Wash your hair at your leisure although, it is advised that you take precaution if your hair is color treated because you should not wash your hair more than once a week. Use a color safe shampoo that contains protein and panthenol. This type of conditioner strengthens the hair.

Special occasions often call for special styling tips, so your options include adorning your hair with accenting ornaments coordinated with your outfit or an accented headband, perhaps one with jewels or colorful stones. There is always the option of pulling your hair back and adorning your Natural mane with a sexy ponytail piece (either curly or straight), full or half wig. I suggest you select your outfit first and decide on your hairstyle. A dress rehearsal eliminates surprises on the very special day.

Before going natural I would suggest that you do your research. Choosing to go natural is truly a life change and you should position your mind to flow with that change. Changing the way you look at your hair may be the hardest thing to do because you have relaxed your hair for so long. This is not true for everyone but I find it to be true for most.

When shopping for products for Natural Hair you should stay away from products that contain Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Ammonium laureth sulfate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, and Sodium laureth sulfate. Sufactants are very harsh on delicate dry hair. Conditioning hair is so important because natural hair lacks moisture. The role of the conditioner is to fill the gaps where structural damage has occurred to the surface and interior of the hair. It brings moisture into the hair to increase moisture retention, to impact suppleness and elasticity, and to provide lubrication along the hair shaft.

Yes! Hair grows, regardless of whether you are natural or not. The speed of growth is determined by genetics, health, and how well you care for your hair.

No, hair that is split cannot fuse together again. Split ends must be cut off. Natural Hair should be trimmed every 4-6 months.

�SHRINKAGE� is found in very curly/coiled hair. The amount of Shrinkage is determined by the hair type. Blended beauties tend to have more �Shrinkage� then any other hair type. Unfortunately, there is no permanent solution for shrinkage when your hair is in its natural state, but there are other ways to elongate the hair.