Black is Back – Simple Hair Care Regimen For Shiny Long Tresses

Flaunting natural black hair is back with a bang and is here to stay for a very long time. Afro-American hair tends to be curly or frizzy and does not reflect light as much as straight hair, but can definitely boast a sheen signifying health, volume and bounce.

Most of the times products and ingredients used to introduce shine to your hair are also good for its growth. Maintaining a simple yet effective hair care regime can help you get hair that is both long and shiny. Let us keep it simple and black!

Hair care regime for shiny long tresses

• Make it a habit to wash your hair with cold water, even if it is for a few seconds. Cold water works on the hair just like it does on your skin. It closes the pores of the hair and smoothens the cuticles. This makes your hair reflect light instead of absorbing it. Cold does not mean that the water has to be freezing, but definitely cooler than the water with which you take a shower.

• Give your hair a deep oil treatment with oils like coconut, castor, grape seed and almond. All these oils are known to lock the moisture in your hair besides being good for making your black hair shiny. Studies prove that oil treatments are good for hair growth as well.

• Use moisturizing and anti-frizz products on a daily basis. Frizzy hair is basically hair that has disrupted strand cuticles, lacking shine. Lack of moisture can also inhibit both hair shine and hair growth.

• Always use a protective hair serum before opting for heat-styling aids. Direct and excessive heat on your hair can dry out and damage your hair, making it look dull. Dry and over treated hair is also prone to breakage. It is very difficult to add shine to unhealthy and damaged hair.

• Use natural hair deep conditioners on a regular basis to keep your hair hydrated. Good moisture content in the hair is a sure shot way to make it shiny and long. Experts also believe that moisturization and conditioning of the hair is the answer to more than half of the hair problems that people have.

These things are not very difficult to introduce into your hair care regime but will reward you with the results that you desire. Since black is back why not make it long, shiny and sexy as well!