Black Hair Care Blog - Amazing Black Hairstyles

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To achieve this elegant and dramatic braided style, follow the steps below:

1. First shampoo hair with MIZANI Botanifying Shampoo which is great for cleansing but gentle enough to use every day as it cleanses the hair and scalp while restoring a natural moisture balance.
2. Then rinse and gently towel blot dry before applying MIZANI Moisturfuse Conditioner which has natural oils and botanical ingredients that deeply moisturise dry hair.
3. Once the hair has been thoroughly rinsed and towel dried apply MIZANI Thermastrength Style Serum to the hair section by section. Thermastrength Style Serum is a botanically enriched, heat activated serum that protects from heat and helps improve the hair’s tensile strength. So it is great for blowdrying hair straight or using with ghd hair straighteners.
4. Once the hair has been blow dried straight, secure it in a ponytail at the crown of the head with a band. It’s always best to use a smooth band to reduce breakage.
5. Now apply MIZANI Shimmer Reflects Gel to the length of the ponytail before braiding it. Shimmer Reflects Gel is an alcohol free, medium hold gel that gives a non flaking hold which is essential to achieving this style.
6. Then wrap the braid around the head securing to the head with grips.
7. The longer your hair, the more bends and swirls you can create with the braid. Adding extensions is a great way of immediately creating extra length and therefore more dramatic effect. To finish, mist the style with MIZANI Shimmer Reflects Spritz. The gold mica in the product creates a great natural shine.

The key to glossy, defined, light weight and bouncy curls is the right care regime that keeps hair healthy, reduces frizz and creates a natural shine. We recommend following the steps below:

• 1. Afro and excessively curly hair can suffer from loss of moisture which can lead to a lack of curl definition and frizz. So when washing hair it is important not to strip the hair of its natural oils. We therefore recommend shampooing first with MIZANI Puriphying Shampoo to remove any product build up and then shampooing with MIZANI Botanifying Shampoo which restores a natural moisture balance as it cleanses
  2. Once you have thoroughly rinsed the hair, gently towel blot dry. Then apply MIZANI Moisturfuse Moisturizing Conditioner which saturates thirsty hair with a conditioning complex of natural oils and botanicals that leave the hair smooth and soft. Curly hair normally needs additional moisture
  3. Once the hair has been rinsed thoroughly, gently towel blot dry before sectioning the hair into four parts
  4. With Afro and excessively curly hair types to define natural curls it is best to apply your product and leave the hair to dry naturally. So apply a coin sized amount of MIZANI Moisturizing Silkening Liquid Gel to each section of the hair. This leave in moisturising lotion quenches dry hair whilst maintaining natural looking curls. The chamomile and natural oils leave natural or chemically curled hair in great condition.
  5. To further define the curl you could then use MIZANI Silk Defining Mousse, applied sparingly with a scrunching motion. This luxurious mousse give a light hold with a silky smooth finish.

Whether your hair is natural or chemically straightened, when using heated appliances to maintain your straight look it’s important to protect your hair. Follow the steps below to achieve optimum, straightness, shine and movement.

1. Before starting any type of styling it’s important to start with clean hair so shampoo first with MIZANI Puriphying Shampoo to remove any product build up
2. Then do a second shampoo to ensure hair is thoroughly cleansed. We recommend MIZANI Botanifying Shampoo which gently cleanses whilst restoring a natural moisture balance, or MIZANI Renew Strength Shampoo which helps to fortify the hair
3. Then gently towel blot dry the hair before applying the appropriate conditioner such as MIZANI Moisturfuse Moisturizing Conditioner which intensely moisturises hair, MIZANI Fulfyl Conditioning Treatment which combines protein and moisture for the basic maintenance of the hair or MIZANI Renew Strength Gelée or Masque which help to strengthen damaged hair
4. Rinse hair thoroughly and then gently towel blot dry
5. Part your hair into eight equally sized sections and apply a coin sized amount of MIZANI Thermastrength Style Serum to each section before blow drying. This botanically enriched serum is heat activated and formulated with anti-breakage ceramide technology which help protect the hair from heat as well as improve the strength of the hair.
6. To finish we recommend either MIZANI Spradiance High Gloss Serum for a long lasting natural shine, MIZANI Shimmer Reflects Spritz to provide a light hold with shine and UV protection or MIZANI Silk Finishing Gel for style definition without weighing the hair down 

If you suffer from weak, damaged hair that breaks easily and is prone to split ends regular treatments at your salon is the best way to repair the damage. However it’s also really important to continue caring for your hair between salon visits at home by following the steps below:

1. First shampoo with MIZANI Renew Strength Shampoo. This shampoo gently cleanses the hair whilst it fortifies with protein and ceramides. It also helps to maintain the moisture balance of the hair with olive fruit oil. Two shampoos are recommended to ensure that the hair is thoroughly cleansed
2. After shampooing there is a choice of between MIZANI Renew Strength Gelée for damaged hair or MIZANI Renew Strength Masque for extremely damaged hair. The Renew Strength Gelée strengthens and smoothes damaged hair with wheat protein whilst Renew Strength Masque helps to reinforce and smooth the hair with proteins, ceramides and advanced lipids.
3. After applying either the Gelée or the Masque, leave for 3-5 minutes and then rinse out thoroughly and gently towel blot dry.

Night time is a great time to pamper and treat your hair to a conditioning treatment as it’s shielded from environmental aggressors. If you have relaxed hair follow the steps below to wake up with smooth, soft hair that’s ready to style.

1. Using a wide toothed comb, section the hair into four sections
2. Apply a small amount of MIZANI H2O Intense Night-time Treatment to the lengths and ends of the hair. This overnight treatment, enriched with shea butter, vitamins and ceramide helps to strengthen hair and reduce the formation of split ends
3. Once the product has been applied to each section of the hair, gently brush or comb through in a circular motion in order to wrap the hair round the contours of the head
4. Then cover securely with a silk scarf. Using a silk scarf reduces the amount of friction your hair is subjected to whilst you sleep because the fibres are smoother. It also helps your hair to retain moisture.
5. In the morning simply remove the scarf and your hair will be moisturised, soft and ready style. Wrapping the hair minimises the need to use more styling products that can overload the hair, reduces the need to use heat appliances and also saves time.

Keep your Afro or really curly black hair in incredible shape with these 10 Commandments:

1. Always use a conditioner after shampooing such as MIZANI Fulfyl Conditioning Treatment or Moisturfuse Moisturizing Conditioner
2. When combing Afro or excessively curly hair, always comb from the ends working your way up to the root in order to reduce the risk of breakage
3. Always use a wide-toothed comb to detangle, preferably with a conditioner
4. Always gently blot dry hair instead of rough towel drying
5. Always use heat protection such as MIZANI Thermastrength Style Serum when using heated styling tools
6. Have a conditioning treatment at least once a month such as MIZANI Renew Strength Shampoo, Gelée or Masque
7. Visit a professional stylist as often as possible to maintain the shape of your style and the condition of your hair
8. Protect your hair at night from loss of moisture and friction by using a night time treatment such as MIZANI H2O Intense Night-time Treatment and covering your hair with a silk scarf
9. Never have a permanent colour service less than two weeks before or after a relaxer service
10.Always protect your hair from the sun and damaging UV rays with a finishing product such as MIZANI Shimmer Reflects Spritz which contains UV filters.