How do I keep my natural hair looking healthy? HELP!!?

My hair is curly/straight/and wavy. It looks really bad if i dont blow dry it. So I blow dry my hair everyday and i used to straighten it every day.. And now its really dry/damaged. It also gets olily quickly. Sometimes when i dont blow dry it and just leave it as it is, it gets oily rather quicky. I need to find a way to keep my natural hair looking healty and tame it so it doesnt look like crap. = ]

How do I keep my natural hair looking healthy? HELP!!?

-drink lots of water and

-wash hair often

-use a better shampoo.

Try all of these, trust me, it works!!

How do I keep my natural hair looking healthy? HELP!!?

Have you tried deep conditiong treatments? I use BioSilk, it's kind of expensive but i LOVE IT!

How do I keep my natural hair looking healthy? HELP!!?

Condition it with a mixture of egg and mayo once a week. This should do the trick.

How do I keep my natural hair looking healthy? HELP!!?

I have very thick curly black hair down my back and I used to blow dry it all the time. Then my hair also got damaged. Now I have a strict routine and my hair always looks shiny and silky.

First I make sure I comb my hair tangle free before washing (I wash my hair 3-4 times a week). Then I start with warm water and make sure my hair is soaking wet. I squeeze out the excess water and I first use Selsun Blue to get rid of dandruff. I scrub it in really good and then I comb it through (often times on shampoos they say use a dime size amount but my hair is so thick I use a lot). Once I've combed it all through I rinse it thoroughly with COLD WATER. freezing cold water. Once it's rinsed all the way I use Garnier Fructise shampoo (to cover up the smell of Selsun blue). I scrub it in good and comb it through and rinse it with cold water. Then I use Garnier Fructise conditioner. I comb it through my hair for 3-5 minutes. Then I rinse it will cold water. Once I get out of the shower I towel dry my hair, comb it, then towel dry it again. While it's still wet and not quite damp I use a dime size amount of Garnier Fructise leave in conditioner and I don't comb it I just finger it through my hair. Then I towel dry it until it's damp and I use Frizz Ease wind down relaxing cream (a small amount) and I finger it through my hair. Then I towel dry it a bit more, comb it once again, and then use Garnier strong hold weightless gel and finger it through my hair. I then just let my hair go. I just let it dry on its own. The gel holds curl and since I rinsed with cold water my hair is extra shiny. I sometimes use a little hair spray once it's almost completely dry.

I know this sounds like a lot but really all the stuff I do to my hair takes about 20-30 minutes, and if you don't want frizzy dry hair then its worth it. I promise your hair will be silky smooth if you follow these steps. Make sure to use cold water for shine, that's very important.

I also don't comb my hair again after washing it until I go to bed, and I take small sections and gently comb it. And NEVER brush wet hair, in fact don't use a brush only a comb, because your hair will get very frizzy.

I also use a moisturizing hair mask once every 2 weeks to a month. Its like 4-10 dollars depending on brand and it helps a lot.

Good luck!

How do I keep my natural hair looking healthy? HELP!!?

You should use the new brand called Organix. It's the absolute best!

Organix has organic active ingredients and is sulfate free so it wont dry out your hair, plus...it smells awesome! They have different collections for different hair types which are all amazing! You can get organix at Target, Albertsons, Kroger, Duane Reade, Safeway, Harmon, etc. You'll love it!

http://www.organixhair.com/

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How do I keep my natural hair looking healthy? HELP!!?

first find a hair serum that controls frizz....like john frieda or the main and tail line. Then get your ends trimmed regularly, and do a deep conditioner/leave-in conditioner. Then if you wanna straighten, make sure you put something on your hair prior to blow drying and flat ironing (infusium 23 or any type of hair gloss or moisturizing lotion.) Also, wrapping your hair at night should reduce the amt of time you have to place heat on your hair which is the main reason for the damage. use oil free moisturizers to moisturize your brittle hair b/c thats what it needs and you say that your hair gets oily so oil-free is the way to go. I know that Dudley's makes one call PCA and so does Mizani, these are more affordable. Sephora has some and so does carol's daughter (carols daughter has resonably priced items and you can order online.)

How do I keep my natural hair looking healthy? HELP!!?

I understand how that feels. I'm trying to do the same thing. I straightened my hair eevery week or else it would be a big poufy mess without any product in it. I had so many split and damaged ends. Finally I had to just cut it ans start with clean ends. What you should do is go to a hairstylist and have then trim your hair and give your a deep conditioner. Then regularly don't wash your hair too aften and don't blow dry/ flat iron too often. Find a leave in product that will moisturize your hair the best.