Black Hair Care

I have gone from ponytails to relaxers every 3 months to make my hair more "manageable" to going back to natural, although not the ponytails... Like India.Arie said, I Am Not My Hair... My hair has truly become a reflection of my creativity. And a little bit of research and careful reading as well. While combing, brushing, moisturizing, and sometimes fighting my black hair for the past 20 or so years, I have learned some things.

• Shampoos that contain lauryl/laureth sulfates overstrip the hair of needed oils, causing the scalp and hair to be dry.


• Detangling the hair is best done in small sections. Start with a wide tooth comb and work your way to the small tooth comb.


• Grease not only blocks the pores in your scalp but also collects more dust/dirt. Natural oils moisturize the scalp and hair without the greasy feel. (Carrot oil, Olive oil, etc..)


• Most black haircare products are not made by people with black hair. Going "organic" with your haircare products will have a positive effect on your scalp and hair.


• Natural haircare products cost more money than the average haircare product but the results are worth it. You get what you pay for!

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