Washing Your Hair

Shampoo/cleanser is for your scalp. The conditioner is for your virgin human hair weave. Don’t get it twisted.

Cleanser/Shampoo:

For a cleanser, I start off looking for something without sulfates in it. And beware, silicones do end up on shampoo too! You are less likely to find them but check anyway.

You may need to test out several cleansers to find one that works. In practice, I look for a cleanser that distributes to my scalp easily. Also, after you rinse, compare how your virgin human hair weave feels to how it felt before you cleaned it. You should not be able to feel a coating of any kind, but it should also not feel dry.

Conditioner:

Conditioners come in all kinds of textures and consistencies. I look for a few things. First, does it distribute well throughout my hair? If it is made of angel tears and unicorn oil but it won’t go where I put it, it’s useless.

Second, I pay attention to “slip” i.e. how slippery my hair feels. We are using it to detangle, after all. This slippery feeling is what makes it release those snags and snarls. It shouldn’t feel too slimy, but you want a silky, soft feeling. Think wet seaweed, not pond scum. And I want it to play nice with other products. This is only really important if you want to leave it in.

Stylers:

Ok, there are so many styling products out there! Here is a basic rundown of what each type does and how it may help you.

Pomade:

Pomade is a style that adds shine and hold to your hair. There are a few different kinds. Basically, they are either waxy and stiff, or oily and smooth. Waxy tends to give more hold than shine, and vice versa with the oils. They are good for putting your hair in an updo or if you have short hair like mine. You can make either at home, although oil-based pomade is simpler. You can either make a combo of liquid oils in a tincture bottle or you can make a solid bar of it.

Folks, keep in mind that these tips are not just for curly hair such as Brazilian curly hair. If your hair is dry, you might try something you see here. You might just discover the cure for your hair woes! Learning to care for your curly hair properly can be a path to finally loving your hair.

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