Right now is a stressful time for all of us. Now more than ever we need to make sure we are taking care of ourselves. Self-care is essential and should be made a priority. Part of my self-care routine as a naturalista is taking care of my curls. With everything going on I can admit that I haven’t been giving my hair the proper treatment she deserves. I am getting back to taking care of her the right way, making sure I have the right products and tools at hand.
Miko Branch, CEO of Miss Jessie’s – the award-winning, national hair care brand – is sharing her top six recommended hair care tools that fellow curlies should have at home. Curl power!
Wide tooth comb. Always detangle a head full of matted knots with the right moisturizing conditioner – first with your fingers then very gently with a wide-tooth comb. Practice patience, and love on your tresses. I myself keep a wide tooth comb in the shower to keep handy especially for wash day or when I decide to do a co-wash when I need a burst of moisture through the week.
Microfiber towel. Soak up the excess water from your freshly washed tresses by patting it with a microfiber towel, never rubbing your curls, and ditch the regular towel. NEVER, I mean never use a regular cotton towel to dry your hair. It can cause breakage and frizz. Kiss that perfect wash n go goodbye. You can even use old t-shirts you have around the house to save some dollars. I have a whole drawer of old t-shirts that have been saved from the Goodwill container because they are now staples in my hair care routine.
Hair clips. Before applying a hydrating styling product, use sturdy hair clips to section your textured hair. Ensure product is spread evenly, and don’t go overboard with the amount of product. These are cheap at your local beauty supply store and are a must have for every curlie out there.
Diffuser for blow dryer. Say it with us – air dry is always the best dry. However, you could also use a diffuser attachment on your blow dryer. Just make sure to set the dryer to low, and stay away from the scalp. I currently only use the air dry method because I am still in the tweeny weeny phase but do plan on purchasing a diffuser in the near future. Watching thousands of natural hair tutorials this a must have.
Spray bottle. Refresh your crown of curls with a refillable bottle that offers a continuous fine mist of water. You won’t soak your entire head, and feel free to add a little bit of oil to glisten your gorgeous mane. These are a cheap investment but make a huge difference for your hair. Probably by a few just to keep and you can mix it up. I have one with oil but also use a little bit of leave in conditioner in another bottle.
Silk or satin pillow cases. Replace the cotton pillowcase that pulls on your hair with a silk or satin one that is much more gentle, and helps maintain your curl’s natural oils. I struggle with this so bad. There are some nights I have hopped in the bed with my cotton pillow case with nothing protecting my curls. I invested in a very cute stylish bonnet so I get excited to wear it around the house.
These tools won’t break the bank and you can find or order them from anywhere. Especially if you just starting your natural hair journey, making sure you have these in your toolkit will make all the difference.
Miss Jessie’s hair care products are loved by Alicia Keys, Lupita Nyongo, Halle Berry, Tanika Ray, Zendaya, Viola Davis, Yara Shahidi, and a host of other celebrities. The brand is found nationwide online and in Target, Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and beauty supply stores.
Be sure to visit the Website: http://missjessies.com
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