How can you prevent your hair from shrinkage?

Natural hair is versatile and gives you endless possibilities for styling and enhancing your look. But there are several hairs related problems as well that every person goes through and one such problem is hair shrinkage.  The shrinkage effects might not be seen on certain natural hair, but some women might experience shrinkage up to eight inches when their hair goes from wet to dry. Although shrinkage is not unhealthy for your hair, women might feel annoyed and frustrated because of it. For a while, women who have been growing hair would barely see any increasing length due to the hair shrinkage.

So, we will discuss some tips for efficiently managing and retaining the original hair length for those who want to grow their hair without shrinkage.  

But first, let's understand what natural hair shrinkage is?

Shrinkage is the decrease in the length of the hair when it goes from wet to dry. Natural hair shrinkage is when the curly or the coily hair shrinks and forms tightly compacted coils. The length of the natural hair may shrink up to 20% to 80%. It depends on your hair type; for instance, people with naturally tighter curls seem to have a lot of shrinkage because of the tightness of their coils. In this situation, when the hair dries up or loses moisture, the strand automatically contracts. 

Though shrinkage is not the sign of unhealthy hair, it only makes your hair texture curlier. Shrinkage is also a sign of good elasticity of your hair which means it doesn't break easily. But, you might lose some length of your hair, and if you don't want it, then by using the proper anti-shrinkage technique for natural hair, you can stop it. 

Effective ways for reducing natural hair shrinkage

1. Leave-in conditioners – Leave-in conditioners help in providing extra moisture to the hair and keep the strands hydrated. Using plant-based conditioners regularly prevents hair from becoming dry. Every hair type (curly, straight, natural or color-treated) will benefit from using the conditioner. It also helps to reduce breakage and defines your curl pattern significantly. 
2. Regular moisturizing routine – Make sure that you use moisturizing hair products as it prevents hair shrinkage. The regular moisturizing routine will retain the hair length. You can use products that contain beeswax, silicone, hair oil or any other styling gel. For moisturizing your hair, make sure to section your hair and then apply the moisturizer on each side. After this, apply oil to your hair to lock in the moisture properly. It will help in getting a lustrous look on your hair without shrinkage. 
3. Plaits and twist-outs – Styling your hair with the help of plaits and twist-outs helps to prevent shrinkage significantly. These hairstyles offer a bouncy and manageable curls look and also prevent hair breakage. After applying oil, you can divide your hair into small partings and then braid and twist each section separately. It will help in keeping your hair stretched out for a longer time. 
4. Try a blowout – If you want to maximize your hair length, this blowout method is the best option. Using a blower helps in increasing the hair length and keeps them in a manageable condition. However, you must prepare your hair well with the help of heat protectants such as Moroccan oil, Hemp oil, Argan oil, or even Shea butter to prevent heat damage and breakage during the blowout. Do not blow-dry your hair immediately after washing them. While drying up your hair, always remember to maintain an adequate distance between the dryer and the hair. 
5. Banding – It is another helpful way that can help in making your curly hair long. Banding involves stretching your hair section with the help of elastic bands. After washing your hair, make different sections and then tie up the hair from the roots to the tips until it dries. Once the hair gets dried, you can carefully remove the elastic bands. It helps in decreasing the risk of tangles and also helps in retaining the proper hair length. 
6. Bantu Knots – Bantu knot is the most protective hairstyle that you can use for minimizing hair shrinkage. For making the Bantu knots, you have to twist the hair sections in the same direction and set them in coils. Using sufficient moisturizer before knotting up the hair will prevent damage. 

Using moisturizing hair products and oils by Glammed Naturally Oil for preventing hair shrinkage 

Preventing and managing hair from shrinkage is possible only if you follow the right techniques. You can now keep your hair moisturized and retain its length with the help of the organically-tested hair care products by Glammed Naturally Oil. They have a wide range of products that will help in retaining the moisture in your hair for a longer time. You can now visit Glammed Naturally Oil's website to check out the products such as Whipped Mango Shea, Whipped Coco shea, Biotin conditioner, Organic Coconut Oil, etc. Try the ultimate range of products by Glammed Naturally Oil to manage and maintain your hair's health. Contact them at +1 (201) 778-2990/ +1 (201) 778-4580