5 Natural Hair Care Mistakes You Can Totally Live Without

3. Playing it Safe

Going natural gives you a certain amount of freedom with your hair, and often times a new style too. It’s important to remember that no one else has hair like yours, so don’t be afraid to try new styles and products. You never know how you will look with a curly hairstyle if you don’t try it, and you’ll never know how a certain curly hair product will work with your locks if you don’t give it a shot. Don’t be shy with your hair, be confident!

Tips to help you experiment with your own hair.

1. Try a couple new products at a time. No, you don’t have to be a product junkie!
2. Give your products an opportunity to work (2-3 weeks usage, at least”>.
3. Look to social media for new style ideas & tutorials.

4. Kick the Habit

We all have bad habits — dealing with your natural hair is no different. This is not to say these habits are absolutely terrible and should never be done; it’s just a note to be more aware. Most of the time you may not even realize it, but the potential to cause unwanted damage can be increased. Fight the urge and your hair will appreciate you for it!

Natural hair care tips to avoid bad styling habits:

1. Keep your detangling sessions short and simple.
2. Don’t skip out on the deep conditioning (once or twice a week!”>.
3. Avoid keeping styles in for too long.
4. Put the heat on hold!

5. Don’t Believe the Hype

As more and more people come to be aware of what they put in their bodies, naturally that can transition to what you put on your hair as well. Back in the day when our mothers and grandmothers did our hair, they didn’t have nearly a fraction of the products available on the market geared towards “natural hair”. What goes on your hair and scalp is important, but sometimes this can be exploited by companies trying to make a profit at your expense. Everything that glitters isn’t gold!

Tips to be an informed consumer:

1. Do your own research!
2. If you have a concern, don’t be afraid to ask questions.
3. Be aware of ingredients, but don’t trash products that have worked for you.

Final Thoughts

Natural hair is not a fad! I repeat, natural hair is NOT a fad! We all with have trials and tribulations when it comes to dealing with our hair, but don’t let that discourage you. Be secure in yourself and confident in your hair. Yes, we all will make mistakes but they should be an opportunity to expand learning and grow along this journey. In fact, share your bloopers with other naturals and you’ll really get a good laugh!