| Black or African American hair is different in texture | | | | acidity reaches the scalp and robs it of moisture. |
| than Caucasian or Non Ethnic Hair; yet, many | | | | Step #2: Make Quality Hair Care Product Purchasing |
| individuals, all over the world, whether Black, brown, | | | | Decisions. You get what you pay for, so try buying |
| or white, have drier, curlier textured hair. The reason | | | | hair care shampoos, conditioners, and lotions that are |
| Black or African American hair care seems such a | | | | natural. If not natural, look for shampoos that contain |
| daunting task is because the hair care industry caters | | | | no sulfates, silicones, or glycols, because these are |
| to Caucasian or non-curly textured hair. The | | | | cheap foaming agents, hair coaters, and thickeners |
| ingredients in most shampoos specifically have been | | | | that strip Black hair and Ethnic hair of its natural oils. |
| geared toward a specific clientele. Unfortunately, | | | | Step #3: Bring Your Magnify Glass and Look at the |
| Black Hair Care shampoos for African American or | | | | Ingredient Labels. Look for shampoos that contain |
| Ethnic hair, which were spin offs of these products, | | | | the following ingredients: Aloe Vera (light hair |
| mimicked these shampoo components, using cheap | | | | moisturizer for all hair types), Rosemary (hair growth |
| detergents, foaming agents, and feel good silicones | | | | stimulant, pH balancer, removes build up), Jojoba |
| and chemicals without giving African American, Ethnic | | | | (moisturizing oil closest to normal skin), Amla ( natural |
| and curly textured hair the actual ingredients it needs | | | | oil that acts as a hair conditioner), Lemon (acts as a |
| to be healthy. Different hair textures need different | | | | clarifier, adds shine, and improves manageability). |
| things. Black hair care only seems so impossible | | | | Beauty 4 Ashes GodHead and Ojon shampoos work |
| because no production company has truly researched | | | | particularly well on African American hair as well as |
| and been willing to spend the additional dollars to give | | | | wavy and curly haired individuals. GodHead in |
| Black Hair what it needs. However, there are a few | | | | particular works well, because it is loaded with |
| companies out there that make great shampoos for | | | | essential and natural oils that add shine and bounce, |
| Black hair. Here's a Guide on "What to Look for | | | | while loosening and separating curly textured hairs. |
| When Buying a Shampoo for African American, Black, | | | | You can find their products online at |
| or Biracial Hair." | | | | wwwdiscoverb4acom. |
| Step # 1 Assess the characteristics of your African | | | | Step #4: Buy a Shampoo that You are Comfortable |
| American or Ethnic hair. You should look for a mild, | | | | Washing with at least Once Time per Week. If you |
| moisturizing shampoo with a balanced pH value. The | | | | use the correct product, you won't have to have |
| pH balance refers to the alkalinity or acidity of a | | | | fear about washing your hair more often. Water is |
| particular product. A pH of 5 is near the Ph normal | | | | actually great for African American and Ethnic Hair. |
| hair. A balanced pH value will help maintain the hair's | | | | So, don't dread shampooing that hair. With a great |
| natural acidity level while giving shine and | | | | product, such as Beauty 4 Ashes Silky Smooth |
| manageability to African American or Ethnic Hair. | | | | Shampoo or Ojon, your hair will actually grow more |
| However, African American or Ethnic individuals often | | | | with more frequent washing. |
| need shampoos with a slightly higher pH, so less | | | | |
