I have natural African American hair. How can I heal my dry, brittle hair?

I know that I should moisturize with a good gentle shampoo, and to use natural oils. Which products should I use? How often should I wash my hair?
I have natural African American hair. How can I heal my dry, brittle hair?
it may sound weird but for dry hair... dont use any kind of shampoo... try it for at least 2 weeks... only condition!! Shampoo actually strips the natural oils in your hair


Good Luck
I have natural African American hair. How can I heal my dry, brittle hair?
try ojon hair products especially the oil
Reply:I'm not racist, but Blacks do tend to have dry/brittle hair...but there are ways to cure it...Yes I recommend using Conditioner and Silky shampoo from Head %26amp; Shoulders. The longer the conditioner is in for the better it works..
Reply:ok i know it is made for black people but i use it to cure my split ends...its called hair food...its yellow, and its available at walmart in the black hair care section at the end of the shampoo aisle(or thats where it is at the 2 walmarts here) although other stores carry it too.
Reply:Look for products with Jojoba %26amp; Shea butter as ingredients


from a local beauty supply store. There are so many products to chose form. You have to find out what works best on your hair. Every African American doesn't have the same hair.Pantene has great products.Relaxed and Natural by Pantene is something you can try. You can also try hair care products from a teenage girl. She has been making products for a while. She has her own business and has been featured on Nation Wide Television Programs! Check out all three links below!


Blessings!
Reply:I have natural hair, too. =)





There are 2 ways I'd personally suggest washing the hair: washing with a gentle shampoo; one that is sulfate-free (sulfates dry out the hair). Personal favorites of mine are the Creme of Nature (green label), and Elucence Moisturizing Benefits shampoos. The 2nd way would be to "wash" the hair with conditioner. Conditioners are generally more moisturizing, since they are minus the harsh cleansing agents. I wash my hair this way oftentimes. It doesn't matter what conditioner you use, but since I wash often and I have so much hair, I prefer to use cheapie conditioners; like V05 or Herbal Essence, etc. Also, I detangle with these conditioners in my hair, so I also like them to be nice, and thick.





As to how often to wash, it depends on your hair, and its needs. I shampoo every week or every 2 weeks. If I use a lot of styling products in a week, I'll shampoo at the end of the week, if not, I'll wait until the next week. I condition wash, as needed, throughout the week.





As far as oils, again, this depends on your hair. My sister is relaxed, but her hair hates oils. My hair happens to love them. My favorites are: Jojoba oil, Coconut oil, Castor oil and Olive Oil (extra virgin). I use them to deep condition my hair. Coconut oil is actually proven to penetrate the hair shaft, therefore reducing protein loss, so I prefer it for deep conditioning treatments.
Reply:well i myself too have natural hair. it can be a pain to keep up with. my hair is very long so it's very time consuming to do sometimes. you'll find that out!! lol. you need to shampoo you hair atleast once a week with a moisturizing shampoo. be careful not to buy any shampoo. the reason is people with caucasian hair tend to buy shampoos with ingredients to strip the hair of oil. people with ethnic hair need just the opposite. protein pro-v relaxed and natural is a great inexpensive brand. i would use a clarifying shampoo first. this will remove product build up. you should get a protein conditioning treatment once a month to every 8wks. every 2 weeks get a deep conditioner, like a cholestrol or henna placenta .leave on for 20 mins covered with a cap. it is best if you sit under a dryer with low heat to open the cuticle of your hair. but would work well with just a cap and the heat from your head. pure virgin olive oil works well also as a leave in conditioner. i love pure shea butter, tea tree oil, and carrot oil they work the best in natural hair. let your hair air dry for a few mins. then blow dry. this will remove the excess water making it easier to blow dry. the less time under the dryer with high heat the better. make sure to have you ends clipped every 6-8wks. if you don't your hair will continue to break off. it is also good to work with. remember to give your hair a break from daily styling. braids or flat twists are a good option. at nite wrap your hair up and sleep with a satin scarf or pillow case. cotton pillow cases strip the hair of oil leading to breakage. i hope this helps..
Reply:ok.. what hte first lady said, to only use conditioner and also what you should do is avoid products with petroleum or mineral oil cause they arent good for the hair.





but continue using hte natural oils : ))





try using dove's moisturising conditioner. its WONDERFUL!