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Step 1
To start off a healthy hair regime, find shampoos suited for African American hair. KeraCare, Motions and Creme of Nature doesn't strip hair of its natural oils, moisturize the hair extremely well and prevent dryness in the scalp. These products helps detangles the hair, especially for women whose hair is very coarse and thick and need more manageability.
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Step 2
The next step is to find a conditioner that keeps the hair healthy and full of life. You can find conditioners made by Keracare, Organic Roots Stimulator Replenshing Pak or Aphogee as it contains protein which keeps the hair strong and protects it from damage. You can find the salon-based product Aphogee at Sallys or visit www.avlon.com that sells KeraCare or visit a beauty supply store that has ORS Replenshing Pak.
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Step 3
Maintain great hair by using hair oils. Most hair problems comes from using hair product that contains mineral oil or petroleum which clogs up the scalp and prevent it from hair growth. You can buy hair oils like rosemary or coconut oil because it is not only natural but stimulates hair growth and keep the hair moisturize and full of sheen. These natural products are sold at most health food stores.
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Step 4
Besides using natural herbs for the hair, you can find hair products that is sold at drug stores or hair store. Hair product line that prove to have excellent results is, Organic Root Stimulator, Africa's Best, Motions and Creme of Nature. They sell shampoo, deep conditioner, leave in conditioners- Organic Root Stimulator and Africa's Best sells mayonnaise and carrot oil creme that helps prevent the hair from brittleness or a dry itchy scalp.
Comments
shalissamoore said
on 7/19/2009 I use the bond and vitamin restorer at dnasuperb.com but there are many things that you can buy for your hair, it's that mine is very brittle and dry and chemicals rarely take on mine so thats why I use that, but you need a very good conditioner, and also do not overwash your hair, this can be a problem, finally and most important, when you sleep at night, your hair is very very vunerable, make sure to tie it up, do not bind it or braid it when you sleep, because you will pull it, unless its coiled up and even this in not good for our hairs. You need to put back into your hair what has been lost. Don't overly process you hair, take care of it, and trust me, it will take care of you back. All hair can grow and be healthy, just stop using stuff that' ain't for you and it will happen, with patience and hard work!!
LovelySistah said
on 10/25/2008 ....ranging from a 2b-4b and the products that consistenyly work well for all of our hair types are the Napturally Sulfate free shampoo, Kiwi Coconut hair smoothie, shea and mango butter conditioner, rosemary and olive hot oil treamtney, and my all time favorite..the Herbalaxer.
LovelySistah said
on 10/25/2008 Petroleum and mineral oil have no beneficial properties. They molecules in mineral oil ae too large to penetrate the hair shaft and other carrier oils such as Jojoba oil are more closely related and similar to the sebum that humans naturally produce. Petroleum is greasy slick while carrier oils are able to penetrate the ahir and truly condition it.
A lot of the products that natural hair sisters think are natural...AREN'T natural. For instance Organic Root Stimulator is not natural as well as Motions. It's hard for natural products to be stocked in stores as they do not have harsh parabens...so if you are looking for naturla products it would be most beneficial to either go to an herbal heath food store or order online. Mineral Indulgence, has 100% natural products made for black women and a sulfate free shampoo that doesn't dry out the hair. My family has a variety of hair textures
crystalfox said
on 9/17/2008 my question/comment just submitted itself before i was finished, lol. Well, anyway, I was saying.... in addition to having the names or examples of a few products that the experts consider good scalp oils for different types of hair. That was given by the author of the article.I hope someone can answer this question for me.
crystalfox said
on 9/17/2008 In the article "How to pick products for African American Hair";I read that many hair problems are due to the use of products that contain mineral & petroleum oil.I agree with this, simply because i notice the adverse affects on my hair when i use products like those mentioned.However, i don't really know the actual reason why one oil is better than another.For sure an oil being "natural" can't be the sole reason. Petroleum is certainly a natural base rock oil, but its not natural to humans.How is one oil better than another in promoting a healthy scalp?.Is it the weight, and or viscosity of the oil that causes both mineral & petroleum oils to block the pores of the scalp: or is it some other reason. I would like to know the actual science behind why we should choose one scalp oil over another. This would be very helpful in steering one to choose the best products, in addition to having