This archive report was first published on 27 July 2019.
The natural hair movement has gained momentum in recent years, with many women embracing their natural texture. However, several myths and misconceptions surrounding natural hair persist.
Published on July 27, 2019, one of the most common misconceptions is that there's a single magic product that can achieve the desired look. In reality, healthy hair is about consistency and good ingredients in hair products. Instead of relying on a single product, try changing your regimen to keep your hair more moisturized or alter your diet to increase water and nutrients.
Another misconception is that permed hair is harder to maintain than natural hair. While permed hair can be challenging to manage, natural hair often requires more time and effort to style and maintain. Natural hair takes up a lot of time when it comes to styling and maintaining, and one should be prepared to spend more time maintaining it than they are used to.
Some people believe that going natural will make their hair grow longer, thicker, and stop hair loss. While eliminating chemicals and relaxers can improve hair health, genetics can also play a role in hair growth. The real key to healthy, thick, and long hair is a consistent regimen that keeps your hair nourished and moisturized.
Many people think that natural or curly hair doesn't need to be washed regularly. However, all hair needs to be washed regularly to prevent oil buildup, dirt, and product accumulation on the scalp. Over time, this can lead to dry, dull hair.
Some individuals believe that black hair is stronger than other hair types. While kinky and curly hair may be thicker, each hair strand itself is actually quite fragile due to its loose cuticle layer and curl pattern. This is why natural hair is more prone to breakage than other hair types.
Another misconception is that oils moisturize natural hair. While oils can seal or lock moisture into the hair, they don't provide moisture themselves. Oils repel moisture, which is how they keep moisture from escaping the hair. Applying oils to the hair without moisturizing it first will lead to dry and unhappy hair.
Some people believe that protective styles are the best way to help hair grow. While protective styles can give the hair a break from high-manipulation styling, ignoring the hair for a long time while it's in a protective style can lead to breakage and hair loss. Consistently refreshing the hair with moisture, care, and restyling is essential.
Some individuals think that you can repair split ends with the right products. Unfortunately, there's no way to repair split ends once they're split. The best way forward is to cut off the split ends to prevent the split from traveling up the hair strand.
Another misconception is that natural hair doesn't grow. While it can take longer for growth to become noticeable due to the curl/coil pattern of natural hair, which leads to
