How to wash your natural hair easily?

Often put off until later, shampooing is a dreaded moment for some. Indeed, for many it is synonymous with pain and chore because it is tedious. But with the right actions and different techniques, we can reconnect with the " wash day " and make it a more pleasant moment that does not take all day! Here is our advice on how to wash your natural hair easily and effectively .

Identify your needs

Shampoo: how often?

First, you need to know what your needs are. Depending on your hair habits or daily activities, you will have different needs from other people. For example, some people are used to keeping a protective hairstyle for 2 weeks, others use gel very often, etc.

Another factor to consider is the condition of your hair from X days after your last shampoo (and mask etc...). For example, if after 8 days your hair starts to be dry and dirty, it will be wiser to shampoo every 7 days for example to avoid this.

From this information (and your free time), you can more or less establish a frequency at which it is convenient for you to wash your hair . The most commonly adopted is once a week (for example every Sunday), or even every 2 weeks.

Which shampoo to use?

This is a question that you can answer simply by trying different shampoos and finding the one(s) that suit you. Some will stay away from shampoos containing sulfates , which they consider too aggressive. Others will even go so far as to wash their natural hair with powders .

Depending on your hair type, it will respond well to products that others won't.

Now, let's get down to business. How to wash your frizzy hair easily and effectively?

How to wash your natural hair?

Divide your hair into sections

Dividing your hair into several sections is a good way to make it easier to detangle by focusing on a smaller part at a time. This also allows for better detangling because it is more thorough.

To hold each section in place, you can use clips or satin scrunchies . You can also simply make braids or twists.

Apply the shampoo

After wetting the section, apply the shampoo, concentrating on the scalp. To do this, use the pads of your fingers and massage in circular motions . It is essential to avoid massaging in all directions to prevent knots from forming . It is best to hold the section by the ends with one hand and massage the scalp with the other.

You can also apply the shampoo to the lengths, starting from the roots to the ends, to prevent knots.

Rinse the shampoo

After a good scalp massage, you can rinse your hair by simply running water over the section you are working on. If necessary, you can reapply shampoo before a final rinse . Finally, reattach the section to move on to the next one.

Dry hair

After making your mask or applying your conditioner, it's time to dry your hair. There are different ways to do it. Those in a hurry will use a hair dryer or other heating device. In this case, don't forget to apply a heat protector.

The most patient will dry their hair in the open air. In this case, for faster drying, blot the excess water with a microfiber towel . These are available in our satin accessory boxes .

You can then style your hair, leave your hair in large braids until it dries completely or stretch your hair with satin scrunchies .

To continue good habits: Why sleep with a satin bonnet?