Q: I'm an African-American with relaxed shoulder-length hair. I want to grow it longer, but it's very damaged. Any tips?-Pic courtesy of Pantene.Com
A: The chemicals used to relax kinky locks can leave them brittle and sapped of moisture, which can lead to split ends and breakage, making it a challenge to grow them out. To nurse your hair back to health and keep it strong, follow this moisturizing regimen from Jacqueline Tarrant, senior educational manager for Soft Sheen-Carson. First, be sure to use a gentle hydrating shampoo that won't strip away your hair's natural oils. Follow with a thick, creamy conditioner to boost your strands' strength and help seal split ends. Try Optimum Care Super Protecting Shampoo and Stay Strong Conditioner, $3.99 each. Too much heat from a blow-dryer, curling iron or straightening iron will hurt your fragile tresses even more, so always apply a protective styling cream first. Check out Pantene Pro-V Relaxed and Natural Daily Oil Cream Moisturizer, $4.
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Finally, even though you're trying to grow out your hair, it's important to get a trim every four to six weeks to keep any dead ends from splitting all the way up your hair shaft.
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