0 How To Wash Natural Hair To Prevent Tangles

I was browsing CurlyNikki.com and found this article by Shelli of Hairscapades talking about her hair routine and how she has incorporated twists.

"I’ve never had a problem with my hair re-tangling after a detangling session. So, when I initially read about the technique of twisting for washing, conditioning and deep conditioning, I didn’t think it was necessary or relevant for my curl pattern/texture. However, several months ago, I started to twist my hair into four sections after applying a DC. Then, when I started pre-pooing and dry finger detangling, I started to twist my hair as I applied my pre-poo of choice (coconut or Vatika oil at the time). Next, I started to twist my hair after I co-washed and detangled each section. Now, I use twists throughout my wash day routines. The reason I’ve done so is because I’ve found that the twists seem to prep my hair to retain TnC and twist out sets. I have about 4 different textures on my head (who doesn’t, right?) and this process of setting the twists seems to create a “memory” for my hair to follow that wave pattern. However, I believe my TnC and twist-out sets have greatly improved in consistency of pattern, definition and hold from using twists throughout my wash session."


Do you wash in twists? (Question asked on CurlyNikki)


Yes, I do. I detangle and twist each section after the tangles are all out. I shampoo & condition with the twists and then moisturize and re-twist each section to style my hair or airdry. 


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0 Takin care of your hair doesn't have to take all day...

I will admit I do get annoyed when someone says "I don't have time to go natural!" or "I don't have time to take care of my hair like you!". I'm always like "huh?".

You have to MAKE time to take care of yourself, yes your hair is a part of yourself. The same way you make time (or should make time) to shower and brush your teeth, you need to take care of your hair too.

As with all things in life, you have to find a routine that works for you. Okay so if deep conditioning 3 times a week is not possible for you, well then try deep conditioning once a week, just to give you an example. Also, I have read that 15-20 minutes is long enough to deep condition with or without heat.

Here is what I do. Every Friday I wash and condition my hair, I will deep condition if I feel I need too. Lately, I haven't really needed to deep condition. Detangling for me is a breeze because I wear my hair in twists throughout the week so my hair is stretched and easier to detangle.All in all it takes me about 90 minutes to do my hair from wash to style, once a week.

Throughout the week I conditioner wash in twists or braids and let them air dry. This takes me about 2 mins. in the shower to do and if I do it at night I just let it dry overnight and unravel in the morning or before I leave the house if I want to wear a twist or braid-out.

I cringe when some people tell me they can't remember the last time they washed their hair! Would you not wash if your body was stinky and sweaty? So why let your scalp get smelly and stinky?

Just remember there is always a way to Keep.It.Simple. Find a way that works for you and stick with it, your hair will thank you!!