We will be looking at all the essential hair care products a beginner should have in order to have healthy hydrated hair. Natural hair is naturally dry so a key priority in the healthy hair growth of the hair is keeping it hydrated and moisturized. This is why water should be a staple in any natural’s routine. In addition to water, these are the some of the products we recommend
Shampoo
A clean scalp is a good foundation for healthy hair. A gentle moisturizing and clarifying shampoo clarifies hair by removing product build up without drying out the hair. You can cleanse your hair with shampoo every 1 - 4 weeks or so.
Products to try:
Nilotiqa Sulphate Free Cleansing Shampoo, R190
Black Pearl Sulphate – Free Shampoo, R75
Native Child Shampoo, R70
Conditioner
Conditioning restores any moisture that may have been lost during the shampooing process. For the other 3 weeks when you not cleansing with shampoo, co-washing (cleansing with conditioner) is a more sustainable way to wash your hair every week without drying out your hair from extensive use. Co washing is also ideal a quick wash after gym washes as well as a wash and go. Deep conditioning is an added boost of moisture in your hair. You can deep co your hair once a week to once a month depending on the state of your hair and its requirements.
Products to try:
Aunt Jackie's Purify Me Moisturizing Co-Wash Cleanser, R115
Purpul Detangling & Softener Conditioner, R85
AfroBotanics Nzinga Repairing & Strengthening Treatment, R75
Leave-in conditioner
Leave-in conditioner is the first step in the LOC (Leave-in/Liquid, Oils, Cream) method to optimise moisture in your hair. Apply Leave in on damp hair to moisturize your hair after washing but can also be used as an everyday moisturizer.
Products to try:
Shea Moisture JBCO Leave In Conditioner, R140
Aunt Jackie's Quench Moisture Moisture Intense Leave-in Conditioner, R120
Afrobotanics Nehanda Moisturising Leave – in, R75
Oils
Oils, which are the 2nd step of the LOC method, seal in the moisture you’ve applied thus far. There are various types of oils with different functions. As a beginner, a pre-mixed set of oils is the best way to go to eliminate the guess work of which oils to buy while still figuring out your hair.
Products to try:
Nilotiqa Nourishing Hair & Scalp Oil, R150
Aunt Jackie's Soft All Over Multi Purpose Oil, R100
Purpul Hair Oil, R150
Cream
The final step of the LOC method is usually a creamy butter based cream that hydrates the strands of your hair. It nourishes the hair while sealing in the moisture into the hair
Products to try:
My Natural Hair Moisturising Butter, R115
Aunt Jackie's Seal It Up Hydrating Sealing Butter, R103
Nilotiqa Deep Moisture Hair Butter, R190
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