Top 5 Tips From The First Year of My Hair Journey
Continuing on remembering the past, here are my top 5 tips from the first year of my hair journey. It took me a long time to figure most of this out, and these tips will prep you for the next few posts and videos I have to come. Here are the tips:
1. Research
Google information about natural hair to get a sense of what our hair needs to be healthy. Most of the information out there is very helpful and is a good way to begin treating your hair correctly.
2. Experiment
Begin using these techniques you’ve researched and incorporate them into a temporary routine. Either use someone’s routine or create your own, but all routines will begin to change depending on the hair type and your personal interests. Be sure to “listen” to your hair. If whatever you’re doing makes your hair dry and brittle instead of soft, supple, moisturized, and elastic, change up the products and methods.
3. Moisturize
Even though most of what you’re doing is new and may be helping or not, don’t forget to moisturize using water. Water is the best moisturizer for our hair.
4. Proper Hair Tools
For short hair, you’ll need different tools than someone with longer hair. Most of our combs are going to be different and so are our techniques.
5. Patience
This is the most important. It takes time. It’s taken a year and half for my hair to reach the length it’s at.
This list is particularly created for those with short hair, but anyone can benefit. Check out the video after the jump and post your thoughts.
