Hello Curly queens and kings, how are your kinky crowns? To keep curly hair healthy, shiny, and growing is not an easy task, I know. You have to get the dynamics right and know your curl pattern, hair porosity, and hair density. Talk about wash days, product hauls, shrinkage, and styling; they come with the package, but aren’t they all what makes curly hair special? I bet you love the compliments when you walk down the street with your full, bouncy, lustrous afro. I know I do. The Afro hair is undoubtedly unique and beautiful.
While there are hundreds of hair products at your disposal, natural, locally sourced, and home-made products can also be of great advantage to your hair game. If you’ve been thinking about going natural and safe with your hair care routine, here is a helpful list of things that would be of help. Read also: aromatic blends and culinary uses of African spices
- Black Soap
I know you’ve heard it a thousand times, but that’s just because black soap is an effective shampoo that will cleanse the hair and scalp, moisturise, and increase growth and volume. That is what makes it fab. Black soap is a clarifying wash for your curly hair; it lathers beautifully and gets rid of dirt buildup on the scalp and hair shaft. Because of its antifungal and antibacterial agents, it can help combat scalp issues while supplying more nourishment and aiding blood circulation. Give it a little twist by adding some essential oils and glycerine. This would also provide intense hydration.
- Cloves
Cloves are equally amazing spices for your hibiscus and green teas, as they are beneficial for your curly hair. They are great for both hair growth and scalp treatment. The two effective ways to externally utilise clove are to either make clove water or clove oil. Cloves will stimulate the scalp, rejuvenate the air follicles, and help retain strength. It will give you that shine and help you keep the grey hairs at bay. Stay up to date on the newest in the world of Fashion, Arts, Beauty and Lifestyle; Follow FAB on socials.
- Shea Butter
Dear kings and queens, no one, I repeat, no one should go on a natural curly hair journey without shea butter. This is how you retain your length. When it comes to trapping moisture in the hair, I rank shea butter the highest. Moisture is key to restraining all the length you get from the black soap and the cloves. In addition, she’s butter can be used as a base for some of the other DIY Ayurvedic hair treatments.
- Aloe Vera
You know what they say about global warming? Plant a tree and save the planet. Well, technically, aloe vera is not a tree, but it’s great to have one planted in your home. Apart from the aesthetic and health benefits, aloe vera can be used as a conditioner. You can mix it with a little bit of coconut oil or shea butter to be used as either a mask or a leave-in conditioner. Aloe vera will add moisture to your curly hair and help with curl definition and styling. Discover How African Braids and Twists Promote Healthy Hair.
- Rice water
Simple but highly potent, rice water is the magic portion needed to strengthen your hair, improve its elasticity, and retain volume. Long length is definitely achievable with 4A, 4B, and 4C curly hair, and here is a hack to it. Read more about the benefits of rice water and learn how to prepare your own.
Adopting natural, homemade care for curly hair is a smart choice. It’s refreshing and safe. Embracing nature and the numerous benefits it has to offer brings bliss. I hope you’ve learned something new. Have a fab hair journey.
Workplace hair discrimination has led black women to rely on chemical hair straighteners, many of them, not knowing that the use of this product can cause scalp damage, pain, and the increase of developing cancer.
To raise awareness on this topic ConsumerNotice created a couple of guides to bring attention to the discrimination experienced by black women in this scenario, providing insights and assistance to those navigating challenges related to their hair as well as the wider issue of racial discrimination.
