MY Imperfect Natural Hair Journey Two Months old Mini Braids Take Down

My imperfect journey with my natural hair; a honestly heart to heart chit chat.... after two months of mining braids Protective hairstyle ony natural hair. I finally decided to take it down and the take down process was horrible... I walked through my natural hair journey, my insecurities, my struggles and how am navigating it to get to waist length hair which has always been my hair goal #naturalhair #minibraidstakedown More on red oil👇 Type of ingredient: Hydrator and anti-inflammatory Potential benefits: Stimulates a healthy scalp, moisturizes, and strengthens hair Who should use it: Those with an irritated, dry scalp and/or damaged hair How often can you use it: Weekly to daily Works well with: Pretty much everything—It's great as a leave-in conditioner and moisturizer. Don’t use with: There are no ingredients believed to interact negatively with red palm oil. #naturalhair #longnaturalhair Prevents premature graying and hair loss: The vitamin E found in red palm oil also decreases the graying of your hair and hair loss, comments Chimento. Given all of the hair benefits of red palm oil, it's no surprise that it's a trending natural ingredient in hair care. Still, to determine whether red palm oil is right for you, it's worth considering your hair type and hair concerns first. "If you're looking to strengthen your hair, de-frizz, or even moisturize your scalp, red palm oil may be for you," says Chimento. Basically, anyone who wants stronger hair with less chance of breakage or whose irritated, dry scalp could use some relief might find the oil appealing. What Is Red Palm Oil? "Red palm oil originates from the tropical oil palm and comes from the same part of the palm tree as palm oil. The difference is, red palm oil is less processed and retains a red color that palm oil does not," Chimento tells us. RED PALM OIL FOR HAIR Type of ingredient: Hydrator and anti-inflammatory Potential benefits: Stimulates a healthy scalp, moisturizes, and strengthens hair Who should use it: Those with an irritated, dry scalp and/or damaged hair How often can you use it: Weekly to daily Works well with: Pretty much everything—It's great as a leave-in conditioner and moisturizer. Don’t use with: There are no ingredients believed to interact negatively with red palm oil. The Benefits of Red Palm Oil for Hair Red palm oil Strengthens: "Red palm oil is an antioxidant, rich in vitamin E that benefits the hair by promoting cell growth of the hair follicles, resulting in stronger hair. The carotenes that give red palm oil its color can also help with the growth and division of cells that help prevent hair from becoming brittle and weak," says Chimento. Protects: Red palm oil contains vitamin E, tocopherol, which can help shield your scalp from sun exposure.2 Promotes a healthy scalp: Palm oil's antibacterial properties3 may help the scalp by decreasing inflammation and creating a healthier environment for hair growth. Moisturizes: "Red palm oil also contains fats and lipids that can help keep your hair and scalp moisturized while restoring the hair's natural oils that certain shampoos may strip," notes Chimento. It's also got vitamin A and vitamin E, which are excellent moisturizers and skin soothers.4 Prevents premature graying and hair loss: The vitamin E found in red palm oil also decreases the graying of your hair and hair loss, comments Chimento. Given all of the hair benefits of red palm oil, it's no surprise that it's a trending natural ingredient in hair care. Still, to determine whether red palm oil is right for you, it's worth considering your hair type and hair concerns first. "If you're looking to strengthen your hair, de-frizz, or even moisturize your scalp, red palm oil may be for you," says Chimento. Basically, anyone who wants stronger hair with less chance of breakage or whose irritated, dry scalp could use some relief might find the oil appealing. However, Fields emphasizes that red palm oil may be too heavy for those with thin or fine hair. She also advises against using it if you've got an oily or acne-prone scalp. How to use red oil Pre-shower treatment mask: Before showering, Emer and Chimento recommend treating hair with red palm oil. "You can use red palm oil to the likes of a hair mask before your regular hair wash routine, rubbing a small amount through your hair, starting at the roots and finishing just below your roots. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes, then rinse and continue with your routine like usual," instructs Chimento. Leave-in conditioner: It may also make a great leave-in conditioner, helping to reduce hair breakage and split ends. Chimento says, "You can use it as an overnight leave-in conditioner just by taking a small dime-sized amount and rubbing it into the ends of your hair. You can sleep through the night with this in your hair without having to rinse it out." Styling product or cleanser: If you're looking for hair care products that feature red palm oil,