Getting crazy healthy, natural hair may be a challenge, but actually, all it takes are three rules – consistency, hydration, and gentleness. No matter whether your hair is loose or tight, caring for it doesn't need a multi-step ritual. Instead, pay attention to the basics, and you will get a great result.
Now, find out the ultimate 15 natural hair care tips categorised according to your daily routines, which will help you to achieve your desired luscious hair.
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Table of Contents
Cleansing & Washing
Healthy hair starts with a proper shower. Too frequent washing or the wrong products can remove natural oils from your hair.
1. Wash the Roots Only
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), you have to focus on shampooing your scalp rather than washing your whole hair. Apply shampoo right onto your roots, which collect a lot of oil, and the suds will clean the mid-shaft and ends once you rinse.
2. Pick Sulphate-Free Shampoo
Sulphates are harsh detergents that take away the moisture from your hair, leaving it dry and brittle. Use sulphate-free shampoos instead to keep natural oils in place.
3. Control the Washing Frequency
Do not wash your hair every day. Frequent washing causes significant dehydration of natural hair. So wash only when your scalp is dirty, flaky, or sweaty.
Conditioning & Hydration
Natural hair loves moisture. The structure of textured hair makes it hard for the natural oils of the scalp to reach the mid-shaft and ends. So you should help them.
4. Condition Only the Ends.
To prevent hair from looking too oily and heavy, you should avoid applying conditioner to your roots. Concentrate the product on the mid-shafts and ends.
5. Provide Moisture Every Day
Apply a water-based leave-in conditioner or make a DIY spray of aloe vera with water. Spray this mixture every day to keep hair moisturised.
6. Seal the Moisture
If you don't lock the moisture, it will quickly evaporate. To seal in the moisture, use natural oils or thick butters like jojoba oil, coconut oil, or shea butter after conditioning.
7. Detangle the Wet Hair Carefully
Do not try to brush dry natural hair. Use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to detangle your hair when it is wet and conditioned. Start from the very ends and go upwards to prevent breakage.
Styling & Heat
The way you style your hair affects your hair health significantly.
8. Avoid Heat Styling Tools
Reduce the frequency of blow-drying, straightening or curling. Heat damages the protein structures of your hair, which results in irreversible damage and texture loss.
9. Try Low Manipulation Hairstyles
Highlight your natural texture by using low-manipulation hairstyles such as loose braids, twists, or messy updos. Such hairstyles allow you to reduce handling and friction.
10. Do Not Use Abrasive Accessories
Do not use hair ties with metal clasps and rough-bristle brushes, as these accessories increase friction and cause a lot of hair breakage along your sensitive hairline.
Night Routine
Your hair is under a lot of pressure during the night's sleep. That's why a proper nighttime routine is necessary for keeping hair healthy.
11. Sleep on Silk or Satin Pillowcases
Use silk or satin pillowcases instead of traditional cotton ones. Cotton absorbs moisture and causes irritation to your hair. Silk or satin prevents your hair from frizz and breakage at night.
12. Braid your hair for nighttime.
Make loose braids or put your hair in a "pineapple" updo before going to bed to avoid tangles and painful knots while sleeping.
13. Do Not Sleep with Wet Hair
Wet hair is in its vulnerable state; that's why it is susceptible to snapping and breaking. Always make sure your hair is dry before sleeping.
Wellness & Upkeep
To achieve great hair condition, you should do more than just apply the right products.
14. Take Care of Your Body
According to the nutritionists of Healthline, a healthy diet is crucial for hair growth. Make sure you consume proteins (salmon and Greek yoghurt), omega-3 fatty acids, and iron, as well as vitamins A, C, and E, to grow healthy hair from the roots.
15. Get Regular Trims
Regular trims help to prevent further breakage along the hair shaft, which is important if you want to save your hair. Do not save the damaged ends just because of the desire to lengthen them.
And what about you?
What is your hair type or texture (fine, coarse, straight, curly)? What problems do you face now (dry hair, breakage, frizz, etc.)? Write it in the comments and discuss hair care tips for your hair!
