#NaturalHairWeCare!

Hey all! Thanks for stopping by to find out some do’s and don’ts for hair tips! Now, before I begin, I would like to share, no matter what type of hair you have, YOU HAVE GOOD HAIR.

You wouldn’t believe that when I searched hair types, type 2 was the top result right before stating the rest 😒😒 Smh. This description is not reserved for the type 2 people. However, these, my lovelies, are the different types of hair 😍🙌🙌😍.

Now, before I go on with this post, I’d like to point out that all hair types have the potential to be healthy and beautiful. HOWEVER! You must love your hair enough to do so. Psychological input goes a long way. So that means you got have to want better for not only yourself, but your hair too!

The next step is matters of moisture. Now of course, with so many different hair types, moisture levels change drastically. But if you do fall in the latter of and 3B and more tightly curled/coily/kinky, then higher moisture levels are required in keeping a happier head of hair. Some hair may seem to suck up moisture like it’s never had a lick of water in the Sahara desert, but bear with it. Trust me, when you give it (your hair) what it wants, it will be so rewarding to you in the long run. Matter of moisture can be a mixture of multiple products, or something specific you just like the smell of. Whatever you use, just remember, KEEP IT CONSISTENT!

For my gals who want to keep it the most natural methodology I would recommend you moisturize with coconut oil, argan oil, and red palm oil. However with the red palm oil, you should apply with gloves, because its natural dye is very… VIBRANT! Which is why you do not need to put a lot of it in. However, you can use it as a means of coating before you wash/co-wash your hair. Shea butter is also a great coating method right before washing your hair. But! Shea butter is very heavy, and can stunt growth if used as a moisturizer instead as a means of conditioning. Trust me on this one.

Now for those who probably want the quick and easy pre mixed potions of hair products, I would recommend Shea Moisture (I am sure we all are familiar with this brand – trust it does work) but, also other brands available such as Aunt Jackie’s (My personal fav! Found at beauty supply stores) or the handy dandy Cantu, Orange bottles, lovelies. ☺

Now when using such products, I highly recommend you lean towards the cruelty free vegan options, because the less chemically humane the better. Also, if you are to use a particular name brand, be sure to stay consistent with the product. No mixing and matching on one day, and switching it around the other.

Training your hair can only work if the method is consistent, so make sure you remember the stuff you liked best lovelies. Wait did I say train your hair? I surely did! Not to call your hair a pet or anything wild, however some type’s curls have a mind of their own. You may have a mixture of different curl patterns, which is completely normal, and actually very common. But never fret! Every curl pattern, I repeat, EVERY CURL PATTERN can be beautifully styled with its natural excellence.

When it comes to matter of training and styling your hair, you must keep in consideration that it will take time to look perfect. And many many trial and errors! You must be patient. For my curly-headed gals, I would recommend the classic Bantu knot. Here is a little background on the origin of this word.

Bantu: (n.) A member of one of the great family of Negroid tribes occupying equatorial and southern Africa. These tribes include, as important divisions, the Kafirs, Damaras, Bechuanas, and many tribes whose names begin with Aba-, Ama-, Ba-, Ma-, Wa-, variants of the Bantu plural personal prefix Aba-, as in Ba-ntu, or Aba-ntu, itself a combination of this prefix with the syllable -ntu, a person.​

However you can always switch it up and flat twists your sides, leaving the middle to be picked out and Bantu knotted for a false Mohawk. Or pick out the fro and rock the full puff.

For my lovelies with the bone straight hair, when flat ironing, I want you to be mindful and put heat protectant on your hair so there is no heat damage. The oils mentioned earlier can be useful for such. I would recommend wrapping the hair at night. Or wear a nice high ponytail with a side bang, or even French braids. Just remember to keep the head of hair moisturized!

Now, if your hair is now straight from chemical process, you still will need the same moisture level prior to your hair be straightened.

Only the appearance is the same, the texture… not so much. But that’s all well and dandy!

Having thicker hair will make straight hair seem much more voluminous than the average, which will help those stay away from hair spray.

Alas the biggest recommendation I can offer as far as styling goes is protective hair styles! No matter if your hair is longer than the style you put in, this could help protect your hair and promote growth if in braids, (not too tight – that could cause breakage) twists, sew in (WITH NO GLUE) etc.

Stay tuned for my video on how to do Bantu knots, and hopefully once tried on yourself, you will fall in love! Remember the hair must be trained, so the first one or two tries may not work in your favor, but it’s all about trial and error. No matter what the outcome, rock that do with sass! That's how you #PRIMPLIFE! ☺ 💖💚💖

Love,

Jamisha Swinson

#beauty #stylingsaturday #makeup #selflove #hair