The Natural Sophisticant: I steam my hair & I like it!

During these harsh winter months, moisture retention for hair and skin are extremely vital in promoting hair retention/growth and healthy supple skin. The winter air/winds are dry and can be damaging to hair/skin, because it pulls moisture right out of you and creates brittle hair, which leads to breakage, and dry itch skin that becomes tight(wrinkles/lines) and scaly! As discussed previously, water is the BEST moisturizer in the world!!! The internal and external benefits of water are paramount to all other moisturizers. Moreover, the combination of water, conditioner, and a sealant is an unstoppable team! Utilizing this team in the correct manner will create a sure-fire process to win in this natural hair journey!! So, one way I use this combination is through hair steaming. Many naturals use hair steaming to pre-poo, deep condition, refresh styles, and/or as a plain old moisture treatment. I use steaming to pre-poo and deep condition my hair and I LOVE it! I steam 2-3 times a month or once weekly if possible. It takes about 20 minutes. FYI: my steamer has a facial attachment; so, I also steam my face and hands, especially in the wintertime!!

Hair steaming is the process of conditioning your hair through the use of steam. It creates an environment for moisture absorption, in which, conditioners and oils can penetrate your scalp for an extreme deep conditioning. Steaming also stimulates your scalp by increasing blood flow and circulation, which is SO relaxing and promotes hair growth/retention! There are a few types of hair steamers, such as, table top (my steamer below), handheld, and professional free standing(used mostly in salons), as well as, various ways to steam without a hair steamer.

Now, let's get down to the niddy giddy!! Here's why this 4 a-c chick LOVES hair steaming!! As a 4 a-c chick, my hair is kinky, coily, requires more moisture, and sometimes difficult to manage. However, steaming my hair is a GAME-CHANGER!! Steaming leaves my hair super soft, supple, manageable, shiny, and enhances my kinky curl pattern! In addition, my hair is stronger and experiences less breakage, because steaming increases the elasticity of my hair! And because of this elasticity, it is MUCH easier to detangle my hair! Sharing this information with you excites me! Don't sleep on hair steaming! Start steaming today. Your hair will love you for it!! It really is a GAME-CHANGER for naturals!