Category: split ends

protective styling for African hair

by Renniestar, posted in African hair, protective styles, split ends

African hair decent has been worn in protective styling for a very long time. We do so to reduce excess shedding and avoid damage to be able to retain more hair length. With pollution and other enviromental factors we are even more focused in keeping our hair healthy and strong! That’s why we mostly prefer protective way, it’s the easiest way to retain black hair length to especially for those with limited time in the morning.

Health of our strands is of much importance in this day and age, because for a long time there has been this notion that you can only have long hair if you’re mixed, that’s why we want to go beyond measure to ” prove” to blacks like us that our hair grows to but, it will require work put in and patience as well.We have to take care of it as natural as possible by using protective styling!

Protective styling for black hair

  1. Wigs
  2. Box braids
  3. Twist outs
  4. Weaves
  5. Bantu knots
  6. Cornrows
  7. Feed in box braids
  8. Senegalese twist
  9. Flat twist
  10. Cornrows with extensions

Protective styling has more benefits than most of us know, using the low maintenance regime we can definitely see our tresses growing long and strong. Our hair shows much growth when mostly left alone, you do not need to style it everyday which is a plus in maintaining moisture and reducing frizz. You just need to wap your hair with a satin/ silk scarf at night, apply a scalp oil or a hair growth oil and you’re on your way to longer healthier hair😍.

Benefits of protective styling

1. Saves time to do your hair daily.

2.keeps hair moisturized and soft.

3. It’s versatile- you can use creativity while doing your updos.

4. It reduces frizz and prevent formation of split ends because your ends are tucked away.

There are varieties of protective styles nowadays that you can choose from and can suit your face and your overall sense of styling & glamour

These are just some you can choose from!

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>>> find more varieties of protective Styling here

Hope this was helpful. Go ahead and comment down below if you do protective styling, also like and share with your family and friends! From @renniestar I’m out!

Length retention for African hair

by Renniestar, posted in African hair, hair loss, knots, split ends

African hair women find it hard to retain length due to different factors like culture and norms. Retaining length is part of every one’s health journey and knowing how to navigate through it is a major achievement for most of us.

The curly, coily kinky texture of our hair tends to break easily due to tangles, single strand knots and many other factors. #strugglesofanatural, I guesse you all know that 😭 but that doesn’t mean we cannot grow our hair!

There are different ways we can use to maintain our curls longer than we do now! Which are:

  • Low manipulative protective styling
  • Using a silk/satin bonnet or scarf
  • Moisturizing oils for the scalp
  • Fingure detangling after shampoo usage with either a regular conditioner or a leave in conditioner
  • Using wide tooth comb
  • Using less heat on your hair e.g blow-drying/flat ironing
  • Deep conditioning every 7 days/ 14 days
  • Apply oil at the ends of your hair for at least 3 days in a week
  • Eat healthy balanced diet with more proteins and vegetables
  • Take suppliments if you cannot meat the daily vitamins and proteins required intake.

More tips

Try to exercise every other day to get blood flowing up to your scalp.

Also steaming your hair helps open up the pores on your scalp that really helps in oil/ product absorption >>>> read more

Hope this was helpful in your hair growth journey! Let me know on the comments section. Like and share with your family and friends. As usual it’s your curly friend @renniestar chao!

DIY banana and rice water hair mask

by Renniestar, posted in African hair, banana hair mask, hair loss, knots, split ends

African decent hair requires alot of work and care. Our hair has a curly, coily kinky hair texture that is very attractive but requires attention, and products for it’s manageability. Often more people find it easier to relax and overuse heat for manageability but that is a totally wrong approach towards our strands.

And we do not need to dig deeper into our pockets because with the revolution of natural hair care, we now have DIYS ( do it yourself) that is way cheaper and healthier considering the market is flooded with chemical infused products that may overtime damage our strands!

Highlights

Bananas are high in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium and dietary fibre. Bananas are great for your hair and scalp. Prevents and controls dandruffs and moisturise our scalp leaving it fresh and shiny.

Benefits of using bananas as a hair mask

  • Improves manageability and shine of our hair.
  • Prevents and controls dandruffs.
  • It moisturises our scalp.
  • Its rich in potassium and natural oils, carbohydrates and vitamins.
  • Helps soften our hair and protect their natural elasticity.

The more reason why I prefer banana mask for my hair is because it’s way cheaper/ affordable, it makes my hair so soft and elastic, it gets rid of dry hair and revamps my curls real quick.

Rice water the ingredient I use with the bananas to achieve a glossy texture that is applicable on my hair. As you know rice water is known to grow hair in the ancient China, it’s all over the youtube and internet for it’s benefits. >>>Read more here on rice water for hair growth

DIY hair mask

Mash 3 whole ripe bananas in a bowl using afork. Then mix with a pre-made rice water that had stayed for atleast 24hrs, then sieve the mixture to get all the Chunks out before you apply it on your hair. You will get a glossy texture that is creamier and easier to apply to your stands.

Begin from the scalp to the ends of your hair using your fingures to spread through out your hair,for curly hair texture work in sections for more penetration of the mask, then cover with a shower cap for about 30 minutes or even an hour if you have time. Then wash it off with warm water as usual followed by cold water for a rinse.

Hope this was of help to you! Let me know on the comments section. Like and share with your friends and family. As usual it’s your natural girl over here signing out! See you on the next blog! 💓💓

What causes single strand knots?

by Renniestar, posted in African hair, anti-frizz custard, knots, split ends

Hello, welcome back to my blog I was away for some time attending to other life issues. But I’m back behind the keyboard ✌️missed you all…hope you grew your hair like me💓. Anyway let’s dig in to our topic for today.

Have you experienced these knots? Well, I have and they can be annoying especially if you are trying to grow your hair out! Before we think of getting rid of those knots, let’s first know what causes them👇.

What are single strand knots or rather called fairy knots? They are tiny beads that forms along the hair shaft, it happens when the outer layer of hair/ cuticle becomes damaged and opens up.

They snag to each other resulting in tangles & knots, can also appear on a single strand of your hair. Curly, coily and kinky hair is the most common/ prone to strand knots.

Causes of single strand knots!

Curly, coily hair is produced by a flat curved hair follicle. They tend to weave and loop around each other causing tangles and later breakage.

  • Not moisturing your ends
  • Not straightening your hair after shampooing.
  • Manipulation of hair during the shampoo process/ styling and friction.
  • Not using shears meant for hair only.
  • Not trimming your ends frequently.
  • Also not trimming your hair well or rather visiting a hair cut professional.

How to prevent single strand knots from forming!

  • Detangle hair before shampooing.
  • Use the ‘ praying hands’ method- apply shampoo directly to the scalp and massage it with your fingure tips. (Praying hands’) method is where you press your hands together with your hair in between them.
  • Take care of your hair before bed- you could braid out or twist your hair to keep your hair from shrinking on itself at night. Use satin pillow case/ scarf.
  • Use a conditioner – add a strengthening deep conditioner to your routine e.g Maui moisture heal & hydrate + Shea butter hair mask.
  • Keep your hair lubricated especially on the ends where hair tend to be high on porosity.
  • Visit a hair cut professional after 3 – 6 months for curly, coily hair.

Maui moisture heal & hydrate+ shea butter hair mask

Knots should be cut with with proper hair cutting shears, do not try to comb them out or tear the hair apart.

This can also help>> dust your ends every time you notice a knot on your hair to prevent it from tangling and looping around other strands!

What do you do when you get knots? Let me know on the comments section. Also like and share with your friends and family. Till next blog chao ✍️

>>>>read more on single strand knots here

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How to conceal and get rid of split ends!

by Renniestar, posted in split ends

Are you prone to getting splits? Do you feel like you develop splits more than you grow out your hair? These may be the questions running through your mind every time you see your hair. So, in this article for today we are going to look at what majorly causes splits and ways of reducing and protecting your ends.

We start with what are split ends? Split ends refers to the splitting or fraying of the dry and brittle hair shaft. Exposure to extreme weather , hair care techniques such as blow drying, straightening and curling may cause split ends.

Also chemical hair products that contains damaging ingredients causes splitting.

How to get rid of the split ends

  • Hair that is damaged and has a lot of splits cannot be repaired by any product in the market unfortunately, the only option is to cut them off!
  • The latest trend to get rid of splits is called velaterapia also referred as (candle cutting). Candle cutting involves twisting a section of the hair and burning it halfway through a lightened candle….this creates a seal to the ends.

Still some hair care experts worry it may actually cause split ends and damage hair follicles. **Please do not do this by yourself it may cause burning if not done right, go ahead and seek help of an experienced professional!

  • Hair masks may not get rid of the split ends although, they moisturize hair and may help prevent them. But they won’t make them go away.

How to conceal split ends!

  1. Hair masks – help to moisturize and nourish your hair, they are especially beneficial for dry, frizzy hair. They contain restorative ingredients can conseal the ends of your hair.
  2. Sweet almond oil – can make your hair stronger overtime and make it less prone to split ends which means, your growth won’t be slowed by losing hair that becomes damaged.
  3. Argan oil – is particularly amazing if you have damaged hair. The vitamin E in the oil helps smooth frayed hair shafts and seal split ends while the omega fatty acids work to strengthen your hair.
  4. Rose hip oil – is a protective hair care oil that relieves dry scalp. It has the ability to eliminate split ends and de-frizz hair and restores hair natural shine & luster.

Tips and tricks

  • Don’t wash your hair on a daily basis limit to washing your hair weekly.
  • Get regular hair cuts to prevent splits.
  • Choose all natural shampoo with natural or organic ingredients.
  • Use a conditioner after shampoo in the bathroom like a leave – in conditioner.
  • Use a wide tooth comb to detangle wet hair.
  • Use a heat protective spray every time you want to use heat
  • Take supplements that strengthen your hair that is biotin and folic acid.

Liquid biotin supplimentation

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Some hair styles cause split ends such as tight ponytails & hair twists. You can limit how often you wear these hair styles and opt for low manipulative hair styles.

Are some people prone to splits?

African hair texture is especially prone to damage due to the location of it’s oval-shapped hair shafts. The natural retro curvature of hair follicles slower hair growth and cause less hair density.

African hair texture requires a lot of care and patience while detangling and also the right products for your curls.👌 show some love by being gentle..

Women going through menopause- when women are under going menopause estrogen levels drop, the natural oils produced in the scalp decreases and overtime they start noticing hair fall and more splits appearing.

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Shop organic Moroccan argan oil

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What are your hair struggles? Tell me on the comments down below! You can also like and share with your family and friends!