Having natural hair is an experience that is as challenging as it is rewarding. Regardless of your length or texture there will probably be one aspect of your hair journey that requires a lot of effort to get just right. Maybe your hair always seems a bit too dry or you get single strand knots. Each natural hair journey is unique and therefore fulfilling as you carve out your own path. This article isn’t about specific products or brands but rather about the essential items that can help women with natural hair take control (or as much control as your hair will let you, because as all naturals know, you’re hair always has the final say) of their hair journey. Here are our picks for the top 5 products …show more content…
The first is that they restore moisture lost during the cleansing process and the second is they provide slip to make detangling easier. Could you imagine a world without conditioner? Scary, right? When it comes to conditioner our hair really drinks it up. You can go through four or five bottles of conditioner in the same amount of time it takes to go through a single bottle of shampoo which is why it is important that the conditioner is reasonably priced.
A deep conditioner
Deep conditioners are exceptional at restoring moisture deep within the hair shaft so that hair is moisturized from within. Regular deep conditioning sessions are absolutely essential if hair is to be manageable and soft. If your hair is always dry, regular deep conditioning sessions could be just what the doctor ordered.
An oil or butter to seal
Keeping natural hair moisturised is a two step process that involves not just adding moisture but locking that moisture into the hair by creating a barrier between the hair and air (atmosphere). Oils and butters do just that. Oils also add shine and lubricate each strand so they slide past each other instead of creating tangles, knots and frizz each time they come in contact with each