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by Wini Nduta It’s important to remove tangles from your hair so that the strand is free to grow. It also makes it easier for products to penetrate the hair shaft. One detangles by gently loosening the knots on the hair strands. Here are some tools and products that will help you detangle: 1. Detanglers There are specific products you can buy that are made for the detangling process. Follow instructions on the product label carefully. 2. Conditioner Literally any conditioner can do. Use your fingers or comb, starting for the bottom of the strands. 3. Apple cider vinegar This product is so versatile because it is also really good for clarifying your strands. Dilute the ACV with water. Use a spray bottle to spritz this on your hair. Let it sit for a 5 minutes and rinse. You’ll see, it’s like magic! 4. Wide tooth comb Use a plastic or wooden wide tooth comb on your wet hair. Start at the end and work your way towards the root. Remember to be gentle. 5. Detangling brush You can also get a brush with Nylon bristles because they are just the right amount of firm to detangle your hair. Get a Denman brush on Amazon here 6. Finger detangling Your fingers are the best way to detangle because you get to feel the strand. Use them to loosen up major knots. Lather up some conditioner so that you have slip which makes the process super easy. Quick tip: Be gentle during detangling because your ends are the oldest part of your hair and you do not want them to get damaged. by Wini Nduta Hot oil treatment This treatment helps the hair strands absorb oil directly What you need ¼ cup Olive oil and 2 drops essential oil of your choice You can also add more oils if you desire A bowl A pan and some water Steps Mix the oils Add this mixture to the bowl Warm the water in the pan and take it off the heat Put the bowl in the pan and let the oil get warm Apply this to clean hair and rinse after 20 minutes You can alternate these treatments depending on what your hair needs. Try one every two weeks and monitor any changes in your hair to see if the treatment works for you. From your observation you will be able to decide if you need to change the amounts you add to each mixture.
Remember taking care of your hair is a journey that needs you to be attentive and make changes where you need to. We love to hear from you! Share homemade treatments that work best for you in the comment section below. By Wini Nduta Clarifying rinse
This removes product build up allowing your hair to absorb new round of products easily What you need 3 tablespoons of Apple cider vinegar 1 cup of water Spray bottle Steps Mix everything and add to the spray bottle Use this right after you shampoo your hair and rinse Do this once a month By Wini Nduta Protein Treatment This strengthens you hair and replaces protein lost through daily maintenance What you need 3 teaspoons of Coconut milk and 1 cup of natural yogurt Steps Mix it all up and apply to hair starting at the ends What do you add to your protein treatment?
By Wini Nduta Deep conditioner
What does it do? Adds moisture, promotes elasticity and prevents damage What you need 3 teaspoons of Olive oil, 1 teaspoon of glycerin, 1 egg and ¼ cup of honey Steps Mix all the ingredients Apply on clean hair Wear a shower cap and rinse after 1 hour By Wini Nduta Our curly hair needs regular treatments to maintain its health. This is because the curlier your hair is the harder it is for the oils produced by your scalp to travel to the ends of your hair. When this happens your hair looks dull. This is your hair begging for some moisture. These treatments are also budget friendly! The products altogether cost less than Ksh 2500 and will last you well over 4 months. The total also depends on the size you choose. Here's a treatment that will boost your hair’s shine and overall health:
What you need 1 teaspoon of oil of your choice and 1 cup of water Spray bottle Steps Add water and oil to the spray bottle. Shake well before use By Wini Nduta 1. Do your research Watch YouTube videos. Go to curly hair meet ups. Join natural hair forums online. Expose yourself to what is out there. This will help you decide what is best for your hair. You will also get to see common denominators in the advice and this will guide you on what to include in your journey. 2. Moisturize Natural hair needs moisture. For the girl with the big chop, invest in a spray bottle and use it to spritz water on your scalp daily. If you decide to go the long term transition route, you need to remember that relaxed hair can get water logged so if you decide to spray water on your hair, go easy. Moisturize weekly. 3. Deep condition Focus on moisture based conditioners. Leave it on your hair for 30 minutes or more depending on your schedule. You can buy from the beauty supply shop or make some at home with yogurt, honey or avocado. There are so many DIY recipes online that you can try. Try to deep condition every week for best results. 4. Trim your ends frequently A little length off your hair gets you more comfortable with the idea of curly hair. The relaxed hair will break off anyway, so this will make sure it doesn’t damage the hair that’s left. 5. Stay away from heat Your natural hair during transition is very fragile. When you use heat you might cause damage on your new growth yet this is what you are trying to avoid. Give away your blow-drier, curling wand and flat iron because you will not need them for a long while. 6. Be gentle when detangling The line of demarcation is point where your ‘growth’ meets the relaxed hair. It’s very delicate and needs extra care. Detangling can be time consuming so this is the best time to listen to that album you got last month but haven’t gotten around to yet. 7. What products should I use? Use the products you were using before so that your hair has some stability. New products can be a shock to your strands or scalp, especially if you have sensitive skin. Also, from your research you will be able to decide what products you will need 8. Lower your expectations There is a lot of content out here on natural hair, be it photos, videos and articles and it’s easy to get caught up. Focus on having healthy hair and the length will follow. You might also get a ‘natural hair role model’ and feel less-than when your hair doesn’t grow out like theirs. Make sure to take their advice but do not compare your hair to theirs. 9. Focus on positivity You will most definitely get negative comments even from those closest to you. Find an online forum and connect with other naturals for support. 10. Be patient You might get tempted to relax your hair again because it’s so much easier and it’s what you are used to but stay strong. You might feel like you are alone, but you’re not. Enjoy the process. Enjoy your journey.
By Wini Nduta A lot of women are taking the natural route when it comes to their hair. In July 2015, market research firm, Mintel, estimated that the Black hair business is worth $774 million and relaxer sales are aimed to decrease 45 percent before 2019. This just proves you can’t keep a good fro down.
The transition stage of your hair journey can be very emotional. Some people may not understand what you are doing or why. Your hair stylist might try to coax you back into using a relaxer. Your friends might not agree with you so really think about it. Do what’s best for you. Okay, you’re clear on still wanting to do it? Welcome to the natural hair gang. This is a supportive community that is growing every day and we are happy to have you. Are you looking to transition to natural hair? Here are the three basic ways you can do it: 1. Big Chop Yap. This is exactly what it sounds like. Cutting off all the chemically processed hair. This will definitely change your look, fast! With this you won’t need to focus on taking care of two hair textures. Another useful thing with BC is that you get to take care of your hair while it is short, so by the time it grows, you are a pro! Remember to add moisture to your hair. Since it’s short wetting it in the shower will be very convenient. 2. Braids/Extensions These help keep manipulation at bay because you won’t need to comb and style your hair every day. Install big size braids so that you do not stress the hair. Crotchet braids come in handy, just make sure they are not installed on micro lines, which tend to pull your hair. Remember to moisturize. 3. Protective Styling Flat twists, braid outs, sister locks and matutas come in very handy! These help with retaining moisture and reduce manipulation (this means combing, brushing and pulling). And of course, remember to moisturize! Flat twists with twists at the front --> https://www.instagram.com/p/88B20Ki8K8/ The most important thing you learn when transitioning is to accept your hair in its natural state. You will learn how to take care of it. You will learn confidence. You will learn that this is a journey. by Wini Nduta Have you watched @MyKenyanPuff’s channel on YouTube? She has a wealth of knowledge on natural hair care. Subscribe to her channel to get notifications whenever she posts. She reviewed the Mosara Hair and Body product line and had nothing but good things to say. This is a Kenyan- made product and all the natural oils and butters in the products are grown and sourced from the African continent. Mosara products are rich in Vitamin E, anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. The products are affordable and accessible. The most expensive product in the line costs Ksh 500 only! Music to my ears. Watch her review here: Apart from products for your hair, the line also features hand and body cream. They are created with the goal of keeping beauty natural and simple. My Kenyan Puff rates the line 10 out of 10! Here’s a list of their products from their website: Follow them on Instagram @mosarakenya to order. You can also check out their website mosara.co.ke What Kenyan products have you come across? Leave a comment below
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