Happy Wednesday,

It's amazing how seeing someone get beautiful results with a product or styling technique can make you curious enough to try it yourself.

And I get it! I share products and techniques on my own channel, and I enjoy seeing what other women are doing with their natural hair, too. Sometimes we discover something that works wonderfully for us.

But one thing I've learned over the years is that even when we have similar hair types, our hair doesn't always respond the same way.

And yes, that goes for the products and techniques I share, too!

There's a lot we can learn from each other. The key is figuring out which advice actually makes sense for your own hair.

That's where having a clear goal comes in. The changes you make to your routines should have something to do with the results you're hoping to achieve.

For example, if you're trying to retain more length, it makes sense to pay attention to breakage, how you detangle, and how you're caring for your ends.

But length retention isn't an issue for you at all? Perhaps your hair has started feeling coated, or your favorite products aren't giving you the same results. In that case, it could be time to take a closer look at buildup rather than trying another hair product.

And if you prefer to wear your natural hair straight most of the time like me, you might be more concerned with preventing your hair from reverting. That's when things like preparation and product selection become especially important.

As you can see, the approach changes depending on what you're trying to accomplish.

Here's something to try this week: Write down one goal you have for your hair and one thing that's making it hard to reach. Then choose one small change to experiment with. Give it a little time before deciding whether it's working.

You don't have to try everything you see to find what works for you. Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is focus on what your hair needs in the season of life you find yourself in.

Until next time, honor what God has given you, and remember who you are in Christ.

P.S. Missed an earlier email in this series? Catch up here:

• ​What Have You Let Your Hair Say About You That God Never Said?​
• ​You Bought It. Now Are You Actually Using It?​

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Michelle Smith Evangelist and Founder Fine Natural Hair and Faith Creator of The Faith Based Natural Hair Framework