Beautiful African Woman – Beauty Tips for African Caribbean Women

Hair

No article covering African American beauty tips can be complete without mentioning the care and treatment of hair.  Hair, the crowning glory, is an important part of any personal beauty routine and should not be overlooked.

The hair of the black woman is uniquely different from other races and as such cannot be treated the same way.  An excessive use of oil is not necessary for black hair and as a matter of fact can exacerbate problems such as dandruff and acne.  Black hair, whether processed or natural, needs to be regularly conditioned and treated to maintain its health.

Hair care tips

• For split ends, a problem especially for processed hair, the best treatment is to simply clip the ends.
• Do not brush processed hair too hard; however, if the hair is natural, brushing is important to help with the circulation of essential oils.
• To minimize flyaway and soften your hair, dampen hair brush with warm water.
• Do not weigh your hair down with excessive amounts of oil, especially since washing the hair every day is not an option.