Q&A for How to Take Care of Black Girls' Hair

You can experiment with different techniques to stretch your hair such as blow drying it, braiding out, or using hair ties down the entire length of your hair. There are even hair stretching creams available that you can try.

Hair is made up of protein and doesn’t need too much protein added too often or it’ll become weak. You can do a protein treatment about 2-3 times a year, once every 6 months, or once every 4 months.

Oils, oil, oils. Use satin pillows and satin scarves. Basically, try every step you just read above above, and you should see some improvement.

Wash only once a week. Apply a small amount of oil each day and brush to style. If not managed regularly, keep your hair braided.

That depends on how fast your hair grows, if it breaks off easily, and how well you take of it. If taken care of well (including normal trims, and regular washing and moisturizing it), it may take a couple of years. (Hair usually grows at 1/4 inch per month.)

Olive, castor, coconut, or sunflower oil are good oils to use for deep conditioning, all which can be mixed with shea butter for excellent nourishment of the hair and scalp. Mix about 3 tbs of any of the above oils with 1 tbs shea butter, gently warm in microwave or on the stovetop, and apply all over hair and scalp. Put a shower cap or plastic bag over hair and leave for an hour. Then, shampoo and condition as usual.

You need to take good care of your hair and ensure that it is hydrated to reduce breakage. If your hair breaks, it won't appear to grow. Coconut oil makes an excellent moisturizer for hair. Check out How to Grow Black Girls Hair for more tips and ideas.

Wash the child's hair more frequently with a mild shampoo and conditioner. You can also do an oil treatment on the scalp before washing.

Try heating up some coconut oil in the microwave for about 10 seconds, and then applying it to your hair. Wait 15-20 minutes before washing it out it. Do this every few days for a couple weeks.

Use coconut hair oil before going to sleep. The next day, wash it with shampoo and conditioner. After taking a shower, just use a tiny amount of the oil on wet hair.

Once a week is fine, you can use leave-in conditioner but cover your hair for 15 minutes before continuing, as it helps to deepen the effects of the conditioner.

This is up to you. You can braid your hair as often as you see necessary, just make sure to avoid braiding it too tightly. Also, how long depends on what your hair likes best, but make sure that you don't use it as an excuse to avoid moisturizing or washing at least once a week.

It is actually healthier to not wash your hair every day. Wash it about every other day. (Wash your body every day). Don't take really hot showers, don't condition your hair from the roots, start where you would put it in a ponytail.

You must mean you scalp. It could be irritated or dry. Try not washing it as much and moisturize more often.

No perms. If water is chlorinated, try and wash hair often and use a hair cap when swimming. Keep hair hydrated with oils so it won't be dry and brittle.

Try not to wear hairstyles that are too tight and detangle more with your fingers.

No, it is not. It may leave residue in your hair though, so be sure to wash your hair after using it.

Hold on tight to the top of where the knot is and, if you hold on tight enough, you will not feel anything. Also, try putting on detangler products and using good conditioner. The easiest time to brush your hair is when you get out of the shower and it is still wet/damp. If you are experiencing knots in the morning, then try putting your hair in a bun or braiding it.

Apply coconut oil, but not too much. Keep on practicing the steps above and you should see some improvement.

Ordering online is always an option, but you can also go to your local beauty shop and ask for "black hair-care products." Also, look for hair care products that are made for curly and thick hair.

Be patient. Unless you're doing the big chop, it's going to take time before your hair becomes completely natural. Your hair will break, especially along the line where the relaxed and natural hair meet. Read the article How to Go from Relaxed Hair to Natural for more help.

You can use oil on your scalp and ends. I would avoid using grease since it's so thick and not as natural and organic as an oil. It could possibly clog your scalp or cause alopecia.

You could try styling your hair in buns, braids, Bantu knots, wigs, weave and ponytails. All of these hairstyles will help keep your hair from breakage and dryness. Just make sure they are off of your shoulders.

Don't use grease; it breaks your hair off even more. Use moisturizers that have water as the first ingredient. Try to keep your hair in protective styles.

A blow brush is better. Or a paddle brush. That combs out the hair thoroughly without it snapping off.

Make sure to always have it moisturized, and never leave it out when you go to sleep. That can make it really dry and hard to comb out.

No, use cool or warm water. The hot water will weaken and destroy natural hair oils.

Put your hair down, rinse with cold water, and shampoo - don't condition. If you condition, your hair with will become sticky and it will start to break off.

Your daughter may have a case of dandruff. All you have to do is talk to your doctor and try to find dandruff treating shampoos.

You can your wash hair with a mild shampoo and conditioner with a wig on top of it. Simply pin the wig upwards, then run water through your hair that's underneath while lightly massaging in conditioner and shampoo.