Healthy Hair Tips

Ladies, to preserve your style and maintain moisture in your hair, be sure to either wrap your hair at night, put a satin/silk scarf or bonnet on, or sleep on a satin/silk pillowcase.

Ladies, if you are considering going natural, make your transition a little smoother by doing your research first. YouTube and sites such as Curlynikki.com and blackgirllonghaironline.com, are great starting points for your journey.

Ladies, the warm weather is on its way. Many of you will want to jump start Spring with a new hair color. Just remember to have your hair professionally colored for optimal results. Also, to prevent breakage/damage, keep your hair moisturized and deep conditioned. The sun tends to be very drying.

Ladies, have you considered wearing "protective" hairstyles for the warm climate? Spring/Summer is ideal for styles that use little to no heat because the humidity, perspiration, and sun can be problematic. Try wet sets, rollerwraps, flexi rods, fingerwaves, cornrows, or pinned up styles.

Ladies, did you know that brushing your hair daily aids in hair growth and adds natural sheen. Use a brush with natural bristles and be sure that they aren't too hard/stiff.

Ladies, for ultra soft hair full of body and sheen, try a steam treatment. Sit under the steamer with conditioner in your hair for 15-20 mins and observe the results.

Ladies, you should never be sacrificing your sleep to preserve a hairstyle. If you're sleeping with a head full of rollers at night, in addition to discomfort, you could be applying unnecessary stress to your hair. Instead, try pin curling or bantu knotting your hair.

Ladies, when was the last time you treated yourself to a hot oil treatment? In addition to your daily scalp massages and moisturizing routine, take a moment at least once a month to saturate your hair and scalp with a hair oil of your choice, place a conditioning cap on and sit under a hooded dryer.

Ladies, the average person's hair grows 6 inches per year. If long hair is your goal, be sure to maintain a healthy diet, manipulate your hair as little as possible to avoid breakage, keep your ends trimmed, keep your strands moisturized, and don't forget to massage your scalp.

Ladies, bored with your current hairstyle? Check out www.pinterest.com for hair style inspiration.

Ladies, instead of using your towel to rub your hair dry after shampooing, wrap up your hair in a cotton towel, and let the cotton absorb the moisture. This helps protect against split ends.

Ladies, if your hair is natural (not chemically straightened), your hair is most manageable when detangled while wet with a wide tooth comb.

Ladies, did you know that your hair and scalp thrives on oils for nourishment? Olive oil, peppermint oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, argan oil, lavender oil, carrot oil, and coconut oil are all essential oils with multi purposes.

Ladies, blood circulation in your scalp aids hair growth. Try massaging your scalp in circular motions daily. Don't have time? Yes you do...why not in the morning when you wake up or before styling your hair?

Ladies, when was the last time you trimmed those ends? If your hair hasn't been trimmed yet in 2016...you are overdue! Split ends are not only unattractive, but if you allow your hair to continue to split, you will experience unnecessary breakage. Remember a proper trim is not a "haircut" or inches

Ladies, there are many natural hair ingredients that can be used on your hair and/or scalp. Some of these ingredients include, but are not limited to, avocado, honey, eggs, mayonnaise, black tea, green tea, shea butter, even bananas! Google these and other natural ingredients for more info and take

Ladies, if you workout regularly or are committed to a fitness regime, be sure to keep your hair protected. Ponytails, although popular and convenient, are not the best option due to tension and possible breakage from the band. However, try using bobbi pins to style and secure your hair and keep it

Ladies, make time to analyze your scalp. This requires that you section your hair and individually make smaller parts while observing the condition of your scalp (whether its flaky and dry, oily, irritated, red, has product buildup, or patches of hair missing, etc.).

Ladies, if you're wearing your hair in braided styles, please be sure that they are not too tight, this will over time cause hair loss. You will know if they are too tight based on the amount of tension applied (sometimes headaches, bumps, and scalp sores can be obvious indicators).

Ladies, suffering from itchy scalp? Instead of digging into it with your fingernails or comb, try soothing it with natural solutions such as, ginger, peppermint, or tea tree oil.

Ladies, if your hair has been color treated, be sure to show your strands extra love. Color treated hair loves moisture, as the chemicals can be very drying. Remember to use a cream or butter in addition to oil on your hair daily.

Ladies, if you're considering a new hairstyle, be sure to first consider the maintenance required to upkeep your new look.

Ladies, when was the last time you opted for fingerwaves? This low maintenance hair style gives your hair a break from heat, tension, and is fuss free. Plus it's trending right now.

Ladies, permanent hair color can not be applied to your hair on the same day that your relaxer is applied. If you would like color, you can opt for a rinse.