Biracial Hair – African American

Although there are endless of hair care products in the market today, there seem to be very few products that target the specific needs of our hair.  It is as if the manufacturers of these products did not have African American hair in mind when they produced their hair care lines.  African American hair shares many of the same qualities with the biracial or ethnic hair groups.  So if your hair type belongs to one of these, read on as you will surely find it beneficial.

Listed below are the different ingredients in a hair care product that one should avoid while trying to achieve and maintain healthy beautiful hair.

1. Always check the labels of hair product you have in your home.  The active ingredients listed below are very harmful to African American, biracial and ethnic hair:

• • Isopropyl Alcohol, Petrolatu /Mineral Oil, Polyethylene Glycol (PEG), Propylene Glycol (PG), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Diethanolamine (DEA), and Momoethnanolamine (MEA).  These ingredients do not only damage and dry out curly and delicate hair; they are also very detrimental to the general health of a person.  Some of them have even been reported to cause cancer to some extent.

1. Try to avoid chemical hair treatments like perms, hair relaxes, and rinses as much as you can.  If you deem it necessary, then check the label of the product you are to use.  Chemicals such as F, D, and C colors are high irritants of the scalp.  Scalp dryness and irritation may cause the scalp pores to clog which leaves the natural oils trapped underneath its surface, which would again lead to dry hair.  Furthermore, even if the chemical treatment claims not to contain these harmful chemicals, always make a patch test first.  Apply a small amount of the treatment to a few strands of your hair and apply a minute amount to a small portion of your scalp.  If you notice hair breakage and/or scalp irritation, take it back to the manufacturer at once and ask for a refund.
2. Artificial fragrances should never be a part of any of your hair care regime products.  A very popular chemical used for artificial fragrances is Propylene Glycol. Again, check the label.  There are products however, that smell really good because of the natural oils that are found in it.  As long as it is natural it will not pose as a problem
3. If you see “parabens” of any kind in the label of the product, then you had better run in the other direction.  Parabens are used to extend the shelf lives of a lot of beauty products.  These are very harmful to the hair, scalp, and the body in general.
4. Although some natural hair products may seem more expensive than most over-the-counter products, it is an investment that you will surely benefit from.  However, with the right know-how and recipes, you would not even need to spend a single dime to make your own effective natural homemade hair care products.  You can find a lot of these in the internet.

Your hair care is an investment that you will never regret making. So go ahead and spend the extra time and money in your quest for healthy hair!

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