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Does your natural hair care routine need a little bit of a pick-me-up? With so many brands dominating the market, only a few reign supreme for black hair care that's natural, effective and have garnered attention for their great results. Bump up your beauty closet with the best natural hair care products for your gorgeous mane.
Cleansing
Black hair needs moisture or our scalps and hair follicles will be left parched if we use the wrong shampoos. Don't overdo it with shampoos that are too clarifying or use detergents such as sodium laureth sulfates, which can strip hair of its natural oils. Natural hair stylist Felicia Leatherwood recommends a hydrating shampoo like Shea Moisture's Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo or Jane Carter's Moisturizing shampoo which hydrates, smoothes and repairs strands, leaving hair manageably soft.
Moisturizers
Keep thirsty hair rich in moisture with great moisturizers that seal in hydration for healthy and strong hair. "Essence" magazine chose the Moroccan Oil Treatment in its 2010 Ten Best Beauty Products of the Year to naturally hydrate and revive damaged or extremely dry hair. Or try Mizani's Supreme Oil recommended by celebrity stylist Chandra Thorpe for daily drops of needed hair and scalp attention.
Hair Loss and Breakage
Don't suffer in silence with hair loss or breakage that's taking away your crown and glory. Stimulate hair growth and prosperity by creating a healthy hair program that includes Viviscal hair vitamins, Genuine African Formula's Hair & Scalp Re-nourishing Oil and Jane Carter's Scalp Remedy. Also work with your stylist for regular protein treatments and trimmings to keep hair healthy.
For Curly Girls
For curly girls, black, white, latina or bi-racial, the most popular natural products on the market for taming curls and enhancing your natural wave pattern are Miss Jessie's Quick Curls, Shea Moisture Organic Curl Enhancing Smoothie and Kinky Curly's Curling Custard. Use these products daily to define, elongate and hang your curls better without increasing bulk.
