In this video I share my tips on how to achieve optimal healthy hair! FYI I had relaxed hair in this video, now I have natural hair.
Many combs are made of plastic and have a protruding line in between the teeth that can cause breakage when rubbed against the hair fiber. Using combs that are hand-made or that are made of rubber, bone, or tortoise shell are best.
This goes for moisturizers, leave-ins, and conditioners. Water is the only true moisturizer. Oil does not moisturize the hair; it only helps to seal in the moisture from your water-based product.
The hair fiber swells to accommodate excess water during the wash process and then it contracts and loses water during the drying process. This overtime can cause breakage which is called hygral fatigue. Applying 100% pure coconut to your hair before washing will prevent this. Coconut oil is best because of its ability to bind to the hair’s inner protein which reduces swelling from water.
Using sulfate-free shampoos are way better to use than a shampoo with sulfate. But make sure that the sulfate-free shampoo is moisturizing because there are some sulfate-free shampoos that are drying.
Understand the ingredients that are in your hair products and their purpose. This will help you to understand how to use products and the best time to use them as well.
Looking at other people’s hair regimen is fine, but it’s important to have your own knowledge about your hair, the products that you use, and the different techniques/methods that can be used. Books like the Science of Black Hair or websites like Hairlista.com are great places to start.