Your curls like moisture!
When it comes to Afro hair, moisture isn’t just another thing; it is the life of your hair. Because African hair has fine, narrow strands, it is prone to dryness for different reasons. One is that it has fewer cuticle layers to protect it from moisture loss, and another is that this texture makes it more susceptible to damage that can cause dryness. If your hair struggles to hold moisture, that’s something that needs to be addressed, and we will share some tips to help you with getting your locks moisture drenched. On the contrary, if your hair does hold moisture, that’s a great thing, and we will show you why.
Why Afro Hair Needs Moisture
- Dryness: Unlike other hair types, Afro-textured hair tends to be naturally dry. This is because its coily and kinky structure makes it difficult for the scalp's natural oils to travel down the hair shaft. Your hair needs extra moisture to prevent dryness and breakage.
- Better Curl Definition: well-moisturised hair easily showcases its natural curl pattern. If your hair holds moisture, it will generally be more beautiful, and hair styles will look better on your hair.
- Helps Retain Length: Dry hair is more prone to breakage, making it harder to retain length. If your hair holds moisture, it tends to grow longer because it's healthier.
- Prevention of Scalp Issues: A well-hydrated scalp is essential for overall hair health. As such, if your hair holds moisture, you won’t have scalp issues like dandruff and itching. This means your hair will grow better and healthier.
- Protection from Environmental Stressors: Environmental elements such as extreme weather conditions and pollution can strip hair of moisture, causing dryness and damage. The moisture in your hair creates a barrier of defense that protects it from these external stressors.
- Less Split Ends: Hair that holds moisture is less likely to suffer from split ends, which can lead to further damage if not dealt with. Moisture helps preserve the hair, especially at the ends, reducing the risk of getting split ends.
How to Keep Your Hair Moisturised
If your hair doesn’t hold moisture, here are a few things you can do to fix it:
- Get a spray bottle that you can use to spritz water on your hair regularly. Also, use moisturisers that contain water as one of the primary ingredients.
- After moisturising, seal in the moisture with an oil and shea butter to prevent evaporation.
- Regular trims eliminate split ends, which tend to dry out quickly, so trim your hair regularly.
- Take a break from manipulating your hair with styling tools. If you don’t let it be, it’ll dry out faster.
- Protect your hair while sleeping by using silk or satin bonnets or scarves to prevent moisture loss. Using silk pillowcases like our Sleep Beautiful Pillowcase Set will also help.
- Deep-condition regularly!
In essence, moisture is the cornerstone of healthy Afro hair and should be considered a gift. Think of caring for your hair like tending to a rare, beautiful flower. Just like you’ll give that flower the attention and specific care it needs to thrive, you should do everything your hair needs to flourish. Your hair may shrink when you get it wet, but you shouldn’t shy away from doing that because of all the amazing benefits it gives to your hair. If your hair isn’t the kind that retains moisture, keep to these tips, and it’ll get better.
