Let's be honest, having natural hair and being able to keep it natural is a long journey! This journey is mostly filled with days where you feel like you just want to give up because let's face it, it's hard work!
Like everything else that requires hard work, you need to be patient. I agree that our hair journeys aren't at all the same, however there are many tips I can share with you.
If you still have relaxed hair that hasn't been relaxed for months because you are still doubting wether you should do a big chop or just let it grow out…. Just close your eyes and chop that relaxed hair already! It's hair and it will grow anyway! If you chop it off, it will grow healthier, you won't have any breakage and it will be much more manageable. This is where the journey of discovery starts. Best decision I have made 6 years ago.
We all want long, thick, manageable and healthy hair in the end don't we? Make sure you have a spray bottle at home. Fill this bottle with ⅓ glycerine and ½ water. You have one? Okay good. Make sure you spray your hair once or twice a day. Your hair needs as much moisture as it can get. By moisture I mean water :). Water hydrates the hair but when it's dry, it's so dry!.. That's where the glycerine comes in. The glycerine keeps the hair soft and brushing or combing through the hair won't be painful. Make sure to spray before you think of managing your hair.
The spraying also goes for when you have a protective hairstyle.
Never go to bed without a protective hairstyle… it will save you time in the morning. Now you're all wondering when the isanaturalcream comes in ? Well I use it after I sprayed my hair, before I am thinking of doing a protective hairstyle. Isanaturalcream will soften your hair and make it manageable.