One thing you need to know about natural hair is that the kinkier it is, the drier it will be in many cases. When your hair has more kinks, it’s harder for your scalp’s natural oils to travel down your strands.
Moisturizing and sealing are important parts of natural hair care as they help to keep your hair hydrated. Proper moisturizing and sealing will ensure that your hair retains moisture for as long as possible in order for the hair to survive and keep from breaking.
Natural hair needs moisture. Without it, our hair is dry, fragile and prone to breakage which is no 1 public enemy if we’re trying to retain natural hair growth. Moisture usually equals water. To moisturize your hair daily, use a product that is water-based (Water is the first ingredient). Stay clear of products that contain mineral oil, petrolatum, drying alcohols, paraffin and silicones. These ingredients can cause product buildup, which blocks moisture from getting into your strands. They can also defeat the purpose of moisturizing by drying your hair out.
There are 3 substances that will help to moisturize and seal your hair. These are water, oil and humectants.
Natural hair has more of sheen when healthy and properly moisturized. You just need moisture and the right steps. So let’s jump to it.
1. Know your hair porosity- porosity refers to how open your cuticles are on your hair shaft. If they are not open enough (low porosity), moisture can’t get in. if the cuticles are too open (high porosity), your hair can frizz and tangle easily. High porosity often comes from heat or chemical damage.
2. Spritz your hair with water or use light water-based product- water can be the best moisturizer on its own. You can also use a water-based moisturizer. Any product with water as the very first ingredient is considered to be water-based. Don’t be fooled by products that claim to moisturize your hair, but don’t even have water. Sealants contain oil/butters that seal in water (moisture). So if you twist your hair while it’s damp (water is your moisturizer) and apply a good sealant, that will keep your hair moisturized and soft for a long time.
3. Go sulfate free- use sulfate-free shampoo products to keep from stripping your hair. Sulfates are harsh detergents that rob your hair of its natural moisture.
4. Sleep with satin- sleep in a satin cap or use a satin pillow case to keep your hair from drying out at night. Cotton will soak all the oil out of your hair and can dry it out very quickly.
5. You can use the L.O.C [Liquid-oil-cream] method to moisturize and seal your hair. First, spray with a leave-in conditioner, and then apply carrier oil like extra virgin coconut oil, but concentrating mostly on the ends. Then finish with Shea butter, Shea moisture conditioner or mango butter.
Let’s sum it up…
1. Moisturize your hair as often as you feel is needed. Everyone’s regimen will be different.
2. Kinkier hair often responds better to creamier/thicker moisturizers and sealants.
3. Constantly touching your hair will strip the moisture and oils right out of your hair.
4. Don’t forget to moisture your twists and braids. Your hair still needs moisture, if you don’t, you could suffer from more breakage when you take them down.
5. Using products that contain water and butter can moisturize and seal at the same time.
Moisturizing and sealing are important parts of natural hair care as they help to keep your hair hydrated. Proper moisturizing and sealing will ensure that your hair retains moisture for as long as possible in order for the hair to survive and keep from breaking.
Natural hair needs moisture. Without it, our hair is dry, fragile and prone to breakage which is no 1 public enemy if we’re trying to retain natural hair growth. Moisture usually equals water. To moisturize your hair daily, use a product that is water-based (Water is the first ingredient). Stay clear of products that contain mineral oil, petrolatum, drying alcohols, paraffin and silicones. These ingredients can cause product buildup, which blocks moisture from getting into your strands. They can also defeat the purpose of moisturizing by drying your hair out.
There are 3 substances that will help to moisturize and seal your hair. These are water, oil and humectants.
Natural hair has more of sheen when healthy and properly moisturized. You just need moisture and the right steps. So let’s jump to it.
1. Know your hair porosity- porosity refers to how open your cuticles are on your hair shaft. If they are not open enough (low porosity), moisture can’t get in. if the cuticles are too open (high porosity), your hair can frizz and tangle easily. High porosity often comes from heat or chemical damage.
2. Spritz your hair with water or use light water-based product- water can be the best moisturizer on its own. You can also use a water-based moisturizer. Any product with water as the very first ingredient is considered to be water-based. Don’t be fooled by products that claim to moisturize your hair, but don’t even have water. Sealants contain oil/butters that seal in water (moisture). So if you twist your hair while it’s damp (water is your moisturizer) and apply a good sealant, that will keep your hair moisturized and soft for a long time.
3. Go sulfate free- use sulfate-free shampoo products to keep from stripping your hair. Sulfates are harsh detergents that rob your hair of its natural moisture.
4. Sleep with satin- sleep in a satin cap or use a satin pillow case to keep your hair from drying out at night. Cotton will soak all the oil out of your hair and can dry it out very quickly.
5. You can use the L.O.C [Liquid-oil-cream] method to moisturize and seal your hair. First, spray with a leave-in conditioner, and then apply carrier oil like extra virgin coconut oil, but concentrating mostly on the ends. Then finish with Shea butter, Shea moisture conditioner or mango butter.
Let’s sum it up…
1. Moisturize your hair as often as you feel is needed. Everyone’s regimen will be different.
2. Kinkier hair often responds better to creamier/thicker moisturizers and sealants.
3. Constantly touching your hair will strip the moisture and oils right out of your hair.
4. Don’t forget to moisture your twists and braids. Your hair still needs moisture, if you don’t, you could suffer from more breakage when you take them down.
5. Using products that contain water and butter can moisturize and seal at the same time.
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