Product Buildup = Lifeless Hair
We normally don't notice product buildup until it's gotten bad. Your conditioner clumps, you see white specs in your hair, your hair has an unusual amount of dandruff; all signs that it's time to clarify and deep clean your hair. There are a couple of ways to remedy this:
- Shampoo your hair every 2 - 4 weeks with a non-drying shampoo. I personally prefer Yes to Cucumbers or Taliah Waajid's Black Earth Shampoo. If you want a little extra cleansing, add a little baking soda to the mix.
- Do an apple cider vinegar rinse. 1 part ACV, 1 part distilled water (portions can vary based on your preference), spray into your hair and massage in. Don't be afraid to your scalp a good scrub! Follow up with a shampoo and a deep conditioning treatment.
- Baking soda wash. 1/2 cup of baking soda and 3 cups of warm water. Scrub a dub dub and rinse.
- Monthly bentonite clay hair mask treatments. See video tutorial here.
The important thing to remember out natural hair is that it loves moisture but just like our bodies, it needs a deep scrubbing as well. Some people are anti-'poo and there is nothing wrong with that. But if you wish to obtain optimal strands, you have to embrace the 'poo on and follow-up with a deep condition to replace the moisture lost. Trust me, your strands will thank you.
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Write commentsSometimes when I use too much gel, or hairspray it really can build up. I agree that a good shampoo is usually just what the doctor ordered. I always make sure that it's a curly hair shampoo though, so that I can keep my beautiful curls.
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