Those with ethnic hair might struggle with not being able to use the products, try the styles and get the silky looks shown on television commercials about hair products. Regular hair products are mostly made for people with non-ethnic hair,...
Heat styling your hair may be the ideal way to get the perfect curl or the stick-straight smoothed look; however, heat styling also damages your hair by overdrying. Ethnic hair already sees dryness based on texture and shape that fails to allow...
When trying to stimulate hair growth for African American hair it's important to shy away from things that can damage it, such as repeated use of chemical relaxers instead of using natural products. Unfortunately, chemical processing of the hair...
An African American woman's hair is susceptible to breakage, split ends and limited growth. Relaxers and other chemical treatments only accentuate the hair problems of African American women. However, there are simple and inexpensive hair care...
Chemical relaxers put stress on African American hair while over-processing the hair shaft. Relaxers chemically force curls and waves to become straighter, posing the risk of hair breakage and loss. Proper ethnic hair care is a must to keep the...
The term "ethnic hair" is often used to refer to coarse, curly or thick hair. This type of hair considered difficult to manage and may not grow as long as "Caucasian" hair. In reality, all hair grows between one-quarter and one-half inch per...
Although the term ethnic hair is commonly used to refer to African-American or Black Caribbean hair, it can also include Indian, Hispanic or Asian hair, according to the Connecticut Department of Children and Families' "Ethnic Hair and Skin Care...
The term "ethnic hair" is often used to describe hair that is coarser or curlier than straight or "Caucasian" hair, according to Chris-Tia E. Donaldson, author of "Thank God I'm Natural." Ethnic hair has a reputation for not growing as long or as...
With options aplenty, it can be tough to choose the right hair care products. By focusing on the ingredients contained within the products, you can choose a hair care product based on your needs. Whether you need moisture to combat dryness or a...
Professionals and beauty-conscious individuals have used one of the cheapest deep-conditioning treatments available, cholesterol, for decades. Although it is most often found in the ethnic hair-care section, cholesterol may be used on all hair...
In addition to causing styling difficulties and a dull, lifeless appearance, a dry and brittle hair condition can cause serious complications, especially if the hair is chemically treated. Dry hair is more fragile in nature and more susceptible to...
African Americans may have hair that is dryer and more naturally curly. It is important for you to use hair care products that are specific to your hair type, and fortunately there are brands that you can trust. Stick with a brand of products that...
African American hair tends to be curlier and coarser than other types of hair, but not everyone wants to go through the trouble and expense of relaxing their hair. Others prefer to wear their hair in its natural state as a political or social...
Just like adults, children can have hair problems. Many kids have very coarse or dry hair, especially if the hair is curly. Heat styling and chemical treatments such as perms also dry out hair. Children can use kids' versions of many of the...
While shampoos leave hair shiny, stronger and more manageable, unfortunately the chemical ingredients in many shampoos can cause damage to hair and be potentially harmful, from side effects ranging from skin irritation to systemic illness and...
African-American skin is sensitive and requires special care. Some skin conditions, such as ingrown hairs, are common in African-Americans and can lead to other problems, such as permanent scarring. Proper care minimizes the risk of suffering from...
Ethnic hair has specific needs and has to be handled with care. If you have ethnic hair and it is thinning, it could be due to health problems, products you are using in your hair, hairstyles or genetics. Many people view hair as giving them sex...
All hair takes a certain amount of care and love to be healthy and beautiful. However, ethnic hair tends to be a bit more temperamental and requires additional steps. Taking the time to understand the differences between ethnic, or black, hair,...
Castor oil, derived from the bean and seeds of the castor plant, has been used for many years as a laxative, a lubricant and in skin and hair care products. This naturally produced vegetable oil has many uses, including treating dry scalp, adding...
Natural ethnic hair is often thicker and more tightly curled than Caucasian or bi-racial hair. It is also much more fragile, which can be a frustrating combination, especially when dealing with children's hair. Aside from the problem of breakage,...
The definition of beauty differs over time and throughout cultures. What some perceive as beautiful, others may find unattractive. Good health helps to impart a perception of beauty. Skin free of blemishes and strong, resilient hair are trademarks...
Healthy hair looks silky and smooth, is less prone to breakage and can even make a person look more attractive. The strength and other properties of healthy hair can be affected by ethnicity, genetics, diet and the kind of care the hair receives.
Heat, chemicals, sun, wind and illness can leave your hair dry and brittle. Very curly hair may also be more prone to dryness and breaking. Dry hair looks and feels less than beautiful. Restoring hair to a soft, healthy luster requires you to...
