The Basics

Natural Hair Means It has Not Been Chemically Straightened And Is Often Coarse And Highly Textured. With This Said For Those Who Have Natural Hair, They May Face The Following :

• shrinkage
• breakage or loss
• dullness
• lack of moisture

To maintain a headful of healthy curls, StyleList tapped into the tress-pertise of SoftSheen-Carson and celebrity stylist Johnny Wright, whose most noted client is First Lady Michelle Obama, for natural hair care tips, do's and don'ts, and hair styling inspiration.

Question1


StyleList: What are your top five dos and don'ts when it comes to styling and maintaining
natural hair?

Johnny Wright: 

1. Comb hair thoroughly with conditioners, not just the outside perimeter of the hair. If you do not comb conditioners thoroughly through the hair, you can cause matting and tangling, which results in breakage.
2. Do not use excessive heat-styling. When blow-drying hair, use a brush. Work in sections by dividing hair into manageable 2- to 3-inch segments, starting at the nape of the neck working your way toward the front of the head.
3. When silkening, flatironing or blow-drying, always use a thermal-protecting serum eg. SoftSheen-Carson Roots of Nature Remedies Thermal Smoothing Serum (however if you cannot afford stuff like that, you can always use conditioner and put it on your scalp).
4. When wearing braids or extensions, avoid tension around the hairline.
5. Use products that have more natural ingredients such as mango oil, Brazilian cupuaçu butter and sweet-almond oil to help promote strong, growing hair.
   
   
   
   Source: http://main.stylelist.com/2011/01/14/natural-hair-care/