Ethnic Hair is different from other hair. It is tightly curled so much so they form knots that are pulled and tugged when combing or brushing. Some women of color and biracial women are blessed with what we called "that good hair" and others were born with the worst of them all. We all have our faults or downfalls. We all have something we do not like about ourselves and our hair. Whether it's too dark, short, long or just not right for you, it is still your crowning glory. No matter the ethnicity or race, we all have good hair days and bad hair days. So for someone who says there are no bad hair days maybe they have never really experienced a really bad hair day. Again goes to explain African American hair especially, and any hair that is of African descent.

Asian hair is different from mid eastern hair and hispanic hair is different than native American hair. With the variety of hair types in this world, take them all and mix them up. What do you have? Some serious undefined hair days. Some ethnic groups have straight hair while other groups have wavy and some curly, down to super curly. Ethnic hair comes in a variety of textures and strength. All with it's own unique problem.

I have skimmed the internet looking for information from other sources on African American hair. There are so many conflicting views and opinions on taking care of African American hair. How do you know which advice to take and what kind of information is worth your time? Most of the time you really don't. Hair care is like skin care or face care. You have to find what works for you in the midst of advice and information. You know your hair best and you know what it will and will not do. You make the ultimate decisions for your hair.

Many of you have inquired about how to properly comb and shampoo hair. You have also asked about the difference between Texturizers and relaxers for ethnic hair. I say it all depends on what you are looking for or what look you are trying to create. Hair style is just as much about hair care as hair care is about hair style. With proper hair care there are many styles offered to you. Protecting the hair and the style is a maintenance regimen. You should always begin your hair care regimen with good hair care products for your hair type. Again this is where you get to sort of play around to find what works best for your hair.

Once you have a good regimen for your hair make sure you use styling products that will enhance and protect from elements and heat. With a good regimen no matter the hair type your hair should always have a healthy shine to it.

Taking care of African American hair is very difficult for those with troublesome hair. It will take time to care for your hair just as it takes time for you to pamper yourself. Same thing with your hair, pamper it. Treat it as your crowning glory. Nourish it and love it. Part of hair care is your spiritual being and outlook on life. How much stress is in your life? Do you have ways of relaxing the stress away? Your emotional wellbeing will directly affect your hair. Worry causes you to lose hair. Depression will slow the growth process. If you take certain medication they will make hair difficult to work with as well as lose hair too.

Many of you are looking for hair tips and styles. You have asked about specific hair problems and how to address them. I must say the first step in anything hair begins with optimum care of the hair.

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Since the holidays are here and frosty has visited many places many women are thinking about hair styles for those special occasions. Corporate parties, family and friends gathering, an evening alone with a spouse or other half. You want something different, more stylish, unique to your beauty or you may want something easy, wash and go. In the coming weeks look for more articles on holiday hair styles for ethnic and multi-ethnic women and hair care for African American hair.

So with all that said make sure you have a good hair care regimen already in place. You want beautiful, healthy, shiny hair, which is the best hair to have no matter the difficulty level of the hair. Remember hair is a woman's crowning glory, now let's make it sparkle with beauty for the Holiday Season.

If you do not have a hair care system or regimen, Avon makes it easy to choose for different hair types. Their hair care products and tools are designed to work on all types of hair. There is a formula for Color Treated hair. Another is a Volumizer system for body building and a Straight and Sleek formula for smoothing frizzy and fly away ends.



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