As we are closing out the year I wanted to share 6 things I put into practice that helped me tremendously after going natural.
First up is knowing my Hair Porosity. When I researched on how to transition to natural I thought the main key was hair TYPE. I compared my hair to other Youtubers and would get frustrated when certain products failed on my hair. I then stumbled across finding out my hair POROSITY. This is the key (IMO) to choosing the right products for your hair. There are 3 categories- Low, Medium, and High. I fall into Low Porosity. To determine what type of porosity you have you can incorporate the float test. Take a clean strand of hair and place in a glass of water for a couple of minutes.
After a while the hair strand will float (low porosity), sink (high porosity), or float in the middle (medium porosity).
Low Porosity
1. Hair has a hard time retaining moisture
2. Low Po hair LOVES heat/deep conditioning
3. Low Po hair is protein sensitive -coconut oil is a no-no :(
Medium Porosity
1. Prone to split ends
2. Takes longer to dry
High Porosity
1. Use less heat
2. Rinse with cold water to prevent frizz
Next up is Pre-pooing before I shampoo. This softens my hair up, loosens product, and prepares it for all the rinsing and cleansing.
Third is Deep Conditioning on a regular basis (preferably weekly to every 2 weeks). Being that my Low Po tresses need constant moisture I have to keep a regular routine of deep conditioning. I try to incorporate a protein treatment once a month to every 2 months so I won't get a deep conditioning moisture overload and to keep my hair balanced. I also like to warm up my conditioner in the microwave for 12 seconds. My hair LOVES IT! My HG at the moment is TGIN Honey Miracle Mask. (←click here)
It is protein free and has honey which is a natural humectant.
Fourth is using a Leave-In conditioner on my hair before bed. One of my HG is
TGIN Green Tea and Argan Oil leave in. (←click here). For the most part, I wear a fro/puff (mainly because of my workout regimen) and at night I have to seperate, saturate with my leave-in, braid and tuck my ends. This is what I have found works for me. It makes it so much easier to style and go in the a.m.
Fifth is Trimming my ends. This is a must. Whenever you can see through your ends and they knot up/tangle easily it's time to SNIP SNIP! Don't be afraid of the scissors! They are your friend! LOL Whether you develop a routine or trim on an as needed basis your hair will thank you. There's nothing worse than see through ends! When I can't make it to the salon, I trim my own ends and make sure I purchase hair trimming shears from my local beauty supply. Be sure to only use hair trimming shears ONLY for trimming your hair and keep the blades clean.
Last but not least is taking a good Hair Vitamin. Our hair is an outward display of what we are putting in our bodies. That is why vitamins are so important. I used to take a vitamin with Zinc, Lysine, MSM, Magnesium, etc. but I had to switch because the Lysine had side effects. I am now taking a Bone health vitamin with Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin D3, and Calcium because I am sensitive to Biotin. Vitamin A, K, B6, B12, Zinc, and Horsetail are all vitamins that are beneficial for your hair and you will for sure see growth along with drinking plenty of water.
Thanks again for stopping by! Drop comments in the comment section below of your routines, vitamins, or tips on being a successful natural kinky curly girl.
Love, Candace ❤
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