Natural hair loves to be clean. It also loves to be pampered with natural ingredients. As we fully step into spring, it’s time to get that amazing clean hair that only some natural clays can give it. Let’s not forget how our scalp needs that TLC too and we can care for them just as easily. Check out a guest post that gives you all the deets on how to get that spring ready clean hair!
Although hair strands are considered “dead”, I like to treat mine as though they were alive. After all, they play such a big role in my life and I would be devastated to lose them! I do different things that will help keep my strands attached to my head, so I can enjoy them for as long as I can and to get clean hair for spring.
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I find that my hair loves natural remedies, since I have yet to have any side effects from using them. Since I went natural in 2008, my hair has bounced back from all of the harsh treatments I have put it through. Thankfully, my strands have been the utmost forgiving and decided to give me a second chance. Today, I have long tail-bone length curly hair and I have my natural regimen to thank for that. One of my favorite remedies to use for my hair (and skin) consist of clays. I love them all, but I have certain ones that I prefer over others, especially when it comes to my hair. The three clays that I adore are highly beneficial for your scalp and hair.
Kaolin Clay for clean hair
Other than detoxing your hair of chemicals and pollutants, kaolin clay is an excellent choice for dry, brittle hair. Whether your hair is in this condition because of your tap water, chemical processing or continued use of chemical hair products, you can use this to help restore the moisture. Of course, I do recommend that you fix these issues to get the best results. This clay is new to me but definitely worth checking out to get that detoxed clean hair.
Rhassoul Clay for clean hair
One of my fave — Moroccan clay, aka Rhassoul clay. This one is packed with minerals and has high absorption for impurities found in your hair. It can also help to relieve dryness, flakes in your scalp, and assist with detangling your hair. I like to use this clay because it leaves my hair soft. It reminds me of a conditioner. A super popular hair clay many naturals use for regular clay washing instead of using shampoo.
Bentonite Clay
Of course, I can’t leave out Bentonite clay, which is one of the best clays for detoxification. I find that mixing Rhassoul with it helps to minimize the hardening effects that Bentonite can sometimes have on hair. From hair detoxes to facials, this healing clays is just one of many that’s been used for centuries in the removal of toxins. One of the best clays for detoxification, Bentonite clay is composed of aged volcanic ash and can draw-out toxins from the body.
With an abundance of minerals, including calcium, magnesium, silica, sodium, copper, iron and potassium, this is the ideal clay. I have this in my bathroom right now! I’ve washed my hair and face with this clay and love it for getting clean hair and a clean face!
Creating Your Replenishing Hair Mask
After you’ve collected these three clays, putting them together and mixing it up is quite simple. Just make sure that you use a non-metallic bowl and spoon when doing so. How much you use for your hair depends on how much hair you have. Combine equal parts of each clay into the bowl and use filtered or distilled water to mix it into a creamy paste.
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Some people time their treatment to about 15-20 minutes, but I like to wait until it dries. Once it becomes dry, I rinse it out and then wash my hair with an herbal 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner (made with shikakai, amla, aritha, brahmi and bhringraj). I then use a hair butter and style as usual. However, if you feel that this is too drying, you can put in oils or a leave-in conditioner as well.
You can use this hair mask as often or as little as you like. I prefer to keep my hair detoxes down to once per month.
Safiya
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