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21 Things To Know About African American Hair

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Aug 20, 2008 7:34 pm US/Central

21 Things To Know About African American Hair

                a.       Fine
                b.       Medium
                c.       Coarse

•  Hair can be worn in a Natural State

                  a.       Afro
                  b.       Curly
                  c.       Straight w/flat iron

• Hair can be permanently straightened with a relaxer (sodium or calcium hydroxide).

• Relaxer retouches are applied on average every 4 to 8 weeks.

• Hair ends are trimmed or shaped after each relaxer.

• Hair color can be changed or enhanced by using permanent or semi permanent hair color.

• Highlighting with lightener can be performed depending on texture and condition of hair.

• Salon visits range from once a week to once a month.

• Haircut is the foundation for any style.

• Styles can hold shape 3 to 5 days depending on texture and styling agents used.

• Styles set with rollers or rods can hold 5 to 7 days.

• Hair is wrapped at night to preserve straight styles.

• Satin pillowcases and bonnets are used to preserve textured styles.

• Cream hair dress or moisturizers are suggested before wrapping at night.

• Shine and wax products are suggested for daily use as a protectant and enhancer.

• A hair dress or protectant should always be used before flat ironing or curling.

• Flat irons with excessive heat should not be used on a daily basis.

• Hair additions are added for fullness and or length.

• Additions can be a full head or partial head.

• Braids are options for vacation, vigorous work out schedule and relief from relaxers.