Are you feeling frustrated with your natural hair? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many naturals have experienced fatigue. You can transform your hair, feel more confident and less overwhelmed. 

Keep it Simple

You do not have to have a 50 step natural hair routine to have healthy, manageable, beautiful natural hair.

With all of the loads of information that's out there sifting through what to do gets challenging. It all comes down to having the right hair care products, a style option that works with your lifestyle, regular trims to remove damage, and embracing your natural texture:

Choose Moisturizing Curly Haircare Products 

One common issue with natural hair is dryness. To combat this, make sure to keep your hair well moisturized. Look for hydrating shampoos, conditioners, and leave-in treatments that are specifically designed for natural hair. Make sure your curling gels and curl creams help you to style, define your curls and keep your hair moisturized.

Carol's Testimony

This picture was taken well into the evening at the end of the day. Before using the flaxseed gel my hair always looked dry and not as defined. I've only been using it for a couple of weeks. I use it daily, and my hair is shiny and my coils are well defined. Finally found something that does what I want it to do on my 4C hair 🙂

Find a Hairstyle that Works With Your Lifestyle

Your style of choice, is a huge factor in whether or not your hair will start to irk your nerves. Choose a style option that does not cause you stress, is relatively easy for you to achieve and works for your lifestyle.

Protective Styles

Protective styles like braids, twists, and buns can help protect your natural hair from damage caused by styling tools and environmental factors. These styles can also promote hair growth and retention. If you are noticing a lot of broken off pieces of hair it may be time to try a protective style to reduce how often you need to comb, style and manipulate your hair. 

When you protective style try your best to do so without extensions. Extensions make it easy for you to forget about moisturizing, can leave your scalp itchy and irritated and if done too frequently can cause traction alopecia.

Protective Styles make it easier for your hair to be managed on a day to day basis. These styles allow you to moisturize as needed, wrap your hair at night and wake up to beautiful hair. You can also use braids and twists to create defined curls. 

Twist and Braid Outs

Idea! Wear a two strand twists or braid style for 3 to 4 days and then undo your braids for the remainder of the week. Your hair will be curly and the curls will be long lasting because you have set the style for a few days. 

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Wash N' Go Hair

If you choose this option you will have to fully embrace your texture. Products can enhance the natural curl pattern that you have, but they cannot change it to look like something else. It also may become more work the longer your hair gets and depending on your texture type. However, the up-side is once you put the work in on wash day maintenance should be easy. You should be able to moisturize your hair as needed by lightly misting with water and protecting your hair at night. This style can last for up to a week.

Personal Experience Finding a Style Option that Works

I use to have the goal of wanting longer hair, after struggling for some time, I found that the style that helped me reach that goal quickly was two strand twists with my own hair. I didn't initially care for two strand twists because my hair is high shrinkage and it made my hair look even shorter, and at the time it was not the look I was going for. However, being that my strands are really fine and thin it was the only style that kept my hair from breaking off. It also was easy to maintain and made my morning routine less time consuming. Wash n Go's became my new love because I love being able to just run gel through my hair and keep it pushing. Now that I have a cut and wear short natural hair, wash n' go's are even easier and I am no longer hung up on length. I can wash n' go in minutes and have a beautiful style that takes no time at all. 

Regular Trims

Regular trims are essential for maintaining healthy natural hair. Trimming your hair every few months helps prevent split ends and breakage, allowing your hair to grow longer and stronger. Find a stylist who specializes in natural hair care to ensure your hair is trimmed properly and stays healthy.

Embrace Your Natural Texture

Instead of fighting against your natural hair texture, embrace it! Rock your curls, coils, or kinks with pride. Confidence is key when it comes to loving your natural hair.

By following these tips, you can transform your natural hair and learn to love and appreciate the hair you were born with. Embrace your natural beauty and show the world the unique and stunning hair that makes you who you are.