Afro hair is beautiful. It’s remarkably diverse. And it requires work. Black hair is fragile and tends to be dry and brittle, prone to tangling and breakage. And it’s worth everything you do to keep it looking fabulous. Caring for your afro style can be tricky, but we’re here to help you maintain your ‘fro like a boss, add shine and volume with the right hair care products, and keep your natural hair looking strong all year long. In this blog we will let you know the ultimate guide to care for your afro hair in 8 simple steps.
1. Create A Simple Routine
To keep your fro healthy, starting a simple routine is a good way to start as curly hair needs love and care. Establishing a routine that works for you will be the key to your fro looking and feeling it’s best.
· First up, cleanse
A clean scalp is a happy and healthy scalp and key to achieving a thriving fro. Using a gentle sulphate free shampoo like our Stimulate and Cleanse SLS Free Shampoo will not only gently cleanse the scalp, but will not strip your curls of its natural moisture.
· Pamper your curls with conditioner
The curlier your hair is, the more conditioner you should be using. So, this is a step not to be missed. Whether you prefer to use a rinse out or deep conditioner, conditioning adds moisture back into our hair giving it a fresh start while also reviving your curls. A conditioner like our Comb Out Conditioner is an intensive treatment to replenish moisture back to dry and damaged curls. Follow with our Honey Rain Juice Leave In Spary to seal everything in and give you lasting moisture.
2. Hydration is Your Best Friend
All textures need moisture, but type 4 hair tends to be drier than other hair types such as type 2 and 3, so fros needs to stay moisturised and hydrated. A great way to maintain the moisture would be to use the LOC method.
This is the routine that all curly haired kings and queens should know. This is an effective way at layering products to provide you with maximum moisture and retention.
Our Triple M Moisturiser Milk and Honey Rain Juice Leave-In Conditioner will have your fros looking moisturised and staying soft and hydrated in no time.
Staying hydrated by drinking more water is vital to not only keeping your body hydrated and healthy, but keeping your tresses moisturised too.
3. Trim Your Ends Regularly
Trimming your ends is an essential part of a healthy hair regime and for keeping length retention regardless of the length of your curls or shape of your fro. Trimming often will help minimise any breakage you may come across, minimise split ends and help retain your style. Remember, health over length.
4. Take Time When Detangling
We all hate breakage, so this step is an important one not to be skipped.
Your fingers, combs and brushes can help detangle your curls with minimal breakage and hair fall. Using your fingers can be time-consuming, but you have all the control when feeling for those tangles or separating those knots apart. To start with, your fingers are a much gentler approach to detangling. You can then go in with a comb or brush to get the rest of the knots out.
Just remember when using tools to detangle, always start from the ends and work your way upwards. Make sure you detangle in sections, and don’t detangle dry hair!
5. The Bigger The Better
Who doesn’t love more volume and big curls. Originally from ancient Egypt, the fro pick is a staple in any natural hair regimen. Not only is it an accessory, but it is a cultural icon. Whether you love to rock your full fro, a twist out, braid out, wash and go is perfect for creating extra volume at the roots or tips. Just make sure your curls are fully dry, hydrated and moisturised before picking out, to avoid any unwanted frizz.
6. Protect Your Hair At Night
Sleeping on a material like cotton will soak up all the natural oils on your fro, taking any necessary moisture you have tried so hard to maintain.
To preserve the health, shine and moisture, try placing your curls in a pineapple and sleeping on a satin pillow. Alternatively, you can wrap your curls in a satin scarf.
The silky fabric will cut down friction, tangling and breakage. Protecting your fro at all times.
7. Protective Style
Not only is it stylish, beautiful and nice to try out something new, protective styling is great for length retention and is a perfect low manipulation hairstyle, giving your fro that much needed time to relax. This protective style will help cut down breakage and allow for your hair to grow. Just remember to keep the tension away from your edges and nape.
8. Love Your Fro
Afro hair doesn’t have to be a struggle, and there’s no need to feel bad about the texture of your hair. Too many times our fros can be seen as unmanageable and “not normal”, but that is far from the case.
Your fro is versatile, so beautiful and created just for you. It is an expression of self-love, self-acceptance and a celebration of diversity. So, pamper your fro and love it in all its glory.
In conclusion, caring for your afro hair is not just about maintaining its health but also embracing its beauty and diversity. With a little love, patience, and the right routine, your fro can thrive and shine all year long. Whether it’s keeping it hydrated, detangling with care, or protecting it at night, these simple steps ensure your hair stays strong, vibrant, and full of life. Remember, your afro is more than just hair—it’s a crown that represents your individuality and culture. So, cherish it, celebrate it, and wear it with pride! Visit www.root2tip.com for variety of hair care products.