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November 25, 2012 By Anastasia Nam

10 Tips To Growing Black Hair Longer – Oklahoma

10 Tips To Growing Black Hair Longer

The common thought is that black hair grows slower than all other types of hair.  In actuality, all hair types average a 1/2 inch of growth every month.  The treatment you give your hair is the determining factor to growing and retaining your hair.  Some women may practice superstitious rituals like having a strict daily vitamin regimen or follow a lunar calendar to determine when to cut their hair.  Unfortunately there is no magic spell or hair growth tonic involved to get hair to grow.  Committing yourself to healthy hair practices and giving your locks some TLC are all that you’ll be required to do.  Below are 10 tips to help grow your beautiful black hair stronger and longer.

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1. Have a healthy lifestyle – Taking care of the inside will help the outside.  Your choices in what you eat and drink go a long way in effecting the health of your hair. Choosing fresh fruits and raw vegetables, drinking plenty of water and getting regular exercise will show a difference in your hair health.  Often people who are deficient in vitamins and have unhealthy diets will have drier more brittle hair.

2. Hydrate and moisturize – Black hair is naturally drier than other hair types.  Using products which replace moisture and hydrate the hair make a big difference.  Choosing shampoos and conditioners with formulas created to be used on damaged or dry hair are not always found in the “ethnic” hair sections of the store.  Look at all the available products for different hair types which can help with moisturizing.

3. Regular trims – Visit your stylist regularly to get hair trimmed.  Though this doesn’t sound productive to growing hair, it actually does help since trimming helps rid the dry, damaged and split ends which slowly work up the hair shaft and can cause more damage and slower growth in the long run.  Discuss with your stylist your goals in growing out your hair and the length you’d like to achieve.  Your stylist will know how much to trim and what type of time schedule will be best for you.  The length of time between trims will also depend

on the overall health of your hair, you may visit your stylist every 6 weeks or every 3 months, only your stylist will be able to determine the best timeframe for you.

4. Protective styling practices – As your hair length increases you may be tempted to style and wear it loose, letting it blow in the wind and show how long it’s growing.  Choosing to wear hair in a protective style helps keep the length and health of your hair.  Protective styles can keep your ends, which are the driest section of your hair, from coming into contact and rubbing against your clothes, pillows or chairs.  When you keep the ends styled up you prevent possible breakage and moisture loss.  Nighttime protective styling is just as important as daytime and using satin or silk hair covers or pillowcases is better than cotton.  Ponytails which are too tight, braids which are worn over an extended period of time can lead to breakage. Show kindness to your hairline and hair by choosing hairstyles that protect and are gentle will help reach your hair growth goals.

5. Brush less – Black hair which is brushed less thrives and flourishes over black hair which is brushed too much.  Less is more when it comes to brushing black hair.

6. Turn down the heat – Occasional use of curling irons or flat irons is okay as long as heat isn’t turned up too high on these appliances.  Finding a way to minimize practices in heat styling will go a long way in helping your hair grow.  You and your stylist can talk about different hair styles which don’t require so much heat.    Find wraps, wet sets and twist styles which are gentle.

7. Relaxing with TLC – Black hair is most often damaged from the use of chemicals, especially the use of relaxers.  There are alternatives to hair relaxers and discussing the best relaxers to use with your stylist is essential in finding which relaxers are best for your hair.  Making sure your hair health is a top priority when using these chemical processes is very important and having a stylist who is on-board with you regarding this will make all the difference.  Stick with your stylist, the less people using chemicals on your hair the better and you’ll feel confident knowing your hair is being treated the best.

8. The right tools and accessories – It is often overwhelming when looking at all of the accessories and styling tools available.  The best choices for black hair will be the tools and accessories which work with the natural texture.  The right ones won’t pull on the hair, rather they will be gentle with the hair.  Losing less hair from the tools and accessories chosen means you’ll keep more hair on your head to grow.

9. Crucial conditioning – Having healthy black hair is dependent on conditioning.  Choosing the correct shampoo and conditioner along with the right leave-in conditioner will matter greatly.  Speak to your stylist about a deep conditioner for using once per month or between salon trims which will be most beneficial in working with your daily and leave-in conditioning practices.  When black hair is well moisturized it is less likely to dry out and break meaning it can grow.

10. Keeping it natural – Many women have rediscovered their natural texture.  Those women who have started down a path of stopping chemical processes like relaxing now have less damage and breakage and more growth over time.  They’ve also learned to work and style their natural black hair after some practice and talking with their stylists.  Many black women aren’t familiar with their natural texture because their hair has been constantly relaxed since youth.  It may seem devastating that cutting off all of your relaxed hair at once in order to grow it in length is the right method, but it is the easiest way to get back to your roots and begin on a chemically natural hair regimen.

Growing black hair longer can be accomplished when TLC is given to your hair and when you work with your stylist.  Adding length and reaching your hair growth goals by using the tips above can make all the difference.

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June 11, 2012 By Anastasia Nam

Embrace Your Natural Hair Texture – Oklahoma City Hairstylist

Women are embracing their natural hair texture. For the past few years there has been a growing movement in hair styling to forgo harsh chemical treatments and relaxers. Many women are tired of the way these treatments damage their hair and irritate their scalp, let alone the economic side of the coin. Relaxers and straightening treatments can be pricey and time consuming to maintain. African American women who have made the choice to go natural is up 25% from last year. Many celebrities are showing up in the media and on red carpets with their hair styled naturally.

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Hairstyles have long been a symbol of status and self expression. Women are now breaking free from the stereotype of long straight being the perfect hair. No longer happy to alter their natural hair texture, women of all races and ages are finally embracing what nature gave them. Along with this trend come some special considerations for the care of natural hair. Naturally curly hair can be more fragile than straight hair, so it needs extra care to keep it looking and feeling healthy.

Moisture is your hair’s best friend. Use a moisturizing shampoo/conditioner system. Look for products which contain olive oil, shea butter, and Argan oil. These oils keep your hair soft and manageable and nourish your scalp. Moisture will also help keep your hair from becoming frizzy and brittle. Avoid products with sulfates and styling products with alcohol in them since they will dry your hair out.

Use an anti-frizz serum. Each time you shampoo and condition you hair use an anti-frizz serum. These serums coat the hair shaft and keep the cuticle layer smooth. They also create a barrier between your hair and the elements. While moisture may be your hair’s best friend, humidity is not and anti-frizz serum will help keep your natural hair from blossoming on humid days.

Be gentle with your hair. Never brush wet hair, always use a wide tooth comb. If you do want to use a flat iron or curling iron, apply heat protecting product first. When you need to untangle your hair, start at the ends and work up. Use short gentle strokes to remove any knots or tangles.

Wear a silk or satin headscarf to bed. This will help keep your hair from becoming matted and tangles. You can use a silk or satin pillow case instead if you like.

Keep up on your trims. This is an excellent tip no matter how you wear your hair. By keeping up on your regular trims, your stylist will remove any damaged and split ends. She will also be able to monitor your hair and scalp’s health and give you recommendations on how to care for your new natural style.

Call now to book an appointment. Anastasia is a salon hair stylist in Oklahoma City, OK. Out of town appointments welcome.

 

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September 8, 2009 By Anastasia Nam

Maintaining Ebony Hair

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One of the most difficult types of hair for its wearer to take care of is ebony hair. Ebony hair, in contrast to European hair, is usually very curly, coarse, or even kinked, and is deep black, with rare variations in the natural hair color. Given these characteristics, it is sometimes very frustrating for its wearer to style, color, or get cut.

The most common issues with ebony hair include losing moisture as readily as it absorbs it, making it very dry and prone to breakage at times. Because of its usual coarseness, the cuticle of the hair shaft tends to be raised, making moisture retention an issue. It is advisable to moisturize ebony hair with oils or conditioners as often as possible. Another issue for women with ebony hair is the high instances of breakages in longer hair. This is mostly due to the methods of styling used on the hair. About 80% of African-American women straighten their hair with one method or another. These processes, whether chemical treatments or heat styling, are very hard on the hair and tend to strip it of its much needed moisture.

Coloring also damages hair. Coloring hair from black (level 1) up to level 4 or 5 is acceptable, but some hair colors need the stylist to bleach hair up to level 8 or nine, and this gives ebony hair a very straw-like texture even when professionally done. And hair products cannot “cure” hair of damage. The best they can do is prevent any further damage and make hair “look” healthy.

It is recommended that ebony hair be treated with mild gentle shampoo and highly moisturizing hair conditioner. Conditioning hair on a daily basis will also help in maintaining healthy hair. It also helps to have a deep conditioning treatment once a week and a protein treatment once a month to maintain hair. Work this out with your stylist.

Another alternative could be to adopt a natural hairstyle, meaning going organic with your hair and avoiding chemical treatments and heat styles. This new movement in hair fashion has been espoused by Nedjetti for 15 years and is slowly gaining popularity.

So decide which method you think is best for you, just keep in mind your hair’s beautiful differences as well as limitations, and you’ll keep it healthy and beautiful.

Anastasia is a salon hair stylist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Out of town appointments welcome.
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