Tips On Maintaining Relaxed Hair

Having relaxed hair can be difficult to control and maintaining; especially if you’re African like me. I have relaxed hair myself and sometime I just give up on my hair.

However, I discovered certain tips that can help maintain your relaxed hair. Also, it can keep your hair healthy. I am sharing the tips below

Choose Low or No-Heat Styling

Flat irons and curling irons are very convenient. However, daily use will eventually lead to dryness and damage. Heat tools are fine for occasional use, but try to get into the habit of low or no-heat styling when you can. Examples of styling techniques that don’t require a lot of heat include Wet sets, Wrapping, Satin-covered rollers, Curlformers and Flexi-rods.

Wrap and Protect at Night
Not only does wrapping your hair at night save you time in the morning, but it also protects your delicate tresses while sleeping, especially if you add in extra protection in the form of a silky hair cover or pillowcase. When you mold your hair to the shape of your head, you preserve body and volume in a low-maintenance fashion that requires absolutely no heat. You won’t need to “bump” your ends with a curling or flat iron, so this heatless setting method is gentle on the most delicate part of your mane.

Condition Regularly
Relaxers strip away some of the hair’s natural oils during the process of straightening; replacing moisture is essential to keeping hair in good shape. Instead of greasy, petrolatum-laden products which don’t actually moisturize the hair but only coat it, rely on good-quality conditioners and moisturizers to maintain proper moisture levels in your tresses. Follow each shampoo with a rinse-out conditioner and deep condition two to four times per month, depending on your hair’s needs.

Trim as Needed

The ends of your hair can become excessively dry if not cared for properly. They’re the oldest and most fragile parts of your hair and they need to be treated with extreme care. However, they’re not going to last forever and it’s better to get rid of split and dry ends sooner rather than later. If you routinely pamper your hair and observe other good practices, you’ll need to trim less often than someone who flat irons daily or never deep conditions.