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Thursday, September 3, 2015

By Kenya England


Just a few decades ago, tightly curled hair was something that was associated with shame. This led to the popularity of straightening methods such as the application of heat or perming. Women of African decent are not showing more appreciation for their hair and are becoming more bold in how they adorn and style their curls. This has driven a quest by many of these women and their stylists for tips on how to get thick African American hair.

For many women, the main thing that they do to thicken their hair is to treat it. They use specially combined mixtures of nutritional solutions to support the health of the existing follicles and trigger new growth. The treatment mixtures are allowed to remain on the head for a minimum of thirty minutes in order for the follicles to absorb the nutrients.

One popular ingredient for these deep treatments is Aloe Vera. This plant is known globally for its many health benefits that range from internal support for the body as well as skin and hair health. The inside part of the plant is removed and rubbed onto the head with attention being paid to the scalp and the strands. It is then allowed to stay there for about thirty minutes before it is rinsed off.

In addition to Aloe Vera natural hair enthusiasts use coconut oil to promote thicker, stronger curly locks. This oil is taken from the nut that grows on the coconut tree and like many other oils derived by similar means is linked with many health benefits. For lock thickening purposes coconut oil is preferred in its rawest, purest state.

Among the locks enhancing concoctions used to promote thickness is a popular tropical food, avocado. The ripe fruit is massaged onto the head and allowed to deposit its thickening and health promoting benefits before it is rinsed off. Many users of this fruit combine it with other beneficial ingredients such as eggs, or ripened bananas.

Nature also provides natural tresses with health benefits through the avocado fruit. The ripe avocado is massaged into hair to give it more volume. Sometimes it is combined with other strand enhancing ingredients such as eggs or ripe bananas. Like other mixtures this one is allowed to sit on the head for a minimum of thirty minutes to allow for optimum absorption

Women also adjust their diets with a view to improving the thickness of their natural locks. Folic acid is associated with cell division and production and many have recognized this. They therefore increase their consumption of foods that contain the nutrient. Others increase their intake through supplements. Other herbal remedies such as royal jelly are also consumed to improve tress thickness.

In addition to deep treatment, women with curly or coiled hair wear hairstyles that are expected to promote thickness. These are known as protective styles since they protect the tresses by reducing or eliminating the need for manipulation. These types of styles include weaves, wigs and twists.




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