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Health
When you think of the old school, it conjures up different memories for different people. For some, it’s old afros and afro picks.
These are some old-school hair tips that bring out the best in your hair and still work to this day. Take a look at the top five:
Keep The Braids Loose And Light
Mom had
it right with
this one,
though our
methods have
changed
slightly. Get-
ting cornrows as a child was a daunting process though mama meant well. It was great for her to knock out a style and not have to worry about your hair for at least a week, right? That’s still the case.
The difference now is that tight braids are not encouraged. We now know that they can con- tribute to traction alopecia and breakage, so keep the braids light and loose.
Give Your Hair A Break
In 2009 Oprah said, “I have worn weaves, I have worn wigs, I have done all of it, because in order to keep your hair, you can’t put heat on your hair every day! You have to give your hair a break.” It’s important for the health of your hair overtime to give our hair an extended break from
daily combing and heat styling.
Rinse Your Hair With Cold Water
While warm water opens a hair’s cuticle to allow shampoo and conditioner to do their job, cold water helps to close the cuticle and seal in moisture from the conditioner — which helps your hair look shiny and healthy.
Wrap Your Hair At Night, Emphasis AT Night
This one still
gets me, because it
reminds me of my
mom so much. It
not only maintains
your hairstyle but
also keeps your
hair from drying
out. The emphasis
now is on sleeping with a silk cap or on silk sheets. This inevitably prevents your hair from losing moisture.
Silk pillowcases are also a nice alternative. BUT, please don’t wear your cap out...it’s a NO- NO.
Don’t Jump On The Bandwagon
There’s always some new products, some new method, some “hair breakthrough” they say is gonna change the game and change your life. You don’t need to jump on every new trend and new finding product. If what you’ve been doing has worked, then just keep doing that. New doesn’t al- ways mean better. Find your middle ground.
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