I took a break from #wipwednesday to chat about my favorite wardrobe accessory.
Anyone that knows me extremely well, knows that I love and own a plethora of hats. I. Love. Hats. Also, that I have a love/hate relationship with my hair. In all it's stages, it's sole purpose has been to cause me anguish: curly, straightened, permed, AND loc'd. So hats are a lifesaver for myself [esteem].
Still, the condition of my hair remains important to me. In order to foster healthy strands and retain growth, moisture is key!
So, I've shared a few of my tips for keeping your tresses juiced up under those favorite fall hats:
1.) Water is your friend.
For those who have curly, loc'd or braided styles, spritz your hair with water and follow up with a daily moisturizer. My go to at the moment is coconut oil. I don't drench my hair until wash day, just enough to make my strands flexible and to seal in that moisture with my oil. If you'll be in your hat for most of the day, drenched hair under a hot hat is a no no, that's a breeding ground for fungus and bacteria! Hair tends to get manipulated under a hat so, this tip can avoid breakage from happening. Most of your hairdress creams contain a large amount of water so, if you want to skip that spray bottle it's cool.
2.) Plait it up!
Unless I'm rocking a hat for an evening outing. I like to keep my hair gathered into French braids or flat twists. This prevents manipulation, friction, or tangles. I've been known to pop a strand or two that has gotten woven into the stitches of my beanies!
3.) Silk or satin? Why, yes.
You know that bonnet that no one wants to see outside of the bedroom? Wear it under your hats to prevent mishaps like the one detailed in number two! This is pivotal in keeping your regime legit. Winter knits made with most yarns will dry your hair, especially cotton and wool. The looser the ply, the easier it will be for frizzies, fly aways, and the perimeter of you hair to entangle, causing dryness and breakage.
I could dive deeper into each tip with some to grow on but, with these few you can save yourself a hot head of a bird's nest mess.
Good luck, stay warm and keep it cute!
Anyone that knows me extremely well, knows that I love and own a plethora of hats. I. Love. Hats. Also, that I have a love/hate relationship with my hair. In all it's stages, it's sole purpose has been to cause me anguish: curly, straightened, permed, AND loc'd. So hats are a lifesaver for myself [esteem].
Still, the condition of my hair remains important to me. In order to foster healthy strands and retain growth, moisture is key!
So, I've shared a few of my tips for keeping your tresses juiced up under those favorite fall hats:
1.) Water is your friend.
For those who have curly, loc'd or braided styles, spritz your hair with water and follow up with a daily moisturizer. My go to at the moment is coconut oil. I don't drench my hair until wash day, just enough to make my strands flexible and to seal in that moisture with my oil. If you'll be in your hat for most of the day, drenched hair under a hot hat is a no no, that's a breeding ground for fungus and bacteria! Hair tends to get manipulated under a hat so, this tip can avoid breakage from happening. Most of your hairdress creams contain a large amount of water so, if you want to skip that spray bottle it's cool.
2.) Plait it up!
Unless I'm rocking a hat for an evening outing. I like to keep my hair gathered into French braids or flat twists. This prevents manipulation, friction, or tangles. I've been known to pop a strand or two that has gotten woven into the stitches of my beanies!
3.) Silk or satin? Why, yes.
You know that bonnet that no one wants to see outside of the bedroom? Wear it under your hats to prevent mishaps like the one detailed in number two! This is pivotal in keeping your regime legit. Winter knits made with most yarns will dry your hair, especially cotton and wool. The looser the ply, the easier it will be for frizzies, fly aways, and the perimeter of you hair to entangle, causing dryness and breakage.
I could dive deeper into each tip with some to grow on but, with these few you can save yourself a hot head of a bird's nest mess.
Good luck, stay warm and keep it cute!
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