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You must keep your scalp clean and healthy for hair growth, so wash your hair at least once a week with a deep-conditioning shampoo and then use a deep conditioner. After applying the conditioner, cover your head with a heated towel or a plastic cap and sit under a dryer for at least 15 minutes. Rinse.
Your hair is 75 percent protein. These conditioners will infuse your hair shaft with protein and amino acids in the weak places. The Phytospecific hair line is plant-based and has a deep conditioner that contains all the nutrients you need for a full head of hair. If your hair is especially dry, try the Phytospecific Vital Force Shampoo and the PhytoSpecific Vital Force Cream Bath. - Unlike the normal conditioner you rinse out after you wash your hair, a leave-in conditioner is left in your hair until the next time you wash it. While many deep conditioners are oil-based, leave-in conditioners are mostly glycerin-based, which adds a little moisture, but not so much that it looks greasy. Decca products contain nutrient-rich ingredients that penetrate the hair effectively, but don't clog the scalp and hair with oil. Especially helpful is the Decca Plus Satin Tame revitalizer and moisturizer.
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Black women's hair needs strength, moisture and stimulation. Many all-natural products can provide the hair with these things. Combine a ripe avocado, 2 tbsp. real mayonnaise, and about 10 drops peppermint oil. The oil in the avocado is moisturizing, the egg in the mayonnaise strengthens your hair and the peppermint oil is stimulating. Always use pure peppermint oil from the health-food store. Mix well, then massage throughout your hair. Cover your hair with a plastic cap and leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing.
Your hair needs adequate circulation at the scalp to grow in thick, healthy and long, so condition your scalp after you shampoo. Mix 7 drops each of peppermint, lavender and rosemary oils. Peppermint opens up the pores, lavender is cooling and soothing to the scalp and rosemary increases circulation.
