Destination Beauty: Useful Black Haircare Tips!

After many years of hair growth, first hand hair experiences/lessons and research i've learnt some useful black haircare tips that I actually do and find work for me, aswall as some that i've just researched haven't tested out YET but find many other people recommending also for being good healthy hair tips.

Maintaing a healthy lifestyle - Keeping fit, drinking plenty of water, taking vitamins for hair, skin and nails etc

TRIM YOUR HAIR - A lot of people are scared of getting their hair trimmed and so was I when I first got my hair trimmed many years ago but trimming your hair every so often is essential, in order to PREVENT split hairs from travelling up the hair shaft.
When washing your hair DO NOT scratch at the scalp and roots thinking your doing your hair some kind of justice because you're really not and that will just cause a lot of friction to the roots and can result in you ruining hair folicules and pulling out hair.
When washing your hair DO use your finger tips to work and massage the shampoo/conditioner into the hair and make sure your massaging your hair in one direction as this will reduce the tangling of the hair.
Use conditioner after washing your hair, it will help to detangle the hair if there are any tangles and it gives your hair protection and shine. Preferably use a leave in conditioner!
Drying your hair- Do not rub your hair together with your towel when drying this is bad for your hair, instead with your towel pat your hair dry.
Moisturise and seal your hair. Some people do this every night or every other day this helps protect and moisturise the ends, as the ends are the oldest part of your hair you want to make sure that you really focus on them. Grease your scalp also you can do this after every washing of the hair - I like to use African Pride or Hollywood Beauty Castor Oil. (Don't over moisture your hair otherwise you'll suffocate it and your hair will be heavy from all the grease etc)
When combing your hair comb from the tip and work your way upwards! It might sound like a drag of a process but its much better than puilling at your hair from the roots. (Use wide tooth combs)

Wrap your hair with a silk or satin scarf to prevent breakage whilst sleeping or you can use a silk pillowcase.

Reduce the amount of hot devices that you use on your hair - hair straightners, blow dryer, hair curlers etc. Now I prefer to wear my hair straight but i'll only have it straightened once and just make sure i wrap my hair well to keep it straight, otherwise i'll only straighten any lil section of hair that really needs to be straightened if its really crimpled.

In conclusion make sure you just take time with your hair, love it and nurture it, find a routine that works for you and stick with it and you'll see a difference that will help you to grow and retain your length.