Growing and maintaining healthy black hair isn't rocket science contrary to popular belief. it involves a combination of the right techniques and the products. As well as, understanding your hair type, texture and it's needs. With all of this knowledge, you're able to properly care for your hair so it's in the best condition possible whether it's relaxed, natural or in the in between state. We will cover the basics that you need to know and do for promoting hair growth and health.
1. Cleansing: Removing Product Build-Up
Cleansing your hair is fundamental to maintaining a clean scalp and hair.
Our scalp is important as it produces sebum needed to coat our new growth as well as it pushes out our new hair growth. Our hair strands scalp healthy scalp and promoting growth. Once our scalp is covered with product, dirt, or excess oil it will not function as it should. It start to itch and produce flakes which can hider hair growth and cause scalp issues.
Our hair is shaft needs to be clean as well as to absorb moisture from products consistently. If our hair strands are covered in products, it makes it harder to moisturize it the next day. In addition, it will make it harder to style and can even cause flakes from additional products being added to the hair shaft.
How to Cleanse Properly
Choosing a sulfate free shampoo which will provide a deep and gentle cleanse. it will remove the product from the hair without stripping the natural sebum on the scalp. Our Strengthen Shampoo is perfect for black hair. It is formulated with butters, oils, chamomile and vitamin E to thoroughly cleanse the scalp and hair while leaving it strengthened and moisturized. To use the shampoo, saturate your hair with luke warm water and squirt a small amount of the shampoo into the scalp and massage it in. Focus on massaging the shampoo into the scalp to lift the product build up and the suds of the shampoo will cleanse the hair shaft as it's being rinsed out.
2. Deep Conditioning: Replenishing and Rejuvenating the Hair Shaft
Conditioning your hair is essential to replenish it with moisture removed from cleanser and protein to repair the hair shaft.
Deep conditioners are formulated to provide intense moisture and repair for your hair. Deep conditioners revitalizes the hair shaft by depositing protein to strengthen the hair shafts and moisture to improve the elasticity of the hair. Deep conditioning can significantly reduce dryness, split ends and breakage of your hair. Deep conditioners aid in improving the overall health of your hair.
Our Aloe & Honey Deep Conditioner is meticulously formulated with aloe, honey, olive oil, muru muru seed butter, castor oil, rice protein and vitamin B6. The deep conditioner will quench your hair's thirst with the hdyrating ingredients such as the aloe, honey, olive oil and butter. In addition, it will strengthen the hair's strands with the rice protein and vitamin B6 along the hair strands. The deep conditioner will soothe your scalp and stimulate healthy growth with the castor oil.
How to Deep Condition Effectively
To get the best results from your deep conditioner, ensure to use it once a week or once every two weeks. You may need to deep condition more frequently depending on your hair's condition. Apply the deep conditioner from root to tip and focus on the ends as these are the oldest parts of your hair. They are prone to breakage and split ends which are the common issues of length retention. To take the deep conditioning process up a notch, cover your hair with a shower cap or deep conditioner. The cap will create a steamy environment beneath it which cause the cuticle layers along the hair shaft to open so more of the treatments will absorb into it. Leave it on for the recommended time, then rinse thoroughly with cool water to seal in moisture.
3. Hair Mist: Moisturizing Your Hair Strands
Why moisturizing your hair is beneficial for black hair care
Hair mists are an excellent way to bring your hair back to life. Hydration is vital to keeping your hair moisturized, soft, frizz-free and shiny. Unlike other leave-in conditioners, hair mists are lightweight moisture that doesn't leave your hair feeling greasy or weighed down. The mist will keep your hair hydrated throughout the week or until your next wash day.
Our hydrating hair mist is infused with aloe vera which hydrates the hair from tips to root and avocado oil to keep the hydration locked into the hair shaft. The aloe vera will help to strengthen and repair your hair strands and soothe an itchy scalp. In addition, the avocado oil will leave your hair feeling soft and enhance the natural sheen of your hair. Our hydrating hair mist can be used as a leave-in conditioner to keep your hair moisturized until the next day. In addition, it can be used as a protective style refresher and/or hair detangler.
How to Use Hair Mists
Spray the lightweight hydrating hair mist onto your hair and scalp as needed. Focus on the mid-lengths and ends of your hair, where dryness is most common. You can use the hair mist daily or whenever your hair feels dry or brittle. The hydrating hair mist will ensure your hair stays hydrated and healthy.
4. Styler: Choosing Tension-Free Hairstyles
Why Tension-Free Hairstyles are important to length and moisture retention
Choosing the right hairstyles is crucial for protecting your hair and promoting healthy hair growth. The best styles to choose are tension-free hairstyles or low manipulation hairstyles. These reduce the risk of tension and stress on the scalp so your hair grows without any unnecessary damage. In addition, these styles reduce over-manipulation of your hair to reduce knots, tangles, breakage and split ends which will allow you to retain as much length as possible.
When styling, opt for stylers formulated with nourishing oils, butters, aloe vera juice, slippery elm, flaxseed, and extracts. These ingredients will nourish the hair while maintaining the hold needed for styling. At Bask and Lather we offer two styling products which are the Moisture N Slip Curling Cream and Aloe Quench Flaxseed Coiling Jelly. Each product will enhance the natural definition of your hair whether it's coily, curly or kinky. As well as, it provides deep moisturization, sheen and reduces the frizz of your hair.
How to Style Safely
Opt for styles that don’t pull excessively on the hair shaft or scalp. Hairstyles that are great option are s mini braids/twists, wash and gos, twist/braid outs, or loose updos (ponytails, and buns).
5. Regular Scalp Massages: Promoting Blood Circulation
Why Scalp Massages are beneficial for hair growth
Scalp massages stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles which promotes hair growth and improves overall scalp health. The increased circulation aids in deliver essential nutrients to the roots of the hair to supporting stronger and healthier hair growth. 
Our Scalp Stimulator formula is natural, made with cold pressed oils, and infused with rosemary and mint along with other vital ingredients to stimulate hair growth with regular use! Our hair growth stimulant is rich in omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, providing vital nutrients to nourish your scalp and increase blood circulation to hair follicles. The scalp stimulator will soothe an irritated scalp, eliminate dandruff, and restore natural shine to the hair.
How to Perform a Scalp Massage
Use your fingertips to gently massage your scalp in circular motions for about 5-10 minutes daily or a few times a week. Consider using the scalp stimulator oil which is known to enhance scalp health and promote growth. Regular massages can also help relieve stress and tension, contributing to a more relaxed and healthy scalp environment.
To grow, care for and maintain black hair care, incorporate these basics into your routine. Cleansing to remove product build-up, deep condition for hydrating, misting the hair for hydration, and style your hair into tension-free hair styles. All of these styles set the stage for having healthy hair. And more importantly, with each of these practices be patient and consistent. All of these steps will work well together for you to achieve your hair growth goals.
