Your natural hair is beautiful. It's not just that you have a head full of locks, it's also that you take good care of them!
That doesn't mean you can't use the same type of products on your locks that you would use for your straight hair, but there are some things to keep in mind when caring for your naturals.
Choose a Good Shampoo and Conditioner
A good shampoo and conditioner must be sulfate-free, PH balanced, and free of parabens, silicones and other ingredients that are not good for your hair.
If you want to prevent dryness in the long run, then choose a shampoo with aloe vera or coconut oil.
You should also pay attention to how often you wash your hair.
If you have oily roots that need extra care because they tend to
accumulate dirt over time (like mine), then make sure that your cleanser
doesn't contain any silicone (which makes it hard for the water molecules).
Stop Over-Washing
- Stop washing your hair daily.
- Use only natural soaps and shampoos to wash your hair.
- Make sure that you wash your hair when it needs it, not when you feel like it.
How often do I need to wash my natural hair?
This varies from person to person depending on their texture and thickness as well as their lifestyle, but if you have thick curly ends then weekly deep conditioning treatments (or twice a month) would be appropriate for these types of styles while those with thinner strands may only require 2-3 times per month depending on how fast they grow out between washes!
Deep Condition
- Deep conditioners are products you apply to your hair and leave on for a few minutes to a few hours.
- They can be used alone or in conjunction with other products, such as conditioners and moisturizers.
- Deep conditioners are especially beneficial for people who have coarse or thick textures because they help make the hair smooth, soft and shiny.
Deep conditioning treatments help strengthen damaged follicles by creating an environment where moisture is absorbed into the scalp area more readily than it would otherwise be able to penetrate through your natural hair shafts;
this means that you’re getting extra nutrients from each
application!
Moisturize
Moisturizing is a must for your hair, no matter what type of natural hair you have.
Use a moisturizing conditioner. This will help to keep your scalp and the rest of your hair healthy, and it can also help to prevent breakage by sealing in moisture.
You can use any brand of shampoo and conditioner as long as they're free of sulfates or parabens—you don't want those on your scalp!
Some people prefer organic options while others seek out cruelty-free brands both are great choices if you're looking for something that won't harm the environment or animals during production.
Minimize Heat Use
- Avoid heat styling, especially when you’re just starting to take care of your hair.
- Use a heat protectant and use it consistently throughout the day to prevent damage from occurring at different times.
- Diffuse your natural hair with a diffuser every time you style it; this will also help keep split ends from growing out so quickly!
- Wear satin bonnets or silk scarves over loose curls overnight so that they don’t dry out too much overnight (or even on hot days).
- Nutrition is the most important part of having healthy hair, but a few other simple tricks can help, too.
Nutrition is the most important part of having healthy hair, but a few other simple tricks can help too
Get enough protein in your diet: Protein is the building block of all living cells and it's also what keeps them nourished. Proteins are essential for everything from muscle development to maintaining cell structure and function
They're needed by your body every day.
When you're looking to support your natural hair growth, try adding protein-rich foods like eggs or fish two times a week.
Stay hydrated: Water helps keep our bodies running smoothly by transporting nutrients through our bloodstreams and tissues throughout our bodies.
If you're not drinking enough water each day then chances are that you'll end up dehydrated which can cause headaches as well as weaken bones.
It's easy enough to make sure that we have adequate amounts of hydration each
day; just fill up those empty glass bottles with H20 before heading out!
Your natural hair is beautiful
Conclusion
We hope that we’ve given you good tips to care for your natural hair.
If u have any other tips and tricks to make your hair stronger, look more
beautiful and shiny then you must share them with us in the comments below.
Very helpful...thanks
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