Why you need a natural hair routine
Natural hair needs special care because it has a totally unique structure:
natural hair grows from asymmetrical follicles
It grows at an angle, and
It concentrates keratin (the building blocks of hair) on the inner curve of the strands
Tight curls can make it harder for your scalp’s natural oils to reach right the way down the hair fibre, so natural hair sometimes has a hard time moisturizing itself. That’s where a good routine can help.
The natural hair care routine
Where your hair care routine should start is with consistency. A hair care routine is a great thing, but it won’t do much good if you don’t keep it up.
This means washing about once a week for natural hair, using a co-wash (where you wash with only a conditioner) in between if you feel like you need to.
Next, choose your products carefully: you want shampoos and conditioners that emphasize moisturizing qualities, to help combat natural hair’s tendency towards dryness.
Natural hair can tend towards dryness, and you may experience scalp issues related to dandruff, so make sure your moisturizing shampoo contains anti-dandruff ingredients to help keep these in check.