HOW TO TAKE CARE OF AFRICAN NATURAL HAIR

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF AFRICAN NATURAL HAIR

Stagnant hair and breaking of hair is worry-some after all the hard work of plaiting and buying expensive hair products in order for hair to grow. Here are a few tips on how to maintain your African natural hair;

Wash your hair at least once a week in order to keep your hair and scalp clean. Use shampoos that is not harmful to your hair to avoid hair loss. Deep condition for 30 minutes at least once a month for more moisture. Do hot oil treatments at least once a month using oils such as Jojoba oil and coconut oil among others.

                                                  

Avoid over manipulating your hair through combing or brushing your hair unnecessarily especially when it is wet because it will only strain your strands. Wear protective styles most of the time to protect your ends from weather elements such as winter to reduce the chances of your hair splitting. Keep your ends well moisturized and hidden away if possible. Remember water is the only moisturizer  but you need to also seal in the moisture by adding oil to your ends.

Avoid tight braids, pony tails or just pulling your hair too tight if you do not want to deal with a receding hair line. Avoid plaiting your hair with wool because it is too drying for our hair. It will suck the little moisture that our hair has. Rather, try twisting, braiding your hair on its own. Massage your scalp for about ten minutes daily to increase the blood flow to your scalp there by stimulating hair growth. It will also help you to relax. Use a satin scarf or a satin pillow case to protect your hair when you go to bed.  

                                   

     

Avoid using hair coloring products and dyes since they have strong chemicals that damage the hair follicles so using color is very damaging to our hair Adopt a healthy lifestyle. Drink enough water, eat healthy, exercise, reduce your stress levels, relax and watch your hair grow. Patience is needed since your hair will only grow on average of 12mm a month some people more and others less depending on genes.