Moisture is your hair’s best friend.
Natural hair loves natural ingredients, pure and simple.
One thing Black hair definitely can’t get enough of?
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By nature, that’s what H2O does, after all.
Spritz your tresses with water for a moisture pick-me-up.
As a humectant, it attracts and retains moisture;therefore, it works best in humid climates.
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Add this to water in a spray bottle for instant hydration.
But pure, organic coconut oil works wonders straight from the jar, too.
Harness it as a leave-in conditioner or as a hair mask.
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Warm a generous amount between your hands, and work it through from scalp to ends.
Then style as usual.
Pure shea butter is usually firm, but it melts easily and absorbs into dry hair well.
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Use it on its own, or mix a few drops into your conditioner or hair mask.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is perfect forhot oil treatmentsand for mixing with rinse-out conditioners.
Use sparingly, as it can feel heavy in your hair if used in excess.
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Rich in fatty acids,avo oil may help replenish moisture.
Since it’s on the heavier side, it’s best for hair with coarse, denser textures.
Castor Oil
This astringent oil is claimed to help with cleansing and detoxifying the scalp.
Aloe Vera
More than a sunburn soother, aloe may help retain moisture.
Add aloe vera gel or juice to DIY conditioning treatments.
These nourishing ingredients give your locks all the love.
After all, healthy hair is good hair.
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Updated February 14, 2022.
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