Afro hair makes more than one dream, with a magnificent volume and an infinity of possible hairstyles. However, without a suitable beauty routine, Afro hair quickly becomes dry and brittle and gives you a hard time styling it every morning. Find out what are the best care for afro hair.

When Afro hair lacks hydration, it becomes very difficult to style: it stays frozen, the small curls become frizzy, and they become particularly brittle. Difficult to tie them then, because you risk breaking your hair at the root. Are you looking for a quick solution to restore suppleness and softness to your hair? Go for the oil bath!

Afro hair is naturally porous, it absorbs water and cares to reject them immediately, making them difficult to hydrate. This is why you can afford to do regular oil care without greasing your hair.

Avoid waxes and mineral oils and prefer vegetable oils, which penetrate the hair better. For afro hair, olive oil, argan oil, coconut oil or shea butter are ideal. To apply before shampooing with emphasis on the lengths, leave on for at least 30 minutes. Wash your hair well to remove any oil residue, then apply your regular shampoo and conditioner. The oil bath will make your hair soft, facilitate detangling and reshape your curls.

The golden rule for choosing your shampoo is to choose one suitable for Afro hair. Frizzy hair is particularly dry and fragile. Gentle shampoos, with a moisturizing component, should be preferred. Sulphate, collagen or silicone-based shampoos should be avoided because they risk damaging your hair. Favor organic and natural formulas in order to respect the hair fiber as much as possible.

Apply the shampoo by dividing your hair into 4 sections. For each of them, gently massage the lengths to untangle them, without forgetting to massage the scalp to eliminate impurities. The hair begins to disentangle, do not hesitate to run your fingers or even a large comb through the hair to facilitate disentangling and penetration of the shampoo.

As with shampoos, choose a mild conditioner and mask, suitable for Afro hair. For effective afro hair care, you need a minimum of chemicals and aggressive substances. Opt for natural formulas, and above all, rich in fatty agents! Afro hair treatments based on shea butter, coconut oil, honey or even avocado give very good results by hydrating the hair fiber in depth.

For even more effectiveness, you can make your own afro hair mask with simple and inexpensive ingredients. Thus, you have complete control over the formula of your mask and you can adapt the composition to the needs of your hair. To make a homemade afro hair mask, mix:

• A tablespoon of honey
• A tablespoon of olive oil
• An egg yolk
• The flesh of an avocado

Mix well until you obtain a smooth paste without “lumps”. Apply to your hair section by section and leave for 30 minutes. Then wash your hair to remove the residue and voila!

To finalize your look and give your hair a boost, you can use leave-in products. A few drops of vegetable oils heated in the hand and applied to the lengths in the morning will help shape your hair and cancel frizz.

You can also find hair serums or waxes suitable for Afro hair, especially in salons or on specialized sites. Again, be careful about the composition of the products so as not to expose your hair to harmful substances.