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Take good care of relaxed hair
With a lot of processing, hair can become damaged or break. Follow these guidelines for taking care of relaxed hair:
Take care when cleansing:
Relaxers take away the hair's ability to absorb moisture. Invest in a deep moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Deep conditioning should be done on hair at least once every two weeks. You should also visit a salon for a trim once every six weeks.
Keep heat styling to a minimum:
Blow drying, flat-ironing, curling or crimping hair every day can further damage your hair. Even if you add moisturizer every day, your hair can still become dry and damaged. To avoid this, limit heat styling to just a few times per week. If you must do it more, then invest in a quality leave-in conditioner?
Restore Moisture:
If you want to restore moisture to your relaxed hair, apply pomade to your scalp with your fingertips.
The Lowdown on Locks
Growing locks is seen as more than a hairstyle -- it has become a movement for those looking to express themselves in a less conventional way.
Having locks means you're wearing your hair in its most natural state. The only aspects of this hairstyle you may have control over is the size of each lock and how they are formed. One of the biggest benefits to growing locks is their cost effectiveness. There are few trips to the salon and when you do need to have the locks maintained, the costs can be lower than what you might spend on chemical treatments for your hair.
Remember, locks don't work with just any type of hair. Coarser hair is usually best for this hairstyle.
As with any style conditioning is key to keep your locks in tip top shape.
Maintaining an Afro Hairstyle
Afros have come back in a big way, as retro looks move into the forefront of fabulous fall fashion. However, maintaining an afro requires care, diligence and commitment to keep it looking stylish. Here are some tips to help you maintain the perfect afro hairstyle:?
Use a pick to comb and shape your afro. A pick will help get your afro into a perfectly-shaped circle or a range of other styles. A wide-tooth style is better to help you easily comb through all of your hair.?
Use oil sheen to add shimmer and shine to your afro. Oil sheens keep hair healthy and moisturized. Stay away from heavy cream moisturizers that tend to shed and flake once the hair is dry.?
Don't be afraid to use accessories to experiment with your afro. Just because your 'fro is one big mass of hair doesn't mean you can't add cute barrettes, headbands and funky hair accessories to jazz up your 'do!