10 tips for fine black hair

1) Do a Pre-Wash Oil Treatment before you wash your hair. Over-cleansed hair will be difficult to control.
2) Use a gentle, conditioning shampoo to wash your hair once or twice a week. High quality shampoos help protect your hair from abrasion during the wash process.

3) Use rinse-off conditioners that say “dry” or “damaged” hair not “fine” hair. Conditioners labeled for fine hair are usually too light for African American hair.
4) Experiment with leave-in conditioners and stylers that say “fine” hair on the label. You’ll have to decide if you prefer those over heavier formulas.
5) Comb and brush your hair as little as possible. Fine black hair is extremely prone to mechanical damage.
6) Be cautious if you opt for a relaxer. Fine black hair does not stand up to chemical treatments as well as thicker hair. Always have the relaxer applied by a professional and follow the Hair Liberty Relaxer Checklist.
7) When you straighten your hair, keep the temperature low. In most cases, it should not be set above 350F.
8) Consider adding a reconstructing treatment to your hair care regimen. Look for conditioners that list protein (e.g. hydrolyzed silk protein) as one of the first five ingredients.
9) Schedule a trim every 6 to 8 weeks. The ends of fine hair may split even if you do your best to avoid that.
10) Be patient if you plan to grow fine hair to long lengths. Its fragility may make retaining length difficult, but not impossible.