PinkSkates
New Member
1.The first thing, natural hair craves moisture. That is one of the biggest drawbacks of having natural is that is dries quickly and needs moisturizing immediately after shampooing and conditioning. Shea butter and EVCO are excellent moisturizing and nourishing products.
2. Getting your hair moisturized
Conditioner washing can be done daily without drying out your hair. Any conditioner for dry hair can be used. If your hair is extremely tangled , add olive or another nourishing oil to the conditioner. Generously apply conditioner to each section. Let it sit for just a minute. Unravel each section, comb out when directly under the shower head, and braid or twist back immediately. Repeat with all sections of your hair.
3. Expect knots...I'm sorry but yeah
Afro-textured hair is coily and can wrap around itself any where along the hair shaft. You have to handle your hair like fine silk, apply a leave-in conditioner to smooth the hair cuticle and add your favorite natural oil to the ends. (EVCO is my favorite.) This will minimize the number of those annoying knots.
4.The best combs to use for combing out your hair in the shower are the Jilbere shower comb, K Cutter comb, wide tooth bone combs, or any seamless wide tooth comb.
5. Like relaxed hair if you do not tie a scarf around your head at night, the sides and back of your head will start to shed hair from rubbing against the pillow. Wear a silk scarf around your hair, or if you are not comfortable wearing a scarf to bed then sleep on a silk or nylon pillow case.
Good luck newbie naturals!
2. Getting your hair moisturized
Conditioner washing can be done daily without drying out your hair. Any conditioner for dry hair can be used. If your hair is extremely tangled , add olive or another nourishing oil to the conditioner. Generously apply conditioner to each section. Let it sit for just a minute. Unravel each section, comb out when directly under the shower head, and braid or twist back immediately. Repeat with all sections of your hair.
3. Expect knots...I'm sorry but yeah
Afro-textured hair is coily and can wrap around itself any where along the hair shaft. You have to handle your hair like fine silk, apply a leave-in conditioner to smooth the hair cuticle and add your favorite natural oil to the ends. (EVCO is my favorite.) This will minimize the number of those annoying knots.
4.The best combs to use for combing out your hair in the shower are the Jilbere shower comb, K Cutter comb, wide tooth bone combs, or any seamless wide tooth comb.
5. Like relaxed hair if you do not tie a scarf around your head at night, the sides and back of your head will start to shed hair from rubbing against the pillow. Wear a silk scarf around your hair, or if you are not comfortable wearing a scarf to bed then sleep on a silk or nylon pillow case.
Good luck newbie naturals!
Morentia and Boston Maria,
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