Every wig girlie needs to know how to maintain her own scalp and hair, with or without a wig. These tips will help your hair prosper as you Slay every day!
1. Scalp & hair Detox: Did you know clogged follicles prevent hair growth? Even if you avoid chemicals and only use natural products like oils and hair butters, your scalp still needs a periodic deep-clean. Detoxes and exfoliants go deeper than the typical shampoo, removing hard-to-rid residue from thick or sticky products and naturally-occurring scalp sebum and shed skin. It also helps clean away sweat, which is a well-known cause of breakage due to the salt content if hair is left unwashed after heavy workouts or extreme sweating.
Try Kristen Ess Scalp Scrub for an affordable yet highly effective cleansing.
2. Moisturize and Seal: Every hair type has its own needs, but all need water for moisturizing. Oils and creams help seal in the moisture the water provides. Finer hair textures love lightweight oils applied lightly: less is definitely more here. But thicker curls also love hair creams and butters because curls need more help with maintaining moisture along the twists and turns of every strand. It takes a little more elbow grease to work in, but the effort yields great results!
Melanin Lightweight Oil is perfect for sealing in moisture. Shea butter is wonderful for bring shine to curls and sealing ends.
3. Braid Me Up: Boho or braid-down, our favorite styles often require braids. Braids can be fun and innovative, or safeguards ofr our strands, but they must be done correctly to prevent damage and loss.
Myth: Tight braids are better because they last longer. No ma'am. Tight braids may cost your hair and scalp damage that can't be reversed. Be careful with tension and feel free to leave an appointment if a braider insists on braiding your thoughts.
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Under the Wig: Haircare Essentials
