Help Prevent Split Ends

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  • Try using hair products that do not contain alcohol. If alcohol is listed in the first 5 ingredients it is a danger to your fragile ends! This would include products such as: mousse, hair spray, gel, and other products used to either straighten or curl hair.

  • If you feel you must use these products. Try giving your tress a hot oil treatment, preferably with jojoba oil or placenta, every two weeks. You may also want to buy a conditioner with jojoba oil or shea butter. If you can't find a conditioner with jojoba or shea you may add ¼ cup of jojoba oil to your favorite conditioner. Also treat your hair to a trim every 6‐8 weeks.

  • If your braids are tight, try using an oil mixture of tea tree oil or peppermint oil with jojoba oil. Use 15 drops of tea tree or peppermint oil per 2 oz of jojoba oil. Then apply to scalp around the hairline. You may also apply shea butter to the hairline. If your hair has recently been braided try not to pull your hair back or up for the first 2 weeks and always wrap them with a silk or satin scarf before bedtime or while working out. The most important fact about braids is the care of them.
  • Make sure you don't wear braid over 8‐10 weeks. You must take the braids down to wash, condition and trim your hair.

  • Remember, just because you're wearing braids doesn't mean you shouldn't condition your own hair. Wear the braids for a short time then give your hair a break before you put them in again. Cornrows are less damaging than individual braids.