What Products Should I Use for My Damaged African-American Hair?

What Products Should I Use for My Damaged African-American Hair?
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African-American hair is often damaged by chemical processing and overstyling, as well as exposure to everyday environmental aggressors. These actions can make your hair brittle, look dull and have split ends, as well as become difficult to manage and style. To remedy these problems, use products designed to moisturize your dried-out locks, restore hair's health and shine and strengthen it against any further damage.

Dove Damage Therapy Daily Moisture Conditioner

To combat minor damage done to your African American hair and then keep your hair healthy, use a daily conditioner like Dove Damage Therapy Daily Moisture Conditioner, according to Marie Claire. This conditioner has been formulated for people with dry, rough hair, and it promises to nourish your hair and make it softer and silkier. It claims it will moisturize your hair and then seal in that moisture, making your hair look healthier. The company also promises this product will treat your hair without weighing it down, and Marie Claire notes that using a conditioner like this can help keep your hair from getting frizzy throughout the day.

Kérastase Noctogenist Sérum Nuit

If you have damaged your hair by chemically relaxing or straightening it, hairstylist Ted Gibson recommends you use a deep overnight conditioner like Kérastase Sérum Nuit, according to Elle. Apply this serum to your hair before bed and leave it on all night to condition, strengthen and nourish it. The product promises to help restore the health and shine of your hair that has been lost by too much processing. This hair serum claims to soften and repair thick, damaged hair with its blend of vitamins and amino acids. It also promises to protect hair from future damage, breakage and dehydration.

Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel

Damaged hair can be more prone to dullness and frizz than healthy hair, especially if your hair is naturally curly. To combat these problems, Marie Claire recommends you use a styling gel like Ouidad's Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel. This product contains wheat protein and vitamins, and it promises to prevent even the curliest hair from frizzing, even in damp and humid weather. It claims it will add shine to your hair and help keep your style in place without making your hair stiff or crunchy. The company also promises that this gel will protect your hair from the damage caused by blow dryers, curling irons and other heat-styling tools you may use.

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Article reviewed by Lynda Moultry Belcher Last updated on: Aug 1, 2010

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