Too many times I have heard,"girl my hair so nappy" and other less than flattering comments about their own hair, but my question is why?? Its your hair you control how raggedy or how fabulous it is! Stop talking junk about it and change it!
09. Use sulfate free shampoos
Sulfate shampoos are hair vampires....they suck out of the essential natural oils in the hair and make the overall upkeep of your hair difficult.
08. Always wrap your hair with a satin scarf, bonnet, or use a satin pillow case
Cotton. Another vampire. Sucks the moisture right out of your hair. Going to bed without wrapping your hair AND sleeping on a cotton pillow case is no bueno. Our curly coils get caught in the fibers of the cotton so not only does it absorb moisture but it pulls the hair right out of the scalp.
07. Read the product label
Reading the label before you purchase will save you heartache and return trips to the store. The worst situation is picking up a product you heard about, getting all excited to try it, then get home, look at the label and see mineral oil, petrolatum, alcohol, and all the other no no's these "all natural products" sometimes have. Save yourself some time and read the label and weed out those products with ingredients you don't like while you are in store.
06. Moisturize and seal daily
I'm rethinking where this should be on the list, but I feel this is a no brainer so sue me HA! Moisturizing and sealing your hair is the best thing you can for your hair. Moisturized hair is soft, happy hair!
05. Don't be afraid to learn or try new things
This is pretty self explanatory. If you are thinking of going natural, newly BC'd, or a veteran, you must not be afraid to try new styles, different methods of methods of styling and caring for your hair. If there is a fountain of youth, I would say constant change would be it's chaser so don't be afraid to switch it up and step out of your comfort zone!
04. Trim regularly
Most women have had bad experiences
with scissor happy beauticians so after we go natural we don't want
to go to someone and have that misfortune, but trimming is a
necessity to maintain healthy hair and promote growth (IMO). The method
I use to trim is dusting. Its basically two strand twist, trim just a
little, untwist, re-twist in the opposite direction of the first
twist and trim a bit more. I do this every other month. Please, please, please purchase a pair of
shears. Don't trim/cut/dust your hair with paper cutting scissors,
you will be doing more harm than good. Dull scissors cause split
ends!
03. Keep it simple
...Your regimen that is. There is no
need to have a 12 step regimen...Ain't nobody got time for
that! Finding a handful of products for your regimen will be the best
thing you can do for wash day. Quick and simple is the way to go!
02. Do not covet your sister's fro
I know we all enjoy hair porn from time
to time, but don't get caught up with wanting the same hair as
someone else's. Wanting a style is one thing, but wanting and going
out trying to find products to achieve the same texture as some else
is totally different. Everyone's hair is different. Accept it. Own and love your hair. If its a style that you are in love with it recreate it and
modify it for your hair type, length, and or texture. You are
married to your hair, so your eyes may wander, but leave it at
that. You can't divorce it so need in lusting after hair you will
never be able to have.
01. LISTEN TO YOUR HAIR
Your hair will tell you everything you
need to do for it to thrive. From trimming, to protein treatments,
actively listening to your hair will keep you out the vicious cycle
of break ups to make ups with your hair. Not only that, listening to
your hair when you are trying or using old products will save you
from bad situations. If you're used to your hair feeling baby booty
smooth when using certain products, but now its not reacting the same
way when you apply the same product it's time to switch! Don't get so
attached to products that you become more loyal to the product rather
than your hair. Your hair may like different products and methods
depending on what stage your hair is in. I have tried products when
I BC'd and they were terrible, but in a few months when my hair was
in a different stage the same product worked beautifully! Thats just
the way it is sometimes. Listen to your hair and it will take you
far!
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