Welcome! So let’s talk about how the nature of your hair affects your face. That is, how your face reacts to your hair being clean or dirty!

I recently had my hair unwashed for at least three weeks-the longest I have went- and I found that my face was beginning to break out. Usually I wash my hair every three days or every week. It was unwashed for so long was because I didn’t have the shampoo and conditioner I consistently use, nor did I have the hair moisturizer of the same brand.

I was afraid that using other products would counteract the progress I’d made using my go-to brand Cantu.

Years past, I’d use almost any conditioner and shampoo, however, for the past three years I’ve stuck to using Cantu products for natural hair. Throughout the three weeks, I covered my hair to protect it from the heat and cold by wearing a thin scarf. That way, it was protected but the wind still got to pass through it. I also tried to avoid physical activities that would cause me to sweat excessively. After all, I didn’t want to feel that my hair was dirty, though I knew it was.

Why not just use what was available?

Well, I have learnt that being consistent with the products that you use on your hair and skin is healthier than constantly using new ones. So I waited and continued my ‘protective practices’ but, I realized that although my hair was fine, my face wasn’t. I began to get breakouts that were close to my hairline. They would disappear after using acne face washes and then reappear a few days later.

Along with the acne, I just thought that my face looked lifeless and dull simply because my hair needed to be washed.

I further researched and found a list of possible reasons why my skin was breaking out and what measures to take- other than and after the immediate fix of washing my hair!

I needed advice that would prepare me to take proper care of my hair even moreso now since that I know how important it is to my face.

What now?

Now my hair is clean and I have already washed it twice within seven days. There are definitely improvements in my skin, there are no new breakouts and the old ones are drying up pretty well.

I’ve also continued to cover my hair from the sun and air conditioner for the most parts of the day. I’ve seen the benefits and I’m sure you will too if you do the same.

I also chose to avoid using just any other shampoo or conditioner due to the harshness of some of these products; they are drying and aggravating to the scalp and face. Refinery29 gives great insight on possible ways your hair could be causing breakouts and further, how to prevent them.

Keep your hair clean and your face will love you for it!