NATURAL HAIR JOURNEY; Things to look out for
Today i am sharing issues faced in the natural hair community, things like breakage, split ends, itching, cradle caps, eczema and how to deal with them personally.
Breakage/shedding
Hair shedding is a natural part of life, whether relaxed or natural growth, we all loose about 50-100 strands from any part of our body daily. Some people loose more hair than some due to different factors like: stress, illness, poor diet, lack of moisture & oils or due to overly processed damage caused by heat.
How to stop hair breakage/shedding
DIY products to help reduce breakage/shedding
Eczema & cradle caps
cradle caps(flaky/dandruff) also known as SEBORRLEIC DERMATITIS and Eczema ATOPIC DERMATITIS, both conditions are common in every hair growth both infants & adults experience these at different stages of life.
Cradle cap: shows up in the first few months of life as crusty, white or yellowish patches on the scalp, this is not a pretty thing to look at trust me, though it is harmless and it will go on its own within a few months but darlings if these condition bothers you like it will me, then try shampooing more often & gently brush if off ur hair or your baby's scalp with a soft brush or massage it with a terry cloth towel, in rare/stubborn cases, apply a small quantity of coconut oil or olive oil & let it sit for about 20-30 minutes then gently brush off to remove scales before shampooing.
N.B Do not scratch or comb vigorously even if it becomes really itchy, as these can cause further irritation & we don't want that, do we?
Eczema: this often appears as a red, dry itchy rash on the scalp, if your baby has eczema, this indicates that your baby has a very sensitive skin. From study there has been an indication that the tendency to have eczema can sometimes be hereditary.
In most cases Eczema develops in infants between 2-6 months of age, in severe cases it can be very irritating & can cause hair dryness and breakage more often than normal.
You should use a mild fragrance-free soaps & shampoo, an emollient cream like Shea butter, if the Eczema spreads or worsens, you should see a doctor/ your baby's doctor who may recommend a medicated shampoo & a cortisone cream or analgesic lotion.
Would have uploaded an image of what these Eczema looks like, but i know many of us wont like to see such pictures because it can look really irritating that one might throw up.
Do endeavor to like, invite friends and families, comment & share post with others, you never know who may need these knowledge more than you.
Breakage/shedding
Hair shedding is a natural part of life, whether relaxed or natural growth, we all loose about 50-100 strands from any part of our body daily. Some people loose more hair than some due to different factors like: stress, illness, poor diet, lack of moisture & oils or due to overly processed damage caused by heat.How to stop hair breakage/shedding
- Healthy hair care routine
- Remove/trim off split ends
- Avoid heat products
- Good nutrition
- Avoid use of chemicals
- Keep hair moisturized
- Avoid brushing hair while wet
- Less manipulative hairstyles
DIY products to help reduce breakage/shedding
- 2 ripe bananas, 1 tsp of almond oil. blend together until lump free then apply to hair from roots to ends of hair. These method helps prevent split ends & breakage, helps keep the scalp & hair follicles nourished and maintains hair elasticity
- Mix 1 tsp of raw honey with 1 tsp of olive oil, 1 egg & 3 tsp of Greek yogurt, apply to hair from roots to end for 45 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water & go for a trim, these will help reduce split ends.
- 1 avocado fruit, 1 tsp of olive oil, 1 tsp raw honey blend together, apply to damp hair by massaging gently and cover with either a steam cap or a shower cap for about 20-30 minutes, wash out & shampoo/condition hair as usual. These helps reduce shedding.
Eczema & cradle caps
cradle caps(flaky/dandruff) also known as SEBORRLEIC DERMATITIS and Eczema ATOPIC DERMATITIS, both conditions are common in every hair growth both infants & adults experience these at different stages of life.
Cradle cap: shows up in the first few months of life as crusty, white or yellowish patches on the scalp, this is not a pretty thing to look at trust me, though it is harmless and it will go on its own within a few months but darlings if these condition bothers you like it will me, then try shampooing more often & gently brush if off ur hair or your baby's scalp with a soft brush or massage it with a terry cloth towel, in rare/stubborn cases, apply a small quantity of coconut oil or olive oil & let it sit for about 20-30 minutes then gently brush off to remove scales before shampooing.N.B Do not scratch or comb vigorously even if it becomes really itchy, as these can cause further irritation & we don't want that, do we?
Eczema: this often appears as a red, dry itchy rash on the scalp, if your baby has eczema, this indicates that your baby has a very sensitive skin. From study there has been an indication that the tendency to have eczema can sometimes be hereditary.
In most cases Eczema develops in infants between 2-6 months of age, in severe cases it can be very irritating & can cause hair dryness and breakage more often than normal.
You should use a mild fragrance-free soaps & shampoo, an emollient cream like Shea butter, if the Eczema spreads or worsens, you should see a doctor/ your baby's doctor who may recommend a medicated shampoo & a cortisone cream or analgesic lotion.
Would have uploaded an image of what these Eczema looks like, but i know many of us wont like to see such pictures because it can look really irritating that one might throw up.
Do endeavor to like, invite friends and families, comment & share post with others, you never know who may need these knowledge more than you.
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