What is it that we all want from our hair? Length? A thick rich body? Softness? Moisture? Sheen? Many of us would agree that these are key factors and our goals we want to attain with our hair, but many of us do not know how to get there? Well, I've got a little friend on youtube who gave me some very good suggestions I would like to share with you:
Healthy Living - What you eat not only effects your waistline but also your hair. Focus on consuming fruits/veggies and lean protein. Ensure that your drinking plenty of water.
Moisturize - The first ingredient of your leave in should be WATER. Learn how to properly moisturize your hair to slow down the evaporation process. Sweet almond oil and jojoba oils are great leave in oils. Coconut oil is very common in the natural hair community however I find that coconut oil is better for conditioning. Regardless oil and butters should be used as sealants and not to add moisture to your hair. WATER = moisture.
Determine the porosity of your hair. If you have high porous hair you may apply oil directly to your hair and scalp without applying a leave in first.
Retain Your Length - Learn to leave your alone. Over manipulation can cause damage to your cuticles. Learn how to finger tangled your hair. Low manipulation styling is your friend.
Limit Heat- avoid direct heat if at all possible. If you do use heat, make sure the blow dryer is set to low and that you use a heat protectant. Deep condition regularly. Trim your ends - Avoid split ends by trimming your hair. If you don't want to trim your own hair, go to a stylist whose has exp. with natural BLACK hair.
~Annettemint
Additionally, the basic procedure I use to wash my hair which has proved very efficient and has resulted in my hair being much more healthier, was gained from the Youtube video below. I strongly recommend the using of this procedure. Even though my hair is a bit tighter coiled than this lady's own, the procedure works for me
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