In recent years, the Afro Cup, naturally, has returned in force. Bearing the name of “Nappy Hair” – for the initiates – the curly and frizzy hair is more and more assumed. However, under their simple and convenient air, this hair actually has specific needs and requires rigorous daily care.
1/ Clean your hair smoothly
Offer your hair an oil bath otherwise, use your conditioner before your shampoo.
Regarding your shampoo, know that it is best to use only once a week to avoid drying your scalp, and choosing it with a neutral pH. Do not hesitate to rinse your hair twice to eliminate all traces of shampoo.
The after-shampooing treatment is essential. Always based on natural products, avoid those which contain glycerin, silicones and sulfates. Once every two weeks, make a deep care or a mask to be posed for half an hour.
Unlike the shampoo, you can afford to leave a small amount of conditioner in your hair at the time of rinsing. This excess will extend the nutritive effect of your hair care after rinsing.
Get a microfiber towel to use, without rubbing, after each washing: it will absorb excess water more quickly while leaving a part of it hydrate your mane. It has the advantage of limiting the appearance of Frisottis, sworn enemies of the pretty drawn curls.
Finally, for drying, favor open air rather than hair dryer for large hair.
2/ Take care of your daily hair
The first source of hydration for your hair is water. Moisturizing products therefore aim to help your fiber hold it back. (two-thirds) mixed with aloe vera juice (a third party) and penetrate it with your hands.
To fill their need for hydration and nutrition, apply a moisturizing hair care without rinsing, such as the Intense Ultra Soft Intense Réparation Cream of Garnier. Adept of natural products? So opt for shea butter, castor oil, argan or coconut.
The “Sealing” technique (sealing, in English) to capture and maintain hydration in the fiber. It is a question of adding a light oil above your treatment, such as the 3 miracle oil reconstruction of aussia. You can also use virgin olive oil with cold pressure, or jojoba.
3/ Adapt your hairdressing techniques
Before making the styling, you will certainly have to unravel your hair. Beforehand, apply your daily care products to hydrate your hair before passing a comb and spaced teeth. You will limit the risk of breakage. When combing, starting points and going back to the roots.
For your day hairstyle, leave your hair natural after applying your daily hair care if you wish.
Otherwise there are so -called protective hairstyles (“protective hairstyle”), which will hide – to better protect – the tips of your hair: braids (wide braids that do not shoot your scalp), twisted bun, Knots.
Want to change your head? You can make a coloring that will give dimension to your curls, such as the pro color coloring with the Schwarzkopf Omegaplex.
Make small twists on all the hair after applying a hair care to let the night, then wrap your hair in a silk scarf to preserve their hydration. You will wake up with very drawn curls for your Afro hairstyle overnight.
You are now ready to reveal all the beauty of your hair thanks to this routine which will hydrate and enhance your natural curls!
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