Natural Hair Care with oils

 

The human scalp naturally produces oil known as sebum which helps to reduce flakiness and

prevents hair from looking dull and dry. Application of oils to the hair and scalp should be done sparingly or in moderation. The main thing that black hair needs is moisture which needs to be replenished routinely to ensure healthy hair. That being said there are a variety of oil based products which promise to alleviate dryness and have been known to work. A few of these oils are Olive Oil, Coconut Oil and Argan Oil to mention a few. For years women have greased their scalps, bathed in oils and requested hot oil treatments or applied the oils to their hair. The objective was to relieve dryness and give dull dry hair a shine. Olive oil has superior penetrating power and is sometimes used in brilliantine hair dressings, emollients, eyelash oils , lipstick, nail polish removers, shampoos, face powder, anti wrinkle creams and massage oils. It is a pale yellow or greenish oil obtained from ripe olives grown around the Mediterranean Sea. Coconut oil is another oil which is contained in hair dressing products, soaps and shampoos. It lathers readily and is a great skin cleanser. Theobroma Cacao( Cocoa ) is used to make cocoa butter and is a solid fat expressed from the roasted seeds of the cocoa plant. It helps heal or fade stretch marks and scars and can also be used in haircare preparations.

Argania Spinosa ( Argan tree from Morocco) produces Argan oil. It has become a widely used oil in many products and has been widely marketed for cosmetic use as a Mo-

 

 

The Proper Use of Natural Oils and Their Purpose

By Cindy Tawaih (C.E.O. of Diva by Cindy Hair Products and Diva by Cindy Salon)

Cindy Tawaih

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Cindy Tawiah is C.E.O. of Diva by Cindy Hair Products and Diva by Cindy Salon. After graduating college with a degree in Chemistry and working as a nurse for years, Cindy finally followed her dream to make beauty products for ethnic women. Diva by Cindy started in 2009 and it focuses manufacturing products infused with Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) and no alcohol, promoting healthy hair growth. Cindy strives to help prevent hair breakage, reduce shedding, and stimulate the scalp. While her products promote healthy hair growth, Cindy’ other projects promote helping others in need. Diva by Cindy strives to “inister through hair care”by providing support and help for women in tough situations. To learn more, visit www.divabycindy.com or www.facebook.com/divaby.cindy

Tel: (410)581-9337 Email: Cindy@divabycindy.com Website: www.divabycindy.com FaceBook: www.facebook.com/divaby.cindy

roccan oil. Argan oil contains Tocopherols (vitamin E) and is

also known for its healing properties.

Oils applied directly to hair can cause hair to become

weighed down and greasy. It can also lead to product

build up on the scalp which leads to flakiness and cause

the scalp to itch. The percentage of oil in quality hair care

product formulas is in minimal portions . These are very

light oils not as heavy as with the hot oil and olive oils.

These hair care formulations are also blended with proteins

, conditioners , and moisturizers which further reduces the

portions of oil .

Moisture is the key to healthy hair. After all when a plant is

dry and it is in soil we water it or hydrate it. We don’ pour

oil in the soil. Dry hair should be treated the same way using

products which help add or maintain moisture levels in

the hair. And if oils are used they should be done sparingly

and not as a matter of routine. Try putting a drop of oil on

a blank piece of paper and notice it spreads. Therefore

oil should be recommended for use in smaller doses and

quality hair care products containing these products can

be purchased and used. After all the goal for many of your

customers is to have healthy hair and to grow their hair.