With the plethora of products flooding today’s hair accessory market, how can we know what is the best product, and which should be used for black and ethnic hair? No matter what advice you listen to, there is always an ‘expert’ with opposite advice. It is quite possible that at some point in purchasing products, especially for thicker hair, that you have ended up with a lot of money invested, but only a broken product to show for it. To avoid this from happening again to you, below is compiled a list of the best products out there. They are optimal for black hair, and in general will not yank every hair out of your scalp.
The wide toothed comb is the best instrument to work out the tangles and knots that get in your hair. Along the same line would be the soft bristled brush. These brushes are quite effective in working the natural oils throughout the hair follicles. The best type of soft bristled brush would be the boars’ hair brushes. They allow for more flexibility when working the scalp and hair.
A silk or satin hair cover put over the head at night will keep the scalp moist. This will allow for the hair to stay softer and more supple longer. If you do not own a silk or satin hair cover, then a silk or satin pillowcase will be sufficiently effective. There is also the option of utilizing cheap plastic caps. These caps keep the maximum amount of moisture near the skin and scalp. This will alleviate itching, flaking and dry scalp.
You may want to consider using elastic hair accessories as well. They will not as readily yank and pull out hair. Along this same line are snag-free rubber bands. They are designed to lessen the amount of tangling and pull when they are removed from the hair. They also work very well in very fine hair.
If you choose to use something like a headband, it is suggested that you use the teeth free headbands. The teeth in the headbands have a tendency to rip and tear at the hair follicles, which will damage your hair. Also, if you intend to style or braid your hair, your best option to keep excess hair from getting in your way are plastic clips.
Finally, there is the option to use plastic hair pins or hair sticks. They are sometimes incorporated directly into the hair style, but can also be used to facilitate the styling process. The best are tortoise shell, because there are no little plastic bulbs attached to them which may fall off in the styling process.
In closing that which nature gave us is always the best tool to use. It is also the most readily available. It is your hands. They are perfect for running the fingers through the hair to detangle it. Alas, the perfect tool, right at our fingertips.
