5 Steps To Getting Maximum Moisture From Root To Tip

Having soft, healthy moisturized hair with poppin’ curls and coils is pretty much a universal goal for most naturals. However, it can be difficult to achieve when you can’t get an even distribution of moisture throughout your entire head of hair.

Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to make sure you reap the complete benefits of both your products and your regimen. Below are 5 tips to getting maximum moisture from root to tip!

Divide and Conquer

When it comes to evenly distributing moisturizer, sectioning off your hair is one of the most important steps! Parting your hair into 2 to 4 sections, detangling, moisturizing, and then sealing makes the process more organized and effective.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to just scoop a bunch of product in my hand and apply it to my whole head at once; it either ended in completely over-saturated hair or my roots being dry while my ends were being neglected.

I know that moisturizing your hair can already be a tedious task on it’s own, but I promise taking the extra time to part your hair and pay attention to one section at a time will be beneficial in the long run!

Be sure to use ponytail holders, clips, and/or bobby pins* to keep the already moisturized and detangled section of hair separated from the dry portions.

Seal Immediately After

For whatever reason, a lot of women wait until their whole head is moisturized before they apply whatever butters* or oils* they’re using as a sealant.

In my opinion, this is counterproductive because it gives too much time for the water and moisturizer applied to your hair to dry. Your goal is to keep your hair as hydrated and moisturized as possible; exposure to air will ultimately dry you out faster.

Instead of waiting to the very end, seal the section of your hair you just moisturized immediately after doing so. If you don’t want to apply your heavy oils* right away, try a lighter oil first like grapeseed* or tea tree oil* just to secure the moisture. Then, you can add all of your additional creams, butters*, and oils.

Repair Damage Beforehand

Heat damage, split ends, color damage, and “dead” hair can all prevent moisture from completely penetrating the hair shaft. In fact, layering creams and butters* on top of irreparable or irreversible damage is a lot like slathering your hair in grease; it may coat the top of your hair and give the illusion that it’s working, but it has no benefit.

If you really want to keep your hair moisturized from root to tip, you’ll have to take care of any damage. Whether this means transitioning out of damaged relaxed hair or cutting off parts of your curl pattern that were ruined by heat, you must do it.

Of course, this can be a long process with no true quick fix other than cutting your hair so you’ll want to avoid this by practicing healthy hair habits and staying on top of any damage you may have so it doesn’t become worse.

Try Steaming Your Hair

Hair steaming is basically applying moist heat to your hair instead of dry heat from a blow dryer* or flat iron*. There are various methods of natural hair steaming at home if you don’t own a hooded hair steamer*.

You can saturate your hair with conditioner, wrap it in a hot, moist towel, and sit under a hooded dryer*. You can also invest in a handheld hair steamer, vapor diffusers, or a microwavable heat cap for a fraction of the price.

If you’re still unsure about hair steaming, just check out all the benefits!

Aside from the steam itself adding moisture, it also lifts the cuticle for better product absorption, refreshes and defines curls, and helps cleanse the scalp for a better environment for hair growth. If you are in the market for a great steamer* we highly recommend the Q-Redew Handheld Steamer that can also help you to detangle your dry natural hair.

Build It Up 

Oh how tempting it is to slather on a handful of cream instead of starting with the recommended dime-size amount. Truth is, a dime-size of anything isn’t going to work for most of us–it just isn’t enough sometimes.

However, starting with a small amount of product and building up how much you use can actually be beneficial when trying to cover every inch of the root, tip, and everything in-between.  It could also help you avoid over-saturating your hair which can cause a ton of unwanted breakage and build up.

Start off with damp hair and a small amount of your product of choice, and continue to build up how much product you use until your hair is as moisturized and defined as you want it to be. This will give you full control over how your hair turns out in the end.