Shampooing for Long Tresses

Although my primary concern for my hair while I'm transitioning from relaxed to natural hair is achieving healthy hair, one of my goals is to challenge my hair to grow long and strong. I'd like to see how long my hair can get and to do that I have to retain the length I achieve. Kinky, curly, coily hair is prone to breakage especially during the transition phase. If you read my blog or watch my YouTube videos, you're probably aware of my recent hair breakage. My hair breakage was due to trying a new product that was not beneficial for my hair type. I vowed to continue to keep my hair regimen simple and uncomplicated. However, I am still on the hunt for a non-sulfate moisturizing shampoo.

The belief that black women don't need to shampoo often is a myth. The dead skin and product build-up layered on the scalp can hinder growth. Just like the skin on our face and body, the skin on our scalp benefits from being clean, allowing hair follicles to breathe. In addition, detangling can be very challenging leading to a lack of desire to shampoo weekly, especially if it's not accompanied by the right product. Finding a shampoo and conditioning treatment that makes detangling easy is critical to preventing breakage and retaining length. I'm on the hunt for a non-sulfate or gentle shampoo that can get my hair and scalp clean while providing moisture at the same time. I'll be sure to update you on what I find.

See ya lata'!