Creating a healthy scalp and hair routine is not always easy. Let's face it - washing natural hair can often feel like one more long drawn out chore on the to do list. So how can we create a routine that is practical for your lifestyle?
First think about your WHY. Nine times out of Ten this reason is similar for most people. We want a head full of healthy hair for our entire life span.
Now that we've identified the why let's map out a strategy of how to keep our hair on our head.
HAIR POROSITY:
Learn what hair porosity type you have so you can use the right products, water temperature and process, To learn more about hair porosity click here.
CREATING THE HAIR WASH HABIT:
Now that you know what your hair needs here are some simple tips I recommend to help you make the hair washing process easier:
- Make a list mental or physical of all the current obstacles you face when trying to wash your hair.
- You'd be surprised how just raising your awareness about the obstacles can help you develop quick and easy solutions.
- Once you see the obstacles - spend time addressing how you can over come each of them. Below are a few common obstacles and some possible solutions:
- Children -
- plan to wash when they are away or asleep
- have an activity they can do while you wash your hair
- let them be a part of the routine (maybe they can help you)
- Work -
- Wake up a little extra early to get it done before work starts.
- Plan to wash your hair on your lunch break (if you work from home)
- Too much hair -
- Have a friend or partner help you
- This maybe tricky to get them to commit - but maybe you could barter with them.
- Put a re-occuring calendar reminder in your phone
- Having a set day can help create a routine and once we get into a routine it's easier to stick with them.
- Remember your WHY