Hair grease?

Question

I am a nurse in a juvenile detention center. The facility that I work for does not carry hair grease. The African American youth that I care for often ask me to get it for them, they say that they need it. Can you tell me what hair grease is and what the use of it is (not a subject that was covered in nursing school). Thank you for the help.

I forgot to mention that the facility does not allow cosmetics of any kind, is this a cosmetic item or other? Thank you.

Answer 1

African American (AA) hair is naturally dry and we need grease/oil to apply to our scalp/hair to keep it healthy. Otherwise, the hair can become excessively dry, itchy, get dandruff, break, and eventually fall out. There are various types of grease that all pretty much do the same thing, just different brands. It is found in the cosmetic aisle with other AA products and for AA hair, this is a necessity. If you are planning to buy in bulk maybe you can ebay it to save $$. Good luck!

Answer 2

YES IT DOES. I am a 49 yo old Native American man with hair down past my red indian *** and I use very lille hair grease unless I want some slick braids to dive the Women wild . Too much hair grease will plug up your hair pores reall quick if you use it all the time. If you have to use it make sure you use a good conditioner and you will have to clean your hair at least every other day with warm to hot water to clear your hair pores. And for those morons that think that adiing stuff like that on your head and using expensive shampoos and such REALLY makes your Hair grow Quicker and thicker Just remember this. Hair is only dead cell it is not living growth, if it was you scream your head off getting a hair cut. If you want your hair to grow stronger and quicker then keep your scalp clean by using water to clean it. look at asians for instance you know how those Asian women overseas keep their hair so nice and thick ? WATER.

Answer 3

Hair grease or oil is used by African Americans to help control the dryness of their hair. African hair is the most fragile hair of all human races and takes a lot more care. The oil helps to prevent the hair from breaking off and the scalp from becoming excessively dry. By the way our skin is dryer than most people as well. Find out the name brands they are asking for and if you are allowed to purchase it at a beauty supply shop or wal-mart.

Answer 4

At adult prisons hair grease is listed as a cosmetic. If it's allowed at the detention center then buy African Pride, Doo Gro, Luster's Pink Oil Moisturizing Lotion.

Answer 5

African American's hair is dry in comparison to say Caucasian's. Hair grease can be one of many products under many names, but it is anything that can restore the oil that is lost as hair is brushed or combed.

Check out any beauty supply store or Sally's Beauty Supply for many products to choose from .

Answer 6

African americans hair is easier to dry out so they put grease init to make it look healthy and fresh.

Answer 7

It's just something that is used in the hair to help groom it and keep it from drying out, breaking off and knotting up. I don't think it's something that can be of detriment. It's just like anyone else asking for hair conditioner

Answer 8

i wouldnt say it was a cosmetic item. although it is used as such. hair grease is used on hair as well as in the scalp to alliviate dry scalp witch inturn produces dandruff.. it is very uncortable to have dry scalp. Its like a shampoo and conditioner, it is needed. although it might seem like cosmetic i dont consider it as so.

Answer 9

try a specialty hair supp;ly store that specializes in afro american hair products. try the yellow pages or make some calls to salons for suppliers. it makes their hair smooth and shiny alot like hair gel. good luck 2 you.

Answer 10

hair grease is grease ..i dont think its animal grease..but its used to make hair less frizzy and calm it down a little.. also when they braid there hair they can use that to keep them in place and neat.