Shampoos for Natural Black Hair

Thanks to the ever-growing industry of hair care, there are now many available shampoos for natural black hair. Though chemically straightened or styled black hair has more specific needs than natural black hair, the thicker coarser texture of this hair type still demands more moisturizing and anti-splaying treatments than most Caucasian hair types.

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Natural black hair can be drier than other hair types. Many African American individuals wash their hair only once to twice weekly because of extreme post-shampoo dryness. Hair cleansings are also aggravated when an individual has an oily scalp which could really use more frequent shampooing. However, in this instance a squeaky clean scalp would cause intense dryness of the hair shaft, particularly the ends. The plight of many African American women is the inability to find shampoos that cleanse well without stripping the hair completely of its natural oils or causing extensive product build-up.

There are, thankfully, many shampoos available on the market that contain high quality ingredients which both cleanse the scalp of sebum and product build up, yet at the same time lubricate the hair cuticle with natural botanicals and plant ingredients. For ultimate hair health, it is best to avoid most drugstore shampoos which employ harsh chemical ingredients and detergents to cleanse and coat the hair. Shopping for shampoos is similar to shopping for food: you get what you pay for. The more expensive restaurants offer the higher quality ingredients in their dishes and, likewise, the more expensive shampoos offer more than just a rough detergent base. Sure, nearly all shampoos contain some similar detergent ingredients; but higher quality shampoos will insert more expensive botanicals and extracts that have enormous hair benefits.

Ojon products are soaring in popularity because of their unique palm nut oil based formulations. This highly moisturizing hair care line consist of shampoos, conditioners, treatments, and styling products that all seek to repair and maintain a healthy cuticle. Claiming the Ojon nut to be the hair secret of the Miskito Indians, these nourishing products might be the answer to the dryness dilemma of many African American fashionistas.

The chief moisturizing shampoo of the Ojon line is the Ultra Hydrating Shampoo. This product is specifically designed to cleanse both naturally or chemically altered hair that is "curly, coarse, unruly, thin or thick", which basically equates to the formulation being ideal for natural black hair. Aside from the spotlight Ojon nut oil, this formula also employs shea butter which has long been acclaimed for its hydrating and anti-frizz properties. Compound the shea and Ojon with almond protein and babassu oil and you've packed a hefty preventative punch against dryness. Team this shampoo up with any of Ojon's conditioner formulations and parched strands will be a thing of the past.

Frederic Fekkai has taken the moisturizing properties of Shea to the max with the creation of its Shea Butter hair care collection. One of the best black hair shampoos is found within this product line. The Moisturizing Shampoo with Shea Butter includes a large amount of this natural shea-derived extract to coat the hair. Keep in mind, shea butter is a very rich lubricating substance, and thinner hair types may feel weighed down by the heavy texture of shea. However, this is what makes Fekkai's formulation one of the top shampoos for natural black hair. Your hair will be more manageable and devoid of any frizz. In fact, shea butter also results in a pronounced smoothing effect. So using any of Frederic Fekkai's shea hair products before and while styling the hair will keep your strands hydrated and protected from heat damage.

If you're looking to maintain moisture and fight frizz, be careful to avoid alcohol rich shampoos that will result in dryness. Cheaper shampoo brands will contain more detergents and alcohol in their formulas which, although they will result in a squeaky-clean scalp, will severely dry out your hair.

Both Fekkai's and Ojon's products can be found in Sephora stores nationwide and online at Sephora.com. Salons that specialize in African American hair will also be able to recommend good shampoos for natural black hair.

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