Top 5 Things That Destroys Natural Hair!
- Brittnee Shine
- Oct 3, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 3, 2024
Your natural hair is very beautiful, and it must be treated the right way. If it is not properly treated, it can be very hard to manage.
Here is a list of the top 5 things that destroys natural hair and what you can do to prevent them:
Top #5: Combs & Brushes
Reason: It pulls out more hair than necessary when your hair is very dry and thick.
Recommendation: Never comb or brush your natural hair when it is dry and thick.
Always apply moisture by spraying your hair with water first, then finger detangle and brush only when necessary. If you must use a comb, use a wide tooth comb. Start at the ends in each section and work your way to the top.
Top #4: Excessive Heat
Reason: Could cause heat damage and make natural hair thinner and shorter.
Recommendation: If you’re going through a transition from relaxed to natural hair, rock more natural hairstyles such as the Kinki twists that will strengthen your hair strands and grow your hair back out.
Top #3: Cotton Materials
Reason: Cotton could make your hair really dry whether you’re lying on a cotton pillowcase or resting your head on a car seat.
Recommendation: Lay your hair on a silk or satin pillowcase or wrap your hair up at night with a silk or satin material to maintain moisture and healthy hair. During the daytime, spray your hair with a hydrating mist to keep your hair healthy and moisturized.
Top #2: Hair Extensions
Reason: Hair extensions of any kind could pull out your natural hair overtime which can lead to hair loss, alopecia, or hair shortage if applied too often or it could cause your hair to be dry and hard to detangle when you take it off.
Recommendation: Rock more natural hairstyles that’s going to boost your confidence, make your hair grow, and protect your hair from dryness, hair loss, shedding, or breakage. Need more inspiration?
Check out the 24 Natural Hairstyles Series on the
YouTube playlist!
Top #1: Perms & Toxic Ingredients
Reason: Perms could make your hair shorter and thinner while completely removing your natural hair texture. It could also burn your scalp if left in too long. Toxic ingredients could dehydrate your hair and scalp, cause dandruff, and could cause hair loss around your edges or other parts of your hair.
Recommendation: Start applying natural hair products such as the Rosemary Delight Hair Growth Butter to your hair and scalp. It will not only produce moisture and shine to your hair, but will also reduce frizz, while enhancing your hairstyles. It will also produce a healthier, richer, and shiny look to your hair. If you would like a step-by-step tutorial of how to take care of your own natural hair, along with DIY recipes of how to make hair growth butter, shampoo, deep conditioner, edge control, & more, click the link below!
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