Natural hair is tricky to maintain, especially for beginners. There are a lot of rookie mistakes that people make, which in turn causes their hair to fall and not grow at all in some cases. The keys to maintaining a healthy natural hair will be highlighted below;
- When washing your hair, it is advisable to use warm water, as extreme temperatures can harden the texture of your hair, which can lead to hair breakage.
- Investing in quality hair conditioners should be at the top of your list when purchasing hair products. A good conditioner will help to soften your hair texture, and make it easy for you to comb it out.
- Avoid leaving your braids and weaves in for too long. There is a popular myth that people believe which states that the longer you leave braids and weaves, the faster your hair will grow. Just like most myths, this one is not true, as this can cause hair breakage when you’re taking out these extremely old braids and weaves. Also, the accumulation of hair products on your scalp can lead to chunks of your hair falling out when taking out braids.
- Don’t use excess hair oil when moisturizing your hair because this may multiply the appearance of dandruff on your scalp. You should minimize the use of hair oils, and instead focus on getting leave-in conditioners.
- The trick to softening your hair while combing it out is by mixing leave-in conditioner with water, shake, then spray it like a mist in your hair. This will help to soften your hair and avoid the breakage and headache that comes with pulling too hard at your hair.
- Hair dyes are fun and they can help you to explore your creativity. However, your natural hair isn’t a big fan of hair dyes because the harsh chemicals contained in hair dye causes your hair to fall out continuously. In worst case scenarios, some people have to cut their hair and start all over.
- Rubber bands are very convenient for packing your hair, but they are also very harmful to your natural hair. When in use, the rubber bands pull at your hair , especially your edges, and in some cases, continuous use may cause baldness. Instead of using rubber bands, you can use scrunchies because they are gentler on your hair.
One major thing you need to know is that no matter the products you buy, if you don’t pay close attention to what works for your hair and the tips stated above, your hair journey may be difficult.