Should black men use hair conditioners?

“Should Black Men use hair conditioners?” This question comes from Dale in East St. Louis, Missouri:

Hello, Dale, this a great question that deserves a specific answer. I first of all would like to say that I use conditioners everytime I wash my hair.  Shampoos dry and strip out natural hair oils when you use them. I like to use conditioner and a  leave in like  Infusium 23.  I am thinking as a  general rule to always replenish oils that were taken out when you shampoo your hair. However some hair styles might need special products like for dreads and braids.

Seek the conditioner that is specific for you hair type. If your hair is naturally oily don’t get a conditioner with a high oil based formulation.  Also you don’t want a girly smelling condtioner either, so smell before you apply.  Read the ingredients to make sure there aren’t any harmful chemicals in it, and find the specfic formula that keeps your hair and scalp healthy. 

It’s just as important for a man to keep their hair healthy and conditioned as it is a woman. Women will appreciate your desire to have nice hair as well!