1.Applying too many products to your hair-
Too many products tend to weigh down the hair. Since our curly and coily hair is normally prone to dryness, we think that putting more products hydrates will keep it moisturised for longer but this is not the case. Putting too many products on your hair can cause product buildup, making your hair dry because the products sit on your hair and aren't absorbed,clog your hair follicles....
Creating a simple hair routine and using a dime-sized amount of product is a great way to start. Just read the instructions for each product, especially if you're adding more than one products for styling your hair
2.Stretching afro hair when wet
I used to stretch my hair a lot (using scrunchies or pulling my hair into twists and securing it around my head with bobby pins) when it was wet to reduce the shrinkage of my curls, but after a while I noticed that my hair was breaking alot something that had never happened to me so much before especially around mid strands.
The culprit was obviously stretching my natural hair when wet. Wet hair is much more fragile and more elastic when wet, so pulling on it not only stretching it, but results in hair breaking. So, pay attention to this.
3.Neglect your natural Afro hair with braids, wigs...
Not cleaning your hair when it's in braids or under wigs is a big mistake, a healthy scalp makes a big difference in hair growth, length and overall personal hygiene. So be sure to wash your hair even if it's in braids or under wigs.
4.Using the wrong tools
Find brushes and hair accessories that suit your hair type. Using the wrong tools can cause breakage, pulling and damage. A fine tooth comb may be great for styling but definitely not for detangling.
There are various brushes , combs and accessories for curly and afro hair. We talked a lot about Denman brushes, which are excellent for styling, but also about combs, especially those with wide teeth to eliminate annoying knots. Tangle Teezers Brushes can be great for detangling afro hair, as there are different Tangle Teezers for curly and frizzy hair, but make sure you use the right ones.
5.Combing dry hair
Save pain and hair breakage, detangling dry hair is a no-no. Use a spray bottle with water or your favorite product and lightly spray your hair or simply add your favorite leave-in or pre-shampoo before detangling or styling.
6.Hand in Hair Syndrome
Frequently touching, pulling and playing with your hair can be a sign of stress, anxiety or simply boredom. " Hand In Hair Syndrome" is a phrase widely used in the natural curly hair community, because those of us with afro curly hair always like to touch ourselves. hair. ...But If you do this constantly, trichotillomania can cause hair loss. Pulling and twisting hair in your hands can also cause hair breakage.
7.Applying too much oil to your scalp
There's no harm in massaging your scalp every now and then with a light oil . In fact, massaging your scalp can improve circulation and blood flow, which can lead to hair growth. But you don't need to continuously apply the oil on your scalp. Adding oil to your scalp will not make your hair more hydrated, as our dry afro hair is not due to our scalp producing too little oil. If you have dandruff, this can actually make the problem worse, weigh down your hair, block the hair follicles...
8. Keeping you hair wet too often or for too long
When hair is wet, the cuticles lift, open and swell due to the water they absorb. Keeping your cuticles raised for too long can damage and weaken your hair. That's why many professionals recommend drying your hair with a hairdryer. If you dry your hair, try to eliminate as much water as possible.
9.Not Trimming Your Hair
Trimming your hair at least twice a year will not only reduce tangles by eliminating split ends, but it will add body to your hair, get rid of uneven lengths, and this will greatly help the detangling process and make your hair alot more healthier and manegeable.
10.Pulling your hair too Tight
Everyone likes to a slick ponytail, cornrows ,braids,sew in and the like, but putting a lot of tension on the scalp can cause alopecia, which seems to affect many more black women nowadays. In addition to alopecia, hair breakage is another consequence of pulling your hair too much.
