Moisturize AND Seal

The moisturize-and-seal combo is easily the most important in natural haircare. The blend keeps your hair incredibly hydrated and moisturized, resulting in strong, healthy hair. As you know, moisturization generally involves adding moisture to the hair to enhance and maintain its softness and overall health. Sealing, on the other hand, refers to the application of an oil or butter to the hair after moisturizing it to create a protective barrier that keeps the moisture in. Sealing is normally done with natural oils like coconut oil and butters like Livara-favorite shea butter.

Why sealing comes after moisturizing

• Locking in moisture: Moisturizing the hair with water-based products like leave-in conditioners, moisturizing sprays, or even just water is important for providing the nourishment it needs regularly; however, this moisture could be lost due to environmental factors or other factors like high hair porosity. By coating the hair shaft with natural oils, moisture is locked in and prevented from being lost.
• Enhanced effectiveness: By moisturizing first, you make sure that your hair has enough water in it so that the sealing stage is effective. If you apply oil to dry hair without first moisturizing it, the oil basically has nothing to seal in and just sits atop the hair.

Perks of the moisturizing and sealing combo

• Long-lasting hydration: Regular moisturizing and sealing provide hydration to the hair for an extended period of time.
• Reduced dryness and breakage: By now, you’ve probably realized that when your hair is dry, it breaks a lot and even gets split ends. The combo of moisturizing and sealing effectively combats dryness, reducing any chances of breakage and promoting stronger hair.
• Enhanced shine: Sealing in moisture with a natural oil or butter helps smoothen the cuticle, giving it a sleeker and more vibrant look.

For these benefits and more, add this simple two-step process to your haircare routine. There’s no doubt you’ll love the results. Make sure not to overdo it with any of the two steps; apply adequate moisture and oil to prevent weighing your hair down. Additionally, limit the combo to once every few days to prevent buildup.

Remember, you are a gem. Treat your hair as such.