We are sure you know that there are different types of hair textures, with everything from straight to majorly tight curls seen around the world. Now with it becoming more and more popular to embrace your natural hair, we wanted to go over how you can take care of your locks and make sure they stay as healthy as possible! Check out our blog below to find out what you need to do to maintain your natural curls.
The first step when planning how to take care of your hair is finding out which hair type you have. But did you know that there is an actual system for classifying those waves and curls?
With so many hair types, it should come as no surprise that each hair type has a different set of “instructions” you can follow to help it look its best.
Not only will we define what sets your hair type apart from others, we will also cover many tips, tricks, and reminders to help keep your hair looking great!
Now that we know how to define your hair there are some things you are going to want to make sure you do to help you keep looking its best.
First things first, keeping your hair moisturized is the most important thing. Because type 4 hair is the driest and most brittle of all the hair types, creating and trapping moisture in the strands is vital.
Deep condition once a week, and moisturize in between washes. If your hair feels exceptionally dry, use a shea butter or natural oil mask to help give it an added boost.
Because your hair type is so tightly bound, stretching the hair into styles or braids after moisturizing can help some of those products to absorb into the hair follicle.
Additionally, using protective styles such as cornrows or box braids can help limit breakage and lock-in product.
If you use protective styles on your hair, it’s important to remember to take a break now and then and let your hair be free! Take a break between each style to help your scalp breathe and to give you a chance to hydrate and heal your strands from the tight styling.
Strictly speaking, it’s best for your hair if you don’t wash it every day. Limiting the washes can help avoid breakage, and using quality products such as a clarifying shampoo can help limit it further. Just because you are washing your hair with shampoo, however, doesn’t mean you aren’t showing or cleaning your hair. Rinsing with water and using cleansing conditioners can help keep your hair fresh between washes, and keep the moisture locked in.
Silicones that is. Silicones of any kind can be exceptionally bad for natural hair, so make sure you are reading labels and avoiding products that could be damaging.
In addition to silicones, make sure you are avoiding products that also carry these chemical additives and try to buy organic products when possible.
The most important thing you can do for your curls is to embrace them! The trend of showing off your natural curls isn’t going away and we’re so excited that people can feel confident showing off their beautiful locks!
In addition to following these steps to help keep your hair looking great, there are other small things you can be doing for your hair that will help make a big difference.
Taking care of your natural hair can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to! Following these steps and hints can help you to build a routine that can keep your hair looking and feeling great!
If you are interested in learning more about your hair, as well as hair in general, take a look at our cosmetology classes and see if a career in cosmetology is the right step for you.