5 Natural Hair Myths Debunked
Today there's so much information about natural hair going around it’s hard to decipher what’s real and what’s hype. With vloggers and bloggers pushing the latest products and trends it’s almost impossible to keep up and feel secure in your natural journey. With hopes to make your natural journey a little easier than mine, I'm debunking 5 of the top natural hair myths.
1. Going natural is a struggle
People do a lot of complaining about natural hair, but it really doesn’t have to be a struggle. The goal is to find the products that work best for your hair, get in a routine, and look fly as hell. It’s definitely more upkeep than wrapping your hair for the night, but it is manageable.
2. Not washing your hair is best
I’ve heard tons of naturals who have been nurturing their hair for years say that they wash their hair about once a month. This may be the best practice for them, BUT this isn’t the case for everyone. The important thing is finding out how your hair works best. Your wash schedule will depend on the amount of product you use and how they affect your curls. Be cautious of the amount of build up at your scalp and the density in your strands.
Also, keep in mind that shampoo is not bad. Every now and then your hair and scalp with need a really good cleaning. Some people prefer baking soda followed by a vinegar rinse, but others are still very satisfied with shampoo. Baking soda was very stripping on my hair so I’m a shampoo girl. When looking for a shampoo I try to pick something with nourishing ingredients. I love SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil
3. You must be a product junkie
Though many naturals are, being a product junkie is not a requirement. You’ll often see bloggers/vloggers posts about different products, but that is the nature of the beast. They keep products rotating to keep content rotating. Honestly the fewer products the better. I’ve accumulated a lot of products as I went through my trial and error phase, but now that I know what works and I rarely use the majority of products on my shelf. If you’re just starting out pick up a few products and really give them a good test individually. This will allow you to see what is actually working and what products you could use a better version of. When testing new products try them on wet and dry hair to see what they’re truly capable of before writing them off.
4. Pre-pooing is the law
I don’t pre-poo because to me it doesn’t make any sense to me. If I’m going to wash my hair why the heck am I going to waste product by adding it right before? I have seen absolutely no significant results from pre-pooing. It may be good after braids or a sew-in if your hair is REALLY brittle, but I don’t see the point in doing it for regular washes.
5. Shedding means your hair is damaged
False! According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it’s normal to shed between 50 to 100 hair a day. Since natural hair is more tightly wound and experiences less manipulation, hair that has shed can often stay perched in your fro. Often when wash day comes or you decide to do some twists, running your hands through your hair can cause all of the shed hair to fall at once. This can cause it to look as though you’re losing tons of hair at once.
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