Somatosensory Processing

Meaning

Somatosensory Processing, in the tender care of textured hair, quietly speaks to the body’s insightful interpretation of touch, pressure, and movement experienced through strands and scalp. ❉ This gentle, grounding sensory awareness lays the foundation for truly understanding one’s hair, allowing a person to discern its particular sensation—whether quenched with moisture or seeking hydration—simply through the fingertips. ❉ For systematizing care routines, this intuitive dialogue guides the soft application of nourishing elixirs and the delicate untangling of coils, encouraging a rhythmic flow in daily practices that becomes almost second nature. ❉ Practically, this deep sensory connection helps in implementing care choices, informing decisions on when hair is thoroughly clean, perfectly conditioned, or ready for its next beautiful expression, offering a responsive, personal touch to the heritage of Black and mixed-race hair.