The first thing you have to do to take care of natural hair in Nairobi Kenya is to know your hair type. To do this ask yourself the following questions:
Is my hair straight (1), wavy (2), curly (3) or coily (4)?
Do I have spiral curls (A), kinky curls (B) or coily curls (C)?
Then put the number and letter that best describes your hair together and you have your hair type. For example the hair in the picture below is type 4C.
The second thing you have to do to take care of natural hair in Nairobi Kenya is to determine its issues.
Examples of common natural hair problems include: Dry hair, breaking hair, frizzy hair, hair not growing and thinning hair. Scalp problems include oily scalp and dandruff.
The third thing you have to do to take care of natural hair in Nairobi Kenya is to buy the natural hair products that addresss your hair type and hair problem.
Most Kenyans have type 4C hair and Sheth Naturals products have been formulated to cater to this hair type. You can therefore purchase Sheth Naturals hair products from our Almasi Skincare Shop to tackle the issues affecting type 4C hair.
For example, if your hair is dry, you will need to pre poo it with Coconut oil, shampoo it with the Moisturizing Shampoo Bar, condition it with the Deep Conditioner and seal in the moisture with Jojoba. You will also need to massage your scalp and hair with Argan Oil or Avocado Oil or Jojoba thrice a week.
If your hair is frizzy, you will need to prepoo, shampoo, condition and seal it as above and then smoooth the fly away hairs with Coconut Oil.
If your hair is breaking, you will need to prepoo, shampoo, condition and seal it as above. Then massage the scalp and hair with Black Castor Oil or Avocado Oil or Sweet Almond Oil thrice a week.
If your hair is not growing or thinning, you will need to prepoo, shampoo, condition and seal it as above. Then massage the scalp with Black Castor Oil thrice a week.
If your scalp is oily, you will need to shampoo, condition and seal the hair as above. Then massage the scalp with Jojoba thrice a week.
If you have dandruff, you will need to use an over-the-counter dandruff shampoo and then moisturize the scalp with Black Castor Oil thrice a week. If dandruff persists, Consult our Doctor.
These natural hair products to treat the various hair problems naturally can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Store located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call or WhatsApp 0721963156 to order. We deliver countrywide.
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After developing a wash day routine and daily hair regimen that uses effective hair care products, the best way to maintain natural hair is to regularly invest in protective hair styles as this helps promote hair growth and reduce hair breakage. To do this, invest in wigs or have braids and cornrows done for upto 4 weeks.
As you protect your hair during the day, ensure that you also protect it at night by wearing silk or satin bonnets and sleeping on silk or satin pillowcases.
Another thing that you can do to maintain natural hair at home is to regularly massage your scalp. Scalp massages increase blood circulation and this results in the hair follicles receiving adequate nutrients which boosts hair growth. You can use your fingertips or a scalp massager to do this.
Wooden Scalp Massager
This wooden scalp massager has wooden bristles that do not damage the hair or the scalp because they generate less static electricity and less frizz. They also detangle the hair painlessly. The wooden bristles also stimulate the pressure points in the scalp for a relaxing massage. This wooden scalp massager is suitable for all hair types and can even be used on wet hair. It has an ergonomic design which makes it easy to handle and it is small enough to travel with.
Ksh 1000
This wooden scalp massager can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Store.
If you are wondering, “What can I apply to my hair everyday as I massage the scalp?” the answer is jojoba. Jojoba has the same compostion as the hair’s own natural oils and it can therefore be used daily. It is also a lightweight liquid wax which won’t weigh the hair down. Sweet almond is another oil that you can apply to your hair every day.
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