…keeping the scalp moisturized and will also add shine. Coconut oil, since your hair is shorter, can be used as a natural conditioner. If it was longer, we may say to stay away from it as it traps other oils and usually produces build up. But by using it sparingly, it has molecules small enough to penetrate the hair shaft allowing it to deeply moisturize the hair. This can be used as a deep conditioner or a leave-in.
When is the perfect time to go natural?
There is no “perfect time” to go natural. Going natural is a journey and not always an easy one. It can be scary to make such a drastic change especially in a society where we are brainwashed to believing that long straight hair is the only way to be looked at as beautiful. Once a woman has made the decision that she wants to embrace her natural texture she should just go for it. There is so much education and support for woman that make this decision. Knowing that you are not going through it alone truly helps you get through the journey.
How can you stimulate you hair to grow when it is natural?
You stimulate your hair to grow when it’s natural by keeping it moisturized and keeping the ends trimmed. Maintaining healthy natural hair can be a challenge. Because our natural texture can be dry keeping it moisturized will make or break your hair, literally. Also detangling can be a huge challenge. One that is natural has to be careful in the technique that is used to detangle. When the hair is in its natural state it should only be detangled when wet. It also is a huge help to completely saturate the hair with a conditioner before using a wide tooth comb to get through the hair. Getting regular trims will also help the detangling process and also prevents unhealthy split ends from creeping up the hair shaft.