Get a haircut or hairstyle that complements you and that you can easily maintain. A short haircut is more easily manageable and is generally easier to style than longer cuts. But if you prefer medium length or long hair, twisting it into a bun or using hair pins or clips to pin it up into an elegant hairstyle can assist you in managing it. Getting regular cuts to trim off split ends keeps your hair neat.
Select a shampoo, preferably one with a neutral pH. Wash your hair from the base of the neck, massaging your fingers gently on the scalp to extract dirt, bacteria and oils. Don't wash your hair from the ends to avoid weakening it.
Avoid over washing your hair. For African-Americans or anyone with very dry hair, it's advisable to wash hair only once a week to avoid rinsing off natural oils that are vital for nourishing the hair.
Apply conditioner to your hair to return oils that are useful to your hair and keep your hair moisturized and looking fuller. Comb through your hair to allow the conditioner to spread. Conditioner makes hair healthier and allows you to easily comb it. Let your hair dry naturally after rising it or pat gently with a towel rather than twisting it in a towel to avoid hair breakage.
Comb your hair using a widely spaced comb while still wet to easily remove tangles and prevent it from getting frizzy when it dries. Blow dry your hair only when part of it has already dried to prevent it from acquiring a dull texture.
Avoid exposing your hair to excessive heat when blow drying, flat ironing or curling to avoid hair damage and loss of natural oils in your hair. Dry hair causes a negative electrical charge that results in frizz when the hairs repel each other.