Have you tapped away at your {itchy scalp} one too many times today or does one squeeze of your {hair} coat your palms in {grease}? It’s that time again — wash day chronicles. Cue: eye-rolls, aching shoulders and foam-filled fatigue. What is it about  {washing our natural hair} that triggers an overwhelming sense of pending doom? Move over ghosts and ghouls, the shampoo-cluttered bathroom coming through. 

Curating a gentle and enjoyable wash day experience for your {4c} ‘fro doesn’t need to be an urban legend thanks to this tried and tested guide that’s here to add a splash of excitement to your {afro} hair care routine.

A GO-TO AFRO HAIR CARE ROUTINE IN 3 EASY STEPS:

CLEAN SCALP, HAPPY SCALP

Starting with The INKEY List’s {Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Scrub} is essential for any afro hair regimen. Face the dirt and build-up head on with this gentle but hardworking formula. Fusing together the best of both worlds from chemical and physical exfoliants, this fast-acting fusion of 7% glycolic acid, Mediterranean microalgae and biodegradable castor beads work together to spruce up your scalp with a spring clean. Priming your hair for a deeper and more efficient cleanse with {shampoo}, this wash day essential gives your once-aching shoulders a break.

HAIR-OES ‘FRO-EVER

For the next step in your afro hair routine, you’ll need to inject some much-needed moisture into your coily tresses. Face your ‘fro with the next best thing since sliced bread: BREAD BEAUTY SUPPLY’s {Kit-1 Wash}. Everything you need — and more — for the easiest, {frizz-free} freshen-up in one box equipped with hair-wash, multi-purpose hair-oil, a creamy {conditioner} like no other and a maximum-grip {scrunchie}. Catering to every {curl} and texture from 3a to 4c, consider this the one-stop-shop designed to make your wash days as stress-free as possible. Bursting with zingy superfruit extracts, nourishing shea butter, sweet almond oils and heap loads of hair-oes, your tresses are sure to thank you in more ways than one. Expect bouncier, vivacious, silky smooth strands that feel rejuvenated, prepped and primed for styling. 

YUMMY GUMMIES

Beauty starts from within — as we know — and holding this to be true are the HUM Nutrition {Hair Sweet Hair Strong, Healthy Hair Supplements}. Fortifying your locks from the inside out with a boastful blend of biotin, fo-ti, zinc and PABA these vegan gummies maintain colour vibrancy and growth. Lest we forget how yummy these are? Leaning on traditional Chinese medicine practices, these hard-working heroes increase circulation throughout your scalp to promote longer, {fuller hair}. Nothing head-scratching about these hair care essentials — simply pop two gummies a day et voila … trophy-worthy tresses!

Was that easy or super easy? Make your afro hair routine as quick and simple as possible with these handy tips.  In no time at all, your hair has been thoroughly cleansed, treated and rejuvenated from within.