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She Only Lets White Stylists Cut Her Hair
She has long, beautiful, healthy, natural hair and she only lets white folks cut it. Why? Well, we’ll let writer Nicole Hardesty tell you that herself. Hop over to Hello Beautiful to find out why black stylists need not apply when it comes to trimming her tresses.
Do you have a white hair stylist? A lot of black women are afraid to let a white person do anything at all to their hair.
Black Hair Styling Tools
To keep your Black hair looking good, feeling great and growing healthy, you need to have the proper styling aids in your beauty arsenal. Use this list to make sure that you have the right tools on hand to keep your hair on track!
1) A Wide-Tooth Comb: Fine combs were not made for Black hair, especially not in it’s natural state. The teeth of a small comb can barely make it through Black hair without causing damage and tearing at your tresses. Use a wide-tooth comb instead and only comb natural hair when it is wet.
2) Brushes: Most brushes are just no good for Black hair, especially those with harsh bristles. Select a brush that was designed specifically for Black hair, such as the Kakakiki comb/brush, which was created to prevent hair loss and stimulate healthy hair growth.
3) Flat Irons and Curling Irons: If you choose to use these heat styling tools, make sure they are in proper working order and come with temperature controls. An overheated styling iron can cause immediate breakage to Black women’s hair. Many of us tend to over estimate the amount of heat that our hair can take. Use good quality ones, such as the CHI, which is a popular choice amongst stylists who work with Black hair.
4) Blow Dryer and Diffuser: Black hair should be blow dried with the help of a diffuser, a small attachment which goes on the end of your hand held blow dryer. Diffusers allow the dryer to reach larger sections of hair at a time, while protecting Black hair from over-exposure to heat.
Hairstyles For African American Weaves
African American women have long since discovered that hair extensions are a great way to add length, experiment with texture or color and to change looks without changing the hair you were born with. Looking for new ways to wear your weave? Check out these fab style suggestions!
Big Booming Waves: Use a large barrel curling iron to put curls all over your head and tease them out with a teasing comb. Use a firm (not sticky) spray to hold the look in place.
Funky Highlights: African American women have been known for taking great liberties with hair color, which can make for lots of fun with styling your weave. Have your stylist (or, D.I.Y if you have the skills) add extensions in sporadic places around your head in different color than the rest of your hair, such as blonde on black, or deep red on dark brown. If you want to be more subtle, select a shade of hair that is only a few colors darker or lighter than the rest.
Bangin’ Bangs: If you would like to try wearing bangs, but aren’t ready to take the big chop with your real hair, consider a weave bang clip on! Many celebs, such as Beyonce and Gabrielle Union, have been seen wearing them and they are a fantastic choice for Black women who want the look of bangs without the commitment.
Wet and Wavy: If you want a weave look that is versatile, consider a wet and wavy do, which can go from straight to curly with the addition of water. Many African American women choose wet and wavy weaves, as they can be used to achieve a more natural look.
A Few Things to Know About Texturizers
When I first decided I’d try a texturizer, I was in the usual stage of confused, forced transition. I was coming off of three months of kinky twist braids to avoid the summer humidity’s affect on my hair. Once back in Chicago, braids out, my sturdy Nigerian hair (NAIJA!) had grown immensely and I didn’t know whether I wanted to keep up a straightening relaxer or go au natural. But I had also been thinking about texturizers too. I had seen the artificial lustrous curls of black women on the outside of Pink Shortlooks boxes and as a person who prefers cropped hair, loved the look. So I went to the shop and sacrificed my locks (cause I’m trying to put less importance on my strands) and by the time I left, texturizer leaving my hair in waves, I hated it.
The beautician had literally put a razor to my head (which I doubt was necessary to make the curls hold best) and I had less hair than my dad. But as its grown over the months, I’ve grown to love it. Coming form someone who’s actually done it and not just talking about it, it’s easy to do, taking about 10 minutes each morning, as all you really need are moisturizers and some water. And people might say it leaves your hair dry–not true. If you condition it well and keep your locks well oiled (not greasy) you’ll be surprised how soft it can be. While I know texturizers aren’t for everyone and you should always do what works best for your own head, texturizers, dope for both sexes, are ways to play with the texture of short and long hair, perfect during cold and hot weather. But here’s what you should know first.
Growing Natural Hair
Growing natural hair in today’s ‘Tip of the Day’ comes at no price at all, and you can do it for African-American hair at any time, several times of the day! It’s called: wrapping.
When African-American hair is long and permed, it can be wrapped around by an African-American hair stylist who is savvy about African-American hair care products, in a round, circular motion and the ends of the African-American hair strands are protected.
But, when it comes natural African-American hair, wrapping means something different. It means wrapping natural hair with a silk scarf, after putting braids and twists in the hair to hold it in place. Doing so promotes long African-American hair, because it prevents the natural hair from twisting and tangling and breaking into split ends.
Stay tuned for more tips on long African-American growth.
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