Hair Care - Moisturizers

Natural locks are the most beautiful thing ever!

You can peruse your nearest hair salons or Shoppers Drug Mart but you'll be hard-pressed to find a product for your coarse, kinky hair. The products created for your hair type and marketed in these stores do not contain anything that is actually good for your hair. These products are actually very damaging because they contain products like mineral oil and petroleum that prohibit healthy hair and hair growth in the longterm. "Hair grease" and these lotions that the Black community have long relied on do not help our hair. Maybe it was created to further destroy our tresses, who knows? The regular hair section has products for thin, curly or colour-treated hair and these brands contain way too many chemicals for our sensitive hair. You cannot use these regular hair products or these pharmacy store products for your hair if you want healthy, long tresses.

I personally use Ojon shampoo and conditioner which I purchased at Sephora for $60 for both and other brands that are good for your hair is Beauty 4 Ashes and Carol's Daughter although these are not available in Canada yet (you will find them in the U.S). Some Black women swear by Jane Carter Solutions and Drops of Nature. It also helps to use a silk pillowcase because cotton will dry your hair out quickly. If you do not have a silk pillowcase, purchase one and also consider a silk hair scarf instead of a bandana. Your hair will thank you!


African-American hair has a tendency to be dry, which is exacerbated by a structure that can make it difficult for oil to properly penetrate both the scalp and the ends of the hair. Thus, you should adopt a daily, weekly, and semi-regular treatment method for your hair to keep it looking its best.

 What's Wrong with Petroleum-Based Products


Your grandmother may have used plain old petroleum jelly on her hair and still swears by it. This can be great for really rough patches on elbows and knees, but when you use too much mineral oil or petroleum, your pores will get clogged. What causes acne on your face will create more dryness on your scalp, because as you continue to apply it to clogged pores, they will not absorb the moisture and your hair will be prone to more damage.






Shea Butter and Other Natural Moisturizers


Instead, opt for something like organic shea butter. Full of healing properties, shea butter is one of the healthiest moisturizers for hair and skin alike. Jojoba or papaya oils are also very healthy and popular. You can also try ayurvedic oils found in health food shops and Indian beauty supply stores. Obviously, the texture of the hair is very different, but an ayurvedic-based hair oil will be natural and gentle enough for daily use and will promote softness and resiliency.


You can also moisturize straight from the kitchen cupboard. Coconut, olive, and safflower oils are excellent for the hair and skin. If you need to do a hot oil treatment once a week, try using one of these oils, gently heated in the microwave. Apply carefully from scalp to ends, wrap a towel around your head for about twenty minutes, and then rinse out using lukewarm water.
 
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