In past years, we have discovered the secret to healthy Afro hair is all in the way you tret your tresses. Unfortunately, like many black women, I had to learn this lesson the hard way – and I quickly realised that unless I wanted to go completely bald, I had to step up my haircut routine. As we know, Afro hair needs to be cleansed, hydrated and nourished on a regular basis for it to grow healthy and retain length. If the right products and tools are used, damaged curls can bounce back to life, stronger than ever.
Below Are 10 Good Products for Afro Hair
Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner
Detangling Afro hair can be quite a task: enter the mixed chicks deep conditioner. This multipurpose product can be used as a 30 minute treatment mask to moisturise and unravel tangled hair knots, or as a leave-in styling conditioner to add shine and define curls.
Charlotte Mensah Manketti Oil
This wonderful product is brought to you by an Award-winning Afro hair cream. This Manketti oil is the star buy from the stylist’s debut haircare collection. Suitable for all hair textures and conditions, the luxurious oil combines Manketti nut and Ximenia to soothe damaged strands and breathe new life into thirsty tresses. A little goes a long way with this wonder oil, so use sparingly.
Design Essentials Coconut Milk Nourishing Shampoo
When it comes to choosing a shampoo to pick a sulphate-free product that cleans the scalp without stripping away its natural oils. Cue design Essentials’ coconut milk nourishing shampoo, a deeply moitsurising cleanser that gently polishes away unwanted residue and dirt while maintaining a natural-looking, radiant shine.
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer
If you’re looking for a pre-shampoo conditioning treatment that will deeply nourish your Afro hair from root to tip, be prepared to hit the jackpot with the award-winning Elaticizer from Philip Kingsley. A true miracle worker, this moisture-rich formular repairs dry and damaged hair cuticles by strengthening its elasticity strand by strand. For best results, massage the Elasticizer into the mid-lengths and ends using your fingertips and leave for 30 minutes.
Agadir Argan Oil hair Treatment
A renowned remedy for dry and brittle hair, Agadir argan oil treatment is a non treatment is a non-greasy formula that penetrates into the hair shaft to enhance its elasticity and prevent breakage. Suitable for natural and chemically-processed Afro hair, this lightweight oil eliminates frizz, continously conditions and will leave your locks feeling super silky with endless shine.
ORS Monoi Oil Rejuvenating Spray
Inspired by the long and lucious locks of polynesian women, this spray is enriched with fragrant Tahitian coconut oil, antioxidants and omegas. Spiritz onto wet to dry hair for an instant boost of hydration, visible shine and anti-breakage protection.
Jason Thin To Thick Energizing Scalp Elixir
Scalp care might not be the first thing that springs to mind when performing your daily hair rituals, but it’s an essential step, especially if your hair is chemically treated. Jason’s scalp elixir is an amazing overnight treatment that purifies and energises your scalp while you snooze. Packed with hair strengthening vitamins such as boitin and folic acid, it instantly adds volume to thinning tresses and protects against hair loss.
Aikay Naturals Avacado Cream Moisture Repairing Mask
Let’s face it, there aren’t many things avacado isn’t good for. Packed with vitamins and healthy fats from the beloved superfood, this hard-working hair mask prevents hair loss and nourishes Afro hair top to bottom.
Phytospecific Baobab Oil
This is made with hero ingredients including baobab, shea and olive oil, this luxurious, 99% botanical oil hydrates the scalp for healthy hair production, while repairing breakage and protecting against environmental damage. Ideal for both natural and relaxed hair types, soak your strands in this restorative oil overnight and reap the benefits as you rinse off the following day.
Palmer’s Olive Oil Formula Gro Therapy
There is no hiding the fact that good hair starts with a healthy and hydrated scalp. If you like to wear weaves, wigs or braids, it’s important to keep your scalp moisturised between washes. massage a pea sized amount of Palmer’s olive Grow Therapy, made with a botanical scalp complex, directly onto your scalp every other day for best results.
