Do you have dry hair and want to get it clean without drying it out even more with the wrong shampoo?
I’m sure you know that conditioners are very important to have moisturized hair, but did you know that the shampoo you use is just as important? Using the wrong shampoo can damage your hair by making it chip dry and hard to manage.
Let’s discuss what you should look for in a good moisturizing shampoo, two of the best ones for black hair and an easy do-it-yourself solution.
The Best Shampoos For Dry Hair
Black and African American hair is naturally dry. The shampoo that helps heal your hair will have humectants and other agents in it that make it softer and easier to comb.
Here are some tips for choosing good dry hair shampoos.
Contains no harsh sulfates.
Ph between 5.0 and 5.5.
Mild and non-stripping.
Has a healthy hair additive (Aloe, Shea butter, coconut oil, etc).
Here’s some information on two of the best dry hair shampoos for black and African American hair.
Something else you can do is to add a few drops of coconut or olive oil to a gentle shampoo you already have.
If you’d like to try making your own dry hair shampoos here’s a quick and simple homemade moisturizing shampoo recipe.
Natural Homemade Moisturizing Shampoo
¼ Cup liquid castile soap
½ Tablespoon of olive oil
½ Cup aloe gel
4 Drops tea tree oil
Mix all the ingredients together in a bottle and use it like you would any other shampoo.
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