And now, the third but definitely one of the most important steps in keeping that hair growing strong and healthy: Moisturize Moisturize Moisturize! I find I get the best results by layering & sealing. After washing my hair, while it’s still damp (water being the first “layer”, in a sense), I apply a water-based leave-in conditioner. I then coat the strands with either a butter or an oil, paying special attention to the ends, to lock all that goodness in. Properly moisturized hair is less likely to break or split at the ends which ultimately means you’ll retain what you grow. Wanna find out more about sealing in moisture? Check this out! That’s all for now. See you later people! Stay beautiful. 😉 xoxo ~Toia
Hello curlies! Onto the fourth aspect of care that aids in healthy hair growth… Cool it With The Heat! Maybe you’re one of those naturals who has totally sworn off heat-styling. Great! But if you, like me, enjoy the occasional blow-out or even straightening for a change in your look, take precautions. Too much heat can lead to dry hair which leads to breakage and split ends. You can even permanently alter the texture of the hair if you’re not careful! So be sure to use a low-medium heat setting in order to prevent those strands from over-drying, resembling a bushel of straw rather than hair. Rule of thumb, with regards to blow dryers in particular: if it’s too hot on your skin, it’s too hot for your hair! Make use of a heat protectant to be on the safe side. I prefer to go the natural route by using grapeseed or avocado oils (due…
So! You’ve eaten your fruits & veggies, drunk lots of water, cleansed your hair, moisturized & sealed and you’ve taken it easy with the heat. Well, it’s also helpful to… Wear Protective Styles to Aid in Retention This final step can help you keep what you’ve worked so hard for! Calling all sufferers of Hand-In-Hair Disease!! This is your temporary remedy. The less you mess with your hair, the less likely you’ll experience breakage or split ends. It’s not to say that you need to spend hours installing cornrows, kinky twists or box braids just to protect your hair. A protective style is simply one that requires little to no manipulation and usually involves tucking your ends, the oldest part of your hair, in & away: protected. So if you’re one who just doesn’t have the time, skill or patience for an intricate style,…
First things first: you cannot treat your kinky/coily/curly hair the way you did when it was relaxed! (DUHHH, right?!) Yes, your comb used to glide through that straight hair with ease. But who says the same can’t be the case with your natural tresses?? Here’s what might help ya! Product You will find detangling to be a breeze if you do so while your hair is wet and saturated with your conditioner of choice. Low on cash? Grab that Olive Oil out of the pantry! Natural oils are great alternatives and provide so many benefits! Me? I coat my hair with GOBS of SheaMoisture’s Deep Treatment Masque along with either Extra Virgin Olive Oil (aka EVOO) or Vegetable Glycerin. Tools For the best results, a wide-toothed comb is recommended. I have yet to try this one but many naturals swear by the ever popular Denman Brush (above). My detangling tool of choice, though, is the Tangle…
