Natural hair and fro’ is the to-die for beauty trend now among flexxing ladies and there are many more who would love to go natural but are scared of the cost implications of maintaining it. With all the “octopus eye” and “elephant tusk oil” naturalistas claim to apply in their hair, we’re glad to bring you the gospel of ridiculously cheap products that work wonders for your natural hair.
- Water:
We weren’t lying when we said ridiculously cheap. Water is natural hair’s best friend because it helps in distributing Sebum from the scalp onto the hair strands and Sebum is responsible for the lubrication of the scalp and conditioning of the hair. - Shampoo: Shampooing your hair regularly gets rid of dirt that clog the scalp and soothes itching. Your average shampoo will do the trick here, there are shampoos for less than 500 Naira and you can use them for a long time.
- Coconut oil: Coconut oil is the absolute truth when it comes to hair care, it’s great for deep conditioning, detangling of hair, fighting dandruffs, protection of hair from harmful sun rays and just about making your hair healthy and shiny. All these goodness in a bottle of coconut oil which goes for less than 1000 Naira in stores and 500 Naira in local markets.
- Shea butter: Or “Ori” as popularly known in local parlance. Shea butter is the root of all good things for hair and body, and it is so cheap! 50 – 100 Naira will get you a sizeable amount in local markets.
- Aloe Vera gel: Aloe Vera plant is very common in the country, you can get a stalk from your neighbour or friend and plant yours. Aloe vera is best for cleasning, nourishing and protecting the hair from damage, it also gives the hair this really healthy and lustrous glow.
Shampooing your hair regularly gets rid of dirt that clog the scalp and soothes itching. Your average shampoo will do the trick here, there are shampoos for less than 500 Naira and you can use them for a long time.
Coconut oil is the absolute truth when it comes to hair care, it’s great for deep conditioning, detangling of hair, fighting dandruffs, protection of hair from harmful sun rays and just about making your hair healthy and shiny. All these goodness in a bottle of coconut oil which goes for less than 1000 Naira in stores and 500 Naira in local markets. 
Or “Ori” as popularly known in local parlance. Shea butter is the root of all good things for hair and body, and it is so cheap! 50 – 100 Naira will get you a sizeable amount in local markets.
Aloe Vera plant is very common in the country, you can get a stalk from your neighbour or friend and plant yours. Aloe vera is best for cleasning, nourishing and protecting the hair from damage, it also gives the hair this really healthy and lustrous glow.Go get your natural hair on fleek!
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