Rae's Comprehensive Hair Care Guide

Oct 29, 2024

Rae's Natural Hair Journey

Introduction

  • Rae discusses her natural hair journey over 10+ years.
  • Two major haircuts (big chops) in 2018 and 2021, with several mini chops in between.
  • Focuses on promoting growth and maintaining healthy hair.

Identifying Hair Porosity

  • Hair porosity refers to hair's ability to soak up and hold moisture.
  • Porosity Test:
    • Float a strand of hair in a glass of water for 5 minutes.
    • Results indicate:
      • Low Porosity: Hair floats.
      • Medium Porosity: Hair stays in the middle.
      • High Porosity: Hair sinks.
  • Identifying porosity helps select appropriate hair products.

Hair Trimming

  • Trim hair every two months.
  • Avoid trimming with paper scissors; use proper shears to prevent split ends.

Heat Usage

  • Avoid heat usage, like blow drying, except when trimming.
  • Blow dry on clean hair.

Hair Textures

  • Rae has multiple hair textures: 3C, 4A, and 4B.
  • Different textures across different areas of the head are normal.

Hair Treatments

  • Conduct hot oil treatments 1-2 times a month, alternating with hair masks.
  • Warm oil in hot water (not too hot) and apply for 24 hours.
  • Encourages hair growth and reduces breakage.

Detangling Process

  • Use argan oil Morocco shampoo and conditioner.
  • Apply shampoo to scalp, not hair, to avoid dryness.
  • Rinse twice for thorough cleaning.
  • Three-step detangling:
    • Use fingers.
    • Use wide-tooth comb.
    • Use Denman brush.
  • Results in minimal breakage and more manageable hair.

Shower Filter and Scalp Massager

  • Uses a filter showerhead to remove heavy metals and chemicals, enhancing hair health.
  • Scalp massager increases circulation, promoting growth.
  • Finish wash with cold water to close cuticles.

Moisturizing and Products

  • Moisturize consistently with L'Ostrasilk's Curlmax activator.
  • Suitable for all hair types, prevents dryness and frizz.
  • Avoid disturbing curls to extend "wash and go" for up to two weeks.

General Hair Care Tips

  • Wash hair every 1.5 to 2 weeks to prevent breakage.
  • Test new product mixes on hand to avoid flaky build-up.
  • Protect hair from single strand knots by wrapping at night and using silk pillowcases.
  • Maintain scalp health under protective hairstyles without excessive tension.

Conclusion

  • Rae encourages engagement through comments, likes, shares, and subscriptions.
  • Signs off until the next video.