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My hair get crazy dry if I don't keep it properly moisturized. I've had a very hard time trying to figure out what routine will make and KEEP Rosy (my lovely hair) well moisturized and non frizzy. Here are a few tips I've picked up from the CG world.
1. Water is the best moisturizer!
When I first began my natural hair care journey, I still carried on old feelings about putting water on my hair. Back when I had a perm, water was the enemy, and just a small splash would cause my hair to poof up- NOT the look I wanted! Washing my hair would always be followed by the flat iron to make sure my roots stayed DOWN.
Unfortunately, I carried this belief over to my natural hair care system, and I believed water would just give me a poofy frizzy mess. I would only put creme based products and oil on my hair in an attempt to keep it moisturized, all the while wondering why my hair wouldn't stay that way for long.
Through my research I discovered that oils and cremes do NOT add moisture. They are supposed to be used to SEAL IN moisture. Water is really the only way to moisturize your hair, and my hair loves it. I now rinse my hair daily just to make sure she gets enough!
2. Sealing in moisture is important!
This one kind of goes hand in hand with my first tip. If you put moisture into your hair, you must be sure to seal it in! The best sealants are olive, coconut, or jojoba oils. There are also others that are good for sealing in moisture if you don't mind the research. :)
3. Protect your hair!
From everything! This includes harsh conditions such as heat or rough winds as well as rough or cottony materials. The best way to protect your hair weekly is doing a weekly deep conditioning treatment. I also avoid blow drying my hair to minimize the amount of heat she has to endure. Towels and cotton pillows or hats are a no no for my hair. Towels are really rough on my hair, and cause more breakage than necessary. To avoid this, I usually wash my hair before bed and let it air dry over night. Cotton pillows or hats can soak the moisture right out of you hair! So to prevent this, use a satin/silk cap or pillow at night, and if I wear a cute knitted hat, I always stick my satin cap on my head first to avoid dryness or the harsh fabric rubbing against my hair and causing breakage!
These are just a few tips I found that really helped my hair. For another helpful article, you can always click here.
Stay Curly!! :)
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