Hair advice for mixed black hair?

Hi. I have a question about my hair and would be extremely grateful for any advice, but especially from either hairdressers or from people who have my type of hair, have fought the battle and won.

I am of mixed race - black and white, and have hair that is not quite either. My hair gets curly when it is wet - like ringlets and looks good at a half-way stage between being wet and almost dry. Then it puffs out and is frizzy. I always end up straightening it with an iron and using a glistening spray and am able to make it tolerable, though and rarely able to do anything other than wear it in a pony tail. I have been getting relaxers since I was 3 years old, and have had braids in numerous times. My problem is that my hair will not grow more than a few inches past my shoulders. I'm sure a part of the reason is due to all the processing. I prefer straight hair, though would happily wear it curly if it was a lot longer. Any advice for me to have long healthy hair?

Hair advice for mixed black hair?

I suggest that you stop using relaxers, and instead use a moisturizing shampoo, hair oil, and conditioner. Using the right products will help you achieve more control over your natural hair, and it will help your hair to be healthier too. Hair like yours is usually frizzy and puffy when it has been exposed to harsh hair care products that dry out the hair shaft and leave it unmanageable. Moisturizing products will seal moisture into the hair shaft and help the hair to relax naturally and behave better. Try Northwest Scents natural hair care products. They are gentle, moisturizing, and formulated for black, African, and biracial hair. Visit them at http://www.nwscents.com

Hair advice for mixed black hair?

my hair is really curly and like yours it looks good at that half-way stage. use hairspray, mousse or gel and then blow dry it with a low EMF blowdryer and it will stay in place

Hair advice for mixed black hair?

Have you/would you consider extensions?

Hair advice for mixed black hair?

girl i work in a hair salon and i had Ur type of hair but i always at least once used to go to a Dominican hair salon and they used to put some treatment on my hair and now my hair is long and straight but before i have mans hair it was so short that i was not able to put on a pony tail

Hair advice for mixed black hair?

Hair is made from protein, so try eating protein rich food like eggs, fish and reduce the stress in your daily life. More tips at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/growhair.htm...