I know it might be hard...

I know it might be hard being natural, but its worth the time and the effort that you have to put in when maintaining natural hair. Yeah I know the common excuses “it’s too hard to handle” “I don’t have enough time to maintain natural hair” “I can’t do many hairstyles with natural hair”  SUCK IT UP GIRL!, yeah it might not be easy but its not extremely difficult. I'm not saying i never had those excuses roaming in my head, because I did and it led me to straightening my hair. Not only did my beautiful natural hair go but so did my individuality yeah it looked nice for a while but the aftermath was catastrophic- thank god I didn't use the chemicals “/.

I’m not trying change anyone, I’m just saying give it a try ,try and stay natural for a while and hey if its not for you it’s not for you BUT what I am trying do it show black females that natural hair is NOT UGLY its purely BEAUTY. 

Tips on maintaining natural hair and increasing growth

Hi guys I’m back with some tips on how to maintain you hair, and make it grow to its full length sooner than you think!

TIP 1: NEVER COMB YOUR HAIR DRY!!!!! Ladies i dont know how much a can stress this, NEVER COMB YOUR HAIR DRY!!!!!. Before combing your hair you should make it abit moist (don’t soak it) using some oil (olive oil or jojoba oil, or any other good natural oils) and water mixed together. Go to your local hair shop and buy yourself one of those spray bottles, it comes in handy with this tip. 

TIP 2: The way you comb your hair is essential to its growth. The best way to comb your hair with minimal breakage and hair left in the comb, is to start from the ENDS of your hair gently combing down, eventually working your way up to the scalp.

TIP 3: Invest in a SILK or SATIN hair cap for wearing to bed. This is essential because is prevents breakage and it keeps the hair moisturised its also protects the side hairs on your head, whereas as the stockings etc, dries out your hair, and when you tie it at night, breaks the side hairs on your head because you tie it tight to make sure it stays.

TIP 4: WASH YOUR HAIR OFTEN. I know you may think washing your hair often damages the hair and what not, however washing your hair often doesn’t just make your hair grow it make your feel better. Washing your hair everytwo/three weeks is needed it makes the hair more healthier increasing hair growth.

TIP 5: NEVER BLOW DRY YOUR HAIR. I’m hoping none of you blow dry your hair, i mean the name says it all ITS JUST DRIES OUT YOUR HAIR!

TIP 6: Spend at least 2 HOURS minimum on your hair, your normally supposed to spend a day on your hair, but not everyone has that kind of time.

TIP 7: Get your hair trimmed about twice a year as the ends can get straggy and rough, trimming the ends will increase hair growth.

TIP 8: Work on those ENDS every time you style/wash/comb your hair remember the ends are the oldest part of your hair so should be looked after PROPERLY. 

I hope these tips are useful to you, if you want some personal advice on how I look after my hair that havent been included in here, just let me know and remember everybody's hair type is different so not all these tips will benefit everyone.

Keep up the good work,

Naptural Philosophy x