9 Tips to Care For Your Beautiful Natural Hair
First, explore & learn your hair for it’s unique qualities. No two people are created alike- that applies to hair too! Value and respect your individuality.
Determine what is the best regimen for your hair type and condition.
Establish a relationship with a knowledgeable natural hair specialist or locktician.
Pay attention to the quality of products used on your hair. Be sure to ask the professional questions like “Does this product have ingredients known to be beneficial for natural hair?”
Replenish your scalp & hair monthly with herbal rinses and deep conditioning treatments.
Cover your hair at night with a silk or satin scarf. Purchase a satin pillowcase to minimize hair breakage.
Massage your scalp for 5 minutes every 3x’s a week to promote healthy circulation and stimulate oil glands.
Avoid Hairstyles that create stress & tension on the scalp. These include tight ponytails, tight braids, etc.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes things like:
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
Pure Water
Whole Grains
Plant Protein
Regular Rest
Occasional Detoxification
Beauty Bonus:
Ingredients for healthy hair…sage, rosemary, nettle, oatstraw, horsetail, lavender, jojoba oil. olive oil, shea butter, avocado oil, coconut oil
Experiment with colorful headwraps, practice in the mirror with African prints, stretch knits or lycra blend fabrics
Adorn locks, twist and braids with hair jewelry designed to celebrate your heritage and illuminate your spirit
Product Picks: New Bein Moisturizing Shampoo, New Bein Hair Milk & Hair Honey, Karen’s Body Beautiful Moisturizing Hair Milk, Indigofera Jojoba Hair Oil, Adiva Naturals, Indigofera Silky Souffle’, Indigofera Botanical hairdress & Kemi Moist
Bonus Beauty Recipe:
Indigofera Goddess Bath Serum
Blend in dark glass bottle
2 ounces Sweet Almond Oil
2 ounces Jojoba Oil
10 drops of lavender essential oil
3 drops of palmarosa essential oil
3 drops of clary sage essential oil
mix gently pour 1/2-1 ounce in warm running water
Relax in this Goddess Bath for feminine bliss and balance!
Remember, true beauty radiates from the inside out.