Keep it Old School

Old School Hair Secrets That Still Slap (And Grease That STILL Shines!)

Let’s talk about it. Somewhere between flat irons, lace fronts, and rice water on TikTok, we forgot the basics. You know—the real old-school hair care that had our edges full, our braids laid, and our kitchen napes thick and unbothered.

Let me take you back.

💧 Sink Wash Days = Blood Circulation Boost

Remember washing your hair in the kitchen sink? Sure, it wasn’t the spa experience of a salon chair, but hanging your head upside down over the sink every two weeks? Baby, that was a circulation masterclass. Blood was rushing to your scalp like it owed it money—and guess what? That blood flow promoted cell regeneration, which meant hair growth. Science was happening in that kitchen, honey. Who knew?

💦 The Water Cup & Grease Combo

You haven’t lived until your mama dipped a soft-bristle brush into a solo cup of water, smacked a palmful of Blue Magic or Pink Oil Moisturizer in her hand, and went to work like she was about to fight your tangles in a hair war. And guess what? That combo locked in moisture like a vault. Moisturized hair = thriving hair. Your strands were juicy. Your scalp was thriving. Your ponytail had body.

Then what happened?

We got “grown.” We got our own hands in our heads. And suddenly we were bald-headed with heat damage and a bad attitude. (Don’t act like it was just me.)

💫 The Jerry Curl Spray Revelation

Let me tell y’all about one of my clients—bless her, she came in for braid installs on the regular. But when she took her braids out, her hair would be in pristine condition. Like, edges still intact, scalp still hydrated, no excessive shedding. I had to ask: “Sis, what are you doing?!”

She smiled and dropped the secret:

“I spray my braids with Jerry Curl spray every few days.”

Mic. Dropped.

Only someone who wore a Jerry Curl would know that moisture is life. That sheen spray wasn’t just for curl activation—it was a hydration hack. So now? I tell every client: Keep those braids moisturized, and your take-down will be glorious.

🧼 Moral of the Story? Old School Still Hits.

Yes, we love new trends. Yes, products have gotten more bougie (and more expensive). But don’t sleep on the wisdom of the women who came before us.

They knew how to keep hair:
✔️ Moisturized
✔️ Growing
✔️ Protected
✔️ And THRIVING

So, next time you’re tempted to chase the next miracle oil with a 12-step hair routine—pause. Maybe all you need is a sink rinse, a good grease, and a little Jerry Curl spray.

Wrap your hair tonight. Drink your water. And give Mama her props.
She had us shiny, thick, and flourishing before we could even spell “cuticle.”