What would life be like if I could achieve an honest wash and go just the way it sounds? Wash…And….Go. Not drenched in coconut oil, finger detangled, then wash, condition, rake and scrape, rake again, scrunch, blow and finally go…Like many, I study different hair techniques, purchase staple products, pray to the “hair gawds,” and poof; I get a little closer each and every time.
So, am I doing the right thing by studying techniques and memorizing product selections? Does one take precedence over the other? Tracey Ducksworth, developer of Passion Yum Yum Hair Products and owner of Atlanta’s Honey B Natural Hair Salon and Lounge, makes a suggestion: “There are many factors to health and style when it comes to natural hair. First, choose the correct products that work for your hair, making sure they contain oils and provide adequate moisture. Next, use the right techniques especially when protecting. Make sure you maintain your hair by twisting every night and shield against the friction of pillows, shirts, etc.”
We want our products to move moons, furniture, and mountains and many product lines claim they can do just that and more. So, we naturally expect the bottled creams to grow our bald edges, thicken our fine strands, and double our hair growth to name a few. Soon we will expect our products to trim and reshape our curls, forget a haircut! While products can do almost anything, the key word is almost. Have you wondered whether it’s the product and technique responsible for the end result? Here is a list of what products can and cannot do.
