3 EASY WAYS TO CARE FOR YOUR PROTECTIVE HAIRSTYLE WHILE AT HOME

For many people, quarantine has made us sacrifice maintenance routines such as getting our hair and nails done on a consistent basis. Some have adopted protective hairstyles to preserve the integrity of their hair while stuck indoors. When done properly, protective hairstyles can keep your hair polished and healthy with minimal maintenance. When NOT done properly, you risk hair breakage, intense shedding, dryness — the list goes on. So, how can you take care of your hair while at home? Here are a few of our tips. 1. Give your hair a good scrub. At least once a month, you should go in with a strong shampoo, perhaps a sulfate one, to remove bulk product build-up on the scalp. If you’re natural and worried about using a stripping shampoo, you can opt for a great deep conditioner to restore moisture after cleaning. 2. Take care of your edges. To avoid alopecia and stress on the hairline, it’s important to nurture and care for your edges on a daily basis. People have sworn by the powers of castor oil, as well as tea tree oil (a natural antiseptic), jojoba oil and rosemary oil. If you’re using gels and edge controls to keep your baby hair laid down, look for products that are alcohol-free and have nurturing ingredients. Instead of a satin scarf at night, allow your scalp to breathe by using a a loose-fitting bonnet or a satin pillowcase. 3. Wrap it up. if your hair is fine or tightly-coiled, you can minimize breakage and frizz simply by wrapping up your hair whenever you have down time