Hair is a major thread that weaves through an individual’s identity in the fabric of personal expression.
Hair care goes beyond appearances and becomes a self-care ritual as well as an artistic medium.
The path of hair care is an intimate discovery that reflects both internal and exterior well-being, whether one chooses to embrace natural curls or tries out different styles. Along the way, embracing natural textures turns into a celebration of authenticity and a protest against social pressure to fit in. Every curl, wave, or straight lock tells a different story, and this nod honours those varied stories by telling a distinct story in strands that reflect perseverance and personal development.
Every decision you make on your canvas of self-expression becomes a brushstroke as styles change, from the ease of a wash-and-go to elaborate braids or striking colours. In hair care, emotions, experiences, and cultural influences are all woven into each strand, making hair a dynamic art form.
Essentially, taking care of one’s hair is a sign of acceptance and love for oneself that goes beyond the physical act. It’s a journey that takes place every day, and in the mirror, one can see not just their own style but also the developing narrative that is distinctively, exquisitely, and truly their own. Let me now guide you on tips to care for your hair, whether natural or permed to be able to proudly wear it like a crown that it is.
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF NATURAL HAIR
To take care of natural hair, avoid using harsh shampoos that contain sulfates and try to limit washing your hair to once per week.
Weekly or bi-weekly deep-conditioning can help to hydrate natural hair, which tends to be on the dry side, and applying leave-in moisturizers every day can prevent fizziness.
Use a wide-teethed comb
Do not comb your hair when dry…before you comb moisturise with water and apply some oil to seal moisture.
Use a sulphate and paraben free shampoo like hair wonder, VO5, Cantu, XHC, My Hawaiian Silky, Mazuri shampoos to wash your hair.
Do not use rubber band to pack your hair. Use satin scrunchies to prevent hair breakage.
Comb your hair from tip to the root, not from the root to the tip.
Detangle with your hands before combing.
Prepoo your hair with oils before shampooing to make it soft and prevent breakage while combing
Hair prepoo is something that you do before washing to reduce breakage. You can use coconut oil, olive oil, palm oil. You apply well and cover for a while then remove and wash or comb. This gives your hair moisture and reduces breakage. Don’t comb or wash your hair immediately after loosening especially if your natural hair is quite dry. Do the hair Pre poo.
Apply any oil of your choice to your hair.
Cover with shower cap or nylon for 30 mins.
After take off and comb gently then shampoo.
It will prevent your hair from shedding a lot
Be patient and consistent with taking care of your hair
Trim your hair to prevent split ends.
Protect the ends of the hair because it is the oldest part of your hair and most fragile. It will help you retain hair length
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF PERMED HAIR
Do not relax your hair until 2-4 months after you do the last relaxing. Remember that relaxers can turn your hair colour to be lighter.
Drink water enough
Avoid over-manipulating your hair with different unprotective styles that may pull out your front hair
Avoid dying your hair if possible. Dying hair can lead to hair damage, therefore you must put in extra care while dying your hair. 90%of those who dye their hair a lot stand the risk of having premature grey hair.
Deep condition your hair at least twice a month.
Do not wait till one month before washing your hair. Hair doesn’t grow on dirty scalp. Wash hair once a week or twice a month.
Apply Leave in conditioner and keep your hair moisturized.
