Curly Hair Natural Care
Embrace the natural beauty of your curly hair and you will be moved to care for it gently and naturally. If you do this, the natural beauty of your curly hair will “thank you”. The following hair care tips will help you stay in touch with your own natural beauty. Others will admire your natural glamour too.
10 Hair Care Tips
- Stay away from relaxers, flat irons, blow dryers and other straightening appliances. Spiral curls be seductively attractive if you treat them right.
- Shampoo only when needed (no more than once a week). Instead: “Wash” your hair with a moisturizing conditioner*, instead of shampoo. Co-washing is gentler to your hair and you can do it 2 or 3 times a week if you want and still keep your locks protected from dryness and damage.
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While hair is wet with conditioner, use a wide-toothed comb to gently comb your hair. Start from the ends, working up to the hair roots.
- Avoid clarifying shampoos. They will not protect your wet hair against damage. Choose a shampoo* that works well with curly hair, providing needed moisture without stripping hair of natural oils.
- Moisturize daily! Curly hair tends to be drier than other hair types; therefore, moisture is essential to eliminate frizz and brittle hair. First: Lightly spritz your hair with genuine aloe vera juice or other natural hair “spritz”. Next: Apply the moisturizing conditioner in the palm of your hands and gently work through hair from ends to root. A daily moisturizing conditioner can be made by combining your regular moisturizing conditioner with a little water to thin it out just a tad; then add a small amount of honey and olive oil, almond oil, avocado oil, etc.
- Smooth towels are the best choice for wet hair drying protection. Terrycloth towels can cause frizz and even damage the cuticle of the hair. Use a smooth fabric, like a cotton-knit (t-shirt fabric) or microfiber towel designed for curly hair.
- Oil seal your hair (lightly) during cooler seasons. Jojoba, lavender and rosemary are some oils easily absorbed, so you don’t have to worry about having oily shine or hands.
- Deep condition at least once a week with a moisturizing conditioner to combat excessively dry hair.
- A Hair Olive Oil Treatment (HOOT) or other oil treatment (known for natural hair care) is essential for great-looking curly hair.
- Don’t feed split ends. Every 2- 3 months (seriously that’s all that’s needed for healthy, well-cared for natural hair) have a hair stylist trim only your ends. Make sure your stylist knows that all you want is a light trimming of the ends (not a haircut) or you may start to wonder why your hair isn’t getting any longer.
BONUS HAIR CARE TIPS:
Satin pillowcases love natural hair curls. Your hair will be kept from detangling. Cotton pillowcases suck natural oils from hair. If you don’t want to use a satin pillowcase, then cover your hair at night with a satin or satin like hair covering. This will protect your hair from the cotton pillowcase.
Celebrate your natural hair. Take care of it by following the hair care tips above. You’ll become a natural beauty with beautiful curly hair.
*Hair care tips recommendation for natural beauty:
So Natural™ Moisture Gloss Conditioner is an excellent moisturizing solution for dehydrated hair. Designed to soften and silken dry, brittle and damaged hair; reduces friction between hair fibers, detangle and make combing easy. It will impart moisture and gloss to dull and damaged hair. Excellent for natural, permed and chemically treated hair.
Lustrous Henna® All Natural Shampoo Powder. Sulfate-free and preservative-free herbal shampoo, Contains herbs that are known for the following benefits: Natural hair conditioning, Hair softening, Fight against dandruff, Help fix hair split ends, Prevent hair loss, Helps cure scalp problems. Ingredients: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Phaseolus Aureus, Sapindas Trifoliatus, Andro Pogon Muricatus, Accacia Concinna, Azaduacha Indica, Acalypha Hispida, Santanum Album, Lawsonia Inermis
Imbue™ Natural Conditioner. This natural herbal conditioner plant extracts as Bhringraj, Aloe Vera, Wheat germ oil, Almond oil, etc. It will help revitalize and nourish your hair and scalp. It contains no harsh chemicals; no artificial colors. Always use after Imbue™ Natural Shampoo. Makes an excellent “co-wash” (conditioner-only wash) too.
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Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)
©2011. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.
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