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6 SIMPLE THINGS I STOPPED DOING TO MY NATURAL HAIR

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6 SIMPLE THINGS I STOPPED DOING TO MY NATURAL HAIR

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are all having a good day and had a great start of the week. I decided to embark on a water fast and don’t even know what made me do such a thing, I haven’t cheated or fainted yet so let’s hope I make it through. Anyway since I was thinking of doing my hair this week, it made me realise how my routine has changed. If you read my post here on how to have healthy natural hair then you know what it takes. Since then, my hair has gone through a lot from pregnancy to colour damage to lots of unnecessary trims. I did notice 6 simple things I stopped doing to my natural hair and I will be sharing that with you today.

6 SIMPLE THINGS I STOPPED DOING TO MY NATURAL HAIR

1. LENGTH CHECKING

I know that once you have undergone the big chop, you now start taking care of your hair and checking the length every time you do a twist out or have a wash day becomes the norm. I am not saying it’s bad to length check your hair, it’s just that for me I care more about my hair’s health other than whether it’s on my shoulders or not. So I stopped doing that and I am fine with that.

2. COMPARING MY HAIR WITH OTHERS

I think I talked about this before and how it can really be damaging, just because we have the same hair type doesn’t mean everything will be the same or the products you use will definitely work on me. I fell for this all the time and once I stopped and just did what I thought was right for my hair, then everything fell back into place and my hair started improving. So stop comparing and just do you.

3. COMPLICATING MY ROUTINE

You might probably be wondering how can I complicate my routine, but it does happen. From washing, treating, detangling and even how to do all those steps. Well, I used to have so many steps for no reason at all instead of just sticking to the basics which I learnt the hard way from doing what I said above and trying to use other people’s routines. I stopped doing that and came up with the simplest way which works for me and my hair type.

4. TOO MANY PRODUCTS

Just like complicating my routine, I also love my products and hoarding hair products is what I had started doing and using too many when washing my hair. This just wasted money and made my routine longer, I reduced my products and now stick to my favourite shampoo and conditioner and only buy treatments when I really need to treat my hair. I also stopped using new products until what I have stops working. So far, my Cantu is not going anywhere anytime soon.

5. USING TOO MANY TOOLS

We’ve all been there where once you see that Youtube video about a certain brush, you think that you have to have it and that it will save you from all the detangling horrors. I bought like 7 brushes and my hair still was annoying me, I threw 5 of them out and only stick to my wide tooth comb and my tangle teezer and that’s it. I used to love my denman brush until it just stopped working for me and now I don’t use it at all.

6. MAKING MY HAIR RULE ME

Last but not least, this is more like a bonus really, I stopped making my hair rule me and just had fun with it. If I want to cut it I will and that’s what I am planning to do this year. If I want to colour it I will and will not second guess whether I saw this or don’t think It would look nice on me. I am more free when it comes to making hair decisions than I was before and I am loving it. All I know is it’s on my head and I can do whatever I want with it.

There you go, the 6 simple things I stopped doing to my natural hair. Now I know that I may want to add some steps at times but that is when it’s totally necessary and can’t do without. Also to know how to stretch natural hair without heat, do check out my post here. If you are into protective styling, these are some of the ones I love and keep on doing all the time. Do comment below if you have any questions, and until next time tell me, do you tend to change your beauty regimens often or stick to the same?

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  2. Yup, I have unruly hair too. It’s long and it can get frizzy, but I stopped worrying so much. I usually just pull it in a ponytail and call it a day now.

  4. It sounds like you have got down your routine for looking after your hair! That is a really amazing thing to do and helps out with getting it done and on with the day.

  7. I think using too many products is one I fall into and is probably doing more damage than good, thanks for highlighting!

  8. The simplest of steps can keep our hair even healthier. It’s the same basic way with our health, skin, etc. as well!

  9. I tried the curly girl method earlier this year and man did was I ever using too much product. This list is great and super informative.

  10. Maybe I should have read this before I lost my hair 😬. My wife used to blow dry her hair nearly every day and now we live in Brisbane (high humidity) she just lets her natural hair be!!

  12. In the past I would purchase the latest greatest haircare product and use it on my hair. However, a few years ago I’ve realize that I was causing a lot of damage and stopped over using products.

  13. Amazing post, I so needed to read this today. I couldn’t agree more on too many products are not the way to go. Btw, I love the way your hair look. 😍

  15. Your hair are so beautiful! I think natural hair, any natural hair are the best. I have always been anxious about my hair. I am the only one with straight hair (like really straight hair, no curls at all) in a family of people strong curls (my sister has same as your on picture), I have always wanted to make something about even though I do understand now my super straight are super hair too

  17. I agree with you that putting so many products is so bad and having so many tools will never solve the problem. I also love my tangle teezer brush and i still use it everyday.

  18. It sounds like you have this down to a good routine now! I agree, I use to use too many products in my hair as well, and getting it down to just a few favorites helped a lot! Your hair is gorgeous by the way! Thanks for sharing!

  19. Great tips for maintaining beautiful hair and this is really helpful. Thanks for sharing this post.

  20. I stopped using too much and too little products on my hair. Once I found what worked for it, I stuck there but once in a while, try explore some home made hair masks.

  21. This is great advice for those of us with natural hair. Actually mine can do with a bit of a trim at 26 inches long a tidy up would not hurt one bit.