We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community for haircare tips for Black natural hair and they delivered. Here are the best responses.
Note: These tips and tricks might not work for everyone.
1. Avoid overusing heat.

2. You don't need to lay your edges every single day.

3. Wash, detangle, and moisturize your hair in sections for an easier wash day.

4. Sometimes it's worth splurging on haircare products instead of getting what's cheaper.

5. Braid your hair at night in a few braids to avoid extreme tangling.

6. Put leave-in conditioner in your hair before detangling.

7. Deep-condition your hair regularly.
8. Don't forget to grease your scalp.

9. Water is one of the best ingredients to use for your hair.

10. Don't wash your hair every single day.

11. Use a T-shirt to dry your hair instead of a towel.

12. Keep your hair in protective styles so you aren't messing with it as much.

13. Learn how to do low-manipulation styles to help with hair growth.

14. Getting your hair trimmed is super important.

15. Taking small steps can make a big difference in your hair growth and health.

16. Invest in a good hair mask.

17. Finally, stop using coconut oil.

There are so many other useful tips out there so if you have one that wasn't listed, let us know what it is in the comments below! Make sure you head here for more of our Black History month coverage!
