Natural hair jargon- What works for me

My previous blog post about,  A Natural Being received so much love I decided to do a follow up.

It become quite observe over the past two years when I opted to go natural, many people have followed the wave, but in the process adding their own routines, tricks and trades that work for their fro's.

Here is the endless supply of products I use. Conditioner, hairline serum, castor oil, Shea butter, avocado oil, shampoo, detangle mists and my water based sprays.

There has been spike in the commercialization of and boom in the black hair market. Natural hair products have become more freely available and affordable. More and more black women are deciding to transition into their natural curls and go strictly natural.

About 2 months natural

I was asked in comment section about what works on me and what does it.

Trial and error is the best teacher. I once made my own moisturizer and conditioner in the early stages of my natural hair journey. I mixed raw coconut oil, olive oil and castor oil, as you do when you follow instructors from beauty bloggers on the net but it was a complete disaster!!

The daily moisturizer left my hair dry, breaking and with an off smell. My mom told me to stop using whatever I was using because she could it stand the smell.😂😰

So I had to give that up and had to buy what was in the market. I have used coconut oil leave-in conditioners but I quickly realized that natural hair needs moisture, water, water and more water.

My Afro Baby

My hair texture has significantly changed since. Spray you curls at least twice a day, once in the morning and in the evening.

My Routine

First spray water on to your hair, then add your oil, either castor oil, olive oil, almond oil. Then your conditioner, either coconut oil (your coconut oil can be your oil base) and lastly Shea butter.

Coconut oil has been highly revered as the answer for many naturals, but personally I do not use coconut oil on my hair anymore. It drys it out and I tend to get heavy dandruff when I use to it. But if it works for you, then continue to use it or try it.

Castor oil from Native Child has really helped my hair grow. My strands are thicker, healthier and stretched.

The hairline is something many struggle with, including myself. Mine is slowly recovering.

With the aid of Eco Essentials, Hairline Serum, I can spot the difference.

I learnt this late because I am generally lazy with constant hair routines.

Do twists and stretch your hair frequently. Bantu knots help, they really do show the growth spurts in your hair.

And lastly I do wash my hair with conditioner once a week, even with protective style (braids or cornrows).

I shampoo my hair only using natural products that are sulfate-free, once a month.

Brands I have tried include Native Child, Aunt Jackies, Afrobotanics, Eco Essentials, Beurredfrique raw shea butter which is king! Absolute amazing product.

Most of those are locally owned except for and I'm all for support local businesses.

These brands have worked for me so far.

Here is the endless supply of products I use. Conditioner, hairline serum, castor oil, Shea butter, avocado oil, shampoo, detangle mists and my water based sprays.

Share your hair tips and whats works for you. Comment below.