Mission Accomplished: Moisturized Hair

Soft and moisturized coils I started my natural journey during the summer of 2007. During that time, my hair went through many changes yet one thing remained constant…dry hair. I was convinced that there was absolutely no way to maintain moisture with Type 4a/4b hair without using tons of product. Finally, after much trial and error, I have a routine that keeps my coils soft and moisturized. The process starts with the wash. Using all-natural, cream-based shampoos is key. Using harsh shampoos strip the hair of its natural oils and leaves the hair brittle. Following each shampoo with a cream-based, all-natural conditioner also helped. After the conditioner, a cold water rinse closes the hair shaft and creates more shine. After washing (or co-washing), I put my favorite oil on my fingertips and massage into my scalp. I then moisturize my hair with oil, shea butter, or both. The goal is to moisturize the hair thoroughly while still wet. If I have an additional water left in my hair, I dry my hair with a microfiber towel. If I experience dryness throughout the day (which is rare unless I'm in the sun for an extended period of time), I simply spritz the hair with an aloe vera gel and water mix. So there you have it. Do you have a moisture regimen? Lessons Learned use microfiber fabric to dry hair after washing avoid products with alcohol and cones add moisturizer to hair while still wet/damp spritz with aloe vera and water throughout the day (as needed) use cream-based shampoos and conditioners