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Home Beauty Having Difficulties Combing Your Hair? See These 6 Tips for a Softer Natural Hair

Having Difficulties Combing Your Hair? See These 6 Tips for a Softer Natural Hair

Having Difficulties Combing Your Hair? See These 6 Tips for a Softer Natural Hair

As a happy young lady enjoying carrying my natural hair, It has become of note that a big concern among naturalistas, especially those with tighter textures, is brittle or hard hair. One huge question that we Naturals have struggled with is “How does one attain softer hair?”

Below are six tips I have highlighted that may be of help!

Always Take A Lot Of Water

One primary way to achieve softer natural hair is to make sure that you stay properly hydrated. Never should you be dehydrated, always ensure you drink lots of water. This is not only good for your body but it enhances the growth and texture of your hair.

This is where it all begins. Our hair follicles/scalp feed off what we take in our bodies which is why it is so important to drink plenty of water in addition to eating healthy if you’re trying to attain healthy hair. Sufficient water intake is the first step towards a soft and well textured hair.

Steaming is another way to give your hair just the right amount of hydration it needs. The heat opens up the hair cuticle allowing the water to penetrate the hair.

In my experience, my hair is immediately softer after this process!

Ensure You Use Moisturizing Cleansers

When cleansing your Natural hair, refrain from using products containing sulfates which can strip the hair of moisture, leaving it feeling hard and brittle. Use a moisturizing shampoo or cleanser (like a shampoo bar or clay wash) and follow up with lukewarm or cool water to rinse. These types of cleansers are usually pH balanced and contain ingredients that will moisturize and soften the hair. Rinsing with cool water helps to seal the hair cuticle, making it smoother.

Make Sure You Rinse Your Hair Thoroughly

In keeping with the idea of pH balance, a rinse of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) or even Coconut Milk can help bring your strands back to the proper levels and get rid of that rough feeling, leaving you with smoother, softer hair.

Oil Rinse is another rinse that softens hair.

Never Leave Out Deep Conditioning

After cleansing with your moisturizing shampoo, following up with a moisturizing deep conditioner will further moisturize the natural hair and put back what the hair may have lost. Like your moisturizing cleanser, this will usually contain other elements that promote and maintain moisture. Using heat along with your deep conditioner will help open your hair cuticle so that your conditioner can penetrate deep down into the strands.

Use A Leave-In Conditioner For Your Natural Hair

Once you have cleansed and conditioned, continue the process by adding a water-based leave-in conditioner. These no-rinse products will set your hair up for success when used on slightly damp hair right after washing. Seal in that moisture with a natural emollient like an oil (grape-seed, almond, jojoba, etc.) or a butter (like shea or mango). Remember, oils and butters do not moisturize and soften hair on their own. The key is moisture (liquid/water) first, then emollients to retain it.

In between washes, if necessary, use a spray bottle to lightly spritz your strands with water and follow the same procedure of layering your moisturizing product and sealing.

Low-Maintenance/ Protective Styles to Retain Moisture

Protective styles are stressed so much because they do a fantastic job at helping the natural hair retain moisture. These styles will typically tuck in your ends, the oldest part of the hair, keeping them protected. Secure your natural hair in a low-maintenance style and you should see a difference in how much moisture you have retained, resulting in softer hair.

Dear Readers, Have you suffered from dry Natural hair at one time or another? What steps did you take to overcome it?

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