Hair Maintenace 101
Hair Maintenace 101
Black hair grows just as fast as any other hair type It’s just really hard to retain length but NOT IMPOSSIBLE
-Black hair breakage is due to many factors
-Neglect: The number one killer! Not moisturizing enough (deep conditioning especially)
-Leaving protective styles like weave or braids for too long without care.
-Heat. oh heat!- Direct heat i.e. blow-drying, flat ironing, the use of curling irons
-Chemicals- Very controversial but true. Relaxers, hair colour and bleaching agents are damaging.
-Mechanical factors- Combing , brushing, not detangling properly, over manipulation.
You And Your Hair
Patience, Patience, Patience Hair grows an average of half an inch a month Hence, takes time and a -lot of effort to see length and volume.
You are your hair’s best advocate Not a stylist or hair consultant. We give valuable advice but understanding your hair is ultimately you.
Learn to DIY- that’s the ONLY way you get to know your hair. A lot of trial and error:
Pay attention to what your hair likes and dislikes, not all products are good for all.
HEALTHY HAIR 101
What is healthy hair? Hair that has the right balance of protein and moisture. Eating healthy is the foundation of healthy hair Eat the foods, don’t depend on supplements.
Avoid crash diets Protein rich foods and food loaded with Omega 3, Vitamin B12, Vitamins A , C, and Iron are essential Dark green vegetables, legumes (lentils), nuts, poultry ,carrots, oily fish
Nature, Nurture or both? Genetics plays a big role: Naturally thriving hair from forefathers without much effort. Others need to put in more effort to achieve same results. Combination of both is bliss!!
Hair CAN grow long and healthy whether it is relaxed or natural and no matter the texture. Never give up on your hair!
Deep Condition (Every 1-2weeks)
What you need:
-Water
- Moisturizing shampoo or co-wash Moisturizing Deep conditioner
-Shower cap Steamer or deep conditioning cap
-A good shower head.
Steps:
-Section hair into four Detangle each section by adding water and oil mix while using fingers to detangle OR if hair is relaxed, use wide tooth comb to detangle.
-Shampoo or co-wash your hair in sections
-Apply deep conditioner starting from the ends and working your way up to the roots
-Sit under the steamer or use a deep conditioning cap for at least 30 minutes
-Rinse with cold or lukewarm water.
COWASH: the KEY to reviving dry hair
What is co wash? Washing with a moisturizing conditioner as opposed to a shampoo Benefits Quick moisture boost Easier to do on protective styles like braids Beneficial for ladies who pour water in their hair often.
What you need
- Co wash conditioner or ordinary conditioner
Steps:
-Section hair into four, detangle using water and fingers or comb with a wide tooth comb
-Wet the hair and Apply co-wash from the tip of hair shaft and work your way to the roots Massage the roots to remove dirt and product build up.
-Rinse with cold or lukewarm water
-Air dry or style
Moisturizing And Sealing (Daily Boost)
Most neglected area African hair is very dry Needs light daily moisture and sealing to keep moisture in Helps reduce breakage drastically
What you need
-Water based leave in conditioner Natural oil or butter to seal in moisture
How to:
-Apply a table spoon or two of leave in conditioner starting from ends to roots
-Follow with oil or butters and massage scalp for at least 2 minutes.
Protein Treatments (Every 4-6weeks)
Benefits
Adds strength to the hair Helps to create balance from too much moisture.
What you need
-Protein shampoo Protein treatment or conditoner. Strong , medium or mild depending on protein sensitivity.
-Relaxed hair needs more protein than natural hair.
Steps:
-Wash hair with a protein shampoo Follow with a protein based conditioner e.g. conditioner containing eggs or mayonnaise
-Apply conditioner from tip of the hair concentrating on the ends
-Follow rinsing instructions carefully.
-Hard protein can be damaging when left for too long.
BEYOND THE BASICS
Pre shampoo a.k.a. pre-poo: Applying conditioners, oils or butters to dry hair at least 30 minutes before shampooing .
-Prevents stripping caused by shampooing
-Aids water absorption.
Tea rinses: Pouring a cup full of boiled and cooled caffeinated tea on hair shaft. Caffeine adds strength to hair
Oil Rinses: Pouring warm penetrating oil on shampooed hair Oil helps to lock in moisture LOC ( Leave in, oil an cream method)
Hair clays and masks etc.
BEST STYLES FOR Hair retention
Protective Styles
Any style that will prevent the hair from being over manipulated Conrows, braids Weaves Buns, Faux locs, Twists.
YOU MUST AVOID THESE Hair bad habits
-Use of direct heat often and/or excessively Air dry instead Improvise with other stretching methods e.g threading, banding, Tension blow dry as last resort Blow drying with less manipulation and on cool setting.
-Avoid over manipulation Finger detangle, comb less styled, leave hair alone.
-Avoid neglect. Especially when in protective styles.
Product Alert!!
Avoid products that contain: Mineral oil Petrolatum Lanolin Sulphates Silicones Isopropyl alcohol Chlorine Color pigments Hard to pronounce, scientific sounding ingredients
Use products that contain natural ingredients Less chemicals and preservatives.
Black hair grows just as fast as any other hair type It’s just really hard to retain length but NOT IMPOSSIBLE
-Black hair breakage is due to many factors
-Neglect: The number one killer! Not moisturizing enough (deep conditioning especially)
-Leaving protective styles like weave or braids for too long without care.
-Heat. oh heat!- Direct heat i.e. blow-drying, flat ironing, the use of curling irons
-Chemicals- Very controversial but true. Relaxers, hair colour and bleaching agents are damaging.
-Mechanical factors- Combing , brushing, not detangling properly, over manipulation.
You And Your Hair
Patience, Patience, Patience Hair grows an average of half an inch a month Hence, takes time and a -lot of effort to see length and volume.
You are your hair’s best advocate Not a stylist or hair consultant. We give valuable advice but understanding your hair is ultimately you.
Learn to DIY- that’s the ONLY way you get to know your hair. A lot of trial and error:
Pay attention to what your hair likes and dislikes, not all products are good for all.
HEALTHY HAIR 101
What is healthy hair? Hair that has the right balance of protein and moisture. Eating healthy is the foundation of healthy hair Eat the foods, don’t depend on supplements.
Avoid crash diets Protein rich foods and food loaded with Omega 3, Vitamin B12, Vitamins A , C, and Iron are essential Dark green vegetables, legumes (lentils), nuts, poultry ,carrots, oily fish
Nature, Nurture or both? Genetics plays a big role: Naturally thriving hair from forefathers without much effort. Others need to put in more effort to achieve same results. Combination of both is bliss!!
Hair CAN grow long and healthy whether it is relaxed or natural and no matter the texture. Never give up on your hair!
Deep Condition (Every 1-2weeks)
What you need:
-Water
- Moisturizing shampoo or co-wash Moisturizing Deep conditioner
-Shower cap Steamer or deep conditioning cap
-A good shower head.
Steps:
-Section hair into four Detangle each section by adding water and oil mix while using fingers to detangle OR if hair is relaxed, use wide tooth comb to detangle.
-Shampoo or co-wash your hair in sections
-Apply deep conditioner starting from the ends and working your way up to the roots
-Sit under the steamer or use a deep conditioning cap for at least 30 minutes
-Rinse with cold or lukewarm water.
COWASH: the KEY to reviving dry hair
What is co wash? Washing with a moisturizing conditioner as opposed to a shampoo Benefits Quick moisture boost Easier to do on protective styles like braids Beneficial for ladies who pour water in their hair often.
What you need
- Co wash conditioner or ordinary conditioner
Steps:
-Section hair into four, detangle using water and fingers or comb with a wide tooth comb
-Wet the hair and Apply co-wash from the tip of hair shaft and work your way to the roots Massage the roots to remove dirt and product build up.
-Rinse with cold or lukewarm water
-Air dry or style
Moisturizing And Sealing (Daily Boost)
Most neglected area African hair is very dry Needs light daily moisture and sealing to keep moisture in Helps reduce breakage drastically
What you need
-Water based leave in conditioner Natural oil or butter to seal in moisture
How to:
-Apply a table spoon or two of leave in conditioner starting from ends to roots
-Follow with oil or butters and massage scalp for at least 2 minutes.
Protein Treatments (Every 4-6weeks)
Benefits
Adds strength to the hair Helps to create balance from too much moisture.
What you need
-Protein shampoo Protein treatment or conditoner. Strong , medium or mild depending on protein sensitivity.
-Relaxed hair needs more protein than natural hair.
Steps:
-Wash hair with a protein shampoo Follow with a protein based conditioner e.g. conditioner containing eggs or mayonnaise
-Apply conditioner from tip of the hair concentrating on the ends
-Follow rinsing instructions carefully.
-Hard protein can be damaging when left for too long.
BEYOND THE BASICS
Pre shampoo a.k.a. pre-poo: Applying conditioners, oils or butters to dry hair at least 30 minutes before shampooing .
-Prevents stripping caused by shampooing
-Aids water absorption.
Tea rinses: Pouring a cup full of boiled and cooled caffeinated tea on hair shaft. Caffeine adds strength to hair
Oil Rinses: Pouring warm penetrating oil on shampooed hair Oil helps to lock in moisture LOC ( Leave in, oil an cream method)
Hair clays and masks etc.
BEST STYLES FOR Hair retention
Protective Styles
Any style that will prevent the hair from being over manipulated Conrows, braids Weaves Buns, Faux locs, Twists.
YOU MUST AVOID THESE Hair bad habits
-Use of direct heat often and/or excessively Air dry instead Improvise with other stretching methods e.g threading, banding, Tension blow dry as last resort Blow drying with less manipulation and on cool setting.
-Avoid over manipulation Finger detangle, comb less styled, leave hair alone.
-Avoid neglect. Especially when in protective styles.
Product Alert!!
Avoid products that contain: Mineral oil Petrolatum Lanolin Sulphates Silicones Isopropyl alcohol Chlorine Color pigments Hard to pronounce, scientific sounding ingredients
Use products that contain natural ingredients Less chemicals and preservatives.
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