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They choose to straighten their hair because they still believe these misconceptions about natural hair.
As Sango explained to me, “The opportunities for styling Afro-textured hair in its natural form are endless.
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In addition, you might combine these styles to create your own one-of-a-kind hairdos.
Sango offered the following advice, “Natural afro-textured hair grows in different ways depending on your curl pattern.
The tighter your coils are the shorter your hair will look in appearance.
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If you want length, there are ways you could stretch without heat or processing it with chemicals.
Another thing to keep in mind: Hair grows roughly 1/2 inch per month, including Black hair.
Ironic, but true.
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You do not have to grease your scalp for it to be healthy.
Thankfully, products have become better over time with quality ingredients.”
Today’s consumer has many more options than in the past.
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New companies are regularly cropping up that cater to the Black hair market with products full ofgood-for-your-hair ingredients.
Brown has a few recommendations.
Another great oil that protects the hair from heat and provides amazing shine is Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil.
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Wide tooth combs, natural ingredients, and your own fingers are the besttoolsand products for natural hair.
So what kind of protective styles work for natural hair?
Brown’s favorite is the iconic wash-and-go.
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A true fave that’s in my arsenal is the Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother.
As Sango says, “Give yourself time to connect with your hair.
Use this chance to try out different tools and methods of styling.
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Use a leave in milk, such as Lushs Supermilk to keep braids/twists hydrated.”
But don’t fretyou don’t need an entire shelf full of products to take care of your hair.
“I completely understand that budgeting for hair care can sometimes feel a bit daunting.
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By using high-quality hair care you are treating your hair with the love that it deserves.
