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5 Ways To Prevent Product Build-Up

7/7/2014

 
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Product build-up not only makes your hair look dirty but by clogging up your scalp, it could also be messing with hair growth.

If you have an itchy scalp, build-up could also be the reason.

Here are five things you can do to stop product from building up on your hair:

1. Watch the grease!

You don't need to grease your scalp to prevent dryness. Massage it with a good quality vegetable oil every other day to stimulate growth. 

If you're using an oil that isn't too thick and dense, e.g. coconut oil or jojoba even a daily scalp massage with a little oil won't clog the scalp up.

2. Avoid petrolatums

Avoid petrolatum-based products; anything that has the texture of vaseline is too heavy and contains too much petrolatum. Vegetable butters and oils will do much more for you in the long-run.

3. Wash regularly

Wash your hair at least weekly. This also helps to keep your hair softer. Personally, I think once every two weeks is not often enough although I have to admit I do sometimes get lazy and get to that point.

4. Don't go no-poo

Shampoo is necessary to get rid of dirt, old oils and build-up. Like it or not, even good ingredients like oils and butters will build up over time and you can't wash those out with a conditioner or with water only. Just get a good quality, mild shampoo.

5. Keep it simple

You don't have to use every product under the sun on your hair and especially not all at once. Get to the point where your dresser only has a max of 6 bottles for hair: 
  • A simple shampoo, 
  • A detangler, 
  • A conditioner, 
  • A moisturizer, 
  • An oil blend, 
  • A whipped butter. 
If you can get a detangling conditioner and a detangling moisturizer, even better, you'll be down to 5 products.

Have I missed anything? Feel free to chime in.

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Stacia
12/7/2014 03:13:33 am

What do you suggest product-wise for people that are doing protective styling? (Braids, twists, locs, etc.)?

Kayanna Evans
12/7/2014 06:47:31 am

Thank you so much you have given me. Some good advise for me and my daughters on this journey for natural hair!

Shakitta
13/7/2014 11:08:41 am

I agree sista! I have been sticking with African's Best Herbal Oil for about 4 months now. I usually keep it in a small spray bottle filled with 35% oil and 65% water.



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