Hey guys—welcome to another hair wash day. In this video, I’m walking you through my step-by-step hydration routine for 4C natural hair, because moisture retention is really the key if you want to retain length and see growth. My hair was looking rough (I know, I looked crazy), but don’t worry—we attended to it properly. Before I even start washing, I make sure I comb my hair very well so any product I use can go on easily without stress. From there, I focus on one major thing: saturating my hair with water. I’m not doing “small water”—I mean every part needs to be soaked: back, front, sides, everything. Then I go in with shampoo and I scrub my scalp properly (but carefully) to remove dirt. I also double-shampoo because I believe the first wash removes dirt, but the second wash helps me feel properly clean. After that, I condition and massage through my scalp and hair, then comb again because it makes everything easier. Lastly, I use a mentholated conditioner on my scalp because I deal with dandruff—just know it gets hot, so if you can’t handle that kind of heat, don’t use it. Alabama… heat!