5 Ways To Take Care Of Dry, Thick, Curly Hair

Illustration of dealing with dry and fluffy curly hair (Unsplash/Come Ogunseinde)

JAKARTA – Caring for hair is certainly not as trivial as imagined. To take care of it, one needs to know what hair needs. In general, the problem with the hair experienced is dry, thick, and fluffy.

For those of you who have curly hair and experience the three 'problems' mentioned above, there is no need to worry. There are natural ways to make your hair look more groomed and beautiful. Here's a list of ways that you can follow and practice at home.

1. Regularly use shampoo and conditioner

Not that because the hair is dry and then rarely wash it. Hair hygiene is also the key to healthy hair, right?

So, keep shampooing regularly using the shampoo that best suits the condition of your hair. If your hair is dry and frizzy, use a shampoo formulated to moisturize. Also, put on conditioner.

The thing to note, not every time you shampoo you need to use conditioner. At least, every week use conditioner to minimize split ends.

2. Scalp massage

Massaging the scalp, it turns out the benefits are very significant. In addition to relaxing, massaging the scalp also helps improve blood circulation. The good effect, the production of natural moisture in the hair will be more optimal.

Well, when shampooing, try to massage the scalp to the nape and neck.

3. Choose the right hair comb

For thick curly hair and dry and fluffy, you need to choose the right comb. In order not to fall out badly, choose a rare tooth comb. Also, choose a comb from a soft and non-damaging material. Such as nylon-based which can help manage hair.

4. Use a natural hair mask

Types of fruit and plants that are useful for moisturizing hair include avocado, aloe vera, and a mixture of milk and eggs.

A mixture of milk and eggs is believed to maintain healthy hair follicles, soften, and help hair become shinier. How to make this mask simply by mixing a 1:1 ratio between milk and eggs.

In 1 liter of milk, mix 1 egg and mix well. Apply it from the roots to the ends and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Finally, wash and rinse with warm water until clean.

5. Use essential oil

Essential oils that have been added with a carrier oil, in the form of virgin coconut oil, sweet almond, can be used to maintain the beauty of hair.

These essential oils include argan, jojoba, and marula oils. All three have the same benefit, namely to keep hair from growing wild, smooth, and naturally shiny.