Alright, let’s talk about this “black girl hair” thing. I’ve been messing around with it for a while now, and lemme tell you, it’s a journey.
First off, I started by actually trying to understand what the heck I was doing. I mean, YouTube is your friend here. I watched a ton of videos. Like, seriously, hours. I’m talking about different hair types, porosity, the whole shebang. I needed to know what I was working with.
Then came the product overload. Oh man, the products! I went down the rabbit hole. I bought shampoos, conditioners, leave-ins, oils, butters… you name it, I probably bought it. My bathroom looked like a damn beauty supply store exploded.
After that, I started experimenting with different styles. Braids, twists, wash-n-gos… I tried everything. Some were epic fails, some were okay, and a few were actually decent. It was all trial and error, really.
One big thing I learned? Moisture is KEY. Black hair loves moisture, and if it’s not getting enough, it’s gonna be dry and brittle. So, I started focusing on deep conditioning and using moisturizing products.
Detangling? A whole other battle. I invested in a good detangling brush and learned to be patient. Rushing through it just leads to breakage, and nobody wants that.
- Deep Conditioning: This became a weekly ritual.
- Protective Styles: Braids and twists became my go-to for low-maintenance looks.
- Trimming: Regularly trimming my ends helped prevent breakage.
It was frustrating at times, I’m not gonna lie. There were days when I wanted to just shave it all off and call it a day. But I stuck with it, and slowly but surely, I started to see results.
The biggest thing I’ve realized is that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. What works for one person might not work for another. It’s all about finding what works for your hair and your lifestyle.
So yeah, that’s my “black girl hair” journey in a nutshell. It’s still a work in progress, but I’m learning and growing (pun intended) along the way.
