7 Natural Hair Basic Tools for Beginners
Just like a farmer needs their farm instruments to effectively till the ground to plant seeds, which eventually grow into a tree, you, as a black woman looking to grow your natural hair long and thick, need these basic hair tools. It doesn’t matter your hair type, texture, or porosity; these 7 basic tools will help grow your hair to the desired length. Let’s dive in!
- A spray bottle.
You can liken a spray bottle to a farmer’s watering can. A spray bottle is a basic and essential tool to possess, containing water or any water-based hair treatments (hair teas) to be sprayed on the hair. Spraying water on your hair daily or every other day helps moisturize the hair, prevent dryness and breakage. Due to the nature of black women’s hair, which is mostly curled and coiled together, and the dry and harsh climate, a constant spray of water is needed to prevent the hair from brutally snapping against one another and breaking off.
2. An applicator bottle.
Another tool needed for your natural hair journey is the applicator bottle. After you have successfully saturated your hair with water and it is damp, you don’t just leave it and move on, as it gets dry and frizzy again in no time. You would want to apply an oil to seal in the moisture you have gotten from the water in your hair shafts; this is where the applicator bottle comes in handy. Having oil run down your face or sleeves can be messy and uncomfortable, but none of this is likely to occur when you apply with an applicator bottle. The applicator bottle helps you directly apply the oil to your scalp and hair strands moderately. Don’t forget to add an applicator bottle to your cart today and save yourself the struggle when applying your oils.
3. Wide-tooth comb/detangling brush.
Natural hair tends to tangle and wrap around itself, causing breakage if not properly managed. The process of separating tangled hair strands from one another is detangling. To detangle, you need a wide-tooth comb or a detangling brush. A comb is considered wide-tooth when the spaces between each tooth are wide.
4. A scalp massager.
Regular massaging of the scalp is a very healthy habit for hair growth. Massaging the scalp helps enhance proper blood circulation on the head, loosen tight spots, and boost hair growth. If you are looking to grow your hair long and thick, include scalp massage in your hair routine. Many naturals use a scalp massager, but you can also achieve the result by using your hands; use the tips of your fingers to massage your scalp just like you would massage your body.
5. Satin/Silk bonnet or scarf.
Another essential tool is the Satin or Silk scarf or bonnet. Going to bed without covering your hair, and not just covering it but covering it in a satin bonnet or scarf, is a must. Satin bonnets help prevent your pillowcases from soaking up the moisture in your hair when you sleep. We should know by now that dry hair leads to hair breakages, so if you are looking to grow your hair long, you need to have this as one of your hair care essentials; it doesn’t tuck or pull at your hair and also prevents the hair from losing moisture.
6. Shoelace.
In my opinion, laces from old shoes or sneakers are indispensable. Don’t throw away the sneakers, but save the laces; they are a good replacement for rubber bands when you want to put your hair away or achieve a style. Unlike rubber bands, shoe laces don’t tug on your hair, avoiding breakage and hair loss.
7. Hair clips.
Possessing a couple of hair clips is crucial; they make wash days easy by helping to hold sectioned hairs in place for proper and easier pre-pooing, washing, and conditioning. Also, this allows for even distribution of products all over the hair strands. Hair clips are a must-have, especially if you have thick, dense hair.
