Found you on Google and you seem to know your stuff. I'm about 2 weeks into going the narural route, stopped combing, wash with bs and acv rinse, and generally don't touch it except to move it out of my face. My question is when at this stage and its still knotting up should I wash like normal or use a no touch/soak method of washing? Also when I wear a hat/tam (needed for work) should I sort of flip all my hair under the hat or let it hang out under the hat? Thanks, peace and love
Oh wow, that’s wonderful!
With natural method it isn’t so much touching that is an issue, but rather detangling knots that are forming. I think scrubbing at your scalp before you rinse out the baking soda step of your regimen would feel nice, help keep your scalp healthy, and wouldn’t harm your progress at all – in fact it may even help with knotting up.
Regarding your hat/tam needs. Either option is fine. Having your hair up inside a hat for a day will provide friction to help with forming knots, and having it loose will help knot up at the roots. If the hat is on the snug side you can make a loose bun and slip the hat on back to front, just make sure the bun isn’t too tight or identical every time and you’ll be fine.
I’m glad you found us here, Come back any time with more questions, I’d love an update about how your journey is going!
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