If you have thick hair then creams usually give the best results, while finer frizzy hair will benefit from a moisturizing lotion. Try to avoid heavy, sticky products like waxes as they can dry hair out and encourage frizz. It is also important to avoid products that contain even microscopic levels of alcohol, sometimes found in hairspray.
Some hairstyles for black women:
Short Hairstyles
Many African American women with short hair put a lot of time and effort into making their hair longer. However, for those who embrace their short hair, the outcome is chic and carefree. Short hairstyles can be worn straight with rows of perfectly lined tiny curls done weekly by a hairdresser or in a wash-and-go Afro. In these cases, the shorter the hair, the more carefree and classic the style. Even better, a short look can highlight your features. Consult with your stylist about a look that will complement the shape of your face.
Braids
Braiding African American hair, especially with the use of extensions, can make short hair longer and thin hair thicker. You can even add braids that reach down to your ankles. You can also have a classic businesslike style by having your hair braided with the ends twisted into a bun at the nape of your neck. However, hair that is braided too tightly can result in thinning hair and even bald spots, so be careful to speak up if your stylist is pulling too hard. Braids are so popular because they remove the work of doing your hair every morning in exchange for having your hair done once every four to six weeks.
Natural Styles
Those who are new to wearing their hair in natural styles usually do a two-strand twist after washing, condition the twists and leave them alone for a few days. When they take the twists apart, a curly afro is revealed. Wearing natural hair frees African American women from excess chemicals that can damage the scalp and body. It also saves you a great deal of money that would otherwise be spent at the hairdresser each month.
Relaxed Hair
While a great many African American women have gone to natural hairstyles, relaxers are still the most popular method used to style hair. The chemistry of relaxers has improved to the point that they can actually help the hair grow longer and stronger while keeping the hair straight and easy to style on the go. Relaxed hair can be extremely short or very long. The downside of using relaxers to style African American hair is that it can cause unforeseen hair loss for women and it must be maintained regularly or it will break off.
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