It’s summer time when the living is easy, so they say.  But will the summer temperatures be easy on your hair?  Do you have your black hair care system in place for summer heat?

A simple hair care system will work, whether it’s for natural or relaxed hair.

Shampoo – You know you’ve got to keep your hair and scalp clean to keep fungus and bacteria  from taking over in the summer heat.  While a good sweat is great for releasing toxins from your skin, if not taken care of in your hair, it will cause it to smell real sour and funky.

Shampooing with peppermint, tea tree or lemon grass in your natural hair care products will help control bacteria and fungus build up.

Your hair is typically less oily, so a  shampoo will not only clean your hair and scalp but depending on the ingredients it can strip your hair of its  natural oils.   Just as your skin needs special products so does your hair.

Shampoos are made for different hair types:  there’s fine hair, medicated for dandruff hair, damaged hair (over processed), swimmers hair and hot climate hair.

When it comes to African American hair care, one question always pops up – “How often should I shampoo my hair?”  You know there is no patent answer.  If you work out a lot or teach fitness classes daily, your shampoo regimen is going to be different from some one that might walk twice a week.  Your hair type will also determine how often you should shampoo your hair.

Conditioner – A good conditioner will help in softening and managing your hair.  It will also enhance the appearance of your hair. A conditioner will reduce the friction that occurs when combing your hair.  It coats your hair shaft, seals in moisture and causes your hair to appear healthy and full of life.

In an attempt to address today’s busy lifestyle, some company’s have produced two-in-one products.  A combination conditioner and shampoo.  While a two-in-one product may not give you the deep conditioning treatment often needed, it can be a compromise for those of you with a busy lifestyle.

For better conditioning, your hair will definitely benefit from a conditioning application that is not part of a two-in-one product.

Moisturizers in Black Hair Care

We know them as hair butter and hair oil.  These are the modern terms, they were often referred to as grease or pomades.

Add a bit to your scalp or the tips of your hair and it makes it much easier to comb through your hair or prevent dryness on the tips.  While used more for natural hair and  natural hair styles, butters and oils are still added lightly to relaxed hair.

Black Hair Care Ingredients

Whether you use chemicals or heat on your hair, your hair is depleted of its natural oils. Even natural hair styles  can be challenged with the lose of its natural oils.Your shampoo’s and conditioners are used to replenish the natural oils and moisture that you loose.

Products that contain Castile soap, jojoba oils, coconut oils, Shea butter/oil, silk proteins,  Aloe Vera and essential oils of rosemary, chamomile, lemon grass, lavender,  peppermint and tea tree will greatly enhance the condition and appearance of your beautiful black hair.

When you keep your regimen simple, you’ll be more willing to stay the course and you’ll see better results in the long run.

Dedicated To Your Beauty,

Juliette Samuel

Esthetician/Author/Publisher

Nyraju Skin Care