Due to changes in weather, your afro hair strands can be exposed to dryness, frizz, breakage and dullness, over the years. So, it isn’t a surprise that keeping your kinky hair healthy requires some commitment all year round. But, with minor changes to your afro hair routine, you can make maintaining healthier, longer hair effortless. So, here are our top 10 healthy afro hair habits to have healthy hair days in this new year and beyond.

Make The Switch To A Sulphate-Free Shampoo

Most shampoos contain sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), a harmful ingredient that can dry out afro hair. To avoid stripping your hair of its natural oils, switch to a sulphate-free shampoo at least once a week. This will remove build-up from your hair without removing its natural moisture. If you are looking for a shampoo that hydrates and cleanses at the same time, try our new Hydration Shampoo with Manuka Honey. Then, seal this moisture in further with our Moisture Rich Conditioner with Manuka Honey & Avocado.

Use A Leave-In Conditioner

After washing and conditioning your afro hair, use a leave-in conditioner to continue the moisturising process. Your kinky hair will remain soft and healthy if you opt for our Leave-In Conditioner With Manuka Honey And Avocado Oil. Implementing this step in your daily afro hair regimen can reduce breakage and improve its shine.

Detangle With Your Fingers From Your Ends To Your Roots

You can prevent split ends and breakage of your strands by finger detangling. Rather than using a comb or brush, use your fingers to feel any tangles or knots. To help you detangle, why not try our Everyday Curl Refresh With Coconut & Jamaican Black Castor Oils? Simply spray from your ends to roots and then work this mixture through your hair.

Take Care When Using Heat To Style Your Afro Hair

If you want to keep a healthy scalp and prevent breakage throughout the year, it is essential to minimise your use of heat styling tools. When using these tools, make sure you use a heat protectant to create a protective barrier for your hair. If you want to stretch your curls without heat, go for our Curl Elongating Gel with Flaxseed Oil And Rose Water. As a bonus, flaxseed oil can also work to provide relief from dandruff.

Trim Your Natural Hair Regularly 

To maintain the shape of your afro hair and keep your ends from splitting, trim it every 8 to 12 weeks. This process will help reduce the amount of time you spend detangling, which in turn will make your hair regime easier.

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