How to Pick Products for African American Hair
African American hair is the most delicate and unlike other ethnic groups is easily prone to damage. Although there are plenty of hair products available for black hair that is on the market, there is a few that keeps the hair strong and healthy. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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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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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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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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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.
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Tips & Warnings
Not every American American product will work for the hair so please do some research.
Pick products that is best according to your hair type.
Visit hair boards, www.blackhairmedia.com or www.longhaircareforum.com to get tips on different ways to treat your hair well.
Find out from a cosmetologist or your hair stylist the products that is work wonders for your hair.
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Laura Kirkland
Oct 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. -
Laura Kirkland
Oct 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
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Laura Kirkland
Oct 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
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crystalfox
Sep 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.
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crystalfox
Sep 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.
