HGKWW ::: The War Against Dry Hair: The Shower Cap

I'm ALWAYS looking for another way to combat the dryness I experience with my hair. And so, every once in a while, I'll share something I've added to my constantly growing arsenal.

Today? The shower cap.

I'm sure that most of us know that shower caps can prevent moisture from getting to our hair. However, not only can a shower cap keep the moisture OUT, it can keep the moisture IN.

Have you been trying your best to keep a daily and/or nightly hair moisturizing routine and STILL notice that your hair is dry when you wake up in the morning? PART of that reason may be because the air is soaking up all of the moisture from your hair products before your hair has a chance to absorb it.

My suggestion to you? After you moisturize you hair as explained here, put a plastic shower cap (the little cheap clear plastic ones will do) over your hair & then place your satin scarf or cap over top of it. Leave it on overnight. In the morning, take the cap off a few minutes before styling and manipulating your hair. Because the shower cap trapped the moisture inside of it, your hair might feel slightly damp. This usually isn't noticeable and dries quickly, which is why I suggest removing the cap a few minutes prior to when you actually begin to style your hair.

Your hair should not feel dry like it usually does since it was allowed more time to absorb your moisturizers before the air got to it. 

Let me know if you try this out, what you liked, what you didn't like & how you remixed it for yourself!

HGKWW ::: Be Prepared!!!

I've been asked what items to keep around to make caring for natural hair a little easier...

Some key things you will want to have on hand:

*To protect your hair at night*

Satin scarf or bonnet

Satin pillowcases

*For detangling & combing*

Medium/wide-toothed seamless comb

Shower comb

*Styling*

Hair pins/clips

Duck bill clips

Rollers/Flexi-rods

Metal-free ponytail holders

*Shampoo & conditioning*

Plastic shower cap (deep conditioning)

Moisturizing shampoo

Clarifying shampoo

Conditioner

Leave-in conditioner

Deep conditioner

*Moisturizing*

Water-based moisturizer

Oil sealant

*Trimming*

Hair shears

*Extras*

Hooded dryer

(If you must) Ceramic flat iron

Heat protectant

*PATIENCE*

Off the top of my head, these are the basics that you need to have in your arsenal. It seems like a lot at first glance...but I promise that it is not & that you probably have most of these things already!