Do you get tangling when you’re washing your hair? Well, this isn’t new, especially to those with longer African hair. African hair has a tendency to tangle if not straightened, stretched due to its curly, kinky and coily texture. Well, there is no need to worry about that because, I got you covered on that! Just keep reading>>
1. Wash your hair in sections
The secret to preventing tangles is washing your hair in sections! Try and section out your hair in 6 or 8 equal parts and start by washing each section gently de-tangling each section using your fingers or a wide tooth comb to prevent breakage and tangles.
2. Wash your hair in twist outs
Twist your hair in 6-8 equal parts and begin by washing from the roots to the ends (tips), apply shampoo directly on the roots of your hair; that is on your scalp, then spread out the shampoo to the rest of hair. Squeezing each twist out to ensure the strands are cleaned out.
3. Wash your hair in braids
This is the favourite way I personally use to wash my hair. Section your hair in 6- 8 equal parts then braid each section, apply shampoo on your scalp then wash distributing the shampoo towards the rest of the braids. The benefit of braiding is that, you don’t have to worry about your hair unbraiding while washing unlike twist outs.
4. Shampoo properly
Using sulphate free shampoo will most likely be beneficial to your hair because of its natural properties, that will ensure your hair does not dry out. Focus the shampoo on your scalp rather than your hair and that will stop your hair from tangling or rather creating knots. >>> grab sulphate free shampoo here
5. Condition after you shampoo
Conditioning your hair right after shampooing prevents your hair from tangling up! most conditioners out in the market, contains slip that provides the hair with the slide between strands thus offering more slip & moisture between the strands.
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6. Seal the tips of your hair
Right after you are done with your routine, ensure you seal the ends of your hair with a good oil or Butter. I find Shea butter working well with type 4 hair type. Although, other butters can be effective also just like mango, cocoa butters. Just find what blends in with your hair type and use it. The ends of the hair tends to be of high porosity so, its good to take care of your ends more often.
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Just as a general rule; do not brush your hair when its wet, it might cause more breakage. Rather, brush your hair using a wide tooth comb or a paddle brush before starting your wash day routine
Let me know how you wash your hair down at the comment section. Like and share with your friends and family, until the next blog see y’all @renniestar
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