AFRO HAIR

Afro hair is beautiful, but it's prone to frizzing, splitting and drying out so you have to be ultra-vigilant about your hair care needs. Whether you want to achieve long and luscious locks or keep your cropped hair as glossy as possible,Afro hair is drier than other types for a number of reasons: the follicle is curved, which means it has a twisted growth pattern, and the nourishing oil that is naturally produced in the scalp does not flow down curly strands as readily as it does along straight hair.

Afro hair is also naturally thinner in diameter and has a tendency to tangle - making it tricky to comb or style. To avoid breakage, use a wider tooth to comb your hair and wrap a silk scarf around your hair while you sleep to reduce breakage caused by friction.



Shampoo for Afro Hair

Afro hair is thirsty, so wash it as infrequently as possible to prevent drying out - stylists recommend every four to five days. Use a shampoo and conditioner specifically developed for this hair type, which will be thicker in consistency, contain less cleansing agents and be full of moisturising extracts.

"When shopping for these products, scan labels for ingredients such as jojoba, mango, which will indulge the locks with much needed nourishment," explains Abena Richardson, the 2009 Afro Hairdresser of the Year.






Conditioner for Afro Hair

If your hair is distressed or heat frazzled, invest in a deep conditioner. "These potent products contain concentrated ingredients including panthenol (vitamin B5) and naturally-derived oils like coconut or sunflower, which get to work by penetrating the hair’s cuticle to fill in areas weakened by heat or chemicals.

Avoid products containing mineral oil or petroleum, which don't absorb well and clog up the cutlicles

always use the lowest heat possible when blow drying or straigthening out your hair -
Eat your vitamins- especially vitamin A, B-complex (very very important) and vitamin C. These vitamins help to increase Anagen growth.
Use a wide tooth comb
And alway wear your hair in a proective style- that is make sure your ends are covered up, either in a bun or plaits.