Why I Am Against Washing Natural Hair In The Shower.

The hot water heater and air conditioner are the greatest inventions that make life enjoyable. Utopia, a hot shower on a cold winter's morning or air conditioning on a hot summer's day. Both of these temperature adjusting thing-a-ma-jigs were once luxury items but are now necessities in developed countries. Like, the weather can effect the health of hair, so can these magical machines.

If you have ever showered with a man, it becomes evident pretty quickly that our tolerance for warmer temperatures are much higher than theirs. Let's face it, hot/warm showers are relaxing. The negative effects can be dry, parched skin but the spa like relaxation is worth it. The temptation to turn up the heat in the shower may not be the best for your curly hair. If you are experiencing dry damaged hair and you shampoo in the shower, I urge you to stop now. Washing your hair in the shower, while using hot/warm water is damaging and drying on our strands. Especially if you take long showers (20+ minutes).

Hot water strips the moisture and oil out of the hair and scalp leaving it dry, parched and scaly. Are you experiencing dry flaky scalp? This maybe the source of your problem. In addition to dehydration, hot water will leave your hair frizzy. Cool water on the other hand, has the opposite effect. To combat dry, frizzy hair, use a moisturizing shampoo and leave-in conditioner with cool water. On your next wash day, use cool or room temperature water to shampoo and rinse product out the hair. Take notice of the condition of your hair and scalp afterwards.

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Natural Hair Spa: 6 ways to tame dry frizzy hair

The best things in life are free....for those that are not free...the best things in life serve multiple purposes. Like the pair of black pointed toe heels that go with a suit or skinny legs. Or your favorite blazer that adds that extra 'umph' to any outfit. Lucky for us hair fanatics our kitchen serves a multiple purpose in nourishing our body's and hair!

Here are some delicious recipes to help tame naturally dry and frizzy hair:

1. Castor Oil and Olive Oil

Prepare a deep-conditioning mixture for your lifeless locks. In a bowl mix 2 tsp of Castor Oil with 1 tbs of olive oil and 1 egg yolk. After you've obtained a fine paste apply to your locks. 

Then cover your strands with a plastic wrap. Leave the treatment overnight or at least an hour for quick and amazing results. Rinse off the mixture with a tiny amount of shampoo and tepid water.

2. Nut Oil and Lemon Oil 

Restore the fine and glossy texture of your hair with this simple treatment. In a bowl mix 2 egg yolks with 1 tbs of nut oil and 1 drop of lemon essential oil. 

Massage this hair pack in your locks and scalp then cover your hair with a warm towel. Leave the mixture on for 40 minutes then wash it off with lukewarm water and a few drops of shampoo.

3. Avocado and Wheatgerm Oil

Massage deep-conditioning treatments in your locks to have strong and healthy strands. Use a blender to mix 1 egg with ½ peeled avocado and 2 tsp of wheatgerm oil. Spread the treatment uniformly all over your tresses and leave it on for 30 minutes. Remove the traces of the nourishing mask with a few drops of shampoo and tepid water.

4. Corn Flour and Tomato Juice

Pamper your frizzy locks with an efficient and nourishing treatment. In a bowl mix 1 tbs of corn flour and 1 glass of organic tomato juice. Apply the hair pack on your damp locks and cover your head with a towel. After 30 minutes rinse off the treatment with tepid water and a tiny amount of shampoo. Repeat this hair care ritual twice a week for quick results.

5. Pear and Apple Cider Vinegar

The following hair treatment recipe guarantees the soft and silky texture of your locks. Use a blender to mix a medium sized pear chopped into tiny pieces with 2 tbs of apple cider vinegar and a tiny amount of water to prepare an easy-to-apply paste. Spread the mixture all over your locks and leave the treatment on for 20 minutes. The last step is to wash off the hair pack with lukewarm water.

6. Soy and Water

Mix 7 tsp of soy with 1 glass of warm water and apply the mixture on your wet locks. Leave the hair pack on for 10 minutes then rinse it off with tepid water. Soy is rich in protein a nutrient which can restore the voluminous and healthy texture of your locks.

*tepid water- moderately warm or lukewarm water

Enjoy!