Nothing about the beauty world is one-size-fits-all. But if there’s something that’s really super, definitely not one-size-fits-all, no matter how difficult you try, it’s haircare. So today we’re rolling out some simple and effective ways of natural hair care for curly hair.
Cleanse, But don’t Strip
Moisture may be the key, but you still have to wash your scalp and hair, a step that can be drying at best and damaging at worst. So, how to cleanse without losing all that vital moisture? Conditioner -washing! Add this into your shower routine every two washes as if it were shampoo—massage your scalp and rinse just as you would otherwise.
Detangle Without Crying
Anyone with coily hair can tell you: Combing can be very harmful. One moment you’re showering, and the next, you’re stuck on a knot in the back of your head with all your dignity rinsing down the drain. Don’t cry in the shower!
Deep Condition Consistently
Moisture! Moisture moisture moisture. Textured hair tends to be so dry because the scalp’s natural oils have difficulty making it down all the hair shaft’s twists and turns. So, weekly, bi-weekly, or as frequently as you can, slather on a vast and rich treatment filled with moisturizing oils, coconut, and extracts like shea butter is essential for curly hair scalp care.
Style for Longevity
One of the best things about afro hair is that it doesn’t need to be restyled daily. Make the most of this by choosing a style that works for you, protects your hair, and is easy to maintain all week. The styles are endless (wash-and-go’s, braids, and twist-outs!), but the method used when styling is more important than the style itself.
Preserve It All Week Long
You’ve spent all that time—now what? That style’s gotta last for several hours. I suggest “the pineapple”—a popular method which includes tying all of your hair up into a loose ponytail that sits as close to your forehead as possible. If the pineapple pulls out the curls at the nape of your neck, try a low loose bun, multiple pineapples, or lightly 2-strand twisting your hair in large sections.