All afro hairs are beautiful but looking after your afro hair can be difficult especially when you are not sure where to start. A good hair care routine is very important to keep your hair healthy, nourished, strong and frizz-free. With the right hair care products and hair care regimen, you can care for your natural curls and prevent common hair problems such as hair loss, breakage, dry, itchy scalp, and dandruff.
Once you are aware of what products to use, how to use them, when to use and what will be the result, you’ll be surprised to see how easy it is to master the proper hair care routine for your hair type.
Keep reading to know the right hair care routine for your natural hair.
● Wash your hair weekly or bi-weekly
It’s important to keep your hair and scalp clean and healthy. You need to regularly cleanse your scalp just like you wash your face every day. If you don’t cleanse your scalp regularly, your pores will get blocked and will become difficult for the new hair to pop out which will result in ingrown hairs and painful bumps. A dirt scalp can also lead to dandruff, fungal infections, poor hair growth, etc.
You are recommended to wash your hair with a mild or sulphate-free shampoo once a week or twice a month. Paul Mitchell super-strong shampoo is formulated with a colour-safe formula to thoroughly cleanse hair and scalp and enhance the overall beauty.
You can also look for shampoo containing Jamaican black castor oil that will gently cleanse, moisture and nourish your hair.
● Weekly condition your hair
All-natural curly hair craves moisture and conditioning is the best way to hydrate and replenish your hair strands from moisture loss. Condition your hair at least once a week to ensure healthy and moisturised hair.
We love Olaplex conditioner as a second step for your natural hair care routine as it repairs, hydrates and strengthens all hair types.
Make sure to coat the hair ends with conditioner properly as these are the driest and most fragile parts of your hair.
● Moisturise your hair as and when required
Once your hair is clean and dry, it's time to moisturise your hair. Just like you moisturise your skin daily, you also need to keep your hair well moisturised. This will also ensure detangled, easy to style and maintain your hair. Whenever your hair feels dehydrated, add some moisture to it. Some hair might need daily moisture while some might need moisture every alternate day or twice a week. Protect your hair by locking in moisture which will help you prevent hair breakage.
Try out Aphogee Balancing Moisturiser as a post-wash treatment for adding strength, elasticity and shine to your hair.
You can also look for specially designed coarse hair treatments infused with Jamaican black castor oil that will moisturise and keep your hair healthy and strong.
● Style your hair
Stick with either low manipulation looks or protective styling whichever you’re comfortable with. Crochet braids, twists or weaves are some protective styles where your hair ends are tucked away. With these looks, make sure to keep your hair clean and moisturised throughout and keep the style in for not more than 6-8 weeks.
Low manipulation styles require low maintenance and don’t invite your hands into the hair. Wearing buns by rolling, twisting or pinning your style throughout the week will keep tangles and knots at bay because you don't have to handle your hair much.
Also, use oil-based hair care products or cream pomade while styling your hair into crochet braids or twists to prevent any unwanted frizz.
Once your hair is clean, conditioned, dry, moisturised and styled, you can switch up the styles throughout the week while keeping the core of the hair care routine the same. Keep in mind that you make only minor changes at a time and keep your regimen the same.
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