#ManeMonday
Today is ‘Mane Monday in the natural world. Instead of crushing on gorgeous men of all shades and colours, we crush on hair, our hair, our glorious, gravity-defying, black hair. So since its Mane Monday, and my one year ‘hairnniversary’ this week, I thought I’d share my hair regimen with you.
Products I use
Upfront, I’d like to say I’m a product junkie so I hope you’ll keep up. I’m not so strict when it comes to ingredients in the products I use, as long as they treat my hair well, so some natural hair gurus might crucify me for some of the products I use.
1. Dr Miracle Curl Care shampoo and conditioner
I use these two to wash and condition my hair 1-2 times a week. I absolutely love it. I use warm water when washing the shampoo off and cold water when washing the conditioner off. I read somewhere that the warm water helps get rid of stubborn product build up in both the scalp and hair while the cold water helps the strands to keep all of the conditioner it receives.
I buy a bottle of either for R 120 at Clicks.
2. MPL Coconut Oil
After towel-drying my hair, I part my hair and apply coconut oil directly onto my scalp. Coconut Oil seals in moisture and helps keep hair super soft. It also smells amazing.
A bottle will cost you R24 at Clicks.
3. Nature’s Wishlist Shea Butter
I then apply shea butter (I whip it first, adding a little coconut oil to it) to my hair before twisting it. It locks in moisture as vitamins A and E and softens hair (my hair feels like a cloud after using it). It also protects hair from harsh weather conditions. I like twisting my hair after washing. If I want a proper twist out, I use Dr Miracle Curl Care Soft Hold Crème (not pictured) instead of shea butter.
I order it for R100 from Nature’s Wishlist which is based in Braamfontein (they deliver nation-wide). The soft hold crème is about R120 at Clicks.
4. Caivil Fusion Oil / Black Jamaican Castor Oil (JBCO)
JBCO is great for hair growth. I massage it onto my scalp and hairline every chance I get (the gurus say at least twice a day, I can’t keep up). When I can’t afford it (it’s between R100 – R120 at local indian shops), I opt for the cheaper fusion oil which has both castor oil and argan oil (it’s usualy R34 at Clicks). Argan oil has vitamin E which promotes healthy hair growth. It also helps fight dandruff and dry scalp. It’s not only a cheaper alternative, but it smells better too.
5. Sofn’free Curl Moisturising Spray
I use this as a deep conditioner as it contains proteins. I seldom use it as I only use it when my hair feels dry and to make combing easier.
It’s costs me R28 at Clicks.
Equipment
I use a wide-toothed comb to comb my hair (the one pictured is used occasionally, my everyday comb has less teeth, the fro can get pretty tangled). I use a brush for my edges and sleep in a satin scarf (not pictured).
Honestly speaking, I didn’t think I’d get this far with this natural hair journey, so if you’re afraid to start, start anyway, I did. I transitioned for about three months (stopped using chemicals and heat), then went for the big chop. I don’t regret it! I encourage you to start your journey to healthy, happy natural hair.
Products I use
Upfront, I’d like to say I’m a product junkie so I hope you’ll keep up. I’m not so strict when it comes to ingredients in the products I use, as long as they treat my hair well, so some natural hair gurus might crucify me for some of the products I use.
1. Dr Miracle Curl Care shampoo and conditioner
I use these two to wash and condition my hair 1-2 times a week. I absolutely love it. I use warm water when washing the shampoo off and cold water when washing the conditioner off. I read somewhere that the warm water helps get rid of stubborn product build up in both the scalp and hair while the cold water helps the strands to keep all of the conditioner it receives.
I buy a bottle of either for R 120 at Clicks.
2. MPL Coconut Oil
After towel-drying my hair, I part my hair and apply coconut oil directly onto my scalp. Coconut Oil seals in moisture and helps keep hair super soft. It also smells amazing.
A bottle will cost you R24 at Clicks.
3. Nature’s Wishlist Shea Butter
I then apply shea butter (I whip it first, adding a little coconut oil to it) to my hair before twisting it. It locks in moisture as vitamins A and E and softens hair (my hair feels like a cloud after using it). It also protects hair from harsh weather conditions. I like twisting my hair after washing. If I want a proper twist out, I use Dr Miracle Curl Care Soft Hold Crème (not pictured) instead of shea butter.
I order it for R100 from Nature’s Wishlist which is based in Braamfontein (they deliver nation-wide). The soft hold crème is about R120 at Clicks.
4. Caivil Fusion Oil / Black Jamaican Castor Oil (JBCO)
JBCO is great for hair growth. I massage it onto my scalp and hairline every chance I get (the gurus say at least twice a day, I can’t keep up). When I can’t afford it (it’s between R100 – R120 at local indian shops), I opt for the cheaper fusion oil which has both castor oil and argan oil (it’s usualy R34 at Clicks). Argan oil has vitamin E which promotes healthy hair growth. It also helps fight dandruff and dry scalp. It’s not only a cheaper alternative, but it smells better too.
5. Sofn’free Curl Moisturising Spray
I use this as a deep conditioner as it contains proteins. I seldom use it as I only use it when my hair feels dry and to make combing easier.
It’s costs me R28 at Clicks.
Equipment
I use a wide-toothed comb to comb my hair (the one pictured is used occasionally, my everyday comb has less teeth, the fro can get pretty tangled). I use a brush for my edges and sleep in a satin scarf (not pictured).
Honestly speaking, I didn’t think I’d get this far with this natural hair journey, so if you’re afraid to start, start anyway, I did. I transitioned for about three months (stopped using chemicals and heat), then went for the big chop. I don’t regret it! I encourage you to start your journey to healthy, happy natural hair.
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