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5 How-to Tips for African American Hair

Stuck in a hair rut and not sure what to do? Here are five easy how-to tips below for working with the great hair you've got.

How to Clip In Extensions

Make sure your hair is completely straight in order for  the hair extensions to blend seamlessly with your real hair. Then, section the hair into 1-inch partings, placing each extension clip at the root of the hair. Repeat until the full head of hair is complete. You can use a two-inch barrel curler to create voluminous curls, imparting beautiful body. As the final step, use a medium hold hairspray to keep the style in tact.

How to Get Blond or Honey-Colored Highlights
First, break the base using a neutral ash permanent color applied in a virgin application and let process for 15 minutes. Create back-to-back foils by skipping an inch and place a single foil. Foils are placed horizontally and vertically throughout the shape. Utilize a sheer hair color to add honey and caramel hues.

How To Camouflage Thinning Hair
If your hair is thinning, styling should be kept as simple as possible so as not to disrupt the hair shaft and roots. Just keep in mind that trying to make thin hair appear unnaturally voluminous achieves the opposite effect. It is wiser to opt for a clean, sophisticated look that is shaped closer to the head, with no thinning patches exposed.


How to Encourage Hair Growth
Many factors including diet, hair care and genetics have an impact on hair growth. Scalp massage may help to increase circulation and nourish the roots – but be gentle! Also, use a product line that's healthy for your hair like Organic Root Stimulator's Olive Oil line which boasts therapeutic properties that contribute to the on-going nourishment of the hair and scalp.

How to Smooth Hair Without A Flat Iron

To smooth your hair without a flat iron, dry wrap it, apply a pressing cream and brush with a boar's hair bristle brush. Wrap the hair in a doobie and sit under a hooded dryer on a very warm setting for 15 minutes and then cool for a few minutes. Release the hair from the doobie and style. See more product recommendations here.

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  • blah_blah_darling's Avatar
    Posted by blah_blah_darling Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:36pm PST

    how come we still don't have anything for women who wear thier hair naturally? it's realy lame of you guys shine... i don't want to straighten out my hair or make it blond...

    come on guys...

    ladies, you wanna find a webite that is dedicated to natural hair, google naturally sexy.co.uk the woman who runs the website is from the uk so it's not a .com website.

    i would never do this, but that website has great tips on working with natural hair, what to do if you're transitioning and she posts great hairstyles and ideas.

    come on shine, don't make me hype up another website again...

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  • M.J - Fierce Beauty and Fashion's Avatar
    Posted by M.J - Fierce Beauty and Fashion Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:48am PST

    Nice post! To add to the point about Encouraging Hair Growth - deep conditioning is ultra important, especially if you relax your hair. That will definitely help keep the hair strong. Along with keeping the hair straight without a flat iron - make sure you always wrap your hair up with a silk scarf at night. That way you can maintain that straight hair everyday!

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  • Linda W's Avatar
    Posted by Linda W Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:04pm PST

    I'm not sure if I would look okay with highlights. I have always wanted them, but my hair is very black and they turn carrot orange. I think I will try out a hot cinnamon red and see what it looks like.

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  • YvonneR's Avatar
    Posted by YvonneR Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:12pm PST

    i too would like to see more healthy hair care tips and styles for all kinds of hair, straight, braided, transitioning, etc.

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  • sweety's Avatar
    Posted by sweety Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:31am PST

    I would like to see hairstyles for mixed people, why aren't there any. I really don't know what to do with my curls and waves.

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