4 Natural Hair Mistakes To Avoid for Super Healthy Hair
Embracing your natural hair is rewarding, but it does take some trial and error. Even with the best intentions, you may be doing damage. If you want your curls or coils to bounce back and be as healthy as possible, a natural hair regimen is best. Let’s explore the most common natural hair mistakes and what you can do instead.
Mistake 1: Styling Your Hair With Heat
Many women use hairdryers and straighteners to style their hair. On occasion, using heat to smooth or style your hair is ok. However, the problem comes when you use heat consistently. Too much heat damages hair. It can even reduce your natural curl over time.
Solution: Embrace your texture! More times than not, let your wet hair air dry or use a t-shirt to soak up excess water. Then, detangle your locks and seal in moisture by spritzing with Pure Silk Hair Mist. Lastly, style your curls with natural products like our popular Nourish & Grow Hair Buttermilk and Edge Control, both products are in our Silky Smooth Styling Bundle. Work with nature rather than forcing your hair to comply with forceful heat.
Mistake 2: Not Getting Your Hair Trimmed
When you’re working hard to care for your hair and finally seeing healthy hair growth, getting it trimmed is the last thing you may want to do. However, it is important to regularly trim your hair because it removes split ends and reduces breakage. Just like any plant needs pruning, so too does your hair.
Solution: You may want to consider setting up a recurring calendar reminder on your phone to book an appointment to trim your hair every two months, or at a minimum, at least once a season.
Mistake 3: Conditioner-Only Washing
Conditioner-only washing, also known as co-washing or “no poo” washing, has become a trend lately. It simply means washing your hair with conditioner alone without using any shampoo. Proponents claim curly-hair girls benefit from this because it locks in moisture, unlike shampoo which could strip hair of its natural oils. In reality, there is a chance this kind of washing could benefit your hair from time to time, but not likely consistently.
Solution: You need to remove buildup from your hair and scalp. Use a sulfate-free moisturizing shampoo weekly, like the one in our Pure Silk Hair Care Collection. Handmade with shea butter, marshmallow extract, and hibiscus flower, it removes dirt and impurities without stripping your hair of natural oils.
Mistake 4: Not Locking in Moisture
Curly hair is often dry. Dry hair increases the likelihood of breakage and hair loss. Using daily moisturizing products is absolutely helpful, however, part of a healthy natural hair routine does include deep condition. It does take additional time and planning, so many women tend to avoid it. Don’t!
Solution: Once a week or once a month, take time to deep condition your natural hair. The only way to know how often you should do this is by paying attention to your hair. Oils like babassu, jojoba, and castor are especially beneficial. An easy way to deep condition your hair is to massage a moisture-rich oil to your scalp and gently finger brush it through your damp or dry hair. Then, cover with a silk bonnet or plastic bag and let rest overnight. Think of it as an IV vitamin therapy for your hair.
Final Words
Bring back your hair’s natural bounce without using harsh chemicals or complicated processes. Avoid styling your hair with heat, make sure to get your hair trimmed regularly, wash your hair about once a week with shampoo, and lock in moisture with a regular deep condition. Gorgeous healthy natural hair can be yours!
