Let's take a look at the two style choices… Natural and then Straight.



Natural Hair
We were born with natural hair (hence the term: natural), however we still don't understand our natural hair. Natural hair requires "care steps" to be taken in order to manage the spiral tresses.

1. You must cleanse and clarify with shampoo and stabilize with a protein and moisturizing conditioner, at least weekly, so that your scalp won't be prone to disorders and your hair won't become polluted.

2. You must moisturize your natural hair each day in order to prevent a dehydrated hair and scalp.

3. You must groom your natural hair each day so that your natural hair will not web together or matt, even if you have locks or twist styles.

Natural hair with heated tools

Many women choose the option to thermally straighten or curl their hair. While this is a very viable option, many women forget that their hair is not naturally straight, causing so many of them to suffer with hair loss and other problems. Remember, when you change your hair from kinky to straight, you must protect and preserve it by following some simple rules:
Pressed/ Flat Ironed Hair
1. Only use heated tools on clean and conditioned hair.
2. Always use a moisturizer when straightening your kinky hair.
3. Only use one heated tool when straightening your kinky hair.
4. Always monitor the heated tool, ensuring that the temperature stays below 300 degrees.
5. Oil your hair and scalp, as needed, in order to seal in moisture.

Relaxed hair 
Remember to take care of your relaxed hair so it can stay beautiful and healthy.

1. Never relax damaged hair or receive a relaxer if your scalp is damaged.

2. Never allow less than 8 to 10 weeks time between relaxers.

3. "Wet Set" your hair and sit under the dryer, however do not sit under the dryer more than 30 minutes for healthy hair, less for damaged hair to avoid dehydrating the scalp. Direct heated tools, such as flat irons should be your last choice in styling.
 
4. However, when choosing heated tools, always monitor the heated tool ensuring that the temperature stays below 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

5. Moisturize your hair to prevent hair dehydration.

6. Oil your hair and scalp, as needed, in order to seal in moisture.


At the end of the day, we will always have strong opinions about black women and their hair, but the choice is yours. Just remember: God made your hair and God makes no mistakes. Learn to respect and love your hair in its natural state, before you alter it.



NOTE: Whether you wear a relaxer, permanent wave, highlights, or lowlights, your scalp and hair will be hydrated and healthy.