Naturally Fine by Trudy Agyeman

Author:Trudy Agyeman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: africanamerican, black hair, natural hair, afro hair, natural hair care, natural hairstyles, natural curly hair, africanamerican hair, africanamerican selfesteem
Publisher: Trudy Agyeman

Chapter 7 – Maintenance: Get Your Hair in Fab Condition

Washing Your Natural Hair

Essentials: A Great Shampoo, Cleanser or Daily Conditioner

I wet my hair ever 2 – 3 days. Contrary to what we have been programmed to believe, natural hair craves moisture. Gone are the days of keeping a hairstyle for 2 weeks or more like we have been accustomed to. I love drenching my hair in water and I don’t reach out for my shower cap each and every time I have a shower.

As for cleansing, I no longer use shampoo to cleanse my hair; I practice what is called the No Poo Method – not using shampoo.

I find shampoos too drying and too squeaky clean for my hair. To avoid precious oils from being stripped from your hair you can try new shampoos on the market that are free of sulfates, e.g.: L’Oréal’s EverStrong line.

The No Poo Method: using conditioner to wash and remove dirt from hair, also known as the Co-Wash.

With the No Poo Method my hair stays soft and healthy. I have had no problem removing dirt, hair product or sweat from a crazy workout by using the No Poo Method. Daily, light conditioners are great for the No Poo Method. Avoid using intense or deep conditioning conditioners for routine co-washes. Start with drugstore finds like Pantene Pro-V Conditioners and Sauve Conditioners. Natural soaps like Ghanaian Black Soap, and a line of conditioners from Curly Girl Solutions, Blended Beauty and Curls are now my staples. For a great selection of salon products including the ones that I have listed can be found at my favorite online store:

http://www.honeyfig.com

How to Wash Your Hair

Believe it or not there are several methods to washing natural hair. The key is to avoid too much friction that can cause tangling. I wash my hair by applying an ample amount of conditioner and gently massaging my scalp and hair. I have come across methods that promote hair growth and reduce tangling:

A method I will call ‘Sectioning’:

Step One: With the sectioning method you detangle your dry hair with your fingers first and then section the hair into 4-6 loose braids or twists.

Step Two: In the shower drench your hair with water and apply a generous amount of conditioner/cleanser to each braid/twist and to your scalp. Gently rub the conditioner/cleanser through each braid/twist and then thoroughly rinse the hair.

*A Fine Tip: I do not completely rinse the conditioner out of my hair, for added moisture I leave in about 10% of the conditioner in my hair.

This method could produce great results and promote hair growth, however, I find the sectioning method too time consuming for my lifestyle.

Deep Conditioning

What you need:

• Detangling comb or brush

• Deep/Intense protein-rich conditioner

• Plastic cap or heated cap and/or a hooded dryer

Deep Conditioning Method:

Step One: Apply an ample amount of deep conditioner from root to tip of your freshly cleansed hair.

Step Two: With a detangling comb or Denman brush, gently distribute the deep conditioner throughout your hair

Step Three: Cover your hair with a shower cap.

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