What's the best products to use on african-americans hair?

Question

If hair is thinning or has breakage what is the best products to use.

Answer 1

There's no short answer. Been there. First get a good trim. It is important that African-American (AA) hair be washed at least once a week (unless you sweat or around a lot of dust then wash it more often). Here is what I do that works for me. Affordable but good shampoo and conditioner that has worked is Pantene for colored women and leave the conditioner in for about 5 minutes (or try Aveda Brilliant Shampoo and Conditioner). You also need a good leave in conditioner and I use Aveda Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment once a week and leave it in for 20 mins. Next, I protect my hair before applying heat in it. Therefore, I apply a dime sized amount of CHI silk infusion (non-greasy and won't weight your hair down) and blow dry my hair straight. Next, I apply another dime size amount of silk infusion in my entire hair before straightening it. If you straighten it, try CHI flat iron and it leaves your hair with a silky salon look- don't get a cheap flat iron- the difference is dramatic to your hair and ceramic is less damaging. The CHI flat iron will do wonders for your hair (try E-bay or if you buy it in a store it comes with a one year warrenty) without buring it. I then section my hair and grab very small strands and spray each section before applying the CHI flat iron with both Motions heat protecting spray (or try Aveda Brilliant Damage Control) Isoplus oil sheen (just a little) and Smooth n Shine Polishing Spray. Next, I straighten it and when I use the CHI I kind of turn it like a curling iron for that pretty flip/curl in my hair. It comes out really pretty and silky and most importantly, healthy cause I am protecting my hair BEFORE applying heat- ESPECIALLY since I have a relaxer. I have been using Optimum Relaxer and it is really gentle. Also, grease your scalp to keep it healthy. The brand Optimum grease comes in a small pink jar and is light (or try Aveda Brilliant Anti-Humectant Pomade and Aveda Brilliant Spray on Shine). Say no to permanet dye. Stick with the wash out. It won't damage your hair. Hope this helps. Get your ends trimmed every 4 to 6 weeks and wrap your hair up EVERY night. Try to apply heat to your hair no more than once or twice a week. If you have to use a curling iron PLEASE spray with the heat protector (Motions or Aveda Brilliant Damage Control). It is the heat that will jack up your hair. I do my hair at home because I enjoy it (besides saving $$). Unfortunately, you do have to spend some money on AA hair to keep it healthy. I already learned the hard way what happens to my hair if I don't take care of it. Good luck!

Answer 2

Pantene has a new hair product line made especially for women of color. You can chose from them like other products but they are made for african americans. Like if you want thicker hair, or curly, or if you want your hair color to last longer.

Answer 3

Just for me texture softener. It can be found in the ethnic hair care section at most pharmacysor online . www.texturesoftner.com

Answer 4

**doo-gro products** they work really well
~also try the bonnet with natural minerals that help your hair grow woven inside.~

♥hope this helps♥

Answer 5

dr.miracles