How to Effectively Moisturize Natural Hair
Is your naturally curly hair dry, dull, or lifeless? You aren’t alone. This is because the texture of curly hair does not usually retain moisture well, especially highly porous 4c hair (determine your porosity here). Let’s explore the best ways to moisturize natural hair.
Cleanse
Choose the right shampoo. You’ll want to avoid sulfates because they dry out hair. Instead, look for natural products with botanical oils that cleanse and moisturize. Pro Beauty Girl’s sulfate-free Pure Silk Moisturizing Shampoo removes impurities without stripping your hair of natural oils.
When you wash your hair it is best to use warm, not hot, water. This opens up your cuticles gently and allows moisture in. Gently massage your shampoo into your scalp, then use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to comb it down through your hair.
Condition
The next step to moisturize your hair is to add moisture back into your cleansed hair with a sulfate-free conditioner. It is best to choose a conditioner that is designed to complement your shampoo.
Pure Silk Moisturizing Conditioner brings that essential moisture back into your hair naturally. Simply massage a liberal amount to your scalp and wet hair, gently detangling your hair with your fingers or wide-tooth comb as you do so. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes. Then, rinse thoroughly.
Leave In
Now that you’ve cleansed your hair and added moisture back with conditioner, it’s time to layer on moisture. This is where you’ll want to use a leave-in moisturizer such as Pure Silk Leave-In Hair Mist. And what about between wash days? Spritz your hair with more hair mist or add moisture with curl cream, hair buttermilk, or hair balm.
Since you don’t wash leave-ins out, they ensure your hair is protected from frizz and dryness with a layer of moisture. With curly hair, you can’t really have too much moisture.
Seal
Lastly, seal your hair so the moisture stays locked in. This takes additional time and planning, so many women tend to avoid it. Don’t! Once a week, or at least once a month, take time to deep condition your natural hair to seal in moisture after you’ve done the three previous steps.
An easy way is to massage Luxe Hair Growth Oil to your scalp and gently your fingers to comb it through your damp or dry hair. For an even deeper treatment, warm the oil first. Then, cover your hair with a silk bonnet or plastic bag and let it rest for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Enjoy Your Moisturized Hair
Your curly hair doesn’t have to be perpetually dry. When you include moisture as you cleanse, condition, leave in, and seal, you’ll begin to see your hair’s luster and bounce return. Naturally healthy hair is a journey. It might take some trial and error to find what works best for your hair, but you’ll love the results when you do. We’re here cheering you on!