Five Secret Tips for Your Curls

More and more women and girls are saying goodbye to chemical relaxers and loving their natural curly mane.  

Our products are 100 % certified natural cosmetics that nourish your hair with precious oils and hair butters and keep it healthy. We'd love to share our care tips with you.  

Did you know that your skin is your largest organ and absorbs everything you put on it? That goes for your scalp too. We at Afrolocke don't use any ingredients that harm your hair or scalp.  

One of the most common questions we get is whether our products suit all hair types and curlies. The answer is a clear YES. Our products are suitable for all kinds of thirsty and stressed hair.  

If you have curly hair (which you most likely do, since you've landed on our blog post :)) you know how dry and brittle your hair can get after a long time in the sun, at the sea, after chemical treatments or using flat irons and the like.  

#1 Oils and hair butters

Our hair benefits from rich oils & our curls practically soak them up. Broccoli seed oil (considered a natural silicone alternative, gives your hair shine), coconut oil (suits all hair types), argan oil (for very coily and dry hair) or macadamia oil (for dry and very damaged hair).  

They're all good for your hair, and argan oil in particular is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E. It helps turn dry, unruly hair into softer, shinier, defined curls. Coily, unruly hair also becomes smoother, easier to comb and well nourished.  

Our products contain broccoli seed oil, argan oil and coconut oil. They bring your curls to life and give you your shine back.  

Hair butters like shea butter are also great for caring for dry, brittle hair and split ends. Shea butter is mainly produced in Africa. It has a sweet, nutty scent, which you can clearly notice in our conditioner.  

#2 Water

We know our hair doesn't like curling irons, flat irons or blow dryers because they dry it out and encourage split ends, and in the same way hair doesn't like water that's too hot when washing. So make sure your water isn't too warm when you wash your hair.  

#3 Pillowcase

If your afro curls are especially brittle right now, your pillowcase could be the reason. At night we spend a lot of time rubbing our hair against the pillowcase as we move and turn. Try a silk pillowcase or a silk headband to keep your curls and hair soft.

#4 Towel

Never rub your hair dry too hard with a towel. Use an old T-shirt or a microfibre towel instead, so more moisture stays in your hair.  

#5 Heat protection  

Even if you don't use styling tools like flat irons and the like, always make sure to use a good leave-in or heat protection product that gives you lots of moisture. If you spend the whole day in the sun or on the beach, remember that not just your skin but also your hair needs to get enough moisture back.