What resolutions to adopt to take care of your textured hair in 2023?

New year, new resolutions. To take care of your textured hair in 2027, seven habits are enough: a healthy lifestyle, formulas suited to your hair, hydrating treatments, oil baths, protective styles worn for shorter periods, pre-shampoo treatments according to your texture and less frequent shampooing.

JIABLOG presents its 7 resolutions for curly, coily and afro-textured hair, with our JIATIPS to keep them all year long.

Resolution no. 1: adopt a healthy lifestyle

Your hair also reflects what is going on in your body. Four habits support it every day.

Eat a balanced diet

A varied, balanced diet is essential for your body to function properly, and therefore for the health of your hair. Insufficient intake of protein, iron or certain vitamins can weaken hair. Focus on fruit and vegetables, pulses, eggs, fish and good fats.

Drink regularly

Water is the foundation of the body's hydration, including the scalp. Insufficiently hydrated skin can become more sensitive, with tightness or itching. Don't wait until you're thirsty: get into the habit of drinking throughout the day.

Staying hydrated doesn't just mean drinking plain water. Tea, herbal tea, soup, fruit-infused water, water-rich fruit and vegetables: it all counts.

Do relaxing activities

Intense stress, extreme fatigue or emotional shock can be associated with temporary hair loss. Yoga, walking, breathing exercises, reading: choose what calms you and treat yourself to that moment every week. If you notice significant or persistent hair loss, talk to your doctor or a dermatologist.

Opt for dietary supplements

A food supplement does not replace a varied diet: it complements it. Certain nutrients, such as biotin and zinc, contribute to the maintenance of normal hair.

Gummies Hair Vitamins, vegan and sugar-free, provide biotin and zinc in particular. The Hair Booster, for its part, combines vitamins, minerals and inactive brewer's yeast. These two courses from the Growth Range are taken at the daily dose indicated on the packaging.

Resolution #2: choose sulphate-free, silicone-free and paraben-free formulas

What you put on your hair matters as much as what you eat. Three families of ingredients deserve your attention:

• Sulphates are powerful cleansing agents originally derived from detergents. They can dry out textured hair and irritate sensitive scalps.
• Silicones, which are frequently used, form a film that builds up on the fibre, weighs curls down and breaks down poorly in the environment.
• Some parabens are suspected of being endocrine disruptors: many brands have chosen to do without them.

JIA TIP: take two minutes to read the ingredient list (INCI) of your products. Ingredients are listed from most to least concentrated. For a complete routine, discover the For My Curls range, vegan and made in France.

Resolution no. 3: favor hydrating treatments

Textured hair needs deep hydration: it's the first step of any routine. Look for treatments rich in glycerin and aloe vera, which help retain water, and in plant oils, which nourish the lengths and help limit frizz.

• To refresh your curls between washes, the Hydrating Spray combines aloe vera and glycerin.
• To hydrate your lengths after shampooing, the Hair Milk is suitable for thick wavy hair and fine curls.
• To define and hold your curls, the Curl Activating Gel relies on glycerin, a humectant that attracts moisture.

JIA TIP: apply your treatments to damp hair, then finish with the 3-in-1 Sealing Oil Serum, which seals moisture into the fiber.

Resolution no. 4: do oil baths

Oil baths are particularly beneficial for textured hair (curly, coily and afro-textured), which tends to dry out faster than other types. They hydrate and nourish the fibre before washing.

Every plant oil has its own properties: there's bound to be one that suits your needs. The 3-in-1 Oil Synergy by Jia Paris, a blend of oils for use on hair and beard, is a great way to start.

JIA TIP: do an oil bath of at least 20 minutes, once a week, before your shampoo. Your hair comes out nourished and more supple.

Resolution #5: stop keeping protective styles in for too long

Protective styles (braids, two-strand twists, twists) are a good idea, but keeping them in for too long is not. The scalp, the foundation of healthy hair, can become clogged: oils, product residue, dust, pollution and dead cells build up on it.

JIATIP: how long can you keep your hairstyle without damaging your hair?

• 3 to 4 weeks for an adult.
• No more than 3 weeks for a child.

Caution: a hairstyle that is too heavy or too tight can have the opposite effect and weaken the hair root. If you feel pulling or pain, take it out.

When you take them out, give your scalp a real cleanse with the Clarifying Shampoo and the Hair Scrub. A massage with the Stimulating Brush completes the ritual.

Resolution no. 6: adapt your care to your hair type

Textured hair is drier by nature: sebum has a harder time travelling down a coiled fibre. It therefore needs lots of hydration and nourishment. We recommend adding a pre-shampoo treatment, in the form of a mask such as the Intensive Nourishing Mask, to treat the roots as well as the lengths.

On wash day, thick curly, coily and afro-textured hair can complement its mask with the Nourishing Smoothie.

Resolution no. 7: stop overusing shampoo

Textured hair doesn't get greasy much: generally, one shampoo a week is enough, to be adjusted according to your scalp and how much sport you do. To cleanse thoroughly, you can follow one gentle shampoo with another, such as the Hydrating Shampoo or the Nourishing Shampoo, or occasionally choose a clarifying shampoo, for example once a month.

JIA TIP: to space out your shampoos, switch to the Co-Wash. This sulfate-free cleansing treatment gently cleanses the scalp while hydrating the lengths. Use it between two shampoos.

Warning: too much shampoo dries out hair and weakens the scalp.

Your questions about hair resolutions

How many times a week should you wash textured hair?

In general, one shampoo a week is enough. Adjust according to your scalp, your sporting activity and your hair type. Between shampoos, Co-Wash lets you refresh without drying out.

What is a Co-Wash?

Co-Wash is a sulfate-free cleansing treatment. It gently cleanses the scalp and hydrates the lengths. It is used between two shampoos to reduce how often you need them.

How long should you keep a protective style?

Allow 3 to 4 weeks for an adult and no more than 3 weeks for a child. The hairstyle should be neither too heavy nor too tight, so as not to weaken the hair root.

How to do an oil bath?

Apply the oil from roots to ends, massaging gently, then leave it on for at least 20 minutes. Finish with a shampoo. Once a week is a good rhythm for textured hair.

Do dietary supplements make hair grow?

No supplement can promise to make hair grow. Certain nutrients, such as biotin and zinc, contribute to the maintenance of normal hair, alongside a varied diet. In case of significant hair loss, consult a healthcare professional.

Your turn in 2023

There you have it: our 7 resolutions for healthy textured hair. No need to change everything at once: pick one or two, then add the others over the months.

Need a little help? Take the hair diagnosis or check out our routines by hair type. JIABLOG will see you soon for another article!