The Best Hair Care Products For African American Women

A woman's hair, when properly cared for, can be her crowning glory. If you are a black woman, pay special attention to which products you use to grow your hair as strong as it was meant to be. Make your hair beautiful with a system that compliments the dynamics of black hair. You can use an entire product line or mix-and-match to find the best ones that work for you.

Carol's Daughter

Celebrities from natural-haired songstress Leela James, to supermodel turned business mogul Tyra Banks,sing the praises of the entire line of Carol's Daughter hair products. The products use all-natural ingredients such as lemongrass, sweet orange, cedar wood and lavender, that strengthen and nurture your hair while making it smell fresh and enticing. Essence Magazine raves about the collection's most popular creation, Hair Milk, used to moisturize and define curls. Carol's Daughter has an entire line for everything from chemically relaxed hair to locs.

BioSilk

This line, not specifically made for black hair, still works wonders. As an internationally known company and Miss America Pageant affiliate, BioSilk offers shampoos, conditioners and daily maintenance products. Use the Silk Therapy serum on wet or dry hair for moisture that won't weigh your hair down. It is formulated to protect from the damaging heat of even the best ceramic flatirons. It works with all hair types and shines like oil sheen without the greasy look or feeling.

Mixed Chicks

Mixed Chicks, a curl-defining system designed for women of color, has been featured in Hype Hair Magazine and is used by Halle Berry, Tracee Ellis Ross, Ciara, and others. Despite the name, founders Wendi Levy and Kim Etheredge created Mixed Chicks for any woman who has naturally curly hair that she wants to tame, just enough, without straightening. With its clarifying shampoo, serious deep conditioner and style control lotion, Mixed Chicks covers each step of hair maintenance with natural products your hair will love.

Dr. Miracle

This product proves that good hair care doesn't have to be expensive. In an interview with Hype Hair Magazine, celebrity stylist Eugene Smith recommends Dr. Miracle's Temple and Nape Balm, for less than $10. It moisturizes and stimulates growth in the temples and the nape, the areas most prone to breakage. Dr. Miracle carries a complete line of other hair and skin-care products and is perfect for hair that's relaxed, natural, weaved or braided. It has a slightly medicinal smell to it, which will fade shortly after application once your hair absorbs it.