by Terez Howard

If you think that natural hair is naturally dry, you’re wrong.

I didn’t always agree with my above statement.  I once visited a Brooklyn, NY, natural hair care salon, and I lamented over my dry hair.  I asked the stylist what I could do with my dry coils.  After she washed, detangled, trimmed and styled my hair (I tell you this because she got to know my hair personally after those four hours), she told me that my hair was not dry.  She advised I continue my same hair care regimen.

Not dry?!  I did not believe that for a second.

Flash forward four years later.  I read in Mireille Liong-A-Kong’s natural hair care book that our coily texture actually produces three times the amount of sebum than other hair textures.  That sebum is the oil the scalp produces to naturally lubricate hair.  So, why oh why do we feel the need to slather our heads in mineral oil-rich grease?

Because our curls and coils give that sebum a hard road to travel.  One reason that straight European hair shines brilliantly is because that sebum flows from root to tip effortlessly.  Sebum experiences a roller coaster of twists and turns on natural black hair.

Actually, your scalp is overflowing with natural hair oils.  It’s just that your strands, especially your ends, are thirsty.

Quenching the thirst with 3 basic moisturizers

How can you quench your hair’s thirst?

1. Water

You might have heard that too much water in black hair will cause breakage.  Just the opposite is true.  Think about it.  Plants can’t live without water.  Animals can’t live without water.  We cannot live without water, either.  Why would moisturizing our hair with a natural element we need for survival be detrimental?  It just doesn’t make sense.

Fill a spray bottle with purified water and mist your hair as often as needed.  You can add a few drops of essential oil to the bottle for some extra moisturizing power.

2. Base & Essential Oils

Essential oils are distilled liquids from the stems, leaves, bark, roots or flowers of a plant.  Although they are termed “oils,” they do not feel oily.  These highly-concentrated oils instead are easily absorbed in the hair and scalp.

Various essential oils carry different purposes.  For instance, rosemary oil stimulates hair growth.  Sage oil combats dandruff.  Lavender oil treats an itchy scalp and even head lice.

No matter which essential oil you choose, remember to always dilute this powerful substance in a base oil, milk or water.  An overabundance can cause itching and burning in your scalp.

3. Shea butter

Not everyone likes the smell or consistency of this unrefined butter.  But countless naturals don’t mind those unpleasantries when they experience soft, manageable hair.  Wet natural hair quickly absorbs shea butter applied in small amounts.  Keeping the pores open, shea butter not only moisturizes strands, but protects them from pollution and free radicals in the environment.

Its healing properties are five to 17 times higher than other seed oils, and those healing properties restructure dry, damaged hair.

You can melt shea butter and apply the warmed butter directly to damp sections of hair.  Use it sparingly to avoid flaking.

About the author

Terez Howard, who has been researching natural hair for 5 years, endeavors to help ladies learn more about their precious tresses by writing natural hair care articles.

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People want to have great looking hair so it’s no surprise that many of us resort to chemical processes such as coloring our hair. However, processing can damage your hair and leave it dull.

Natural products can help make improve the condition of your hair without damaging it. It has natural ingredients that will help restore your hair’s natural beauty. Not only will they make your hair look great but these will cost you a lot less in terms of long term results.

Whether your hair is straight, curly or afro there are natural products to suit your requirements. With products from Essentially Yours, Curls,Jason Organic, Paul Penders, Nubian Naturals, ?New Bein , Organic Root Stimulator and more.

It is a sign of health to have a shiny hair. The layers of the cuticle lie flat and it can reflect light. When the hairs overlap tightly, the inner layers are protected from the sun and all the hazards around us. An indicator that the hair is damaged is that it can become dry and dull. This happens when the scales on dry hair do not protect the inner two layers.

The type of hair a person has can also affect how shiny it is. ?The natural which is the oil on the hair, covers straight hair better than curly hair, which is why straight hair can appear shinier.

How well you care for your hair from the time it emerges from the root plays a role in how healthy it looks.

Whether your hair is straight, curly or afro there are natural products to suit your requirements. Visit this page to find great hair products.

For those looking for the best curly hair products, consider shampoo, conditioners and styling tools designed specifically to maintain bounce without leaving your style drab or brittle. Nature’s Parlour has natural hair products to help maintain your locs.

Use conditioners and shampoos to strengthen and provide soft, but lasting hold to improve appearance, while adding shine and luster to your hair. Use hairsprays, mousse and gels for controlling design, humidity, heat and outdoor factors.

The good thing about natural hair remedies is that you can keep your hair looking gorgeous without spending too much money and sacrificing its health. Moreover, you are also helping the environment by not adding harmful wastes to your surroundings.

With these natural hair care remedies, you are sure to maintain beautiful and healthy locks.

Maintaining your hair’s health is tantamount to avoiding frizz and keeping curl control. But some people with curly/ mixed hair think that it is seemingly difficult to control or manage their hair.

The trick by using products that work best for your type of hair. You can try using hair shampoos, conditioners, and styling aids to give your hair luster and smoothness.

Nature’s Parlour has natural/organic hair products which compliment curly/mixed race hair types. Whether you have lush, natural curls or a slightly wavy texture, the good news is that you can wear them with confidence!

African American hair has descent unique in characteristic. Any woman who wishes their hair to look at its best will admit that they spend endless hours taking care of it. Women with afro hair will always find limited amount of styles that can be carried out with ease. With the help of afro hair products from Nature’s Parlour, they can opt for those styles that were once deemed an impossible.

Natural hair products which compliment afro hair- the most fragile hair type. Nature’s Parlour openly supports natural afro hair. Try using products from New Bein’, Organic Root Stimulator, Isoplus, Nubian Heritage and Shea Moisture.

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Conditioners are meant to protect hair from drying out and allow for easier combing. Women with coarse, curly hair must condition every time they shampoo as it  adds shine to the hair. But curly hair should not be washed every day because it will dehydrate hair and make it more frizzy and unmanageable.

Curl Quenching Conditioner by Blended Beauty is an intense, luxurious rinse-out hair conditioner is extra moisturizing and full of nutrients to keep hair healthy and growing. It is designed specifically for detangling and combing through unruly curls. Added chamomile and rosemary extract, grapeseed oil, silk proteins, and keratin, improve silkiness, bounce and promote growth.

Conditioner Ingredients: Aqua (enriched with/avec Aloe Barbadensis), Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate, Capryl Isostearate, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Polysorbate 20, Behenoyl PG-Trimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetyl Alcohol (and) Butylene Glycol, Perfume, Preservative [Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl Glycol and Sorbic Acid], Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary)Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein (and) Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein (and) Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Silk Powder.

Directions: Apply to clean wet hair and smooth through completely. Leave on 2-3 minutes for daily use or longer for weekly use. Comb through hair in sections for less breakage, and rinse completely.

If you’re looking for a product to use when beginning and re-twisting locks, or for perfecting those two-strand twists, use Organic Root Stimulator Lock & Twist Gel. It is non-sticky and non-coating, which is important when you apply them to locks.

The Lock & Twist Gel absorbs into the hair and not sit on top of it. This also makes your hair look natural as your twists, locks or coils to move freely.

Applying the gel to freshly shampooed and conditioned hair, and after styling, is a good method for twists, locks and coils. You can also apply it to dry hair without worrying about flaking.

The amount you use depends on the thickness of your hair, but you don’t have to use an excessive amount to get satisfactory hold. If you need to freshen up a style, you can apply more gel, which soaks into your hair much like water. Applying the gel to wet hair and combing through allows the two textures to blend together. The gel works just as well for creating coils on short, natural hair.