"How to Combat Dryness" One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with our black hair is combating dryness. Black hair tends to be dry because of its physical structure. Dry hair is brittle hair, and when hair is brittle it breaks easily. However there are several steps that you can take to deal with dry hair. One of the most important things you can do to deal with dry hair is to be sure you always wash your hair with a gentle shampoo. Avoid shampoos made with the chemicals sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, and ammonium laureth sulfate. These detergents are some of the most commonly used cleansers in shampoos. However these ingredients strip the hair of natural oils and leave the hair feeling dry and harder to manage. A gentle moisturizing shampoo will cleanse your ha...

I'm stretching my relaxer for a year so ... I wash weekly, alternate Moisture and Protein, I DC weekly, I prepoo with Honey or conditioner, grease my scalp with JBCO, MS 1-2x daily, read label, air dry using the scarf method, etc ... I'm trying to reach BSL I seem to be stuck at shoulder length, when I M&S, I use my fingers and palm to create a simple protective style, etc...I eat healthy...... greens, brown rice, whole wheat bread, egg, add garlic to every meal, drink at least 8 glass of water daily, and a Gatorade bottle full of the Arizona green tea for my daily antioxidant, I walk/run 30+mins daily, etc... JOIN ME!! I'm trying to retain length so I could make it to BSL by Dec 2011... I'm taking Biotin 5mg=5000 mcg--> Purchase your Biotin real cheap from Puritanpride.com see link at the top right corner. Biontin Is needed for a Healthy Hair, Skin & Nails, promotes thicker hair. prior to you taking the 5000mcg biotin please consult your doctor. You ca...