When I answer questions about a black person's hair being dry, or how to grow it is my answer too overwhelming

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Currently i have long hair and have been learning alot so...
i do not have a relaxer i stopped getting them 5 years ago ( and i've only have 3 relaxers in my life time so this is all natural) so i can show you how to take care of hair without a relaxer. These are the basics, so i will answer your question totally. Often times there is many solutions to one problem.
1. The shampoo, unfortunately many black women are using shampoos with alcohol and petroleum jelly. step away from them. Use Aveda's shampoo.. specifically the name is Brilliant...go to the website. I use it, i love it, it mouisterizes my hair and the products are natural. i have also heard that KeraCare is good.
2. Okay, step two condition it and then it is time to comb it out, Do not use a brush on you hair when it is wet,,it will hate you for it then break off in revenge. Put your your sections use a big tooth comb, to untangle it
3. Do a hot oil treatment atleast once a month with extra virgin olive oil...repeat..EXTRA VIRGIN olive oil..not the regular stuff. unfortunately i have yet to take this step however my hair is doing great.
4. Okay on the daily basis you need to pay close attention to your hair...i recommend conditioning your scalp(3-4 times a week) and your ends(everyday) so that they will not get dry and unhealthy Petroleum jellly and mineral oil are weapons of mass destruction ( in other words do not use grease) it does so much harm to your hair it cannot be all explained here. So you ask what do I use...well natural oils grapeseed oil ( use it for hair it deflects heat so it is good for flat iron users like us)
jojoba oil(i use this for my scalp), extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, emu oil, coconut oil...all these natural oils and more love you..i promise.
I also use Aveda's Brilliant ( the name of the brand) emollient for my ends.
5. Next,,if you want your hair straight but still be natural it is time to get a freakin good flat iron.,i have the Chi..it does the job but I recommend getting the Sedu because of the good reviews. make sure to protect your hair..i have so thermal protector from Aveda. When flat ironing your hair do not let the iron stay on your hair for too long, just 1-2 quick swipes.
6. If you have a relaxer ( i have heard that Mizani and Affirm are the best relaxers) don't continue to relaxer all your hair everytime you go to the salon..just the new growth and try to stretch relaxers as long as possible.
7. You do not need to trim your hair everytime you go to the salon maybe every 3 to 6 months.
8. Wrap your hair in a satin or silk scarf to prevent damage before you go to bed.
9. Eat healthy, drink lots of water, 
10 take multivitamins, and fish oil pills you can get from GNC.
Follow these steps and life will be good..the best part about flat iron (which i do once a week or every two weeks not everday since it will kill your hair) is that it is not stringy but thick and healthy, yet straight and light enough to blow in the wind

lovely · Accepted Answer

Thank you girl, this is the best black hair advice ever!!! I came across your comment when I was searching for comments about aveda cause I'm deciding whether to use it, which I will now! I have damaged breaking hair, and got my "last" relaxer 3 weeks ago. I just bought a flat iron a few days ago and I'm gonna use your suggestions...no more relaxers!

Anonymous · Answer

In re: to education – there is a disparity because of economic differences, not race. Schools here in OH are funded through property taxes which means those who live more affluent towns get better schools. It just so happens that most inner cities here are made up *mostly* of black people. But my town, which happens to be rather affluent, has quite a large black population as well. So to say that the problem is racial shows ignorance of the greater issue. I don��t know if the statistics re: incarceration are true or not. But let’s just assume that they are. That does not automatically mean the reason for this is because “the black lifestyle encourages being a thug and outlaw”. Again, I happen to know plenty of very fine black men and women who do not commit crimes. There are other factors at play here which I imagine are specific to each community, and that is where we need to look for the answer. I will let Bill Cosby and other black leaders call out the black community for whatever they may be doing wrong. As for me, I will not believe or support anyone who makes broad generalizations about any particular race based on their ignorance or refusal to look at the real issues.

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breezy · Answer

Exactly what I was looking for! Except the mineral oil being a wmd. I had no idea. I have noticed that the jelly just sits on my scalp, but not the oil. Thanks good to know.

Anonymous · Answer

you're tips are awesome. I'm natural and follow the majority of them except unfortunately hot oil treatments tend to break my hair more than help it

Rosha N · Answer

I like those tips and use most of them myself except I haven't started the hot oil treatment no matter how many times I hear it is great for our hair. I just don't.....feel like it. I do still use relaxers. I don't think it makes my hair unhealthy and I just LOVE how light and healthy it looks. Um back to the question, I don't see anything overwhelming about giving someone advice. Great advice too

glorious angel · Answer

Thanks don't care about what people say ..you just tried to help us..Thanks for this tips i'm into transitioning and it's hard but i'm still moving.On where i live it's difficult to find natural hair products  in a good price any way i like your tips and i'll try them when i'm completely natural :)

just another one..... · Answer

not at all!  unless this information is false, but there is no such thing as too much advice...this is definatly not overwhelming

L.M.L · Answer

I also get my information from this web forum: http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/

Anonymous · Answer

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