Take Care Of Kinky Hair

Because kinky hair grows in tiny spring-like corkscrews, oil formed naturally from the scalp often does not make it down the hair shaft, resulting in dry and frizzy hair. This means that kinky hair must be treated carefully and given as much moisture as possible. While kinky hair does require additional care and a commitment to a hair care regimen, it can be cared for, despite its reputation for being difficult to manage and grow.

Instructions

1. Accept your natural hair texture. Whether you wear your hair natural or relaxed, learn and understand your hair's texture and what it needs and requires in order to be healthy and to grow long. By accepting the natural kinky texture of your hair and choosing the right products and styling tools, you can care for your kinky hair so that it is healthy and grows to a desired length.

2. Be gentle with your hair. As kinky hair can be naturally dry, brushing and combing the hair requires a tender touch. Use large combs when combing the hair and removing knots, and large boar bristle brushes when brushing the hair.

Before combing, be sure to apply water and moisturizing products to your hair. However, avoid brushing the hair when damp or wet if possible. If possible, use your hands and fingers to manipulate your curls and remove knots.

3. Moisturize and deep-condition your hair as often as possible. Wash and deep-condition your hair at least once per week. Use shampoos and conditioners whose properties contain as many moisturizing agents as possible. Kinky hair requires that moisture be added to your hair, beginning from the scalp and along the entire hair shaft. Use essential oils (olive oil or jojoba oil or rosemary oil) and light creams to moisturize the scalp and hair. Do this as needed.

4. Protect your hair. Use as few chemicals and heat styling tools as possible. When using them, protect your hair with heat and chemical protectants, and be sure to moisturize it as well. Wear your hair up as often as possible to protect your hair from natural elements such as sun, wind and the air. Wear hairstyles such as buns, braids and two- or three-strand twists to protect the hair.

5. Trim your hair regularly. Get rid of your split ends as necessary, but it is often best to trim the hair every six to eight weeks.

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