Implement oil into your regimen more
Oils* are an essential part of every hair journey, and they can be very helpful after coloring natural hair.
Oils* have multiple uses (like sealing, pre-pooing, deep conditioning*, etc), so you just have to find your way to add it to your regimen.
Since I’ve colored my hair, oil rinses have become a more frequent part of my wash regimen.
Whichever way you decide to use oil, make sure you use an oil that is thick enough to seal your hair without being too heavy that strands become limp. Coconut*, avocado, and olive oil* are great oils to use on colored hair, especially as a sealant after moisturizing.
Manipulate hair less
I know that once you color your hair, you’re going to want to play with twist outs, braid outs, perm rods*, and all the other cute styles that there are. However, colored hair is still fragile, and too much manipulation can lead to breakage.
If you decide to do a low manipulation style, style your hair gently and try finger detangling. Leave the style in for as long as possible before taking it down. Avoid using too much heat, and preserve your hair on a satin pillowcase*. Less manipulation means less pulling and less breakage/shed hair.
Drink More Water
Water is the number one way to add moisture to natural hair. You can wet your hair all you’d like, but healthy hair starts from within, and that means that you should definitely up your water intake, especially if you don’t drink enough water to begin with.
It has been said that we should drink around half of our body weight in water, although if you’re new to the water game you should start by drinking at least eight glasses (or four 20oz water bottles) a day. Increase your water intake for a month, and notice the changes as your hair will be shinier, more moisturized, and healthier.
You should color your natural hair only if you feel comfortable with the idea and if you can handle a slight change to your regimen. Colored hair can still be healthy, as long as it’s maintained correctly. Take your time and adjust your regimen based on what you feel your hair needs. After time, it gets easier to manage and you’ll have a great color to show for it!
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