Hair Care Mistakes I've Made, Hair as Love & Giving Yourself Space to Breathe

My hair care journey has been exactly that, a journey. I’ve made so many mistakes when it comes to my hair, but I’ve finally found the right path to see growth and beauty both within my hair and myself. If you’re ready to start using your hair care routine as a way to give yourself space to breathe life and joy back into your body, then listen in!

So often when we talk about our hair, we’re talking about what’s going wrong and how to fix it. Whether it’s having bad hair days, thinning, hair loss, or breakage, we’re always looking for the quick fix and if it’s natural, even better. 

But your hair is usually the last thing in your health and wellness journey to show positive change. 

As I started healing my metabolism, finally getting out of burnout, fixing my hormones, and changing the environment that I live in, my hair went through a bunch of changes… not all of them good. 

One of the biggest mistakes I made with my own hair was not knowing my true hair type. This goes beyond having curly hair or straight, fine or thick, blonde or brown. Do you know your hair porosity? 

I didn’t. 

And when it comes to hair products, your porosity makes a huge difference. 

Want to learn more? Listen in and hear all about my journey and what you consider as you start looking at your hair care routine and products. 

In this episode:

[00:46] It’s time to add to the conversation about natural hair care. 
[03:22] The state of our hair is closely related to our internal health. 
[06:31] When you experience hair loss your energy shifts… in a bad way. 
[08:31] Don't neglect your hair. 
[23:08] Learn more about my personal hair journey. 
[25:14] Scalp health and hair health are two different things. 
[26:00] No matter what changes you’re making, if something doesn’t feel right, trust yourself.
[29:51] Pay attention to what your products are doing over time as well. 
[32:19] Even if you’re crunchy, you don’t have to be crusty. 
[33:38] Things I wish I would have known before trying to go all natural with my hair care. 
[36:10] Your environment matters when it comes to hair care. 
[40:21] What hair porosity is and how it impacts your hair care. 
[44:36] If you have super hard or soft water, try soaking your hair with distilled water before showering. 
[46:16] What it really means when a brand says it’s “sulfate free”.
[53:00] The hair care routine that is working for my hair. 
[57:00] Let’s start focusing on resilience over fear. 

Links and Resources:

Curlsmith Weightless Air Dry Cream: https://amzn.to/3K36WsL
Flaxseed Gel Recipe: https://thecoconutmama.com/flaxseed-gel-for-hair/

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