Meet the beautiful Jasmine Denis (aka @jaskden_), content creator, mom, and lover of all things natural hair and beauty. Her curly hair routine and products focus on maximizing length retention, and she approaches it intentionally, at a pace that creates more Peace in her life.
I’m Jasmine, a mom based in New Hampshire. I love sharing my natural hair and what I’ve learned from caring for it over the years. My wash days are long, but taking that time for myself has become part of the joy of it.
What are your absolute favorite hair products right now, and what do you use each one for?
I love Biolage Ultra Hydra Source Moisturizing Conditioning Balm for detangling because it gives my hair so much moisture and slip. I also use a deep conditioner almost every wash day. My current favorites are Camille Rose Clean Rinse Moisturizing and Clarifying Shampoo, Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Leave-In Conditioner, and Biolage Hydra Source Conditioning Balm as my deep conditioner.
What has made the biggest difference in your length retention?
Being gentle and giving my hair enough time. I take my time detangling, pay special attention to my edges, almost never skip deep conditioning, and always, always sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase!
What do you do for your best curl definition?
I let my leave-in conditioner sit for at least 10 minutes before adding my other styling products. Then I work section by section to make sure the products are evenly distributed throughout my hair.
How do you keep your hair defined and frizz-resistant in humidity?
When it’s humid outside, I say a prayer, cover my hair, or embrace the frizz, especially if I’ve just done my hair!
What does your typical wash day look like?
I shampoo, detangle with a moisturizing conditioner, and then deep condition under my hooded dryer for at least 30 minutes. After rinsing, I apply leave-in conditioner and let it sit for at least 10 minutes. I style my hair section by section, let it air-dry for a few hours, and then go back under the hooded dryer to finish drying. The whole process can take around five hours.
What is your go-to protective style?
Two-strand twists.
Is there anything you stopped doing that made a noticeable difference in your hair?
I stopped wearing box braids because they were damaging my edges and causing split ends.
What is one piece of advice you’d give someone trying to grow and retain long, healthy natural hair?
Be gentle and pay attention to what works for your hair. I take my time detangling, and I almost never skip deep conditioning. I’m also very gentle with my edges.
Is there a natural-hair “rule” you don’t follow?
I don’t wash on a strict weekly schedule. I’m a mom, and life gets busy. Sometimes I go longer between wash days, but when I do wash my hair, I give it the time and care it needs. The whole process can take me around five hours.
Anything else you’d like readers to know?
Healthy hair is a learning process. I’ve found a routine that works for me by being patient, paying attention, and making adjustments along the way.
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