More prone to dryness than other types of hair, relaxed hair needs products that will clean and moisturize it without depriving strands of their natural oils, says Essence.com. You can also damage relaxed hair by using chemical treatments or too much heat styling. To remedy this, use products ranging from shampoos to special treatments that have been designed with relaxed hair in mind. These will nourish your hair and make it strong, healthy and soft.
Just for Me Hair Milk
Just for Me Hair Milk may be geared toward younger girls, but "Cosmopolitan" states that the brand's shampoo and conditioner work great for gently moisturizing relaxed hair on people of all ages. Roslyn Baker, salon owner and spokesperson for Alberto Culver, states that these products were designed specifically for relaxed hair, and they use soy milk and honey to provide deep nourishment and softness to dried-out locks. The products also contain calcium, as well as vitamins C and E, to hydrate hair with essential nutrients and give it some shine. The company promises that Hair Milk will untangle your hair and make it more manageable and easier to style.
Miss Jessie's Crème de La Curl
Some shampoos contain harsh ingredients, and while they may clean your hair, they can also dry it out. Essence.com recommends trying a moisturizing shampoo like Miss Jessie's Crème de La Curl instead. This product does not contain sodium lauryl sulfate, the soap that most shampoos use. It will not lather, but Essence.com notes that it will make your hair softer and more nourished. This shampoo has been formulated for relaxed hair that is dry, damaged, color treated, chemically treated or natural, and it claims that anyone who needs an intensely moisturizing shampoo will benefit from using this product. While formulated especially for those with curly or kinky hair, the shampoo promises to work on every hair type to clean, hydrate and untangle your locks, leaving them soft and supple.
Mizani ThermaSmooth
If you want to smooth and straighten your relaxed hair without using a chemical treatment, "Cosmopolitan" suggests using Mizani's ThermaSmooth line of products. Created for those with coarse, unruly hair, Mizani's treatment system promises to help repair distressed hair and protect it from damage caused by heat styling. The products contain ingredients such as coconut oil, ceramides and polymers, which claim to strengthen hair, fight off frizz all day and provide moisture and nourishment from root to tip. You can use these products on both relaxed and curly hair, as well as on color-treated hair.
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