Hair Maintenance TIPS

Hair Care Tips for Comb coils, Double Strand twists and Afro Twist Out.

Note: depending on length and texture of hair, the hairstyles can last up to a month. The shorter the hair or looser curl pattern, the style will last up to 2 weeks.

Do - In creating hairstyles use clear gel (no alcohol in the ingredients), a spray Bottle with warm water and comb.

Do - Sleep with a rayon or silk scarf every night, especially when exercising or showering. It keeps your hair in place during strenuous activities lint particles to your hair and removes its natural oils.

Do - After receiving your hairstyle, cleanse your scalp once a week using witch hazel in spray bottle. Use a cotton cloth and gently rub the witch hazel throughout your scalp. The moisturize your hair and scalp with a product containing natural ingredients. Especially if you exercise, us this cleansing method once a week. After each shampoo give your hair a 15 mins deep conditioning preferably sitting under a dryer with a plastic cap after every shampoo.

Do - Request a trim once every 3 months or as needed from your natural hair care specialist.

Do - Moisturize your hair as needed. Depending on your hair type some hair texture requires more moisture than others. Some need daily moisture, others need once every 3 - 4 days. Be sure to use products with natural ingredients such as vitamin E, rosemary, rosewood, almond, olive, lemon grass.

Do - Keep a POSITIVE attitude about life and develop and healthy food regimen. Stress will only interrupt the process of developing a HEALTHY head of natural hair (remember, average, hair grows inch per month).

Do - Develop and practice PATIENCE because growing your natural hair will help you expedite a peaceful approach during your enlightening journey in Life.

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Don't - wear your hairstyle beyond a month, your hair may take on the budding phase to locing.

Dont't - wash your hair using water after receiving your natural hairstyle. Water will lift the hair, returning it back to the original natural state (afro).

After the 4 weeks period, your stylist should wash conditioning and new hairstyle.

Don't - apply beeswax or black get to your hair. Beeswax clogs the pores scalp causing a build-up of a white-cakey residue. It can't be removed during a wash. It also adds weight to your hair, stripping its natural sheen and forms dullness to your hair. Black gel break off your hair, makes it brittle and flakes will accumulate on your clothes and bedding. It's the worst gel to use!!!