Natural hair can be tricky to deal with but once you get the hang of things, taking care of it becomes much easier. Though everyone’s journey is different, there are some tried and true things that are universal for everyone’s hair type. Having natural hair no matter what texture takes lots of research, studying how our kinks, curls, or coils react to certain things and patience. Yes, patience; the one thing that many women lack when it comes to growing hair and the factor that determines whether or not it’ll flourish.
If you are new to the natural hair journey (welcome!) or are simply in need of a reminder to get you back on the healthy hair track, we have a list of must-dos to keep your fro in check. Read on to see what they are after the jump.
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1. Co-wash when you can
2. Do protective styles
3. Lay off the heat
4. Give it water
5. Seal in moisture
6. Dust your ends
7. Sleep with a satin scarf or pillow
8. Avoid tight pulling
9. Detangle from the bottom
10. Use a brush or wide-tooth comb
11. Deep condition often