Keeping Black Hair Beautiful

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  Use a wide-toothed Afro-comb for curly hair and a natural 
  bristle brush for relaxed hair. Combing will help spread the natural oils
  through the hair, making it look shinier and healthier. Use intensive pre-shampoo treatments.
  
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  Massage the scalp regularly to encourage oil production.
  
  
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  Shampoo as often as you feel necessary but only lather
  once,  using a small amount of shampoo. Rinse thoroughly. Towel-blot, don't rub
  hair.
  
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  Once a month try a hot oil treatment, which will lubricate
    dry scalp conditions as well as moisturize brittle hair.
  
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  If you have a delicate fringe (bangs) or baby fine hair
    around the hairline (sometimes from breakage, sometimes an inherited trait),
  use  tiny round bristly and a hairdryer to blend this hair.
  
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  Gels are good for moulding black hair into shape; choose
    non-greasy formulas that give hair a healthy sheen.
  
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  If you use hot combs or curling tongs, make sure you shield
    the hair by using a finishing spray.
  
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  Braided hair needs a softening shampoo that maintains the
    moisture balance and helps eleminate dry scalp.