The 'Fro' is all the rage right but you should know that this timeless hairstyle takes patience, understanding and hardwork to maintain. Growing an afro and its care is completely different from dealing with chemically processed hair. Taming these curls require specifics do's and don't's:

Do care watch you eat. Apart from taking care of the hair on the outside, watch your diet when growing a fro. B complex vitamins, fish, nuts are essentials for growing a healthy hair. Drink lots of water also.

Don't use mineral oils, petroleum jelly, gels as these would clog and prevent scalp hair follicles from growing. It can also prevent moisture from getting in. Alchohol based products is also no-no!

Do deep conditioning twice a week to keep moisture balance and prevent breakage.

Don't comb hair dry. Please stop combing your hair dry! Your hair is at its most fragile point at this stage and when not handled properly will lead to snapping, breaking and tearing. Comb your hair when it is saturated with conditioner and use a wider tooth comb.

Do trim your hair. Yes, yes I know you've worked so hard to get it to that length but cutting away split ends will prevent breakage and makes your hair look fuller and bouncier.

Don't bother your growing hair with weaves all the time. If you are going to wear something protective, try wigs, half wigs, satin scarves. Avoid anything cotton (pillow, shirts). Protective styles help your hair when it is too hard to manage in the growing out trasitioning phase. When braiding, not too tight please!

Do moisturize. Not with petroleum jelly! As funny as it sounds, keep it wet...with water. Put water in a spray bottle and apply from about 1 to 2 inches from hair roots all the way to the end.

Don't heat too much (No yoruba pun intended). Heat curlers and blow dryers can damage your hair. Trying air drying.

Do use a lot of natural oils like jojoba, emu, coconut.

And don't forget to read ingredient labels of any hair product because it is equally as important as as that of a youghout bottle!

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