While browsing the Body Business section, I've noticed a lot of you girls have issues with dry, frizzy hair. Now that it's winter, it's only gonna get worse. I spent YEARS battling my hair, and I finally found something that works and lets me have the princess hair that I deserve. I spread the word every chance I get, and I want you guys to try this!
I had course, big, poufy, frizzy, dry hair that my sister always said felt "ethnic". It was damaged from dying it dark to light to dark again and from plenty of heat styling. The first thing I did was take a break from all heat styling. I attempted to embrace my naturally curly hair, but even with expensive hair products and endless YouTube tutorials, I still didn't feel pretty. I need my flat iron. Now with my current hair care regimen, I no longer feel guilty using my flat iron.
Regular shampoos make my hair feel horrible (yes, even ones that are sulfate/phosphate-free). My hair feels *too* clean and gets even bigger and pouffier because shampoo is basically a detergent. Not cool. Now, I will ONLY wash my hair with baking soda. Yep. I put 1 tbsp per cup of water in a little spray bottle and spritz/pour it in sections on my scalp. I use my fingertips to massage it on my scalp a little bit as it doesn't lather. Then rinse. Your hair will feel amazingly clean without stripping out the natural oils that your hair needs. I used to spend SO much money on super fancy shampoos just trying to find something that works. I'm so happy a $3 box of baking soda is now all I need.
After that, because I like to replenish my hair with as much moisture as possible, I use a regular conditioner. My favorite is the Moroccan Oil Moisture Repair Conditioner (http://amzn.to/mnyUkN). I put that in, comb it through, clip my hair up (because I'm prone to bacne), and continue my shower...
...At the end of my shower, I'll thoroughly rinse out the conditioner and then do an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse. This is important. The ACV seals the cuticle, detangles your hair, and makes it super smooth, soft and manageable. I use 1 tbsp ACV with 1 cup of water and dump it over my head. Rinse with cool water.
Seriously. I can't even TELL you guys how this has changed my life. I can run my flat iron down my hair with one swipe, and it will lay perfectly. Before, my hair would be too damn frizzy to look right no matter how many times I flat ironed the same section.
Now for deep conditioning: COCONUT OIL. About once a month, I will coat my hair with coconut oil, comb it through, then sleep with either a shower cap or plastic bag on my head, and wash it out when I wake up. FYI, this is the ONLY time I will use a regular shampoo. The oil is somewhat stubborn to wash out, so I will use a harsh detergent (shampoo). The treatment leaves my hair feeling like fucking SILK, so it cancels out the regular shampoo. You guys must do this. And report back. I've already made so many of my friends jump on the coconut oil bandwagon.
This is my absolute favorite brand of coconut oil: http://amzn.to/vhYQ7V Make sure it's extra virgin!! I buy it at local co-ops or health/natural food stores. My favorite co-op sells two-- one meant for just hair and skin, and one (my fave) used for cooking. It's an all-purpose oil and I really use it for everything. Hair, lotion/body oil, styling oil (sometimes), cooking, I eat it with a spoon, and I also use it as a lube. It's great for maintaining vaginal health and it even helps keep yeast infections at bay.
So, that's what I do and I swear by it. My hair looks the best it's ever looked, it's the healthiest it's ever been, and also the longest it's ever been! Try this shit out and let me know what you think.![]()



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