Afro hair is beautiful, unique and full of vibrant curls and textures, but anyone who has Afro hair also knows how much maintenance it takes to keep it healthy and strong. Whether you have thick, loose, short or long hair, we have collected some important advice on how to care for your afro hair.
The truth is simply that temperature greatly affects how afro hair feels. In cold climates, the air is often very dry, and this can lead to drying out of the hair and scalp. Afro hair already tends to be naturally dry, so extra air unfortunately exacerbates that problem and leads to drier hair. Your afro hair needs more of your attention in winter. It is essential to use moisturizing hair masks, creams, oils to add moisture to the hair.
Below I have collected some advice on how to care for your afro hair:
The key word here is moisture, moisture, moisture and again moisture
Afro hair needs lots of moisture to survive, as hair is naturally dry. It is therefore very important to moisturize the hair in order to maintain the health and beauty of the hair. You can use moisturizing shampoos and conditioners to provide the necessary moisture to the hair. I would especially recommend you use a hair mask on your hair. It is good to use moisturizing hair masks once a week to add moisture and vitamins to the hair. I can recommend our Mix hair mask which is the mixture of five different unique plants that have been used for generations in India and other parts of the world to provide moisture and vitamins for hair. The bag contains shikakai, arnica, brahmi, amla and rose powder. With this mixture you have everything you need to provide nutrients to your hair. It is a 100% natural product that does not contain additives, perfumes or other dangerous chemicals. Our powders are carefully made from organic and fresh leaves taken from trees that have been carefully dried and ground into fine powders. You can find all our natural powders here: 100% natural powders for skin and hair care
Don't wash your afro hair too often
Don't wash your hair too often as it can strip the natural oils and lead to dryness. We therefore recommend that you wash your hair once a week to preserve its natural moisture and vitality. If you exercise a lot and sweat through your hair, you can wash your hair twice a week. As a starting point, it is a good idea not to wash your hair too often.
Treat your afro hair with love
When combing your afro hair, always use a wide-toothed comb or your fingers to remove tangles. Avoid brushing your hair when it is very dry as this can lead to breakage and split ends. You must treat the hair gently and lovingly when combing it, there is no reason to comb it too hard. Take your time! Keep in mind that Afro hair is a bit more fragile than other hair types. So it requires special caution and care. Rede the hair quietly
Minimizes use of straighteners
Too much use of straighteners on afro hair can be harmful as this can cause dryness and damage the hair. Afro hair is naturally more fragile and dry than other hair types due to its texture, so it requires special care and care to stay healthy and strong. It is essential to use a heat protection spray or serum to protect the hair from heat. To minimize damage to the hair when using a straightener, I recommend you use it infrequently.
Your afro hair must be protected at night: it is the alpha and omega for afro hair
It is alpha and omega to protect afro hair overnight otherwise the hair will often tangle. Unfortunately, you will have many bad hair days without the routine of wrapping your hair in overnight. It's actually quite easy to do. It's the secret to having manageable hair in the morning so you don't have to spend too much time on your afro hair in the morning.
You must therefore acquire small hair elastics and a satin or silk hat. Here is the procedure:
- Put hair serum in the hair. I recommend you use Naturelles Chebe Hair growth oil to add moisture and vitamins to the hair. The serum also makes the hair grow quickly. It also gives volume to your hair.
- Divide hair into four or more sections and wrap with small hair elastics
- Use satin silk hat on hair before going to bed
- Unwrap the hair in the morning to style it.
You will save a lot of time in the morning combing your hair if you use this routine daily. If you have children with afro hair, you may benefit from using the same procedure. It is important that you use natural products on your afro hair. Avoid products that are full of synthetic perfumes and chemicals. "Less is more" Look for products that suit your hair and are made from organic and natural ingredients.
