Hey loves..I'mmmm baaaack..Happy Hump Day! Let's get right down to business. Today, I want to talk to you about shrinkage, curl patterns & protecting your tresses during the Spring/Summer.
Several naturalistas have asked me about shrinkage. First of all let me say this...shrinkage is the product of your hair type. The denser the hair, the more shrinkage you will have. There are several things that can be done to minimize shrinkage. You can wear, twist outs or braid outs or try using products that contain natural humectants. Humectants retain moisture in the hair, causing it to be more relaxed, which minimizes the appearance of shrinkage. Some examples of natural humectants are aloe vera gel & vegetable glycerin. There are several products out there that contain humectants. Just be sure to read the labels. You can also visit your local health food store or herb store to purchase them yourself. Ultimately, I advise you to EMBRACE & love your hair..shrinkage & all!!
I recently had a young lady ask me.."when is my hair going to look like yours?" Ummm, ok first of all...YOUR hair is YOUR hair & MY hair is MY hair. There are no two heads of hair on this planet that are EXACTLY the same. Like I've said numerous times before,what works for some, may not work for others. The only way to truly determine what works for your hair is trial & error. Your hair will let you know...Trust me! All hair types & curl patterns aren't the same. Someone my have 2 or 3 types/textures of hair on their head. It's ALL beautiful so WERK with what you have!
Protect your hair this Spring and Summer by keeping it well moisturized & by wearing protective styles.Be sure to keep the ends well hydrated. The ends are the oldest & most fragile parts of the hair strand. I normally sprtiz my hair with water and avacado oil & seal it with 100% African Shea butter. This should be an easy task for those of you thst are wearing protective styles such as braids or twists. Also, remember to keep your hair conditioned, especially if you are going to be swimming in the pool a lot. The chlorine from the water will dry your hair out. I love this time of year because it is warm enough for my fav...wash & go...I love being care free & letting my hair air dry! Well guys...that's all for now..ttys!!
1love,
MissTipp
