How to Keep an Afro Moist

Afro hair can become brittle and dry if not moisturized correctly.

Tightly coiled and textured afro hair requires a lot of attention and care to stay moist and healthy. The natural oils produced by the scalp have a hard time traveling from the hair follicle through the curled hair and rarely make it to the ends. Frequently moisturizing an afro ensures that the ends, usually the most dry and brittle part of the hair, get enough moisture to stay healthy. A little moisture everyday can replace frequent washing and allow you to maintain your hairstyle.

Things You'll Need

• Water based moisturizer or leave-in conditioner
• Hair oil
• Large tooth comb or pick

Instructions

1. Part hair into fist-full sized sections.

2. Put a dime-sized amount of a water-based moisturizer in your palm and rub your hands together.

3. Apply the moisturizer with your hands to one section of hair focusing on the ends.

4. Use the wide-toothed comb to comb through the section of hair and evenly distribute the moisturizer.

5. Apply a dime-sized amount of oil to your palms and rub together.

6. Apply the oil to the section of hair with your hands and comb through with a wide-toothed comb.

7. Repeat with all hair sections and style your hair when complete.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a light plant- or seed-based oil like coconut oil, olive oil, hemp oil, jojoba oil or grape seed oil to seal in the water from the water-based moisturizer.

References

• Ajwita Afro: Moisturize and Seal Your Natural Hair
• Hair Infinity: Black Hair Care and Tips