1. Avoid heat styling as much as possible. Heat styling can cause damage to the hair, so it is best to avoid it or use it sparingly. When heat styling is necessary, use a heat protectant spray to help reduce damage.
2. Use a wide-tooth comb. Black hair is often more prone to tangles and knots, so it is important to use a wide-tooth comb to gently detangle the hair. This will help prevent breakage and damage.
3. Avoid tight hairstyles. Tight hairstyles, such as cornrows or ponytails, can cause traction alopecia, which is a type of hair loss caused by pulling on the hair. It is best to avoid these types of hairstyles or to be careful to not pull the hair too tight when styling.
4. Use a sulfate-free shampoo. Sulfates are harsh detergents that can strip the hair of its natural oils, leading to dryness and breakage. Look for shampoos that are sulfate-free to help preserve the natural oils in your hair.
5. Moisturize your hair. Black hair is often prone to dryness, so it is important to moisturize it regularly. Use a leave-in conditioner or hair oil to help keep the hair hydrated and healthy.
6. Trim your hair regularly. Trimming your hair every 6-8 weeks can help remove damaged ends and promote healthy hair growth.

It is also a good idea to talk to a dermatologist or a hair care professional for personalized recommendations on how to care for your hair. They can help you develop a hair care routine that is tailored to your specific needs.

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Moisturizing products actually try to improve the hair by decreasing water loss. However, dehydrated hair lacks water and needs to be hydrated with hydrating products daily. Dry hair essentially lacks oil and needs to be moisturized with moisturizing products.

Hydrate

The process when using humectants, proteins, amino acids and critical vitamins that penetrate the hair fiber. Infusing and improving the absorption of water and nutrients so that the hair holds and retains moisture

Hydrating formulations typically designed to increase the moisture content in hair strands. When you use humectants, the ingredients that withdraw moisture from the air, are retained for your hair. You will know them by their most common presentations: Oil and Grease. Among the more well-known humectants in the product ingredients listings is glycerin. A powerful hydrator that pulls water into the deepest layers of hair and skin.

Moisturizing the Hair

When using the process of using butters and oils to coat the OUTER surface of the hair fiber. Which seals and locks down the hair shaft, so moisture can not get in or out of the fiber.

Formulated moisturizers used to smooth your hair cuticle to achieve a softer texture. Moisturizers achieve this by forming a barrier on the hair fiber when applied.

This barrier is made up of emollients, or hydrophobic oils that act as anti-humectants or sealers.

The beauty of moisturizers are that they work overtime to attract water to your hair.

HYDRATE FIRST

Butters/Oils – used to coat the OUTER surface of the hair fiber. Sealing and locking down the hair shaft so moisture is trapped and can’t get in or out of the fiber.

When moisturizing, HYDRATE the hair FIRST to penetrate, absorb & nourish the follicles from within. Then apply the moisturizer, to deeply nourish the exterior. This is where you achieve the strength, shine & optimal hair health. 

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