Product Ingredients - What is Good and Bad for Her Hair.
Monday, January 23rd, 2006 
After shifting through the hundreds of emails I received over the President’s Day holiday, I realized that there was a common theme — product confusion (what ingredients are good vs. bad for curly hair). I also discovered that many people were committing several ‘curly girl cardinal sins.’ I’d like to share a few key lessons that I passed on via email, in hopes they may help a few of you.
When in search of the right products ALWAYS read the product ingredients. You never know what you are putting into your angel’s hair otherwise. If you aren’t sure what an ingredient is, do a web search. Remember, the ingredients are listed in order of volume.
If your angel needs a little oil for her dry tresses, always go for natural oils (e.g. almond, avocado, coconut, jojoba, olive, etc.) as these oils are natural moisturizers and will actually condition the hair. Avoid products that contain mineral and/or petroleum oil. Both of these synthetic oils coat and suffocate the hair shaft blocking moisture out. Further, they clog pores in your scalp and can retard hair growth. (more…)
