So I'm not going to really go into detail about what brands I use, because honestly it's not that important. I can suggest using Cantu because it does wonders for my hair, but it may make your feel greasy. It's more about the product itself and not the name of the brand. I hope I'm making sense. So let's jump right into it shall we.
Hydration...Like H2O
All hair needs water to flourish, especially natural hair. Drinking water can help strengthening you hair from root to tip, thus preventing breakage. It also helps keep the scalp lubricated to help keep those flakes away. I would suggest drinking a gallon a day. If you're not a huge fan of water try adding in fruit and letting sit overnight, it gives the water a refreshing taste. Also incorporate more water-based foods into your diet, such as greens and fruits. During the summer I also like to refresh my hair every few days with a mixture of moisturizer and water. This is usually if I have my hair in a twist out.
Moisturizers!!!
This can be tricky. With moisturizers you kinda have to experiment until you find one that is going to work for your hair type. If your hair is thick like mine you may want to go for a butter, something that is going to really penetrate the hair ( but not oversaturate it). If your hair is more fine, a light-weight moisturizer would probably work better. Again you want to make sure your strands are moisturized from root to end, but be careful not to oversaturate the hair. Find a moisturizer that is actually going to penetrate the shaft and not just sit on top of it. So stay away from parabens, mineral oils and silcones.
Oils...Oils...Oils
Oils act as a seal for your hair to lock in moisturizer. My top three oils are Jojoba Oil, Coconut Oil
and Avocado Oil. Jojoba oil aides in strengthening the hair and it also prevents hair loss. Coconut oil adds luster and shine to the hair. Avocado oil moisturizers the hair and prevents breakage.
!!! Bonus Gems !!!
I only straighten hair about twice a year. I do this to limit the amount of heat I'm applying to my hair. Although all it takes is being careless once to get heat damage, so as a rule of thumb ALWAYS use a heat protectant when applying ANY type of heat to your hair.
I also learned that less is more when it comes to my hair. The first time I tried to go natural I was obsessed with regimes, products, and routines. My hands were constantly in my hair and fussing over it. And you know what, I eventually became exhausted and impatient with my hair and I threw a relaxer in it. The last time I tried to go natural ( which obviously was a success) I learned to go with the flow. I wore weaves the first 2 years, making sure to deep condition my hair in between sew-ins. Then I discovered wigs! Changed my life. I would wear my wigs 2-3 weeks, then deep condition my hair and throw it in a low maintenance style for a few weeks, then throw the wig back on. These days my hair mostly stays in twists, a twist out or a bun. And it's still growing. Still healthy and full. You honestly don't have to do the most in order to get your hair to grow. People think I have some secret formula and I really don't lol. I'm no hair whisperer guys, I promise you. I achieved bra strap length hair by trial and error.
I hope these little gems have blessed your natural hair journey or healthy hair growth journey. Be patient and have fun with it!
See ya in my next post.
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