Q&A for How to Have Healthy Afro Hair

Use gentle cleansers that contain natural moisturizing oils and avoid treating hair with heat. Also, cover up in especially cold or hot weather.

Low manipulation hair styles help. The longer your hands are out of your hair, the more growth you will see. Sleeping on a silk pillow case helps too.

Water is the best thing for Afro hair. Always keep a mist bottle with a little drop of conditioner mixed in on hand.

Try a detangling conditioner, and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Then try to comb it gently with a wide toothed-comb.

You can, but I would only brush it every other day or so. You should not brush your afro if it's not wet; it can lead to damage and hair loss. The best way is to brush/comb your hair while it's wet, like when you're in the shower, and make sure you have some kind of product so you don't damage your hair.

Keep stretching your hair daily.

It depends on what type of hair you have and if it's made for that. But if you want to try, Step 1: You braid your hair (This is only for overnight). Step 2: Use a scarf to maintain your braids (Better if you use satin scarves). Step 3: In the morning you take out your braids and try to fluff your hair into an afro.

Yes, it doesn't matter what gender you are, only whether you have afro hair or not.

Yes. But if they are too tight or you take them out and put them in too frequently without giving your hair follicles a rest, that can start to break your hair.

You can keep it untangled by combing it with a wide-toothed comb and covering it up in harsh weather.

If you mean by the color, you can dye it. If you mean afro-textured hair, if you're not of African descent, you most likely can't have it.

Put water in a mist spray bottle and spray your hair until it is damp. Then detangle. Make sure the hair is not too wet.

Afro hair was kept in braids/plaits. Washing was done less often and moisturizer used was shea butter in its natural form.

There could be a number of reasons. One possibility is your genes.

There is no way. Just keep growing your hair until therer is enough for an Afro.

Oil your scalp and the ends of your hair. I mix up castor oil, coconut, olive oil, and Moroccan oil.

Whenever your Afro is EXTREMELY tangled, then it's time to whip out the detangler and start combing with a wide tooth comb. You should not comb your hair every day because your hair will fall out, but every once in a while it should be combed. Remember, Afro hair is naturally tangled, so don't comb your whole head as soon as you see a knot.

Look at the tips. I know it sounds plain, but it's not as simple as that. This is how you do it. With your hair untangled take a tail comb, and using the tail part a section of your hair. Now with the teeth comb from the roots down to the end, but stop at the ends. Raise your hair to the lights where you can see it and examine. Do this on the back, left, right and front. If there are no split ends still just trim it anyways at least once in five months. It puts you on the safe side.

The best way is to moisturize your hair. If that does not work, it is possible that your hair is damaged. (Depends on the signs like breakage, dryness etc.)

The best option is to trim it, because not only will it grow your hair further, it will also help in many ways. You can also use moisturisers and deep conditioning products.

Yes. Shampoo strips your hair of its natural oils, making it brittle and easy to break.

You can avoid getting knots by brushing/combing your hair on a frequent basis. Not doing so will cause your hair to become tangled or dreaded. Avoid brushing/combing it too frequently as this can cause stress on your hair.

This article can definitely help you grow and maintain a healthy afro, even if all of the tips aren't applicable to you at the start.

Do you spend a lot of time in the sun? Sun rays can cause hair to lighten, even when you're not expecting it. Keep your hair wrapped up whenever possible and you should start to see results.

You can massage your scalp with essential oils (e.g jojoba oil,castor, peppermint) for at least 5 minutes a day and exercise to increase blood circulation to your scalp. Drink lots of water and moisturize your hair with a spray bottle mix of water, leave in conditioner and oil.

It depends. If you chemically processed your hair, you have to cut off your relaxed ends and grow out your hair. If you have severe heat damage, you should probably do the same thing. If you mean you had them when you were little and they disappeared, that is normal and there is a good chance you will not get them back.

Do not wash and comb your hair every day. You can use a detangler spray to help manage your hair if needed.

Yes, it's safe to gel your hair, but I wouldn't use too much.

You can moisturize and de-tangle your hair before putting it in a protective style like twists, braids, Bantu knots, or a loose ponytail.

Any cream without sulphates is fine, but natural oils are better, e.g. jojoba, coconut, argan, tea tree, or castor oil.