Healthy natural hair requires regular care and attention. Maintaining it can be challenging but with the right techniques and products, it can be done effectively without hair breakage.

Wrap your hair in a silk or satin scarf or sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase to protect it while you sleep. Do this to prevent friction and breakage in other to maintain the health of your hair.

Natural hair are likely to be dry, Keeping it hydrated is key to maintaining its health. Do your best to keep it moisturized by using a leave-in conditioner, hair oil or moisturizer or cream. Add moisture to your hair, especially the ends.

Protect your hair from damage caused by harsh environmental factors, such as extreme heat or cold. Exposure to wind, sun, rain, or cold weather can cause damage to your hair. Wear a hat or scarf when you’re outside

Try to avoid chemicals treatments like relaxers, perms and texturizers on your hair. They can be harsh on natural hair and tend to damage your hair and scalp. Insist on using them, be sure to follow the instructions carefully, and use deep conditioning treatments.

Deep conditioning treatments can help you repair and revitalize your damaged hair. You can do it once a week to strengthen and nourish your hair. It helps you to keep your hair healthy and prevent breakage.

Do not use shampoos that contain harsh chemicals that can damage your hair. Use a gentle shampoo and conditioner that are sulfate-free. Use products that are designed for natural hair

Use a heat protectant product, anytime you’re heat styling. Limit the use of heat styling tools such as flat irons, curling wands, and hair dryers. Also avoid high heat settings

Frequent trimming of your hair helps to remove split ends, which promote healthy hair growth.

Properly brushing your hair means starting from the ends and work your way up, this will minimize the amount of stress you put on your hair. And also use a wide-tooth comb to prevent breakage and damage.

Manipulating you hair is necessary to care for, maintain and style your hair but over manipulation will cause breakage. Over manipulating your hair is to style your hair more than once per day constantly. As it is good to have your hair combed and brushed to keep it nice, but doing this, you over manipulate your hair strands leaving it exposed to breakage.

Over washing your hair can remove its natural oils, which can lead to dryness and breakage. Try to wash your hair at least once or twice a week.

Foods rich in vitamins and nutrients is essential for healthy hair growth. Add enough, fruits, vegetables and protein in your diet.