When it comes to hair care, one size definitely no fit all. Whether you carry natural hair like queen, relaxed hair wey dey shine, or you dey rock wigs and weaves steady, you need the right routine wey go make your hair flourish like Lagos traffic on a Monday morning—full and unstoppable!
In this post, I go break down how you fit build the perfect hair care routine based on your hair type, with a touch of Naija flavour. Let’s dive in!
1. For Natural Hair
Natural hair dey versatile but e also need extra love and patience. Our coils and kinks dey prone to dryness and breakage, especially for this our hot Nigerian weather.
Routine Tips:
Wash every 2-3 weeks with a sulphate-free shampoo like ORS Olive Oil Creamy Aloe Shampoo. Over-washing fit dry your hair.
Deep condition with heat (shower cap or steamer) to soften and strengthen.
Use leave-in conditioner + hair butter + oil (LCO method) to lock in moisture.
Detangle gently with wide-tooth comb or fingers. Do am when hair dey damp, not dry
Protective styles like twists and cornrows go help retain length—but no leave am more than 4-6 weeks
Try Chebe powder or Ayurvedic herbs once a month for serious length retention
2. For Relaxed Hair (Team Low Maintenance)
Relaxed hair fit look easy to maintain, but it also dey fragile if you no treat am well.
Routine Tips:
Relax touch-up every 8-10 weeks, not too frequent to avoid overlap.
Wash with neutralizing shampoo after relaxing to balance pH.
Moisturize daily with water-based moisturizers, then seal with oil.
Weekly deep conditioning go help stop breakage and split ends.
Trim every 2-3 months to avoid thin ends.
Add small honey or banana to your deep conditioner for extra softness.
3. For Wig and Weave Lovers (Slay Without Delay)
Wigs and weaves dey save time and protect your natural hair, but make you no forget the hair underneath.
Routine Tips:
Clean your scalp with diluted shampoo and cotton wool every 1-2 weeks if you sew it in.
Moisturize your cornrows under wig with spray bottle mix (water + leave-in + oil).
Take out your weave after 4-6 weeks, wash and deep condition your natural hair.
If na lace wig, clean the lace with alcohol and store properly when not in use.
Naija Hack: Use Aloe vera gel to refresh your edges if you wear glueless wigs.
4. For Coloured Hair (Pepper Dem Gang)
Hair wey don see bleach or dye need special attention because colour dey weaken hair strands.
Routine Tips:
Use sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo and conditioner.
Avoid heat styling too much—air dry where possible.
Deep condition with protein treatments every 2-4 weeks.
Always protect your hair from the sun with scarf or cap.
Rinse hair with cold zobo water for a light tint and added shine (natural option for colour).
General Must-Do Hair Habits
Drink plenty water—hydrated body = hydrated hair.
Invest in satin/silk bonnet or pillowcase to prevent night-time breakage.
Don’t jump from one product to another—consistency is key.
Avoid using raw relaxer to “stretch” natural hair—it causes permanent damage.
Final Word from BeckyHubhaven
No matter your hair type, your crown deserves care and attention. The key is to know what works for your texture, your lifestyle, and your pocket. With the right routine, even our hot sun, dry harmattan, and unpredictable power supply no fit stop your hair from flourishing!
Have any tried-and-tested routine wey work for you? Drop your tips in the comments—let’s learn from each other, Naija style!
