Now its time to address some of the issues that caused a lot of frustration when I was natural, so that this time around, I'll be fully equipped.
- Not enough moisture- It seemed like no matter how many moisturizing products I used, my hair just drank it all up and the next morning I'd end up with a dry, ashy head of hair.
- Solution: Moisturize and seal nightly!
- Little to no protective styles- After watching protective style tutorials with twist designs and braids, when I tried them I looked like I was 5! I didn't know what else I could do besides kinky twists, box braids etc. and those take hours, hours I didn't have.
- Solution: Wigs.
- Product Junkie-ism- I bought so many products that I used different ones every time I washed my hair.
- Solution: Sticking to a regimen is extremely important when it comes to caring for hair. Find products that work and stick to them!
- Flip-Flop Regimen- Sometimes I'd wash my hair on Wednesday then wash it again on Sunday. I'd moisturize randomly, often when I didn't need it.
- Solution: Stick to one wash day, co-wash day, etc. and follow it.
- NO PATIENCE- This has to be the biggest cause of a lot of my stress with my tresses. I was comparing my growth to other naturals which only led to frustrations.
- Solution: No head of hair is the same, embrace your growth and its pace. Listen to your hair. Love your hair and it will love you back.
Briana
I wouldn't stress protective styling until your hair is touching your shoulders. Enjoy your hair now while it's growing! (Just be easy on the heat [1x/week] and you should be fine.)
ReplyDeletehow do you keep your hair moisturized bri while you have your relaxer .. im still trying to figure that out
ReplyDeleteI just use the Olive Oil Moisturizing lotion and seal with olive oil. I'm looking for a lighter oil though because the olive oil weighs my hair down. Let me know if this helps :)
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