Benefits of steaming your hair

Steaming is a process that every "naturalista" should include in their hair routine. It means adding moisture in the form of moist heat (steam) to the hair strands. This can be done different ways .You can use  a handheld hair steamer or a standing steamer.
Why should i steam?1. Helps reduce breakage: the steam  adds moisture to the hair  and thus can make dry, brittle and thirsty hair supple and hydrated.
2. Lifts the cuticle to allow product/ingredient absorption: the heat from the steam raises the hair cuticles, which makes products absorb easily into the hair. This is particularly helpful for low porosity hair because it raises the cuticles for better absorption of products.
3. Enables hair stretching, less shrinkage and tangles: When the hair is properly hydrated, the level of shrinkage reduced.
4. Helps clean the scalp and promote hair growth: the warmth from the steam fights  through some product build-up/dirt on the scalp, making it easier to keep your scalp clean. A clean scalp is a healthy scalp which means  healthy growth. The warmth also helps stimulate blood flow in the scalp which again helps with hair growth.

                                     

How often should you steam?

This depends on how dry your hair feels, how often you need to wash your hair and how difficult/easy it is for products such as deep conditioners, leave-in conditioners etc. to penetrate your hair strands. You can steam 1-2 times weekly, it totally depends on how your hair feels.I steam every weekend and this has made my hair more elastic and hydrated.