I’ve also included my full list of recommended trichologists, dermatologists, curl specialists, and stylists across the UK the people I genuinely trust with my own hair.
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If you’ve been struggling to make wash day easier, or you just want to start loving your hair again, this guide will show you exactly how I do it simply, consistently, and with joy.
Download it, set aside a little time for you, and let’s make wash day something you actually look forward to.
The Wash Day Routine That Changed EVERYTHING.
Wash day used to feel like war for me. I didn’t grow up knowing how to care for my hair properly and I definitely didn’t love it. Now, it’s one of my favourite ways to slow down, show up for myself, and reconnect.
This updated guide breaks down the exact 4-step routine I use every week to keep my hair soft, hydrated, and thriving, no ten-step madness, just what actually works.
Inside, I’ve shared my favourite shampoos, conditioners, and styling products, the heat hat method that changed everything for my moisture levels, plus expert tips and excerpts from my book How To Love Your Afro.
I’m Paige Lewin. I’m a natural hair advocate, the Founder and Host of the Texture Talks podcast, Founder and CEO of hair accessories brand Team Texture and Author of natural hair and self love guide, How To Love Your Afro, available now from Amazon and Waterstones and all major bookstores.
In October 2023, I had traction alopecia. I had chemical damage. And I didn’t know how to care for my hair, AT ALL.
Since then I have learned from some of the most incredible Trichologists, Curl Specialists, Dermatologists and Textured Hair Educators in the business, on a global scale, to learn how to CORRECTLY care for my Afro.
This is the EXACT weekly routine I use today that helped me to grow back stronger, softer, hydrated hair strands — that is APPROVED by trichologists, natural hair professionals and dermatologists.
This free guide will help you:
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Understand how to safely cleanse Afro hair without stripping it
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Give you tips on how to cleanse and condition for optimal results.​
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Help you learn how to detangle with less breakage using trichologist-recommended methods and tools
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Deep condition more effectively by applying heat
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See EXACTLY what my UNSPONSORED absolute favourite products are that I LOVE to use (and why they work)
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Build a routine for you to use or adapt that is SUPER SIMPLE, that genuinely works, is super enjoyable, and easy for you to actually stick to
"I used to DREAD wash day. I would do anything possible to speed through it because I didn't like my hair or understand what it needed. My edges were thinning, my curls felt dry no matter WHAT I tried, and I honestly thought I’d ruined my hair for good.But this routine changed everything. It helped me grow back my hair after traction alopecia and fall in love with my natural texture again.I created this guide to help you do the same." - Me...before this routine
