Daily treatment for african american hair?

I am Puerto Rican and African-American. My hair texture is that of an African American and I have relaxed hair. My hair used to reach more than half way down my back but I cut it when I was in the 8th grade. Now my hair is about an inch past my shoulders and I want to know how I can treat my hair to grow longer faster and how to keep it healthy (dry, split ends). I use panetene pro-v for women of color. Please be detailed in your responses. Thanks in advance.

Daily treatment for african american hair?

My first advise is to through away your panetene. I am trying to get that crap ban from stores. Panetene messes up everyone's hair. Second you should get your hair trimmed every 4 to 6 weeks. and get a deep conditioning treatment once a week at a salon. You should also get a professional shampoo and conditioner like mizzani therma smooth. try not to use to much heat on your hair because it will only damage further. You should take vitamins too because that helps like the vitamin biotin. Hope that helps some. good luck. Please add me to your contacts and email me w/ any hair questions you have via yahoo answers.

Daily treatment for african american hair?

My husband is black (I don't say African-American because he's neither. He's from the Caribbean) and he always talks about how he wishes black women would just let their hair be natural because it's so much more beautiful and as he says, "embracing their natural beauty instead of trying to be white". Relaxing it is guaranteed to give you split ends and make it break off. It is so bad for your hair! His mother even lost her hair from relaxing it for so long. You should just moisturize all the time. Deep condition your hair every couple of days and try not to use heat or chemicals on it anymore. Also, taking pre-natal vitamins will make your hair and nails stronger thus they won't break and stay short.

Daily treatment for african american hair?

well im just black....

i use the same pantene for woman of color but i also use pink lotion.wrapping your hair when u sleep keeps the ends moist.using the same relaxer everytime.curling your hair keeps the ends cool too because wind makes them rough

Daily treatment for african american hair?

1. shampoo hair once a week with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner try using: Creme of Nature or Nexxus.

Nexxus-botanoil shampoo,

Nexxus Humectress Conditioner

Creme of Nature Ultra Moist Shampoo

Creme of Nature Nourishing Conditioner along with their Repairing Conditioner.

2. Use a leave-in conditioner of your choice

3. Oil the scalp once a week with - wild growth (this is at Sally's)

4. Use a light hair dress on the hair 2-3 times a week depending on dryness - Olive Oil Moisturizing Hair Dress by Organic Root Stimulator

5. Try not to stress the hair by brushing or pulling on it find a style that is simple and requires low maitenance.

6. Dont use excessive heat from blow drying or curling irons always use the low heat settings.

7. Sleep in a bonnet or on a satin pillow case.

Daily treatment for african american hair?

I actually LOVE pantene for women of color, but lately I've been using the entire Fructisse line. I'm Chinese and Black and my hair is naturally curly. I too wear my hair relaxed.

I guess it really depends on how you style your hair too. For several months I stopped blow drying and decided to sport the wash n'wear look over the summer. My hair grew a LOT in about 5 months.

But I think it also really depends on the texture of your hair. I washed my hair every other day and conditioned it well. After washing and towel drying, I put Fructisse conditioner in my WET hair, combed thru it and sprayed a little curling gel to hold the curls.

The conditioner kept my hair from getting frizzy and the gel kept my hair from drying all BIG (and I'm sure you're familiar with mixed BIG hair). But it took me years to get the formula right and lots of money in product...it's trial and error.

Good luck!