Natural Hair Texture
Here are the steps, as well as the products I use, to tame my curly mane:
- Before washing my hair, I run my detangling brush through my hair. It helps separate my strands, which makes it easier to wash.
- I wash my hair with Kukui Oil Shampoo by Organix. I repeat until all the previous products prior to washing are off my hair. Then rinse.
- I use Olive Fruit Oil Deeply Repairative Hair Pak by Kiehl's as my conditioner. This is a new discovery for me. Ahlyza recommended it when she fixed my hair color with bleach. THIS STUFF IS THE BEST! I leave it on my hair while I wash my face and body then rinse thoroughly.
- On my damp hair, I rub Raw Shea Butter Extra Moisture Transitioning Milk by Shea Moisture to moisturize my dry, bleached hair.
- To prevent frizz and hold the curls, I spray Coconut Hibiscus Hold Shine Moisture Mist also by Shea Moisture. I love their hair care because they are natural and sulfate-free.
- For added definition, I run Flawless Curls Extra Hold Mousse by TRESemme through my hair then blow dry upside-down with a diffuser to give my hair more volume. I don't really like my curls too defined or "crunchy" so I only use about half a handful of mousse.
Phew! It looks like it's a lot of work but I prefer this than frequently blow drying my hair straight. This hairstyle is a lot safer for my hair because I don't use a lot of heat and I'm putting a lot of moisture back into my super dry, bleached hair.
WEARING
Coat: DKNY | Sweater: Urban Outfitters (3 years old) | Leggings: Target | Boots: ASOS
Lipstick: Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour Stars Collection in Beyonce’s Red (duh, lol)
Thoughts on natural hair texture?
How do you tame your mane? Do share products.
If you have straight hair, do you wish you have curly hair? (or vice versa)
Photography by Marcus Pizarro Loc: Brooklyn