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If you are an African American man or woman and won't to know why your hair is falling out don't despair. Hopefully

A great black hair care regimen will include the following: a high quality shampoo, preferably an all natural one, a high quality conditioner, natural hair oils for a healthy scalp, and an all natural daily moisturizing lotion, cream, or serum.

For most African Americans, having long hair is an ultimate desire. Yet, some people give up on growing their natural hair and simply result to wearing wigs and weaves.

If you have chemically treated hair or have just started getting perms/relaxers, this article is a must read to help you grow your hair past the nape of your neck.

Unfortunately, very few hair care products available in today's market cater to curly textured, wavy, or tightly S-coiled hair textures.

Black women typically chemically alter their hair for a myriad of reasons. Some do it for the look, some do it for social reasons, and others do it for professional reasons.

Growing hair to longer lengths can prove to be difficult. One can use many approaches to hair growth and still receive mediocre results.

There is much debate about what to place and not place on African American or Ethnic Hair.

Taking care of Black hair is no easy task. As most Black people know, our hair is not managed as easy as other textures of hair.

This article is a quick guide to some great products for African American hair!

Anyone can grow their hair out if they are stubborn enough with the beautician and stop listening to wive's tales. Read some myths and then read the remecies that will bring youcloser to hair that is shoulderlength or longer, and all yours. Weaves are just nasty.

Many African American women continue to go to their hairdresser long after we have become unhappy with the results. If you feel it is time to fire your hairdresser, and do your hair yourself, here are some steps you can take.

Before hair loss remedies there were only two choices: walk around bald or wear a wig. Now medications are on the market which claim to regenerate hair growth.

Caring for natural hair requires knowledge. That's because despite its looks, natural hair is fragile and requires precautions to prevent breakage. Also, it is common for more than one hair texture to grow from the same scalp.

Hair weaving is one of the best ways to induce a great makeover. Hair weaving has become a shared favorite among many different races and income levels.

To grow longer African American hair, you MUST maintain a healthy diet, use quality hair care products, and take hair growth stimulating vitamins.

Curious about African-American hair and why it's so different? Or are you African-American struggling with your own identity in your very unique hair. My Nappy Roots documentary will educate, uplift and epitomize African-American hair and the history behind it.

For decades, creating a beautiful African American crown of glory has been seen as some kind of misnomer.

Why have women of the African Diaspora abandoned their natural hair? Why are black women now running towards weaves and wigs instead of Afros and locks? What has caused African-American women to be ashamed of their God given beauty?

Many new naturals are left with a counter full of products for relaxed hair that no longer work on their newly chemical free tresses. In the nine years I have been natural, I have come across a few of the best products for natural hair.

Preparing to wash your hair, for many of us requires no thought. We go into the product aisle and pick up our usual brand of hair shampoo and conditioner. If you have naturally curly, brittle, or overly dry hair, use these tips to minimize tangles.

Gives the possible dangers of using relaxers to straighten natural black hair.

From movie stars to pop singers, long beautiful locks are a beauty trend women of the world seek to replicate. With the use of the perfect hair extensions, long beautiful hair can be a reality in only a few minutes.

Product guide and do it yourself remedies for common hair problems.

Whether you're trying to add a few inches or regrow your hair after an illness, the process can be frustrating and filled with anxious moments that make you wonder why you're bothering. It's normal to get frustrated with how long it takes to grow hair.

Changing your hair color, covering gray, or brightening and highlighting your hair at home can help you look better and save money over salons if you learn how to do it properly.

The evolution of black women and their hair.

I never thought I'd ever wear my hair natural. But a bad relaxer actually turned out to be a good thing.

Hair loss can be a traumatic experience especially for women. Numerous products have flooded the market with the promises of treating hair loss. In this article, I'll give you lowdown on the two most effective topical treatments I've found.

Whenever I hear of some poor soul going bald, the first image that comes to mind is the I Love Lucy episode in which Ricky Ricardo is convinced that he is losing his hair. Lucy concocts a solution to massage his scalp that smells so vile, looks so terribl

For black hair, hair breakage is typically a result of an imbalance of important forces within the hair strand: moisture and protein levels.

Black hair can be hard to manage and if it is not taken care of properly hair loss or extreme dryness can occur. Black women and men love to keep their hair looking beautiful and providing it with the proper vitamins.

While wearing natural hair is more desirable and beautiful for African Americans, styling it on a daily basis can be quite difficult

Okay, okay, I'll admit I don't know the first thing about doing hair. However, being the writer that I am - and having a wife (Theresa) that does know everything there is about doing African-American hair - I figured, we'd combine to write this.

Many mothers experience difficult times trying to maintain their Black/African American daughter's hair, some mothers often complain that the hair is too kinky, curly, or frizzy and too course to brush and style.

This essay discusses the stereotypes of African American women that proliferated with the introduction of television and film. Three specific images are described: the "Jezebel", the "Sapphire", and the "Mammy".

Just follow the rules below and you will uncover your baby's beautiful curl pattern while also fostering the perfect environment for healthy, African American hair growth.

Many African American women start giving their children perms at very young ages. The reason why is because it usually helps to make the hair a lot more manageable.

There is very little about African American skin that can be safely assumed which is why African American skin care is a combination of general skin care, individual skin care and a few "extras" that may be specific to people of color.

Read this informative article and learn about Madame C.J. Walker, the first African-American to become a millionaire!

Are you wondering how to grow long, luxurious African American hair? The key is in what you DON'T do. See how you can grow hair from a short layered bob, to a shoulder-grazing mane...

In the media and especially on television, African American women are often misrepresented. Throughout television history, African American female characters in situation comedies have reflected biased, stereotypical images and controversial characters.

Despite being separated by more than 60 years, authors Zora Neale Hurston and Toni Morrison present their female characters in submissive and objectified roles to highlight the oppression that African-American women face even in the twenty-first century.

As hair technology advances many find themselves ditching the old skool ways of doing Black/African American hair, this is true with the ever so popular distribution and usage of hair grease, which to the black community was and is an essential product

Hair loss: hormones or natural herbals, which is better in the long run.

African American hair requires a lot of attention and time. This guide has been designed to help you take care of your African American daughter's hair.

Hair care for black women is a very confusing topic to say the least. But, let's shed some light on why most black women don't have long hair.

Changing your hair color once you have dyed it black.

There's plenty you can do to hang on to the hair you have left and encourage healthy regrowth. Start by looking in your very own kitchen.

For many women, hair thinning begins during menopause. This is an overview of the two types of general hair loss and methods to overcome it.