Taking Care of Your Black Hair

Tips for Styling Black Hair

I especially avoid any styling products that might be drying to their hair. You’ll want to be very careful with hair sprays, mousse products, gels etc. But, there are a few aids I use for certain hair styles to provide hold or some straightening:

• Treasured Locks Locks of Curls Pomade & Gel- provides hold and moisture in one product. An aloe vera based gel product with Shea Butter oil and other natural moisturizers & softeners. This is great for two strand twists, straw sets or to hold in braids for less frizzing. Also can be used to work kinky hair into curly hair.

• Treasured Locks Thermo Shield- a spray that protect from heat and gives hair a shine when flat ironing or pressing

Repetition

This is very important. I repeat the Moisturize and/or Oiling steps above on a regular (almost daily) basis when I’m combing/styling my hair. Even if it’s in a non-comb style (like twists), I’ll touch them up just about daily, with something. I’m careful to avoid build-up and I don’t use a lot of product. But, I find that my hair is healthiest when receiving moisture on a very regular basis.

Controlling Frizzyness and Curliness in Black Hair

We’ve had people of various ethnicities who are very pleased with it. It does not actually alter the structure of the hair like a relaxer would. It can be applied in the home and wears off after several weeks. Other products help when styling curly and/or frizzy hair include:

• Treasured Locks Conditioning Balm- Treasured Locks Conditioning Balm is a botanically rich, leave-in conditioning and styling balm that straightens and controls curly frizzy hair while, giving incredible shine and manageability.

• Treasured Locks Liquid Silk- A space age blend of silk proteins for redefining any texture hair. Curly hair becomes smooth and shiny.

• Treasured Locks Locks of Curls- doesn’t eliminate curls, but defines them, turning kinks into soft flowing curls or just smoothing out curls and making them more defined. With the proper styling technique, you can get those bouncy flowing curls

Remember to read labels

When choosing a shampoo try to steer clear of shampoos with sodium laureth/lauryl sulfates. This is a harsh drying chemical that will cause damage to your hair over time. Look for shampoos that have natural cleansers such as Coco Betaine or Polyglucose. PEG 150 is not completely natural but it is mild and won't strip you hair. Other ingredients to steer clear of are mineral oil and petroleum. They are cheap chemicals that coat the hair. It is very effective in making your hair shiny and smooth, however, they cause build up and clogging of the hair follicles. You can get the same results and greater benefits from natural oils like Jojoba, coconut, olive, shea, and meadowfoam seed oil. Look for products that contain essential oils or an herbal oil infusion instead of herbal extracts. Most herbal extracts contain alcohol and are not as potent as an essential oil or herbal oil infusion. Always read the labels of hair products to ensure you are supplying your hair with all the nourishment it needs to stay perfect.