Hello everyone!
It's a new year which also means it's a new opportunity to reflect on a lot of things and make changes if necessary. This also applies to our lifestyle, particularly our natural hair. Towards the end of last year, I began noticing a few things about my hair and generally learning about these new developments. This made sense because it was my second year which is enough time to have grasp the basic knowledge about my hair. So, I've decided to share a few things.
1. My hair type is 4a.
This is important to me because I had spent the best part apart of my transitioning and first year stages lusting after all sorts of hair types and textures. I needed to understand the simple fact that my hair could never be like my counterparts. I just didn't work like that. It took some getting used to and I'm glad I'm over it. Which means, no matter how grandeur a style is, it doesn't move me if it's not my hair type.
2. My hair is highly porous.
This has it's pros and cons. It means my hair is similar to a sponge. It absorbs any and every product. Problem is, it's not able to retain moisture and dries out easily. I also have to go through a long series of products to find one that works perfectly for my hair type else I'll need to moisturize frequently and I really can't stand dry scalp/hair.
3. It is prone to frizz.
As long as I moisturize daily, protective styles will generally not last. It gets frizzy and unkempt quickly and I really can't trade my moisture for neatness.
4. It doesn't really like combs either.
No, my hair is not a wild forest that breaks combs. I just noticed that it generally thrives without them. After all, I've gone a whole year without using one.
5. It doesn’t tangle easily.
Maybe it's because I'm so good with finger detangling, it almost feels normal. I never have to go through extra lengths or set aside separate products for detangling. During co-wash or any wash for that matter, I only need to apply conditioner generously and it glides easily.
There you have it ladies!
Over to you, have you learnt anything new about your hair recently? Please share.
Love, coils and curls.
eBunite
Dear Lord, help me to learn how to be patient to finger detangle.
ReplyDeleteBerry Dakara Blog
Haha! Amen!
Deletefor one i have tried that finger tangling business and i know for sure , its not for lazy naturals like me.
ReplyDeletei dont even know my hair type but i just realized that i have 2 different hair types..smh
My hair is low porosity my hair loves heat aside flat ironing ND CO..
i have high density hair.
damn,my hair is a handful i guess that is why i took the "lazy natural route"..
LOL! Probably!
DeleteMeaning my hair and yours are very similar.
ReplyDeleteHow come you never talk about it?
DeleteIsn't it a wonderful feeling when we finally figure out more about our hair? My hair changes with the season, and I embrace every facet of it.
ReplyDeleteI know right!
DeleteI realised my hair loves shea butter a looooooot lately.
ReplyDeleteYes to shea butter!
DeleteI realised my hair loves shea butter a looooooot lately.
ReplyDelete4 and 5 are so my hair! 5 surprised me. I thought tangles were going to be an issue with my natural hair but nope. Even an old dry twistout looking like it has loc'ed finally- just a little water spray and oil or conditioner and it melts.
ReplyDeleteNaija girl next door
Awesome!
DeleteAre you not lucky?
ReplyDeleteYou only need to apply conditioner generously and it glides easily.
Yasss!
DeleteHmmm...*speechless* I thank Jah for your hair
ReplyDeleteLol...no be small luckiness :-)
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