4. Your hair is dry because you do not moisturize enough
The best way to moisturize your hair is with water and nourishing herbs and oils*, like what’s found in a lot of natural leave-in conditioners.
How you wear your hair typically determines how often you moisturize. If you wear straight styles a lot, you may go a long time without adding moisture because you’re trying to keep frizz and curls away.
You have to decide at this point whether you want to be natural or not — if your hair needs moisture, don’t deprive it for the sake of wearing a flat ironed or blow-dried hairstyle.
Wear your natural hair texture, so that you won’t have to choose between the two. Natural hair needs more attention and moisture.
Also, make sure that the moisturizer you’re using is water-based and doesn’t contain alcohol or other ingredients that can dry out your hair. The more natural the ingredients, the better!
5. You wash and comb your hair way too often
Each time you wash your hair, you’re putting your hair into a weakened state. By doing so often, you risk your weakened strands breaking off, especially if you are combing or brushing your hair each time. It’s best to wash your hair as needed, so that you don’t overdo it. This is especially the case for naturals who like to wear wash-and-go styles.
If you plan to wash your hair multiple times per week, try detangling with your fingers instead. Those who have kinkier hair may find this harder, but if you keep your hair moisturized throughout the day by spritzing or whatever other method you use, you can keep it from drying up and becoming tangled.
6. You are not washing your hair enough
You definitely have to find a balance between washing and not washing your hair. If you wear a lot of hair products throughout the week and decide not to wash your hair for two weeks, then expect your hair to be weighed down and easier to break. It’s important that you avoid this type of buildup.
The same goes for those who wear a lot of protective styles and feel they don’t need to wash as often. This can work, but only if you have a sedentary lifestyle where you don’t sweat a lot or spend a lot of time outdoors. Again, wash your hair as needed, so that you can maintain clean, healthy hair.
[email protected] kofi says
I just had a big chop…my hair is growing out a bit but each time I touch it I notice it’s shedding seriously already, I, m not sure what the problem is or if it’s absolutely normal. I also have severe dandruff and I don’t want to use the sulfate shampoo recommended by my doctor. Does he the dandruff have anything to do with the shedding. I got the big chop like 2 days ago, but I didn’t go all the way low. I was able to identify the natural roots so while my hair is very much lower than a TWA IT’S not skin. Any help please..
Safiya Elle says
Hi, it sounds like you have excessive dryness, with it breaking off and the dandruff. You need a natural cleanser, stay away from the sulfate and other chemical shampoos. They also strip your hair of its natural oils. I recommend that you use either the bar or liquid shikakai, amla and aritha shampoo/conditioner and focus on moisturizing your hair daily with a water-based leave-in like shea moisture’s jamaican black castor leave-in. Then use extra virgin coconut oil (organic) to seal it in. Do this daily and wash weekly. After each wash, make sure you are rinsing with cool water to lock in moisture. Also, after you wash each week, use the coconut oil to deep condition. Sit under the dryer for 20-30 min with a shower cap, then rinse it out with warm water. If needed, use a natural conditioner to cleanse out the oil, like Kirk’s castile coconut conditioner. This should all help with your dryness by nourishing and conditioning it. Plus, you should implement fruit smoothies with herbs like moringa.
Yolanda says
Try an all natural shampoo at justnaturalskincare.com. They have shampoo, conditioner, and treatments geared towards different hair types and scalp conditions. They have products geared towards dandruff. I do not suffer from that but my sister does and she used those products with success. She also said the shampoo from nattynatural.com helped her scalp. Try the tingle oil form K.J. Naturals on etsy.com. If I were in your shoes I would stick to all natural oils, butters, and products. I think over-the-counter and prescription products may exacerbate the situation. I think those medicated products may help your scalp but damage your hair in process, stick to natural. Also the post above gives great info, you may need to get a filter for your shower (I have one). Hard water can give you a scalp issue, dry hair, and build-up (that can cause shedding or breakage) also.
[email protected] kofi says
I just had a big chop…my hair is growing out a bit but each time I touch it I notice it’s shedding seriously already, I, m not sure what the problem is or if it’s absolutely normal. I also have severe dandruff and I don’t want to use the sulfate shampoo recommended by my doctor. Does he the dandruff have anything to do with the shedding. I got the big chop like 2 days ago, but I didn’t go all the way low. I was able to identify the natural roots so while my hair is very much lower than a TWA IT’S not skin. Any help please..
Safiya Elle says
Hi, it sounds like you have excessive dryness, with it breaking off and the dandruff. You need a natural cleanser, stay away from the sulfate and other chemical shampoos. They also strip your hair of its natural oils. I recommend that you use either the bar or liquid shikakai, amla and aritha shampoo/conditioner and focus on moisturizing your hair daily with a water-based leave-in like shea moisture’s jamaican black castor leave-in. Then use extra virgin coconut oil (organic) to seal it in. Do this daily and wash weekly. After each wash, make sure you are rinsing with cool water to lock in moisture. Also, after you wash each week, use the coconut oil to deep condition. Sit under the dryer for 20-30 min with a shower cap, then rinse it out with warm water. If needed, use a natural conditioner to cleanse out the oil, like Kirk’s castile coconut conditioner. This should all help with your dryness by nourishing and conditioning it. Plus, you should implement fruit smoothies with herbs like moringa.
Yoli says
Try an all natural shampoo at justnaturalskincare.com. They have shampoo, conditioner, and treatments geared towards different hair types and scalp conditions. They have products geared towards dandruff. I do not suffer from that but my sister does and she used those products with success. She also said the shampoo from nattynatural.com helped her scalp. Try the tingle oil form K.J. Naturals on etsy.com. If I were in your shoes I would stick to all natural oils, butters, and products. I think over-the-counter and prescription products may exacerbate the situation. I think those medicated products may help your scalp but damage your hair in process, stick to natural. Also the post above gives great info, you may need to get a filter for your shower (I have one). Hard water can give you a scalp issue, dry hair, and build-up (that can cause shedding or breakage) also.
[email protected] kofi says
Thank you so much safiya
[email protected] kofi says
Thank you so much safiya
Risha Bridgers says
What is a good leave in that will leave your hair moisturized all day without heavy build up?
Safiya Elle says
The only commercial one I can vouch for is the shea moisture jamaican black castor oil leave in.
Safiya Elle says
The only commercial one I can vouch for is the shea moisture jamaican black castor oil leave in.
Emina Kelvin says
Hi my hair is too soft and stunted. I tried applying cannabis oil but still no results.please what can I do
Alma Ruddock says
I would try oils that are more targeted for hair growth like castor oil but first of all it is important to ensure that your hair is not breaking off at the same rate that it is growing which means maintaining a decent moisture protein balance in your hair regimen with regular treatments as well as ensuring that your hair porosity is in the normal range. Just search the website for more info on these subjects.
Twain says
My hair has been stunt for 2yrs. It’s dry and it shedds daily. When I was 12 my mom put a relaxer in my head. I think that has a lot to do w/it but I’m 28 now x my hair is stuck @ like a .5 inch or 1 inch. I wanna grow locks but I’m not trying to have twist for 3years the same length..What Do I Do