Boys Hair
Kings deserve to have their crowns taken care of too!
Check out the video below for some great hair tips for boys!
Now let's take a look at some of the products that you can use when washing, conditioning and moisturizing hair.
Jamaican Mango and Lime Tingle Shampoo
The Jamaican Mango and Lime Tingle Shampoo is made to remove dirt and build up from the scalp and hair. It also protects the hair from getting dry and flaking. Using warm water, wet hair and squeeze a small amount of the shampoo into your hand. Distribute product evenly throughout the hair making sure to massage the scalp with your fingertips. Rinse out shampoo and repeat.
Jamaican Mango and Lime Protein Conditioner
The Jamaican Mango and Lime Protein Conditioner benefits the hair by moisturizing, strengthening and stops breakage. After using this product hair will be nice, soft and easy to style. After using the tingle shampoo apply the conditioner evenly throughout the hair and scalp, making sure that you work the product evenly throughout the hair. Leave the product in hair for 3 minutes and then rinse out the product thoroughly.
King Curls
King Curls is a hair care product that was made for black boys who struggle with moisturizing and defining their hair. This hair product is suitable for all hair types and textures. Simply part hair in 4 sections and using your hands evenly distribute the product throughout the hair.
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Cantu Argan Oil Leave in Conditioner Repair Cream
This Cantu product protects the hair from damage and revives hair that has been previously damaged by strengthening the hair strands and stimulating the scalp. Part hair in small sections and evenly distribute product throughout hair. Start from the top and work your way to the bottom. After application to hair comb through for a more even distribution. For best results use product alongside other Cantu products.
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Finding the right combs and brushes to use in african american hair is also very important! Below is a guideline of what combs and brush to consider when styling textured hair.
Wide-Toothed Comb – The wide-toothed comb is used to detangle hair; this comb gently detangles hair without breaking hair roots and pulling on the hair.
Boar Bristle Brush – The boar bristle brush has soft bristles that result in less hair breakage; it is used to massage the scalp and promote blood flow.
Afro Comb – The afro comb is used to loosen tangled hair and avoid frizzy hair; it is also used to fluff out afros.
Rat Tail Comb – The rat tail comb is used for lifting and separating hair into sections when braiding; rat tail combs are not used to comb out the hair as it can cause breakage.
Soft Bristle Brush – The soft bristle brush is used for massaging natural oils and products through your hair; soft bristle brushes can cause breakage if your hair is not detangled.
Here are some important DOs and DONT'S when taking care of black hair!
Do’s and Do Not’s with Boys Hair (common mistakes)
Best Hair Care Tips to Avoid Mistakes
Shampoo less frequently
Reason – Shampooing too frequently will strip the natural oils away from the hair and leave your hair brittle/dry.
Solution – Cut down shampooing to only twice a week with products that do not contain harsh chemicals.
Moisturize everyday
Reason – Hair usually has a tendency to dry out over the course of the day, due to dryness in the air, heating inside, and wearing hats.
Solution – Constantly hydrate the scalp and hair, by moisturizing even on days that shampoo is not used.
Choose a low-maintenance style
Reason – Taking the appropriate care for hair can lead to a wide range of styles of hair, such as waves, short curls or even longer styles.
Solution – Find something that works for you, do not just settle, experimenting and asking for advice is a great step.
Choose the right styling product
Reason – Local drug stores unfortunately do not typically cut it; they are not formulated properly and are full of greases.
Solution – Ensure that you are in the ethnic section, this being more curly-hair friendly and make sure that you are tending to avoid products that contain alcohol, mineral oil, or petroleum.
10 Curly Hair Tips For Men (Do's And Don’ts For Curly Hair)
The Number One Common Mistake
The first thing that most individuals do wrong when caring for hair, is not fully understanding or knowing what their specific hair type is.
Different types of hair need different types of maintenance, this being there are many different mistakes that are made in that area.
Not wrapping hair in a silk scarf
Washing hair in hot water
Not having regular treatments done
Blow-drying and ironing the hair too frequently
Not getting regular hair trims
Not adding enough moisture
Having too many chemical treatments
Using the wrong hair bands
Be aware of the different hair types!
Type 1: straight: Your hair will lay down on its own once it grows out.
Type 2: wavy: Your hair becomes bendable. This type can range from fine to coarse. You’ll know if you have this type if your hair makes “S” waves when it’s longer.
Type 3: coiled: You’ll have loose or corkscrew curls. Most coiled hair frizzes.
Type 4: kinky: This type is when you get an afro texture. You might also have tight, small curls that spring from your scalp.
Do’s and Don’ts
Click here for a website that will give you some tips to follow to make sure that you are not making any mistakes. It is what TO DO instead of what NOT TO DO.
While brushing the hair, that is where common mistakes happen a lot, here are some specific Do’s and Don’ts in relation to hair maintenance;
Do it on dry hair
Do gently lift the roots
Do it on day one
Do not wrap too tightly
Do not overdo it
Do not tug all the way through
When in doubt, take a moment to step back to ensure what you are doing is correct. Here is a checklist of some of the things that you could be doing wrong.
Using chemical relaxers on afro hair
Rough handling, forceful combining, being too harsh with the hair habits
Wrong accessories
Not using moisture every day
Taking too long between shampooing
Not reading the ingredients, using the wrong products
Improper shampoo techniques
Hair is just as important and related to your health as anything else, diet matters
Ignoring deep conditioning
Not trimming your hair
Not protecting the natural hair
Resources You Can Use to Help
Here is the link to a blog post that addresses specific tips to help individuals learn how to take care of hair properly.
Here is the link to a video that shows the rights steps to take care of hair effectively.
