I have natural black hair, and i recently got my hair bleached at the salon for drastic highlites. I wanted to know, how long it will take for my natural hair color to come back. thank you

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*rofl*
It doesn’t, you have to grow it out.
^_^
- Pepper.

Okay I have been wearing my hair short for the past four months. My hair was damaged to begin with so I decided to cut it off and start all over. The first couple of appointments were going great and I was even starting to like my brand new “Halle Berry” hair style. The problem came when I couldn’t afford my hairstylist anymore. The salon was very upscale and the shampoos and touch up’s were way out of my budget and not only that she wanted to see me every two weeks. Things got even worse when I found out I was pregnant again and SO put us all on a strict budge and he doesn’t believe me when I tell him how fragile a black womens hair is (He is Asian). So needless to say I haven’t been to the salon in about 2 months and my hair has been highly affected. I try to do my best with it I wash it once a week, and when I am at home or running errands I wear a satin scarf so I don’t have to apply any heat to style my hair (still too short for rollers). Now my hair is breaking badly in the middle. Its gotten really bad to the point I feel like I am starting to see a bald spot. I honestly don’t know what to do, I can’t cut it because I am already as low as I am willing to go any more and I think I would be totally bald.
Is there anything I can do to stop the breakage until I am able to find a new hair dresser. Is there any products anyone can recommend so I don’t have to go to the salon every two weeks and more like once a month. I feel like unless a professional is dealing with my hair it will never be healthy on its own. I must be doing something wrong.

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If your hair is breaking off badly then you’ve probably gone as long as you can go between touch-ups. Is there a hair school in your area? If so, then they’ll do relaxers for a cheaper price.
Until you can get a touch-up I suggest you put your hair in a protective style – a style that doesn’t require you to style, heat, comb, or brush your hair too much. Start finger combing because it’s gentler on your hair. Black hair is very fragile compared to other hair types and chemicals like relaxers make it much weaker and more prone to breakage. If you must use a comb then use a wide-tooth comb and detangle your hair only when it has plenty of conditioner in it. Your best bet is to handle your hair as little as possible because it’s very fragile and more prone to breakage at the new growth.
Pink Lotion isn’t a moisturizer, in fact, you might notice that your hair gets dry if you use it. Stop shopping in the black hair care isle and using those crappy products. Most products marketed toward blacks contain some of the worst ingredients you can put in your hair, and Pink is no different. Look for products that are natural, organic, and raw. Those are healthier for your hair. Buy organic shampoo and conditioners because they won’t dry out your hair as much as regular shampoo does.
If your hair is unhealthy and damaged to the point that your not able to grow it long and you have to cut it very short to get rid of the damage then you might want to consider going back to your natural hair and leaving the damaging relaxers behind. Unfortunately, relaxer chemicals are so strong that it doesn’t matter if you take good care of your hair, because after a while the chemicals will take a toll and your hair will break. Relaxers are the culprit for why it’s much harder for black women to grow very long hair (mid-back to waist length), and it’s because of the constant breakage and damage.
When I was relaxed I only went for relaxers for several years because I didn’t have the money to go, and my salon was pretty cheap. I conditioned my hair every week, kept it well moisturized, and never used heat. I got tired of the constant breakage and burning relaxers.
I suggest you visit some hair care forums where you can get advice from other ladies about how you can better take care of your hair. If you’re planning to keep on relaxing then it might be time for that touch-up, before the breakage becomes worse. Good luck. http://www.motowngirl.comhttp://forum.blackhairmedia.comhttp://www.longhaircareforum.comhttp://www.nappturality.com

I am a black female. I have thin and soft hair. It break easy and moderately dry. I want to grow my hair long.I just brought some Doo Gro product and other: Growth Repair Conditioner, Triple Strength Anti-breakage Growth Lotio, Moisturizing Growth Shampoo, Medicated Hair Vitalizer Triple Strength Hollywood Beauty Mayonnaise Moisturizing Creme Oil. Do you think these products would be good on my hair? Please state any recommendations for my hair. thanks

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dont over do it with the hair products i got some handy tips with the beaty centre

Cornrows and braids are one of those timeless styles that have crossed all gender and ethnic gaps. In fact, nothing is more beautiful than heedful of intricate braids and rows and no two styles are exactly alike. That is why more and more people are choosing to express themselves and their individual style through braiding and rowing.

But as with all styles, cornrows come with their own special challenges and problems. One of the most obvious problems associated with any tight braiding technique is breakage. While black hair has fewer tendencies to break than Caucasian hair, it can still take a great deal of abuse if the braids are not done and cared for properly. In addition to breakage, you can also experience dull, frizzy and dry hair as a result of wearing cornrows or braids.

To avoid all of these drawbacks and to keep your braids looking shiny and neat, follow the following care tips:

• Choose your artist wisely – As with any artistic field, braiders come in many levels of expertise. Be sure to choose one that has been in the business for a good while. Also, ask to see sample photos of the stylist’s work. This will give you a good idea about their level of expertise.
• Grow hair to proper length – In order to get a good braid, your stylist has to have enough hair to work with. A good rule of thumb to follow on length is 10cm for straight hair and a minimum of 5 cm for curly hair.
• Cleanse without disrupting – Granted, shampooing your hair with all of those rows and braids is not an easy task. To clean down to the scalp without disrupting your style you can use a shower massager or dental water pick.
• Wrap to prevent frizz and breakage – When you’re sleeping, your hair comes into constant contact with your pillow and your movements cause friction and tension to be applied to your braids. This can result in fly away hair, frizz and breakage. To avoid this simply wrap your head with a do rag or cloth before sleeping.
• Keep salon appointments – If your braid artist tells you to get a trim every 6 weeks, do so. And if he or she tells you to get your braids redone within a certain time frame, be sure that you do. This will help keep your braids looking neat and fresh.

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I’m so sick. My best friend Alecia keeps going on about how ugly and unhealthy and stupid her hair is. I am getting sick of telling her it looks just fine. Although I think it’s really unhealthy too cause it’s crusty. She has that black type hair i think, and she relaxes it, but it’s short and it’s been that short for years she says. I need you guys to help me find products and tips on how to take care of her hair. (I’m talking to all africa people)
– Ashley the awesomest blonde girl.

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well mabye if she dosnt already, it usually helps if you shower once a day, and sometimes if your hair is REALLY bad, wash it 2 times a day, also you could go to a hair dresser and ask him/her what to do.

My daughter is 10 and the pink lotion dont work no more.

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OK, I’m of mixed heritage so I’ll try to help if you are really serious hear, be careful, you little girls hair is most likely very delicate but curly. Brush it don’t let it tangle or mat. Brush it carefully don’t force or pull it. Brush it with a good brush not hard metal or untipped plastic.Try parting in the center and two pony tails, use the covered hair bands not rubber bands. Look at Black hairstyle mags. Good luck, ask if ya need more info