to put perm on it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;use an electric straightener... And simply run it through your hair try this instead of the chemical which tend to break the hair off and damage it if not done properly... God bless****&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;yes i think you should perm it also,, go to the shop and let them know whats going on and they should be able to help you i'm sure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;OMG I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN!! My hair does the same thing...when my head moves or the wind blows or something, my hair will go in that direction and will just STAY there! Because of this I have always had a problem with combing my hair to much...people thought I was concieted but really they just didnt understand my crazy hair delimma. But sorry I cant truly answer your question cuz I have the same problem...I just wanted to relate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Most of the time we use grease to make our hair shine. Believe it or not...the grease makes our hair heavy. Too heavy to flow like you want it to. After a good shampooh, try blow drying it before styling it. It usually works for me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i know what yor talking about i see with hair liek taht all the time sticking yp off there neck right?? that's means you have thick adn and your using some kind of oil/gresse that's too heavy in your hair that weight it down,find out waht your using and eamil me&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;straighteners&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;after you press your hair love you may want to use a light oil sheen that should do the job&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;try getting it chemically straightened. i no some one with you hair type that had it dont and it worked for her&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Get a professional hair stylist to chemically relax your hair and straighten it. Make sure they know what they are doing. If they try to wash your hair before they apply the relaxer, they don't know what they are doing. Be sure they time how long they leave the relaxer on your hair. They just can't leave it on your hair all day or it will overprocess and break off. Also, make sure they base your scalp with petroleum or hair grease. They are also suppose start applying the relaxer on the top of your head then do your edges last. It will cost a pretty penny. Months later when the relaxer starts to where off, to keep my hair from getting "stuck", I wash and condition it (dove is good), then I spray a little holding spray on my hair. Once my hair dries completely, I flat iron it ( I use the maxiglide) and after I'm done I grease my scalp lightly and spray a little oil sheen (motions is a good brand) all over my hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Don't use grease, that makes it stiff, instead use oil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about my African American hair. Please help!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;first a perm would make it more manageable and also don't load it down with grease, we always think that the more grease the better but not in all cases. I only use sheen like Isoplus and not too much of it. if you condition and use a leave in really helps.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-8155188249427961445?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/8155188249427961445/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/question-about-my-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8155188249427961445'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8155188249427961445'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/question-about-my-african-american-hair.html' title='Question about my African American hair. Please help!?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-8108814032994205618</id><published>2009-08-01T16:20:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:20:52.220-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Is it possible to grow african american hair 8 inches in 2 years?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;That is my long term goal. I need advice from experienced people. My hair is shoulder length now. I've just got a relaxer and my ends trimmed. Usually my hair is very dry. (my mom compares it to straw, sigh...) I've used lots of different shampoos like pantene, doo gro, dove, tresemme and they all seem to dry my hair out more. No oils seem to penetrate my hair and scalp except baby oil. I really need some help. I heard that Mane n tail products work good for dry hair and scalp. Is this true for african american hair? I also discovered this site: www.growafrohairlong.com which said that braiding hair helps it grow and holds moisture. Who should I believe? Any other suggestions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Is it possible to grow african american hair 8 inches in 2 years?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I think i know a product that will help your hair.It is called wild growth hair oil and it makes the hair really soft . I braided my hair for a year along with using the product and it really repaired the damage. You can get more information from wildgrowth.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Is it possible to grow african american hair 8 inches in 2 years?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;go to www.longhaircareforum.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; you will find EVERYTHING you need to know!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; And it is possible because I've gotten my hair to grow!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Is it possible to grow african american hair 8 inches in 2 years?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;It could be possible, but I have no idea. My hair is pretty dry most of the time too, nothing seems to work on me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; My hair is braided now and is still very dry. I can't wait till take it out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Sorry this didnt really help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Is it possible to grow african american hair 8 inches in 2 years?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;do you use deep conditioner that will moisturize really well and hot oil treatments doo gro is horrible it doesnt work and dove and tresemme isnt for relaxed hair . i use a deep conditioner from alter ego not sure if they sell it were you live but it is great kind of expensive though&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Is it possible to grow african american hair 8 inches in 2 years?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Yes, Besides keeping your hair clean with a regular shampoo and conditioner you should use a moisturizer. I wouldn't recommend Mane n' Tail because it contains rather harsh chemicals. You might want to use Mizani or Dudley products which are designed for relaxed African American hair. Plus, always consider using a leave in conditioner (Infusium 23) to retain the proper ingredients in your hair. Here's a tip: Virgin Olive Oil will stop all your dryness. Not only is it natural but mothers use it to get rid of cradle cap in their infants for decades. So if it will work for them you know it will do the same for you....&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Is it possible to grow african american hair 8 inches in 2 years?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;First off, stop using baby oil. It is not meant for the hair shaft %26amp; could actually be contributing to the dryness of your hair by altering %26amp; preventing the ph level in your hair to return to normal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Yes you can grow your hair 8 inches in 2 years. And you can still relax your hair. You'll have to be diligent though.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; All of the shampoos that you've mentioned are not formulated for the special needs of relaxed hair. DO NOT USE Mane %26amp; Tail if you'd like your hair to grow. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I suggest trying a shampoo %26amp; conditioner with silicon in it %26amp; that have extra moistuzering power. Some good ones are Parnevu %26amp; Motion's. I recommend the Motion's b/c no matter what grade of hair or condition it is in, the conditioner penetrates it very well. (It will give you that silky feel you're looking for)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Also buy a leave in conditioner. Infusium is an excellent choice. Again I also highly recommend the motions line (%26amp; no I don't work for them but they got my "do" under control)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Another misconception is that oils provide moisture. They don't, they actually lock in any moisture already there. So, if you've got none, then you're actually locking the moisture out!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I recommend hitting up a local beauty supply store. Get Motions Lavishing Shampoo %26amp; Condtioner; Oil Moisturizer %26amp; Hair Mayonaisse. Each one will cost about $4. Get olive or coconut oil out of your cabinet or buy a small bottle $4 tops!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Here's my secret: Wash %26amp; condition with Motions. Mix 2-3 tablespoons of Hair Mayo with 1 egg %26amp; 1 tablespoon olive/coconut oil. Mix until well blended %26amp; smooth in texture, apply to hair, cover with cap, sit under dryer or wrap with hot towel for about 15 min. Rinse thoroughly. Prior to blow dry or roller set, use another 2 tablespoons olive/coconut oil (locking in the moisture) feel free to allow this on your scalp. Then blow dry or under dryer as normal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I Promise your hair will come out straighter %26amp; silkier than ever before. (%26amp; for under $25) then every day or every other, hit it up with some moisturizer and BAM! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Your hair will be too fine! (Don't tell your secret right away though!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Let me know, email me....&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; kalilia1515@yahoo.com or contact@immaculatewigs.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-8108814032994205618?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/8108814032994205618/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/is-it-possible-to-grow-african-american.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8108814032994205618'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8108814032994205618'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/is-it-possible-to-grow-african-american.html' title='Is it possible to grow african american hair 8 inches in 2 years?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-131824644084477558</id><published>2009-08-01T16:20:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:20:35.988-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What types of human hair tracks are used for African American hair textures?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Currently my hair is uneven. I have longer hair in the front, and in the back it is shorter. My hair is also highlighted. I would like to add hair tracks to the back (four inches), and to the front I would like to add two inches bringing my hair to shoulder length, but I want it to look natural. Someone told me of this new type of human track that blends well with African American hair, but they do not know the brand. In other words, it adjusts to my hair. Hair stylists, please help. What brand of human hair/weave/tracks should I use for my hair? (I am trying to avoid the unnatural look where the weave can be clearly distinguished from the natural hair.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;What types of human hair tracks are used for African American hair textures?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;dreame weave works well or goldlocks. It's human hair If you have nappy unrully hair and want to go cheap. yaki&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-131824644084477558?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/131824644084477558/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-types-of-human-hair-tracks-are.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/131824644084477558'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/131824644084477558'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-types-of-human-hair-tracks-are.html' title='What types of human hair tracks are used for African American hair textures?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-4558012237624837085</id><published>2009-08-01T16:20:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:20:19.979-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Some advice on african-american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;What is the very best way to have loose-sty hair for an african-american, and that it will look natural? The type of hair that's easliy to comb, and blows in the wind. I know of a relaxer, but you have to put oil or grease in it. It may look nice,but its sticky and greasy. Can anyone recommend someone or place to go? Can you give me more details? I really like to have loose wavy dark hair. I really appreciate all those who kindly help me!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Some advice on african-american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Key is moisture. Real moisture, and grease (petroleum based products or mineral oil based) is not moisture. It's gross and it traps in dirt and impurites in the hair and scalp...so stay away from that entirely.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I use a line called Humble on my hair. Products are reasonably priced, around 4-7 dollars each, and are natural. I hate having anything weigh my hair down, and wear my hair in waves about 3-4 times a week.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 1. Stay away from petroleum&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 2. Wash with a moisturizing shampoo (1/wk)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 3. Deep condition (1/wk)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 4. Use a real moisturizer (natural oils)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 5. Style. I'll either braid all my hair in one braid in the back...or part it into four sections, then twist and pin them up individually. In the AM, I finger comb through. That's it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; ~best&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; ps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; also depends on the texture of your hair. You might have to flat-iron it after you put in the natural moisturizers, then do the remaining steps.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Some advice on african-american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;There are some hair moisturizers that won't make the hair sticky and greasy. Your hair needs moisture so it won't become dry and break off. I suggest you use Luster's Pink Oil Moisturizing Lotion. You can also add a oil sheen hair spray instead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Some advice on african-american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;moisturizeing shampoo[''soft n gentle]'' and conditioner[in jar that looks like mayonnise its a colesterol conditioner] after shampoo when hair is still wet rinse out just a small amount of the conditioner leave a little in your hair put setting gel[''lotta body setting gel ''on hair rollers until completely dry useing hot irons will not give you enough bounce&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Some advice on african-american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I found that alot of natural hair products work best. Giovanni direct leave-in conditioner works great on my hair and does wonders on loosening my new growth while I am streching my relaxers. Try going to any vitamin store or H-E-B has a natural aisle. Also, buy a wider-toothed comb that does not have a sliver in the middle of the individual combs... these act as scissors and can rip through your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-4558012237624837085?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/4558012237624837085/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/some-advice-on-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4558012237624837085'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4558012237624837085'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/some-advice-on-african-american-hair.html' title='Some advice on african-american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-8680609968155559377</id><published>2009-08-01T16:20:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T16:20:04.396-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Cute ideas for African American Hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I have a foster child who is almost 2 and African American. Her hair just gets so tangled! I need some cute styles I could do that are easy and keep her hair from tangling as much! I am white so this is my first time dealing with hair this curly! Any advice would be SO helpful! Thanks!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Cute ideas for African American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Just praise the lord that u dont have that type of hair. Now u know what i have to go through.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; If i were u i would cut it short and leave her with a little afro, tie a cute head band around it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; You could also braid it if u know how to do that.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Or twist it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I like motions weightless moisturizer. Spray water/leave in conditioner to soften when necessary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Wash once every 2 weeks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; ONCE EVERY TWO WEEKS!!!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I see some ppl here talking about washing hair 2wice a week, u cannot be serious...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Cute ideas for African American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;braids with ribbons?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Cute ideas for African American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Braid it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Cute ideas for African American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;u should braid it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Cute ideas for African American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Put some pink oil moisturizer on it and don't wash it everyday...more like twice a week...keep it braided or in ponytails&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Cute ideas for African American Hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Cute ponytails would be pretty. Or a hair salon would be able to come up wit a very cute hairstyle. But, ponytails are very cute. Or, try braiding it. That will last longer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-8680609968155559377?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/8680609968155559377/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/cute-ideas-for-african-american-hair.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8680609968155559377'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8680609968155559377'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/08/cute-ideas-for-african-american-hair.html' title='Cute ideas for African American Hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-5104514881691599845</id><published>2009-07-29T18:25:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-29T18:25:02.801-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to make African American hair grow?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I'm 3/4 African American and 1/4 Indian and my hair used to be long past my shoulders when I was a kid but I had to get it cut because I let people play in my hair and they tangled it up but know I'm 13 almost 14 and my hair has been cut since I was like 9 or 10 but it doesn't want to grow back how do I make it grow back?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; I have micro braids right now!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to make African American hair grow?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You hair is always growing. if it wasnt you would be bald! What you need to focus on it retaining length. most likely the reason you do not see length is because you hair is breaking off.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; you need to assess the reason why your hair is breaking off. it it frequent relaxers? too much heat? not enough moisture?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; here are some site that are great resources on how to help you attain the length you want&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; www.longhaircareforum.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; www.blackhairmedia.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; in these site they have black women (mixed and unmixed( with who are in the process of attaining or already have long hair. i find them a great encouragement and a great source of information. remember to look on the forums!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;How to make African American hair grow?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I am the same (heritage wise!!) ok get a trim when you take out your micros, deep condtion then keep your hair in a protective style buns, braids, sew ins etc... Please use a deep conditioner and refrain from using heat everyday!! If you do so,your hair will not retain length.. Trust me you will see growth.. Also if you get relaxers please space them out do not relax every 8 wks. try going for 3 months (12wks)... It will improve the overall health of your hair..&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-5104514881691599845?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/5104514881691599845/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-make-african-american-hair-grow.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5104514881691599845'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/5104514881691599845'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-make-african-american-hair-grow.html' title='How to make African American hair grow?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-8622398130683283911</id><published>2009-07-29T18:24:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-29T18:24:47.583-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Straightening Balm on african american hair?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;does straightening balm work on african american hair? will it make my thick coarse hair go back to being straight after washing it (with a relaxer in it)? After the 2nd week of having a relaxer and washing my hair it ends up being very thick and dry looking, it feels like bristle instead of soft. Does straightening blam give this effect?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Straightening Balm on african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;No, it doesn't work but just try to straighten it with a hair straightner, and maybe braid it before you go to bed to help your hair become stronger and softer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Straightening Balm on african american hair?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Don't use that. Your hair is dry bc you need moisture in it. Try B%26amp;B moisturizer and S-Curl. I use S-Curl and I'm in LOVE with it. It keeps my hair moisturized and soft. Because we are more prone breakage we need a lot of moisture for the hair. Try to straighten hair once a week. No more than that. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; In the mean time check this web forum out. These ladies are very informational and will help you: http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Just click on the section that interests you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-8622398130683283911?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/8622398130683283911/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/straightening-balm-on-african-american.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8622398130683283911'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/8622398130683283911'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/straightening-balm-on-african-american.html' title='Straightening Balm on african american hair?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-1400465644814821139</id><published>2009-07-29T18:24:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-29T18:24:33.732-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Question about natural African American hair: (truly kinky hair)?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;For those of you that wear un-relaxed natural hair, What styles do find to be the least damaging? I had fallen in love with my 2-strand twists, but I am scared to put them back in my hair b/c last time when I took them out, I lost a lot of hair--now, I had them in for 7 weeks, so maybe that's why, but if next time I keep them in for only like 2 weeks, will it not be as damaging to my hair? Thanks for all your answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about natural African American hair: (truly kinky hair)?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I'm doing protective styles until it grows out and them I'm getting Sisterlocks. Those are really thin dredlocks basically that are more versatile in styling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; You should try some tree braids or an interlock weave. I'm going to try an interlock weave. They're basically braids that look like a weave, but if this isn't the look you're going for you could try some fancy corn rows. I could never pull those off though because my head is shaped funny.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Hope I helped!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Oh, and about the twists, I have some of those in my head now. They messed my hair up last time but I tried them again anyway. Hopefully they won't yank too much of my hair out. I don't recommend getting those again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about natural African American hair: (truly kinky hair)?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i know many black women w/ natural hair, and the ones w/ short hair just wash it, then comb it and go, and on most of them it looks good. most of the ones w/ longer hair that i knwo get it pressed. but none of them have damaged hair&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Question about natural African American hair: (truly kinky hair)?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hmm...I'm gonna have to go with cornrows. Definitely the least damaging. And also, the shorter you keep them in, the less damage you'll have, but the constant combing and re-doing is bound to take its toll too. The rule of thumb is: The longer you leave it alone, the healthier/longer/whatever-er it gets. But if you're using synthetic hair for your cornrows and stuff, the longer you leave it in, the more hair you'll have stuck in your comb when you take it out. I guess you just have to find a balance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-1400465644814821139?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/1400465644814821139/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/question-about-natural-african-american.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/1400465644814821139'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/1400465644814821139'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/question-about-natural-african-american.html' title='Question about natural African American hair: (truly kinky hair)?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-1622222439294787304</id><published>2009-07-29T18:24:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-29T18:24:20.376-07:00</updated><title type='text'>African american hair question?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;so my hair is thick. when its not permed its almost too thick to comb. how do u take care of it? any short hairstyle suggestions?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African american hair question?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Relax your hair every 6 to 8 weeks depending on your hair's needs. Do not relax your hair every time new growth appears. For one week following your relaxer, use a reconstructor instead of your regular conditioner when you wash your hair. Aphogee makes an excellent reconstructor and shampoo. After a week return to your regular shampoo and conditioner. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Wash and condition your hair every 4 to 5 days and at the most once a week. Try to use shampoo and conditioner designed for dry hair. Ultra Black Hair and Tresseme for damaged hair are excellent conditioners. Rarely if ever use a towel or a blow dryer to dry your hair. Instead, to prevent damage, air dry the hair, separating it with your fingers as it dries. Or you can allow it to dry undisturbed then comb with a large tooth comb (this will keep the volume down). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; It is best to avoid using heat to dry your hair, however, if you prefer heat, then avoid hand held dryers. Use a hood dryer instead. With repeated usage, all hair dryers will damage and dry-out your hair, but the hood type will not damage it as quickly. The hair should be completely dry before you use a curling or flat iron on it. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; When using a curling iron to style your hair, do not allow the barrel cover to clamp down on your hair. Hold the barrel cover slightly open and allow the hair to move over the curling iron barrel without the tugging and pulling caused by pressure from the barrel cover. Whenever the barrel cover clamps down on your hair it creates a weak point at which breakage is inevitable. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Never use hair oil on relaxed hair. Hair oil was designed for natural hair, and its usage on relaxed hair is the major reason African American hair breaks off at such an alarming rate. If your hair is well conditioned you won't need any oil at all. If you do prefer some oil, rub a small amount in the palms and spread lightly through the hair. Keep in mind excessive oil will make your hair stiff and because it cannot move naturally it will break off (especially if you do not wash it frequently). If you choose to use oil, it is best to wash it off within a few days. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Use as little heat as possible with your hair as heat can only do more damage. Its ok to style your hair with a curling iron, however a rollerset is the best method with either a large or small curler depending on the size you want. If you use curlers at night be sure to tie them down to keep them from moving as you sleep. If the curlers are allowed to move as you sleep, it will weaken the roots and the hair will fall out from the roots. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Alternate between cold and heated styling. If you use a curling iron one day, set your hair with rollers the next day. This will help to minimize heat damage. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Although water based moisturizers are best for relaxed hair, never apply them close to the roots. If you have longer hair, leave about 4 to 6 inches of clean hair between your roots and the moisturizer. For shorter hair apply it at the ends. This will prevent the hair from becoming tangled at the roots. Ultra Black Hair Lotion Creme is an excellent moisturizer. You can also try Dudley's PCA Moisture Retainer to see if it works for your hair. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Drink plenty of water daily and check your hair's moisture level every day. To test your hair's moisture level, follow these simple steps: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; First, Gently hold some of your hair in your hand. If your hair is cool to the touch and feels silky, it is clean, well conditioned and you are drinking adequate amounts of water. If your hair is warm to the touch, oily or dry like paper it is in need of cleaning, conditioning and you should increase your water intake. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Second, shake your head gently. If your hair bounces and moves easily it is clean, well conditioned and you are drinking enough water. If your hair does not move at all, the moisture level is very low. It is time to wash and condition your hair and increase your water intake. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Third, comb your hair gently. If there is no hair on the comb or on your clothing the moisture level is good. If there is hair on the comb or on your clothing, your hair's moisture level is very low. Wash and condition your hair as soon as you get the chance and increase your water intake. You might also want to avoid using heated styling instruments for a few days. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; It is important to condition your hair often, however, when it is close to the time for you to get a touch up of your relaxer, the roots or your hair will be very dense and it will be difficult to properly rinse the conditioner out at the roots. Because hair will break off if conditioner is not properly rinsed away, you can do the following when your roots are very dense. Place 50% conditioner and 50% very hot water in a container and stir it until it becomes the consistency of shampoo. Once the mixture cools use it as you normally would. It will easily rinse from your roots. Do not use the diluted conditioner more than once or twice as it will not properly condition your hair. Get your touch up as soon as you get the chance and once your roots are straightened, return to using the conditioner full strength. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Find a good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Use the one particular to your hair type. For instance, if your hair is dry...choose a dry hair brand. If your hair is colored choose a brand for color care. Choose products with alot of natural ingredients. On African American hair, mineral oils and synthetic materials weigh the hair down and cause it to be brittle. Aphogee shampoo and and reconstructor are excellent about $9.00 a bottle. #Black hair can get very dry, so moisture is key when nursing your hair back to health. Try Elsta Mango Butter, Profective line, or Organic Root Stimulator products, all of whcih can be found at your local Walmart or pharmacy. If you have a little more money to spend you could either try the Ultra Black Hair, Cr猫me of Nature line or the Mane and Tail Deep Moisturizing line. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Decide how often you are going to shampoo and deep condition your hair. The once a month myth is sure to make your hair break off. You will want to shampoo and condition every 2 to 4 days, your hair will like that. If your hair is ok with that and you want to try every day, go ahead and see if that works for you. But 2 to 4 days is ideal. But you must listen to your hair! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Decide if you want to use "grease" in your hair. If it鈥檚 oily it could affect your skin and break you out, if it's heavy then your hair won鈥檛 hold whatever style you are planning on wearing because the oil is weighing your hair down. You could also use Virgin Olive Oil. This oil is a great product for your hair because it鈥檚 natural and doesn鈥檛 have all those sulfates, sodium鈥檚, and preservatives in them that some people鈥檚 hair can鈥檛 handle too well. It also gives your hair a nice shine with out it being too oily. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Moisturize your ends and keep them moisturized so they don鈥檛 split. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; If you use heat on your hair, try and cut it down to once a week if you can and make sure you use a heat protectant on your hair before flat ironing or curling. Hold the barrel cover slightly open so the hair simply passes over the barrely without being tugged and pulled by the barrel cover when you use the curling iron. If you absoulutly must use oil when you use your curling iron, dab on a very, very, extremly tiny amount of Optimum Oil Therapy 3-in-1 Crem茅 and it won't leave your hair oily. A picture of this is also attached. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Make sure you tie your hair up before you go to bed with a Satin or Silk scarf. You can get them at Wal-Mart for cheap. You can also get a satin bonnet for when you have curls in your hair. Satin pillowcases are good for those nights when you just don鈥檛 feel like putting your hair up in a scarf. This prevents the hair from tearing and snagging and ultimately breaking off while you sleep. Also use jojoba, tea tree, olive, castor oil etc. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; As for short Hair styles there are bobs, spiral curls with twists in the front, or possibly a weave that is cut short.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African american hair question?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;We use relaxers not perms, there is a difference. This is what you can use BB mositurizer, S Curl, Carefree Gold, Surge 14, those are moisturizers and then oil your hair, with wildhairgrowth, jojoba, tea tree, olive, castor oil or anyother.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Avoid products lanolin, mineral, petroleum.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; You can wear braids, bantu, two strands twists, coils or afo puffs. Embrace your natural and watch it grow if you take care of it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; After washing do all the treatment then do about 5 or 6 braids for that night and undo in the morning. No brushing and try not to comb your hair. Do deep conditioning with olive replenish pak or mayonnaise. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Your hair loves to be moist. I wash my hair sometimes 4 or 5 times a week.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-1622222439294787304?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/1622222439294787304/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/african-american-hair-question_153.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/1622222439294787304'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/1622222439294787304'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/african-american-hair-question_153.html' title='African american hair question?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-3311970920836758418</id><published>2009-07-29T18:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-29T18:24:03.970-07:00</updated><title type='text'>African American Hair....How can I get perfect Micros?!?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Ok, I've gotten Micros 4 times in my life, and I only had it done perfectly once....all the other times I got it, they were braided to small, which made it seem like I was a lion, and that my head was big, and it was hard to put them into ponytails. Then I was gonna go with Singles, but I thought they were too big...so my question is...how can I get the perfect micros? What kinda hair is best? What are ya'll experiences with Micros?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American Hair....How can I get perfect Micros?!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;It's really simple - Tell the person who is braiding your hair that you want a specific style and size braids. If you have a picture of the size you want, that helps also. I like micros, but they take just as long to put in as to take out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American Hair....How can I get perfect Micros?!?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;iF YOU LIVE IN MONTGOMERY ALABAMA GO ON NARROWLANE ROAD IN THAT SHOPPING CENTER AND ITS A AFRICAN SHOP. aSK BENTU TO DO IT SHES GREAT.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-3311970920836758418?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/3311970920836758418/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/african-american-hairhow-can-i-get.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3311970920836758418'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3311970920836758418'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/african-american-hairhow-can-i-get.html' title='African American Hair....How can I get perfect Micros?!?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-322549275217905907</id><published>2009-07-29T18:23:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-29T18:23:44.575-07:00</updated><title type='text'>African american hair ....HELP PLEASE?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;how can i make my hair grow faster?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African american hair ....HELP PLEASE?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;you can't speed up hair growth, growth rate is determined by your genetics. if you keep your hair healthy then it will grow to it's fullest potential...if no one in your family has long hair, you may just have short hair genetics. however, when your hair gets to shoulder length it is the toughest growth stage to get past because your hair is always brushing against things, it is best to do alot of protective styles during this stage, so as not to cause too much damage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; and no...trimming does not make your hair grow, it just stops your hair from breaking off as it grows so you can actually see the growth as it comes in&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African american hair ....HELP PLEASE?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You grow about six inches of hair every year. The trick is keeping it long by keeping it super healthy and damage free.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Read this website and get the book:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; http://www.ultrablackhair.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Book is even cheaper on amazon.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Good luck!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African american hair ....HELP PLEASE?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;I'm not sure if it will help your hair type, but mane and tail shampoo and conditioner helps hair to grow. They use that on horses to help their mane grow. I also use it. Hope it helps.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African american hair ....HELP PLEASE?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hair is protein, so eat more of that, and it might help your hair grow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Don't smoke, load up on caffeine or fatty/sugary foods.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; As much as possible, try to avoid heating your hair. I'm black, too, so I know how hard this can be. I wash my hair 3-4 times a week, but I only blow-dry once a week. Otherwise, I just let it air-dry, then I use a low setting on my flat iron.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Also, getting your ends trimmed every six weeks will help your hair grow, too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; AND, the infamous relaxers. I know it's expensive, but if you get relaxers, try to get it done at a salon. The store-bought ones are cheaper, but it's much easier to screw it up and overprocess the rest of your hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; There's also something called HairTopia vitamins that are specifically made to help hair grow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; More info. on the website below.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African american hair ....HELP PLEASE?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;i HAVE THE PERFECT ANSWER L0L GET Y0UR HAiR BRAiDED iN A NiCE STYLE S0 Y0U CAN WHERE iT ANYWHERE AND iN LiKE A M0NTH 0R DEPENDS 0N H0W L0NG Y0U WANT iT iN Y0UR HAiR WiLL BE L0NG....&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; H0PE THiS HELPS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; G00D LUCK =]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; 0H AND 0NE M0RE THiNG WHEN Y0UR HAiR iSNT BRAiDED AND Y0UR PUT Y0UR HAiR UP THAT BREAKS iTS AND ST0PS iT FR0M GR0WiNG.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African american hair ....HELP PLEASE?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;By messaging your scalp with Doo Gro or Dr. Miracles hair products.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Use the balls of your fingers and message the hair oil/hair creme/hair dressing. This will help the blood to circulate which stimulates the hair follicles which promotes hair growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Do this at least two times a week.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-322549275217905907?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/322549275217905907/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/african-american-hair-help-please_29.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/322549275217905907'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/322549275217905907'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/african-american-hair-help-please_29.html' title='African american hair ....HELP PLEASE?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-4767353611730109364</id><published>2009-07-29T18:23:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-29T18:23:29.307-07:00</updated><title type='text'>African American Hair Color Help?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;I'm a black woman and would like to color my black hair a different color. I was thinking about dying it some type of deep red. I've tried all of the blond colors and I'm tried of them. Please help me with the right color and the right brand.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American Hair Color Help?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Deep reds or copper tones really go well with black skin, especially if it's a lighter kind of black. If it's dark, however, dark browns or hinted deep reds would go nicely because you do not want to look fake.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;African American Hair Color Help?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dark 'n Lovely has deep reds and so does Clariol Textures %26amp; Tones for African American Women.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-4767353611730109364?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/4767353611730109364/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/african-american-hair-color-help.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4767353611730109364'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/4767353611730109364'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/african-american-hair-color-help.html' title='African American Hair Color Help?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592794599588088672.post-3794198336718044946</id><published>2009-07-29T18:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-29T18:23:13.554-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Natural african american hair care,grow and prevent split ends and breakage?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Im in my late 30s and I like my hair straight at times and others not having to flat iron it. My hair does not stay straight for more than3-4 days. I need to learn style that are easy and healhty and of course look, oh yeah last longer than 4 days.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Natural african american hair care,grow and prevent split ends and breakage?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;when you wash your hair you should cornroll it whilev its wet and put a little gel in it then let air dry ........When it's finished it should be kinda crinculy and put a little water or sum thing on it to make a natural apperance it should last about a week and a half&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Natural african american hair care,grow and prevent split ends and breakage?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Well healthier hair options would be to braid hair or even weave but make sure its done by a professional and not to tightly done. Also you could braid your hair at night take it out in the morning to have the curly look...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Twist braids- the two strand braid.....&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; To prevent breakage would be oil hair nightly&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Moisturize daily&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Conditon regualry &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; Drink water...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Natural african american hair care,grow and prevent split ends and breakage?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;try wrapping your hair at night. that's a style that lasts for weeks and the more you train your hair in that style, the less you'll have to curl it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Natural african american hair care,grow and prevent split ends and breakage?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You should set your hair on rollers and set under the hairdryer and dry your hair. Then wrap you hair, by setting it on rollers, your will have some bounce to it and it won't be flat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Natural african american hair care,grow and prevent split ends and breakage?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;u might as well use a hotcomb in ur hair its less damaging&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2592794599588088672-3794198336718044946?l=2african-american-hair.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/feeds/3794198336718044946/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/natural-african-american-hair-caregrow.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3794198336718044946'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2592794599588088672/posts/default/3794198336718044946'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://2african-american-hair.blogspot.com/2009/07/natural-african-american-hair-caregrow.html' title='Natural african american hair care,grow and prevent split ends and breakage?'/><author><name>py</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11623746002317911315</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
