I’m here again with my natural hair journey update. I know I haven’t been posting that often these days, but life has gotten so hectic. However, I couldn’t leave you guys hanging, so I had to drop by to let you know how my hair has been doing since I combed out my dreads.
Natural Loose Hair Versus Dreadlocks Drying
Since I combed out my dreadlocks, I must be honest, my hair is not so high-maintenance. One main difference with my hair now compared to then, is that I can wash it and it dries in minutes, whereas when I had locs, it took hours to dry. This is something that I look forward to doing especially since the drying time has decreased.
Comparing Hair Growth on My Natural Hair to Locs
Another thing I noticed with my loose natural hair is that even though it’s growing, it doesn’t stretch out and look as long as when I had dreadlocks. The only time I see the length of my hair, is when I twist it and leave them for a few days, then pull them out. This protective style helps to stretch your hair.
Growing Thicker Natural Hair with Aloe Vera
I do notice my natural hair is growing thicker and look so much fuller than before. Even the color is more darker and shiner. This may be because I use Organic Aloe Vera a lot as a part of my daily hair care regimen.
Castor Oil for Thicker, Fuller, Longer Natural Hair
In addition to Aloe Vera, I also love to use the Jamaican Black Castor Oil mixed with extra virgin coconut oil. A few days ago, I mixed some castor oil and coconut oil and added some tea tree oil, mixed them up and apply it to my scalp and hair. I then placed a steam cap on and went about my daily household chores. It’s as simple as that.
Take Care of What’s Under the Wig
You can squeeze some time out of your daily routine to take care of your real natural hair, just as how you care for your wigs. At the end of the day, what’s under the wig is just as or even more important than the wig itself.
Wigs are beautiful and convenient, whether they are human hair wigs or synthetic. It’s your choice if you want to enhance your beauty by wearing stylish wigs. Just remember not to neglect your hair that you were born with.
Tip of the day: Although you want your natural hair to grow faster, it is recommended that you trim away split or damaged hair ends. This will prevent the damage from travelling past the ends and further up the strands.