Well I'm on the look out for information on black Hair care. With your help
we will be able to find good homemade recipes, articles , websites like Locks&Links
and videos for the care of black hair for woman and men of all ages.
At the bottom of the page you will find a comment box. No matter how short of a comment you have leave it for the rest of us looking for good information.
There seems to be alot of information that just leads us to buy a product. Short on info and long on sell. What we are looking for is information on care, growth, styles and how to do them.
Black hair is quite different from the hair of other ethnic groups, and many common hair care products can damage Black hair. Read about the products you should be buying to get your black hair looking as beautiful as possible.
I think this video from The Tyra Banks Show - ''African American women's hair'' (Recorded May 12, 2009, WWOR) We're getting to the root ... is a good place to start..
Latest Sent In Tip on 07/29/10
Restorative Treatment
: I mix ojon restorative treatment with shea butter, I melt the shea butter and the ojon in the microwave and mix the together I also mix rosemary and peppermint essenial oils in it and I put in the fridge and I let it get hard agin.
I use as a grease its really good the ojon treatment as you know cost 21 dollars for a little ar and 55 for a big jar thats why i mix it with shea butter to stretch it and i get the same great results and i have a soft silky afro I also like castor oil and vatika oil.
Wayne
Thank you for taking the time to send in this tip and saving the readers money.
The use of natural products for Black hair care is becoming an increasingly popular choice. This is partly due to increased availability from manufacturer's and also as a result of consumer's becoming more health conscious and aware of the benefits for both hair care and general health.
So lets start with these good articles and see where we go from there.
If you are looking for a true natural hair color Henna is the way to go. From my Henna page also make sure that you also look at the page on why not to use these commercial hair colorings.
How high a price are you willing to pay for beauty? $100 for professional hair coloring? Cancer? Your life? Coloring with henna needs a closer look at coloring your hair.
Here are natural hair coloring recipes for your gray hair. I have read the most about the use of henna and sage, but here is a recipe that uses Trifala Churna. Although the recipe is not complete it does give us enough to go on.
Hair tips to make him notice all over again. And the Video form Visual Image Television 06:26 A program dedicated to the art and craft of hair dressing. Created by Visual Image Salon. Visit us online at www.visualimagesalon.com
Wayne'r is a strong beleaver in Natural Oil's. Using them for natural hair growth is a great idea. In this article you will get tips for which oils and how to us them. I have not had the chance to read "Aromatherapy Handbook for Beauty, Hair, and Skin Care," but I have put it on my list.
If you wear your hair natural, you are probably familiar with co-washing, or washing the hair with conditioner only. Conditioner washing avoids harsh results from frequent washing with shampoos and helps to keep natural black hair soft and manageable. Co-washing can be done as often as you'd like, even several times a day (this is a plus for natural hair wearers in the hot days of summer).
: Recipe for beautiful healthy, shiny and sexy hair.
1. Olive oil
2.Jojoba oil
3.Argan oil
4. Coconut oil
5.Avacado oil
6.Sweet almond oil
Mix equal parts of all the oils. Put in a used hair dye bottle. Mix Well. Warm in hot water. Put on hair. Root to tip. Masage in scalp very well. Cover with a plastic bag and stay with it for 30 minutes.
Do not use shampoo and conditioner! Buy WEN.Use as directed.
The results are amazing!!
All four of these will make great Hair oil. Do you use an oil on your hair. Let us know which one you use for natural hair care and why.
Get Beautiful Black Hair
By Marianne Parker
Do you love your hair? Are you, like many African American women, frustrated by the lack of Black hair care products? Many products are on the market for hair care, but there are not a wide variety of products readily available for Black Hair. Don't make the mistake of buying any old product off the shelf. Black hair is quite different from the hair of other ethnic groups, and many common hair care products can damage Black hair.
Did you know Black hair is extremely fragile and can easily be damaged just by rough brushing or using the wrong types of products? Black hair also tends to be very dry because it does not produce the same amount of oil as other types of hair. In order to care for your hair, Black hair requires added moisture. You can do this by using a spray bottle filled with water to mist your hair (or fill the bottle with other hair care products specifically designed for Black hair). Some products may say they are moisturizing, but if they contain alcohol, they will have a drying effect on your Black hair. Stay away from these products!
You will need to buy a few items to care for your hair, such as:
A high-quality hydrating shampoo
A hot oil treatment or deep conditioner
A daily leave in conditioner
A wide-tooth comb or a hair pick
A natural boar bristle brush
Natural oils to apply to the hair, not petroleum based products
Many people make the mistake of washing Black Hair too often because they think their hair is dirty. Shampooing your hair every day or every other day will dry out your hair and cause breakage. In order to clean Black hair on the days you are unable to shampoo, you can rinse your hair with warm water, follow up with a deep conditioner.
Nearly every beauty shop sells relaxers. Take care when using them, relaxers can be very damaging because they contain a strong alkali or calcium hydroxide, both of which are harsh chemicals. Some people use these relaxers to make their hair pin-straight. The use of relaxers is controversial in some African American communities because it changes Black hair so that it looks more Caucasian. However relaxers add another dimension to the range of available Black Hair Styles.
Now that you know some of the secrets of Black hair care, you should quickly become an expert in the field. You will soon find you have a beautiful head of healthy Black hair that is manageable and gorgeous!
The use of natural products for black hair care is becoming an increasingly popular choice. This is partly due to increased availability from manufacturer's and also as a result of consumer's becoming more conscious of the types of product they would like to use in order to achieve healthy hair.
Some of the most common ingredients which we see in natural hair products include: aloe vera, shea butter, glycerine, floral waters, herbs and various oils such as coconut, macadamia, camellia and avocado. These natural ingredients have a variety of benefits relevant to black hair care: ranging from improving moisture and sebum levels to the hair and scalp, cleansing and stimulating the scalp which encourages follicle stimulation and therefore growth, clearing dandruff, soothing scalp irritations, improving strength and thickness. In addition to this, natural hair products are also a healthier choice as they contain less or no synthetic chemicals or toxins which can be harmful to the body and internal systems. Many people are not aware that the scalp is highly permeable, therefore whatever you place on it is often absorbed directly into the bloodstream. Natural hair care products containing essential oils (natural extracts from various flowers and plants) such as lavender, rose, chamomile etc also carry the added benefit of being therapeutic to the mind, body and emotions.
In contrast to this, many of the hair care products containing a high level of synthetic ingredients can be much less beneficial to the hair. Certain ingredients such as sulphates, mineral oil and petrolatum have a drying effect on the hair, which is already an issue most people with black/afro hair are continually trying to combat. In addition to this, mineral oil and petrolatum can also clog the pores of the scalp which prevents circulation necessary for healthy growth and causes build up on the hair follicle. Some products also contain toxic ingredients which can be harmful to our general health, ranging from minor irritants to much more serious health issues such as cancer. For consumers who are concerned and would like to obtain further information, there are a number of organisations who research and distribute online information on the safety of cosmetics ingredients.
In order to help you decide which natural products to purchase, it is first wise to assess your hair and then choose which are most suitable for your current needs. For example, for breakage choose a protein based strengthening product, for dryness choose a moisturizing product etc. The name normally indicates its purpose e.g moisturising conditioner and the label will indicate which natural ingredients it contains. The ingredients will be listed from high to low, so the first is the main component of the product and so forth. Additionally, if you already know which natural ingredients your hair responds well to, it may be wise to choose a range of products containing those particular ones.
Zoe Penny, Natural Hair and Beauty Product Designer & Retailer
Let me know if this video is a keeper or pull the plug on it.
Hair straighteners are more popular than ever. I use a Sedu
hair straightener, most of my friends do and if you still don’t
use a hair straightener I certainly recommend using one. But
does this high temperature straightening technique safe for our
hair? Well, not necessarily. Actually, could be destructive and
totally ruin our hair.
Read on to find the best tips for using a hair straightener and
maintaining a healthy hair:
Hair straighteners are more popular than ever. I use a Sedu
hair straightener, most of my friends do and if you still don’t
use a hair straightener I certainly recommend using one. But
does this high temperature straightening technique safe for our
hair? Well, not necessarily. Actually, could be destructive and
totally ruin our hair.
Read on to find the best tips for using a hair straightener and
maintaining a healthy hair:
Sent in Comments
Hi Wayne,
It's Carol, thanks ever so much for the home made hair loss recipes for black hair, it has made a defference to my hair! I am having a great time experimenting with the natural products found in my kitchen for my hair, and it's really wonderful.
For many years, I've been using the commercial shampoos
and conditioners for my fine delicate and dry hair, which did'nt help at all, nor the hair dressers, but now, I'm more careful as to what I use in my hair, so the best way is all natural ingredients that are found in your kitchen!!
Thanks a million, and if I have any other questions, I'll email you again! God bless, and have a great day!!!
: I have a head full of unprocessed hair - my hair is chemical free for more than a year now and I love it. At first it was difficult to manage, transition between processed to natural was really hard. i had hair breaking here and there but now it's growing and it's healthy. i use a mixture of coconut oil and
almond oil daily on on my hair.I use klorane. and before washing I put whatever I have in the kitchen, honey, oil, fruits, eggs, beer in my hair. now I have manageable hair and it's growing.
: After shampooing and conditioning my hair I put some aloe vera gel in it and let it stay. I then mix some shea butter with castor oil and massage through the entire hair. Twist hair and let air dry. Hair is soft and fully moisturized.It also looks healthy.
: Hi, guys i just wanna give you 1 tip 4 for hair,s dryness is to oil your hair and then steam them with hot towel for 15 minutes and washwith mild shampoo u ,ll like the difference.sonika p gaur.
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MSM aids the body by neutralizing free radical
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It’s a natural cleanser of the circulatory system.
It removes many of the harmful toxins and foreign
invaders that enter our body.
: Hi,
Manyas makes your hair soft and silky after putting in your hair. You put it all in your hair then rap your hair in a towl. Keep it in for 15-30 mins. it also helps when your head hets. like if it herts to brush your hair.
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I am Asian with straight hair. My hair is originally black in color. But now,little by little, it's becoming brunette in color frizzy. I was hoping I can turn it back to its silky black color again. My cousins are suggesting that I get the "rebond" as they call it, commercially known as "Japanese straightening" but I am hesitant about it because I have never tried to have hair treatment before. That's why I am trying to look for other options and natural approach. Are there any other recommendations that you could give me?
Wayne
The only natural coloring for hair that I have found info on in Henna. But I think that it would be on the brown side for your black hair. I will be on the look out for a natural black hair treatment.
: I love this information, and because I have some background in natural supplements, I recognize the value of this informationm, as it pertains to hair health and hair growth... Thanks you!
1) If you skip a wash and can't afford dry shampoo, grab a few sprinklets of plain flour or talcom powder (your choice girls!) into your roots and comb through with a fine comb.
2) If you're the oppisite kind and have dry course hair then another good tip of mine is adding a few tablespoons of olive oil to your regular shampoo and give it a nice firm shake. Then just apply in your ordinary hair washing routine.
Trust me I know! My mums a hairdresser and has been drilling these tips into my head for years!
: I have vegetable glycerin,rosemary oil,castor oil,raw shea butter, coconut oil how do I mix it?
Wayne 01/03/11
I would put the raw shea butter in a microwave safe bowl and put it in the microwave for 10 seconds at a time untill the butter is liquid but not hot. Then add your oils to it and mix it with a small wisk.
: I have locks and they are always dry no matter what I use. I currently use olive oil, which I leave on with a cap for an hour. I do this about twice a month. Is there anything else I can use to moisturize it? Its really irritating my skin.
Wayne 01/02/11
You may want to try Shea Butter It is good for your hair and will help out your skin. Let me know how it goes.
: I've had grey hair since I was 12. At 48 now, mt hair is 50% grey. I found a shampoo that turned grey hair to black some years back. At first I was skeptical at its efficacy, but then I thought what have I gor to lose.
The shampoo has black sesame seeds as its main ingredient. After using for a couple of months I could see a great difference. My hair if finally turning black again. However, the shampoo was replaced with black henna but this doesnt work as well as black sesame seeds.
What I discover about black sesame seeds is that it has high amount of copper which if lacking in our body will turn our hair
grey prematurely. So now I'm experimenting on my own. I soak black sesame seeds overnight with hot water. Before blending it into a paste i add sesame seed oil. I apply to my hair and leave it there for an hour before shampooing.
I discovered that after shampooing I dont need conditioner cos my frizzy hair has become relaxed and easy to manage. I just apply oil after wiping it dry. Hopefully my grey hair will improve with this recipe too.
Will keep you posted on this soon.
regards, Zee.
Wayne 12/23/10
Thank you for sending in this great information. Will be looking forward to hearing from you.
: my hair is sway and dry...i try everything in my hair but no effect...what do i do? can you help me...pls...?
Wayne 10/17/10
Have you tryed shea butter? You can also try mixing in some grape seed oil. Melt the shea butter first then ad in the oil. Let it cool then apply to your hair. Leave it on over night.
When I get tips from other readers I will post them here.
: I.m male. Middle age.I have dark brown hair,little grey.I use a "normal" shampoo. After a good rinse i add a water mix of Chinese green tea,black pepper and henna.
Gently massage into scalp and leave on for 20 minutes.Rinse
again. Dont towel dry,only pat. Makes my hair feel thicker but of course also darker. Costs peanuts. Good luck John/ Denmark
Wayne 10/07/10
Thank you for sending in your great tip. I have always been intrigued with henna and glad to get a tip with someone using it.
: fenugreek is best for hairfall. first soak fenugreek over night. then grind it early in d morning. make a smooth paste of it. apply it over the scalp of ur head. its cheap and effective too. try it , it really works.
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: Improving the strength and condition of black hair is key to achieving longer length. A natural product that is very effective for improving, strength, shine and manageability is shea butter in its raw unrefined form.
High quality unrefined shea butter contains all the beneficial nutrients that are stripped away during the refinement process and works as a deep conditioning hair treatment. This rich natural butter moisturizes hair to reduce frizziness
which helps to prevent split ends and damage without looking or feeling oily. You will be amazed at the softness and shine of black hair after this intensive conditioning treatment. Directions: After shampooing and conditioning apply a
small amount of raw shea butter into towel dried hair from roots to tips. Dry and style. For more information about premium wildcrafted unrefined shea butter for longer, healthier hair visit http://www.sheabutterbyesan.com
Wayne 09/26/10
Thank you for taking the time to send in this info.
: I am so glad that I found your site. You are sharing such great information, what a gift. thank you.
I am thinking about making a hair rinse using herbs in
a "tea" but if it sits out it will mold, right? Would it have to be refrigerated? How can I avoid that happening?
I hope to be able to return and share my experience employing some of the information you provided.
See you soon , Faleti
Wayne 08/26/10
I am a big fan of the small batch. Keeping in the refridgerator will keep it longer, up to 2 weeks. But I like my homemade recipes in the bath room where I use them and being cold is a turn off to me. So I keep a small portion in the bath room. It stayes for me up to a week. Then I will make a new batch. Make sure you clean out your container with hot water.
Let me know what recipes are your using and also look through some of the other post that readers have left, you may be able to help them out as well.
Thank you for taking the time to send a note and looking forward to hearing from you soon.
I have oily hair and I make my own mint oil is their any way. To make it better.
thanks shadow.
Wayne 08/23/10
Thank you for sending in your questions. Right now I do not have a recipes to pass along. When I find one or get a recipe sent in from a reader I will post it here.
: Using shop bought shampoos especially for black hair is very damaging, they contain very harsh and toxic chemicals. Look at a the ingredients on a bottle of shop bought shampoo and conditioner and google the chemicals. It is scary.
I make my own shampoos using 'Dr Bronners liquid Castile soap', distilled water and infused herbs, I then add my own base oils and essential oils and xantham gum to thicken it. All my ingredients are organic using no chemicals.
I also make my own scalp rub. Remember to use organic products as these contain no chemicals. Do not be fooled by the brand names that say natural or made using organic ingredients, these natural products added are usually so refined that their is no goodness from them, adding the harsh chemicals cancels out the
natural ingredients.
Using hair straightners especially on black hair is
damaging especially if the hair is already relaxed. Relaxers are the worst to use on hair, you might as well pour acid onto your hair, even the 'no lye' relaxers are damaging. Over time your hair will get thinner, break and you may end up with no hair. You wouldn't pour acid on a bed of straw so why do it to your hair and then damage it even more by using a hair straighner.
I would keep my hair in braids and let the relaxer grow out, then when new growth starts coming through and it's at a length i'm happy with I would have the relaxer cut out and start again using only natural organic ingredients. You want to keep your hair so stop abusing it. Black women should embrace their
naturelness and stop buying into the commercialised hype of how the media.
thinks you should look.
Wayne 08/17/10
Thank you for taking the time to send in these recipes and tips. This is the kind of information that I am looking for.
: you should put up any products that will help grow any types of hair not just african amerian hair
thxs
Wayne 08/14/10
If you had looked at the categories alone the right hand side you would have seen Homemade Hair Recipes and the Natural Hair Care with information for all kinds of hair. Well I do not have any information for the red heads yet.
: this comment is in response to the article above. The article says "there is a lack of black hair care products. I don't think their are. There is a lack of quality black hair products but things are looking up. I personally enjoy using Carol's Daughter products because of the way they make me and my hair feel beautiful. The key is to find what works for you as an individual because there are lots of products out there on the market.
Wayne
Thank you for taking the time in letting other people know what products are working on your hair.
: This comment is in regards to the first article. For the writer to say there
are a lack of products clearly shows that Marianne has not done her research. There are hundreds of product lines specifically for afro hair, ranging from the chemical ones to the organic and chemical free lines.
Also I thought that the article was contradictary. To start of with asking do the readers love there hair and then to give information on relaxers which are in the hairdressing world the most damaging of any treatment offered, didn't make any sense. I thought the article was going to be about empowering black women and embracing naturality, but it wasn't.
What we need are articles that deal with the low self esteem and negativity related to natural hair and advice and praise on how to look after, maintain and be proud of what we are given by God naturally!
Petric
Wayne 07/16/10
I started this section with the thought that I would be able to get more input form the readers on what was working and what was not.
Comments on the article are always welcome and will be put up. In addition though if you will also leave us a list of the products that you are using and how you are using them.
Example: If you are using a hair straightner- Are you using a chemical or heat. If you are using heat what kind of oil are you using with it. If you are using a chemical are you using one at home or are you going to a salon.
