How To Grow An Afro In South Africa
Your afro will remain strong and healthy if the proper protective measures and cosmetics are used on it, which will also promote rapid natural hair growth.Follow these steps to grow your afro in South Africa.
It’s All About The Wetness!
It is crucial for having hair that looks healthy. Keeping your afro moisturized and well-fed will reduce brittleness and breakage, improve elasticity, and increase shine.
Cover Your Hair With A Scarf Before Bed
Your hair will be shielded from friction by a silk scarf, avoiding tangling, dryness, and additional harm.
Use Pillowcases Made Of Silk Or Satin
(Yes, we have more to say about how beneficial sleeping on silk is; it is fantastic!) Consider this Silk Lady Pillowcase from Takealot for R429 for a typical size 45cm x 70cm. This naturally hypoallergenic organic silk pillowcase minimizes harm to thinning hair, minimizes loss of natural hair oils and hydration, and prevents split ends and frizzing.
Conquer The Heat
Whenever possible, stay away from heated tools. Let your hair naturally dry instead. When going natural, heat is one of the worst things you can do to your hair. When using a hairdryer, be sure to use a heat-protectant spray and to lower the temperature to the lowest setting possible.
Cut, Cut, Cut
Regular trims should not be forgotten. The ideal method for avoiding broken ends and promoting development is as described. Additionally, because the dead ends have been removed, your hair will be easier to style after a fresh cut.
Understand Your Products
The best products for controlling frizz, maintaining healthy levels of moisture in the hair, and preventing additional breakage are those that contain nourishing natural ingredients like argan, avocado oil, jojoba, and shea butter. We adore Shea Butter & Avocado Oil Blended Hair Food by Garnier, R34.95
Pick The Right Hair Bands
Make sure you use a silk or satin hair band if you’re going to pull your hair back or tie it up. (Yes, we know we sound like a broken record!) Other materials, like elastic, might tear and harm the cuticles.
Comb Properly
Picking at your afro should be done using a wide-tooth comb rather than a small one, which can lead to breakage. Picking enables you to maintain a volumized, untangled look.
Do Not Color
Although a color change is alluring, it’s advised to avoid bleaching or any type of hair coloring for the first year that your natural hair is growing out.
Your New Best Friend Will Be Hair Oil
When it comes to hair oil, we can only point out its benefits: it hydrates, nourishes, guards against breakage, enhances texture, and detangles. Our recommendation is My Abby Range Afri Oil for Braids, Weaves, Relaxed & Natural Hair, R249, which is safe to use with shampoo and has anti-fungal scalp characteristics.
Boost Those Curls
Are your curls a little tight? Consider Mizani Curl Define Pudding, R183 excl. VAT, which delivers a light hold while controlling frizz. It is wax- and paraben-free.
Avoid Overwashing
Don’t overwash your hair, but keep it clean. Use a leave-in conditioner and wash and condition your hair once or twice a week, lathering twice to remove product buildup.
Consider Yourself
Discuss the available hair treatments with your hairstylist to give your hair a quick boost in hydration, nourishment, shine, and strength.
Do You Want To Speed Hair Growth?
Try Power Gro Hair Capsules at Dis-Chem for R57.95 for a packet of 30; it also strengthens hair.
