Black Hair And All Those Products

Many people of color spend a large amount of money on black hair care products each month. If you are

spending a great deal on these products, you may be shocked to learn that you can get many of the

same quality hair care products for less, taking into consideration what you actually need to

use. Keep in mind that using too many products can damage your hair.

So the question is:

What is the solution to having beautiful healthy natural hair without breaking the bank?

One option to consider is simply purchasing only what you need. Don’t be a ‘product junkie’ and

stock up on products that you will not use up in a life time.

Don’t purchase the most expensive name brand, because nine times out of ten, the generic

company and the popular ‘name brand’ company is using the same manufacturer, but

with a less expensive price tag.

 You may feel you need waxes, gels and other hair styling products, but in fact

natural healthy hair doesn’t require nearly as much product. Good examples of this are products that add

too much shine to your hair. The simpler the better.

When natural hair is well cared for, it does not need to be over washed. Using a clarifying shampoo is

An excellent way to give your hair a deep cleanse. Simply replenish the natural oils back into your scalp and hair with Jojoba oil known as ‘liquid gold’-- any natural oil that is blended with pure essential oils is great too; they are soothing and healing to your scalp and hair.

In addition to all these considerations, keep in mind what you’re actually putting on your hair.

Adding toxic chemicals like hair color, perms and sprays to your hair is worse still, especially when you spend hours a month blow drying and flat ironing your hair. The best solution here is to simply reduce or eliminate altogether the amount of chemicals added.

You may even want to consider finding a few organic products. These are simply the best for your natural

Tresses and they do not hurt your hair in the process.

Here are a few more tips to keep in mind:

·         Do not wash your hair every day. You don’t need to, besides, excessive washing strips away many

of the nutrients your hair needs to stay moisturized for optimal growth opportunity.

·         Use minimal amounts of any hair care product you use. Being careful to follow directions for that particular product.

·          Switch out conditioners and shampoos every few months. Some hair products leave residue in your hair and after

a while it builds up and weighs the hair (locs) down and some loc wearers experience hair breakage, which is largely

due to the weight and dryness of the locs. Switching to another brand or product every few months will help your

hair stays alive and experiences a great clean feeling.

·         Minimize the use of your hair dryer, excessive usage aids in the breakdown of your hair.

·         Do not wear your hair up in a pony tail too often because this is a sure way to put tension and stress on the parameter (edges)

Of your hair and you will begin to see breakage and may experience baldness and permanent damage.

Most importantly, taking care of your natural hair is easy and fun especially when you fall in love with it.

Your visit to the hair salon will begin to decrease and you will experience very minimal hair loss.

You will eventually have no need for weaves, braids or extensions as your creative juices begin to flow and you start experimenting with hairstyles that are complementary and excepted in the workplace.

Who knows, you may even get the courage to embrace your total self and through away the hair color too!