Things To Avoid Doing To Your Natural Hair

Want your natural hair to continuously grow and remain healthy, try to avoid the following: 

Overusing Heat Styling Tool

Excessive heat from flat irons and blow dryers can strip the hair of its natural moisture, leading to dryness, breakage, and irreversible damage. Try limiting heat styling to special occasions and opt for heatless styles like twist-outs, braid-outs, or other protective styles to maintain the integrity of your hair.

Neglecting Moisture and Hydration 

We can’t stress enough how much moisture is the key to healthy, luscious natural hair. Avoid harsh shampoos and sulfates that strip away the hair’s natural oils. Instead use gentle cleansers and deep conditioning treatments to replenish moisture and lock it in. Regular moisturizing with leave-in conditioners and oils help prevent dryness and promote hair growth.

Tight Hairstyles and Improper Detangling

Styles like braids, weaves, and extensions look amazing, but if they’re too tight, they can cause traction alopecia and damage the hair follicles. Additionally, improper detangling techniques, such as combing from the roots to ends, can lead to breakage and unnecessary hair loss. Be gentle with your hair, detangle from ends to the roots, and give your scalp and edges regular breaks from tight hairstyles.

Neglecting Regular Trims 

Trimming your natural hair is crucial for its health and preventing split ends from traveling up the hair shaft. Do not skip those much-needed trims! Aim for a trim every 8-12 weeks or whenever you notice split ends. This will help your hair grow longer and stronger.