Natural hair has come to say!
It’s no longer news that more women are keen on going natural with their hair. But boy does it require a lot of work! If you are already waving the natural hair flag, you already know that it requires a strict or should we say regimented routine.
Often times, we are so preoccupied with our hair length that we forget that our hair length is determined by how healthy our hair is. Instead of focusing on your hair length, focus on keeping it healthy. That’s exactly what we will be sharing with you in this article.
10 Steps to Caring for Your Natural Hair
1. Know your hair
Humans are dynamic and unique beings. We have different likes and dislikes, our temperaments are different, etc. In the same way, our hairs are unique. What works for your hair may destroy another’s hair. Our hairs are of different textures, porosity (ability to retain water) and curls.
The texture refers to thickness of your hair. You hair could be fine, medium or coarse. Fine hair is delicate and prone to breakage especially when it is dry, Medium hair is thicker and stronger than fine hair and coarse hair is way thicker and stronger but the hardest to maintain.
The thicker the hair, the more ability it has to retain water which is healthy. You will mostly likely see your hair in its natural state after you wash and air dry, that is a good time to check your hair type. Knowing your hair type helps you understand which hair routine is best for you and also prevent hair breakage.
2. Diet
If you are not new to this natural hair thing, you must have heard the saying, “Healthy hair starts from within.” We couldn’t agree more. Eating healthy cannot be overemphasized when it comes to nurturing your hair to perfection.
If you are on a diet, you will struggle to keep your hair healthy. Eating fruits, veggies, and drinking a lot of water helps nourish your hair follicles and keeps your hair healthy and strong.
3. Keep your hair moisturized
It is always important to retain moisture in your hair and avoid dryness that leads to breakage. Apply conditioning after every wash session as this is the best way to retain moisture. Always remember to use conditioning as directed.
4. Take in vitamins
Vitamins and other nutritional supplements stimulate your hair growth. Prioritise taking in vitamins daily.
5. Wash hair at your own pace
Washing your hair is important in maintaining good hair hygiene but you must make sure not to wash every day. Use healthy shampoos to maintain good hair quality.
6. Avoid overheating your hair
Reduce the use of heating tools to prevent them overheating your hair and damaging it.
7. Trim regularly
I know this sound strange as the goal is to grow your hair, but trimming hair helps get rid of broken tips as often as possible and this keeps the hair healthy.
8. Cover hair regularly
Keeping your hair moisturized is really important, as often as you can wear satin/silk bonnet to cover and protect your hair.
9. Regular scalp massage
This plays a very important role in stimulating your hair follicles and allows proper blood flow to enhance growth.
10. Live stress free
The quality of life you live becomes evident overtime by the condition of your natural hair. Stress disrupts your system and affects the growth and health condition of your hair. Living stress free is one important way to enhance hair growth. Remember, healthy hair starts from within.
Ella’s place is your No. 1 luxury natural hair saloon in Abuja and we have specific care packages for your natural hair to make it silky, healthier and stronger. Book a session to nurture your natural hair today!
