In hair care, you will find no one more important than the cuticle. Because I want to educate the entire world on Afro-textured hair, I feel it is my duty to introduce to you the cuticle.
The Hair shaft has three parts: The cuticle, the cortex and Medulla.
The Cuticle is the first line of defense when it comes to retaining your hair's growth.
The Cuticle protects the cortex and the Medulla. You may ask, why does the cortex and Medulla need so much protection? Well, it is simple. The cortex and medulla are responsible for the hairs ability to hold moisture (porosity), elasticity, color, texture and strength of hair strand.
As you see the cuticle is a very busy man and without him we would be bald.
So when people ask you about your hair care, tell them that the cuticle is vital and the goal to hair retention is to keep the cuticle intact so that the cortex and medulla are safe from harm. How is this done?
1. Always choose a shampoo that has a pH between 5-6
2. Always use conditioner after shampooing the hair
3. Never comb your hair while it is dry ( especially if your natural)
4. Never brush your hair with a hard bristle brush
5. Avoid too tight braids and styles that put to much weight on the hair follicle
6. Wear your hair in protective styles to avoid too much manipulation from combs, your hands, brushes and the everyday elements ( wind, sun, pollution).
Follow these simple steps and I promise you, that you will see more hair retention!!!!
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