5 ways to infuse your hair with moisture

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1) Baggying

Baggying is the easiest way to infuse moisture into your hair. Their are several different ways to baggy.  The most common way of baggying is to apply a leave in conditioner, cover with a plastic conditioning cap, then tie down with a scarf. Leave on overnight. This technique helps dry brittle hair receive moisture and stay moisturized longer. Other benefits are increase follicle stimulation and better coil definition. 

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2) CQ Sauna Effect

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3) Hair steamer

If you have chronically dry hair, a hair steamer is a great investment for you. Steam opens up the hair cuticle more than a hooded dryer, this enables your deep conditioner to penetrate better. Using a steaming should increase the effectiveness of your deep conditioner. Your hair is 5 times more moisturized than when you use a hooded dryer. Only use a hair steamer once a week for no longer than 15 minutes each session. 

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4) Conditioning Heat cap

My number one suggestion for deep conditioning. Why? Because it is inexpensive and works better than using a hooded dryer. A hooded dryer works best for setting hair and it delivers dry heat. The conditioning heat cap fits snug to your head and gives you moist steam like deep conditioning at a cheap price. If you cannot afford a hair steamer, invest in a heat cap. 

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5) Hooded hair dryer 

A true deep conditioner will most likely require some type of heat source for better absorption. The hooded dryer is the most common heat tool used for deep conditioning. A hooded dryer is a good investment, if you do roller sets and treatments a lot. When deep conditioning with a hooded dryer cover your hair with a conditioning cap before sitting under dryer. Stay under dryer for 10 to 20 minutes for deep conditioning. No need to stay under a dryer longer than that for deep conditioning. 

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5 possible reasons for your dry, itchy, flaky scalp

1. Products with harsh cheap ingredients:
Using products which contain a lot of unnatural ingredients will lead to allergic reactions on your scalp. Lots of times they are shuttle and many times the product causing the issue is overlooked. This can happen with a product you have used for years. It is best to choose products which have more natural ingredients, such as plant extracts, natural oils and butters. Stay away from cheap brands like: Aussie Moist, Dove, Pantene, Organix, African Pride and others like them. 

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2. Overuse of products
Whatever you apply on your hair will also seep onto the scalp. Be choosy with the products you use, which you leave on your hair all day. Just because your have Afro hair does not mean you have to use half the jar in one application. More product does not always make your hair style better. Many times it leaves a build up on the scalp, which irritates the scalp after a few days. Start using half the amount of product. Start small and smooth more. Your hair might look like it has soaked up the product but it has not. The majority of products do not penetrate the hair strands. They are cosmetic and sit on top.



3. Not cleansing enough
Lots of women have clogged hair follicles which lead to their slow hair growth. Most times the slow hair growth is attributed to genetics. Daily your hair collects: germs, dirt, bacteria, dust, products and more. Your hair is getting dirty the same way your body is getting dirty, throughout the day. You wash your body then ignore the hair. That must stop. Your dry itchy scalp is begging to be cleansed. Wash your hair with a non sulfate shampoo twice a week. 

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4. Fungus
This is a top reason for hair loss and slow hair growth. If your scalp is itchy, scaly, dry skin buildup then you could have a fungus issue. The only way to know is to visit your dermatologist. You can also use a product that contains sulfur and see if your scalp starts to heal. If it does then there was a good chance your issue is fungus related. 

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5. Low sebum production
We are always producing sebum from our hair follicles if they are still open. Sebum is the waxy oily substance that is secreted from our hair roots. Sebum conditions the hair and keeps it growing at it optimum speed. Sebum is why your face becomes oily. Some people produce more sebum than others. Our sebum production depends on our individual health. When your sebum is low then your scalp can become itchy due to low lubrication. A balanced healthy diet which includes 64 ounces of water daily will help you maintain great sebum production. Oil massages with good oils for ten minutes everyday, will also help with low sebum production.