8 Tips to Reduce Natural Hair Care Stress

Are you overwhelmed with the thought of the “stress” of going natural? Are you trying to reduce natural hair care “stress”?

Now, before you get upset with the word “stress”, we'll tell you why we chose those words and then give you actionable tips on how to reduce said stress. 

Let's get right to it.

Why do we use the word “stress” in natural hair care?

If taking care of your natural hair or transitioning to natural hair consistently leaves you feeling anxious, worried, or generally tired, we can classify you as feeling stressed. 

Note that we aren't referring to those once-in-a-while days when you are tired or going through a rough patch, and taking care of your hair adds to the list of overwhelming things.  We are referring to a situation where anxiety and fatigue are present every time you have to come in contact with your natural hair. 

At The HairTalk, we are all about supporting you on a beautiful, balanced, enjoyable hair journey. To help you achieve your hair goals while making sure you reduce your natural hair care stress.

8 Tips to Reduce Natural Hair Care Stress

Tip 1: Keep your routines basic and simple 

A 12-step hair routine or that 6-hour-long wash day might be the cause of your exhaustion or anxiety whenever you think about your hair. 

You don't have to do so much when it comes to your wash day or haircare routine. Read about a simple washday routine

When you keep your washday simple, it might reduce the anxiety you feel when you think about your washday, especially on those days when you don't have so much time but your hair needs attention.

Tip 2: Avoid being a product and trend junkie

A product junkie is that natural hair girlie who tries every product that's in season.  Sincerely, most of us are guilty of this, especially when we are trying these products to solve a hair problem. 

Realistically, trying every product will eventually keep you exhausted; you might conclude that your hair isn't giving you results, and it stresses you out. Meanwhile, your actions are the root cause. 

As a rule of thumb, less is more. The fewer products you stuff your hair with, the easier it is to manage. Remember that, girlies.

Tip 3: Learn about your hair to reduce natural hair care stress

One thing that stresses most natural girlies out is that they use so many products, and it seems like nothing is working.  But is nothing really not working? Or could the problem be a root issue? Tell us this: do you know the simple things about your hair? 

Have you studied your hair carefully to understand how it reacts to different products or processes? What is its porosity? You see, sometimes the issue may be that you're applying the wrong products because you don't understand your hair well enough. 

When you take time to learn about your hair, you cut out a lot of trial and error, and with that, you reduce natural hair care stress.

Tip 4:  Consider your unique circumstances

This tip ties slightly with tip one. If you are trying to reduce natural hair care stress, you need to be realistic about your lifestyle and circumstances.

For example, are you a 9-5 girlie that uses the weekend for everything, including your hair?  Then you should plan better schedules for hair care, so you don't feel overwhelmed.

If you have a very busy schedule, outsourcing your hair care to a trusted natural hair stylist will ease the pressure you might feel.  You don't have to do everything yourself; just create hair appointments that are easy for you to stick to.

Tip 5: Embrace quick, low manipulation hairstyles

For naturals who prefer to wear their hair out, the best styles are low, manipulative protective styles. With these styles, you don't always have to restyle your hair every day or every morning if you have to go to work.

Also, with low manipulation hairstyles, the take-down process might be faster as opposed to if you have a full braid with extensions or sew-ins.  The faster you can take down a hairstyle, the easier it is for you to get a new one done in a short period, and it'll reduce your natural hair care stress.

Tip 6: You don't need to follow every natural hair influencer 

The HairTalk absolutely supports the community of like-minded women working through their hair goals and surmounting challenges. But, if you are new in the space, trying to follow every hair influencer, just because, will leave you feeling confused, frustrated and overwhelmed. 

You can follow a few that align with your hair goals. Those influencers that actually help you, not just try to sell products and partnerships.  If you're looking to join a community of like-minded women navigating their hair journey, we'd love to have you. Join our community. 

Tip 7: Avoid comparisons to reduce natural hair care stress

Comparing your hair growth to other naturals can discourage and dampen your spirit.  Always remember that everybody's hair journey is completely different. Some people have a good start due to great genes, while others have to put in extra effort to grow their hair. 

Whatever the situation, if you see a beautiful fro queen,  feel free to compliment her crown, but never forget you're wearing a beautiful, unique crown as well. 

Tip 8: Be patient

This is the final tip because it sums up all the tips nicely. Patience will help you not to give up easily. Patience will help reduce natural hair care stress when you take your time and embrace your journey. 

Eat right, practice good hair care habits, avoid bad hair practices, and enjoy every growth milestone your hair makes.  Sooner than you think, you'll meet your hair goals. 

Wrapping up

To reduce natural hair care stress might seem impossible, but we are confident that with our 8 tips, you are well on your way to a successful hair journey.  We are cheering you on as you keep up the good work. 

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