I’m sure I’m not the first person to have the race conversation. You know, the one where a family member or close friend asks what you’ve been using on your hair because it’s looking great! Once you start mentioning Herbal Essence or Aussie Moist, the conversation comes to a grinding halt. “You use those white folks products on your hair?!” I’ve had to stifle an eye roll and politely respond that hair is hair. Period.
I know as well as anyone that race truly matters and is not, by any means, a dead issue. One place it does not play a legitimate role, however, is in the hair care aisle. Apart from Oriental Black and Heather Gray rinses, “black hair products” and “white hair products ” are simply marketing constructs.
As we know, all hair is comprised of the same basic parts: the cortex, medulla and cuticle. All hair needs moisture, proper conditioning and cleansing. This is not to say that every hair type will use the same products but purchasing a product based on your skin color as opposed to your hair’s needs is a sure-fire way to stunt progress.
Ladies with tighter curl patterns often battle drier hair because sebum can’t make it all the way down the hair strand. This translates into frizziness or even brittle strand for curlies of all races. It’s no wonder then that when we see “black” products that claim to impart moisture, it’s understandable that we leap at the chance. So, why is it that “our” moisturizers are lanolin* and petrolatum laden without a stitch of moisturizing agents to them? It’s almost as if these products that are marketed towards us were created to do the extreme opposite of what they claim!
For instance, Blue Magic Coconut* Oil Hair Conditioner seems to be a staple at beauty supply stores across the nation. I’m sure many a hair care newbie has been lured into the product’s claim that it’s “made with all natural coconut oil*” and, thusly, is perfect for our hair. A review of the label, however, reveals that coconut oil* is second to petrolatum. In and of itself, petrolatum isn’t horrible and actually makes an excellent sealant. The issue is that this product claims to condition and prevent dryness, but doesn’t have a stitch of moisture!
One of my favorite conditioners is Herbal Essence Hello Hydration. While you may not see this product in your local BSS or women of color all over their ads, it contains quality ingredients. It provides slip, imparts moisture and doesn’t weigh my hair down. I can’t remember the last black woman I saw in an Herbal Essence commercial but that doesn’t discourage me from using their products because my hair benefits from it.
This article isn’t to imply that companies aren’t creating amazing products that cater to our specific needs because Shea Moisture, Shea Radiance and Giovanni definitely measure up. Treat this as more of a cautionary tale not to be fooled into buying sub-par products simply because a face like yours is shown on the packaging.
Some have much too much alcohol. Read the label and avoid them.
I like dove and pentene
really!?
Some not all.
PANTENE
I love herbal essences and dove hair products…Some work better for my hair than products that are made for black women’s hair
love Herbal Essence long term relationship…did big chop 2 yrs ago, hair now back to shoulder…my theory, take tips from people who have long healthy hair
For sure!
I disagree
I do too! Her Most women on here hair isn’t longer than a roman noodle and want choose to down their own sellers before whites that don’t even notice they exist. Some of these black women just need to put dip themselves into white paint. It’s appalling that our people are this colored struct.
I found this very useful, my daughter is mix race and I have been reading up so much about what I should or should not use on her hair.
There’s a product line in Walmart/Target called Mixed Chics that’s good for her luscious hair- yay you for being a mom that researched the likes…
True. I read the label first but l’oreal n deep conditioners from organix work well for me
I would agree they work and often are cheaper.
They make “my” hair “too clean” to where it feels dry
That’s because off the harshful chemicals that our hair cannot handle. Most of their products will dry out your hair which will equal to breakage.
Organix is good too, I like the coconut milk shampoo and conditioner.
Tresemme does wonders for my natural hair.
YES! I just recently fell in love with them!
where is your store?
Patene is NOT good for our hair either is Dove…. WoWoWoW! ! !
How do u know that every1 has different hair
A lot of companies that market black products aren’t owned by black people. So in terms of institutions you know who you can blame for some hair problems over the years
@Shanice Goodridge-Flemming, we know this and that wasn’t the point. Do your rear he bc majority of black own sellers were bought out. They still exist an making a comeback. Support your own.
They do have pentene specifically for our hair type.
YES!!!! Dove, Herbal Essence, & Garnier Fructis are the BEST!!!! Also, when I WAS dying my hair, John Freida worked best as far as pigments. The color took better and lasted longer.
I agree, I love Organix products, and Loreal advanced haircare product. Products don’t know your race, nor know if you are relaxed or natural. Use what works best for you.
Actually they’re not
I love the Suave shampoo & conditioner with the Keratin in it.
Some of my Caucasian friends use typical products African Americans use
I like Garnier fructis. Their leave in is the truth!
that is one of my favorite leave-ins!
V05. works the best for me. Pantine does good too. Suave does not
Oh, can’t forget TRESemmè!!! 😉
Just because it does not work for one doesn’t mean it won’t work for another. Everyone’s hair is different so Pantene works wonders for my hair and it’s thick and still growing better than when I use ALL natural products. You can’t compare your hair to others people. Actually some natural hair products that are supposedly made for black hair totally ruined my hair smh so USE WHAT WORKS FOR YOUR OWN HAIR!!!!!!!!
I like garnier frutis
I totally agree, I’ve been saying this for the longest. In my honest opinion there are no ” Black or White ” hair products. There are only hair care products that do or do not work for a specific person’s hair type. I love the ” so called ” white products as well. Kudo’s for a great article. I’m sharing this on my personal and community pages both !!! Love It !
How can some of you say which products aren’t good for someone else’s hair? Everyone’s hair isn’t the same. Just b/c it doesn’t work for you doesn’t mean it won’t work for others.
Everything but their products for “black” hair
TRESemmé works for me, and i think Pantene is good too.
The conditioners for curl, that are made for African American hair do wonders with my hair. I am multi racial, including African American. So as long as I can get some hair products that are used by mixed race people, I am happy with the results.
There is no such thing as a white or black product. ..products are made for hair types not skin colors and there are various hair types in all races.
I have clients that are white and have a more course head of hair than any black person I have ever serviced and i use mizani and keracare or design essentials on them.
You must know your hair and the texture of it to make a proper decision on what product to use in your hair.
Im black but I only use Redken and paul Mitchell in my hair I dont like what products such as mizani or design essentials does to my hair.
Products are made for hair types not skin colors its simply making the right choice within the product line for your hair.
I agree.
which is why the words “white” and “black” are in quotations.
Skaketta, you’re delusional. Marketers are not that dumb, but it seems like black women are. White products strip the natural oils from black women’s hair.
@Sathiyyah Tai, you do have treading comprehension as Maria and others so eloquently said. You down the ingredients in black hair products as if white products are not same in misleading chemicals. This make you ignorant and all I saw was some in that informed you if what you didn’t know. The irony is you not me or black products. I would be worried about the correct spelling in your name instead of my petty typos. You want to know whatnot matters? The black dollar matters! You spend you last penny making white folks and Korean wealthy and don’t support your own. It’s always an excuse with your type.
@Nadia Shelton, define racist? I love myself and people, that’s doesn’t make me racist bc I won’t support a non-black hair product. That’s prejudice, not racist. Everyone has they right. Learn the difference, child. Don’t come for me, you hair hat hooligan.
Lol @Chantel Monique for thinking “white hair products” are quality products. If you refer to fruity shampoos that are filled with chemicals and strips your natural oils “quality,” you’ve been misinformed. You sound ignorant. Your kinky-natural hair doesn’t look like “quality.” They lied to you. Comments like yours are a niche and monkey ranch when it come to supporting our own. I’m
Talking about the all black own products.
who cares.. its their hair. let them put whatever they want in it whether its a weave or “white man” hair care products
well written.
@ Cooley High Once again you’ve proven that you cannot read to comprehend. If you did, you would know that we are on the same page in many ways. You’re accusing me of things I did not do or say. How the hell do you know how or where I spend my money? I spend my money on black products in more areas than just hair. I don’t need to prove that to you, Ms. Lady (or not). If I were you, I would be concerned about typos, as they don’t help sway me to believe your fallacies (that means a mistaken belief). Come talk to me when you learn how to spread your fallacies…oops…knowledge without tearing others down. I’ve already wasted too much energy on someone who wants to talk smack with no proof of anything (i.e. no profile picture of his/herself). I’ll let you continue your bullying without me. P.S. They aren’t typos if you’re consistently using the wrong words, spelling incorrectly, and acting as if punctuation doesn’t exist.
LOL
I could see if you had a profile picture with your long, healthy, luxurious hair…but you don’t. So to me, you’re just some troll hiding behind a Mac and some MAC.
Cherry picking, Sathiyyah? Smh. Not lady like and grow up.
Most black hair products are owned by different races. I personally love organix products. Like she said you have to do what is best for your hair type.
MiSonia Moore Because everything theyre naming has a bunch of chemicals and alcohol… which aren’t good for your hair no matter how u look at it white, black products whatever.. but I digress….
And a lot of “natural” products for black hair contain sulfate and lye, so what is the difference? Some people may say it is bad for your hair, but if it keeps your hair strong and healthy, why switch to a product that won’t give you the same results. Like I said, just b/c it doesn’t work for you doesn’t mean it won’t work for others…A lot of naturalist say that protein is good for your hair and doing a protein treatment at least once a month keeps hair healthy, but some people actually experience severe breakage after protein treatments. Every “black” product doesn’t work for every black person, every “white” product doesn’t work for every white person, and every “mixed” product doesn’t work for every mixed person.
You’re just stupid.^ your hair ain’t no longer than a noodle and you want to credit white hair products. Talk about self hatred.
MiSonia hair isn’t longer than a roman noodle and want choose to down their own sellers before whites that don’t even notice they exist. She also wears a hair hat. Weave! Some of these black women just need to put dip themselves into white paint. It’s appalling that our people are this colored struct.
I use a combination of mainstream (“white”) and specialty (“black”) hair products on my hair, mainly because I have more than one hair texture (as I found out when I big-chopped nine years ago). Use what works for you.
Wow! What a stupid headline.
Hair is hair! No such thing as black hair or white hair! All races have different texture
Yep I use Vo5, herbal essence and Pantene and I have healthy mid back length hair…when all these natural products it was messing my hair up so I went back to what worked for me…everyone’s hair is different
Hi5 Shaketta Shannel Singleton
Some are good like the ones for color treated hair bc they have some moisture and can b used on all hair. Pantene, Suave, n others are not so good have wax n them n can lead to build up.
We also have to remember that many products are a marketing scheme as well… I went from spending 20 minutes checking products in the natural chick aisle now til 2 hours! Everything wants to throw the word “natural” on it. That is why we educate ourselves and learn to listen to our hair. #DontBelieveTheHype Use whatever product works for your mane! #mytwocents 🙂
If your gonna to use them should use professional products like Redkin and nexus has an awesome conditioner! Paul Mitchell is also a good one to use professional products only Is what I would use jmo
My wish is that black “natural” haircare products didn’t have to cost and arm and a kidney. You splurge to try it out to see if it does what it says. Then you get lackluster results and your $6-12 (if you’ve only bought one product and not a 2-3 bottle set to get maximum benefit) is down the drain and you now have to buy another product to try. This quick to label everything “natural” is a big money craze for corporations. Everyone has a curl product now, more expensive than the next.
Tresemme is the Bomb.com
@ Mi Sonia Moore your right everything doesn’t work for everyone but there actually is no such thing as black hair products or white products! That is a gimmick to get us to buy. Protein treatments are to be used only if needed not as a regular schedule
I know there isn’t any such thing as a black product or a white product which is why I used quotations to emphasize my sarcasm. I also know that protein treatments should only be used on an as needed basis, but I was simply saying just b/c someone says that it’s healthy it doesn’t always means that it is.
@MiSonia, your hair isn’t longer than a roman noodle and want choose to down their own sellers before whites that don’t even notice they exist. Some of these black women just need to put dip themselves into white paint. It’s appalling that our people are this colored struct.
White people???? Forget THAT!! i wash and condition with horse shampoo..
As a hairstylist for over 15 years hair is like a piece of fabric u must know which product is best for your hair type some work and some don’t but whether u are black, white , Hispanic, etc u can use all u just have to know what’s going to work best for your hair….I know a lot of my black clients love pureology products and matrix Biolage, Aveda is a good one as well as too as Bumble and Bumble…..just do your research and find out what works best for your hair type…..that’s my opinion….Have a Happy Glam Hair Day
V05 is good as far as conditioner goes.
I love John Frieda! Especially the root awakening and frizz-ease lines.
Oh and suave conditioner is the truth. Leaves hair soft and manageable
MiSonia Moore I never made a specific comparison.. if someone would have commented about a “natural” product that contained a chemical or other harsh substance I would have a rebuttal as well… chemicals coat your hair to give it a healthy look, just because it looks healthy doesn’t mean it’s healthy from the inside out.. and that’s with any product with chemicals
So, if my hair grows, retains length, doesn’t break, no split ends, isn’t dry and brittle, and my scalp is healthy as well after using products with all of these “bad chemicals” for years, my hair may not actually be healthy, b/c the chemicals makes it “appear” that way?….O
Your hair isn’t long as a noodle and you’re wearing a ridiculous hair hat (weave). Just stop. You need to educate yourself about hair care and natural products.
I HATE Pantene, but treseme???? I love it!!
I’ve been using it for 10 years now.My hair loves WEN,just as much now as it did before,even though i shaved it off.
& Aussie
I AM ECUADOR DIFICULTED PRODUC FOR HAIR
My NATURAL HAIR SEES NO COLOR LINE WHEN IT COMES TO HAIR PRODUCTS. I READ WHAT’S IN THE BOTTLE and decide if I want it or not. My HAIR uses items that’s marketed for BOTH BLACK AND WHITES so it doesn’t matter to me.
I’m white and I have very fine, very brittle, very curly hair. I use As I Am Coconut CoWash and their Cleansing Pudding all because it’s a bit less expensive than Deva Curl NoPoo and my hair looks and feels just as good.
It is a ‘ethnic’ hair product- but I don’t care. I’m concerned with moisture, breakage, and growing my hair longer so I actually take a lot of cues from this site.
I find as long as the shampoo product is professional, designed for curly hair, sulfate and paraben free your good.
The styling products SHOULD be silicone free. That includes any ingredient ending in -cone. Why? Because most sulfate free shampoo can not get silicones out of the hair. So, those of us that use products with silicone and SO many curlies do- we need to wash with a stronger shampoo every once in a while. I use Malibu- GooGone(?)
It’s still Sulfate free but is designed to remove product build up off the hair that can weigh it down. That’s a problem for me, but not for all women with curly hair.
I also condition with coconut oil before shampooing.
This is a great topic. I love DevaCurl and Toni and Guy’s Moistue Maniac as well! Those were my other go to’s before I discovered No Poo.
No ones cares. You white people always commenting on black pages bc it’s not about you.
With 16 likes, I would say people care.
Likes don’t mean anything. Groupthink ain’t the real wold, Sathiyyah. Once again. Grow up.
Cave women always seeking for attention. You wonder why they pretend to include you. You don’t exist in their world and she with her white privilege knows it. She’s stranding behind ‘likes’ for fb mammies such as yourself, Sathiyyah Tai Nichols to defend them. That’s right! Defend your white masa. She will have your man while you fight with me.
You’re psychic! You know everything about me AND my man. Kudos to you. Have a great evening.
Have you tried mix chick product. N try to cut the bad hair.. less heat instead do bantu knots.. YouTube baby hehe . Ohh dont listen to cooley.. I apologize for her nastiness. We are women with hair problems, we need to help each other out.
Making your own products are even better,
Black products are also good on white and Hispanic and Asian American hair. Odd headline in this article since there is no such thing.
I use herbal essences hydration for wash and condition my hair and it’s great makes my hair more manageable and detangles easily
Products are marketed to certain races. Use what is best for your hair, which are professional products not advertised on tv.
I had this experience while coloring my hair. The “white” products caused no damage, then I used a product specific for “black” hair, tore my hair up! I also cannot relax my hair. Of the 4 times in my life I tried 3 of 4 my hair dried up and broke off 7 or 8 inches just went snap! The last time it turned my hair into a giant frizzy Afro!
MiSonia Moore just because someone appears to be healthy does it mean they are? They could be eating fast food and processed junk everyday.. lol some ppl who get relaxers retain length.. that doesn’t make ur hair healthy.. all I’m saying is I’ve been on both ends of the spectrum and all I do is research about health and nutrition not just hair, and natural is best in EVERY sense.. anybody that says a chemical is better for u is lying to u… all good though to each her own!
Ok……………
She is a lie Olivia. Her hair isn’t longer than a roman noodle and want choose to down their own sellers before whites that don’t even notice they exist. Some of these black women just need to put dip themselves into white paint. It’s appalling that our people are this colored struct.
Shai Pruitt i used to use Infusiam and Pantene (before they made it for black people) I love it! It worked well on my permed hair bit I would dare use it now
I hate that hair products advertise toward a certain group. Use what works for you. That whole ethnic hair cars products and white people hair products is just ignorant. So ingredients work for certain people’s hair. The same products I use don’t work for my sister’s or mother’s hair
Thank you, Anitra MzGlam Phifer (& others)…I’m so hesitant about my new transitioning phase…I spent too much time on the hair line trying to decide on a shampoo & conditioner. OMG! Almost grabbed the creamy crack! I’d agree w/many…find what works for your hair & roll w/it…but as a newbie…i surely need help!
Maria Hart exactly most of them contain chemicals. . They need to research what they put in their hair as well as bodies
Exactly!
You guys using white hair products to because you want to be like Silky. Stores don’t even respect black hair care products enough to stock a variety on their shelves. They also shelve black hair products last or towards the back of the store.
I don’t support white hair products and just because some black hair care products are not as great, doesn’t mean they all are the same. You guys sound like a bunch of self-hating people. Those “white” hair products labels are also misleading. Eg: organic, natural, fruit abstracts, oils, etc. They have chemicals in those products you can barely pronounce. Also, there is a such thing as “black and white” hair products. If a product is made for a specific hair texture, hair type, or target market, then it’s synonymous. Most of you guys using white hair products on your weaves, anyhow. lol!
Use whatever suits you, but don’t complain when white people don’t include specifically for their products.
Most women on here hair isn’t longer than a roman noodle and want choose to down their own sellers before whites that don’t even notice they exist. Some of these black women just need to put dip themselves into white paint. It’s appalling that our people are this colored struct.
My step family makes fun of me for using white hair products. There hair hair texture is completely different from my family’s. Honestly I think some of them are jealous of our curls. They need to grow up. This is not slavery times
^^People do not use white products only to be like silky. But let me burst your bubble. Very few mainstream black products are made by white people and/or white-owned companies. The ethnic section is really no different just different packaging. Those same chemicals that are hard to pronounce are right in the black hair care section, too. If using all natural is your preference, whoopdy do for you! Don’t generalize everyone’s motives, though.
Stop your madness. Tai, you need to reread what she said before you get all up in your feelings. I agree, Maria. Reading is fundamental. Her hair isn’t longer than a roman noodle and want choose to down their own sellers before whites that don’t even notice they exist. Some of these black women just need to put dip themselves into white paint. It’s appalling that our people are this colored struct.
@Cooley High: I can read and comprehend very well. Apparently, you can’t. I saw an unfair generalization and spoke on it. I wasn’t downing REAL black manufacturers, just those in the ethnic section who are produced by the same companies as these white products. I am all for real black products that are produced by actual black people (small businesses who have gained recent popularity, as more women are returning to their natural). However, everything that is labeled as a black hair product is not made by our people…so what’s the difference between those and the white products? Also, don’t comment on my hair like you know anything about me. Next time you want to make a shady jab, remember it’s RAMEN noodle, not Roman noodle.
STRUCK, COLOR STRUCK, SMH
ITS APPAULING WHEN OUR PEOPLE CANT SPELL
There is no such thing as white and black hair!!!
What is a good detangle conditioner?
Stick to pure oils and our brands tropic island, & huetiful are great! And keracare if u must. But stop with these cheap products
White products actually works better for my hair then black products. Moroccanoil and L’Oréal.
yes that moroccanoil line and its a 10. Loreal salon lines are fantastic .
Can you use natural products on relaxed hair I want to go natural so bad but never been and I feel like I wouldnt know how to take care of my hair
Yes they are!!!!! Leslie this is the page to follow…they have great tips, advice on the best NATURAL products…and pictures of some nice styles for natural hair. 🙂
Sathiyyah, you ain’t bursting anything I don’t know. There’s more black products that are grass roots products and there’s those that are not. Do your research. You want to be like Silky. “The ethnic section is no different from the packaging?” <—That didn't make sense, so stop spewing your ignorance.
You're just a self-hater who would justify stupidity of black spending and white supremacy. Those stores don't carrying enough of black products for a reason. When they do, it towards the back. Shelving is everything when marketing to a specific target marketer. So black women choose white products that damage their hair because that's what they see first. Eg: like grocery stores shelving kids cereal, at the bottom for children, their target market, to grab. Get a clue.
There was no shade thrown here, but facts. I also didn't generalize no motives nor did I include myself in initial comment. So, stop making idiotic assumptions about me. This is why reading with comprehension is fundamental. Like I said, do whatever you think is best for your hair, but it wouldn't hurt to support/invest into your own. Again, white products have misleading labels as well.
I’m mixed race (white/black) and I try and avoid them if I can unless they are high I’m moisture. I don’t completely rule them out till I tried and tested though. If their no good I give them to my bloke lol.
Exactly, Charlene! White hair products are cheap and sell for a reason.
Taneeka Armstrong everyone feels that way at some point.. start off by doing A LOT of research that’s how I learned it all, and check out youtube videos those will keep u motivated!
Black products ain’t nothing but niche marketing and full of crap for our hair! I don’t call it “white products” I call it quality products
That’s right. I learned in cosmetology schooln hair has no color Penny McPherson
From the looks of your hair, you need to go back. Especially for natural hair. Specific products are for specific hair type. Your hair isn’t long as a noodle, but you want to be taken seriously? You’re also colored struct. When has the last time you seen a AA with naturally bone straight hair and isn’t mixed? Never. Only Fulani tribes and East Africans in Africa. Just stop the foolishness, Netra Blue.
I use both products i just use what works 4 my hair..I do not like cheap products however. ..
Thanks Olivia R. Johnson I will do that!!
Sarah Juchemich I want to try devastating curl but it is high…and dont worry hun…hair has no color. You have to use what works.. I learned in cosmetology school hair has no color
Wow! use what works for you I can’t use any of those products because they have scents and I’m allergic to fragrants!
Yes products are segregated. But not buy us. White people can have curly or our even nappy and black people can have bone strait a hair with no relaxer right from their head. And not be mixed with anything…I know a lady whoea hair is like that and her daughter’s. You have to find the product that works for you. ..People up trying to fight the power. Which only hold black people down even more. I learned in cosmetology school that hair has no color. I have 4c hair…..pass some good product you guys us to me.
Taneeka Armstrong yes you can…it will give you more moisture. … look at my like pages. Very good daily information
I agree…. Luv tresseme…. Paul Mitchell prod great for my hair… I try sample first.. Ok, then buy, pricy? Sale, I buy, works for my hair I buy… Luv Pantene…jus gve try.. Mny black products sooo dry my hair.. Nt hatin, do/buy what’s best 4my hair..
Thanks PrettiGurl KeyKey!!
What about white products that strip your hair? Their products are made specifically for them to remove oils from their scalp which to prevent their hair from getting oily and dirty. That’s a fact. Black people hair is the opposite. They need nourishment of oils or else it will be brittle and cause breakage more than white people. As for majority of the 4c hair type sistas talking about white hair products are better, I know your hair is dry. Lol. Lol!
Here’s a few black hair products that are great and all black sellers. One is organic. Also, there’s one that’s not, but great for black women hair, specifically for returning natural. (Shea Moisture, Miss Jessie’s-Super Slip Sudsy Shampoo, Curly Nikki, mixed Chics and Dark and Lovely-AU NATURALE anti-shrinkage-knot out conditioner.)
Here’s a online store to purchase some of these great products that is owned by black sellers.http://www.curlmart.com
HUH???? What is a “white” product and what is considered a “black” product? Just because a person is of color does not necessarily mean they have to use a “black” product…really BlackHairInformation.com…c’mon now…
I’m not “black” or all “white” and am told my hair is like that of “mixed hair”. I grew up having NO idea how to care for my hair. I was taught to over wash my hair and by the time it was actually dry, it was time to wash it again. My hair was dry, fuzzy and constantly full of knots. I was encouraged to cut it short, and told “that’s the only way to handle hair like [mine]. I cut it short but did not like the way it looked. Fortunately a few nice black women taught me better ways to care for my hair and showed me some products that work well for my hair. I use both “black” products and “white” products. I especially like tea tree oil for when I have dry scalp, an unpleasant problem rarely addressed by “white” products.
Idc who they made it for if it works im using it!
Any shampoo that has moisture in it, I’m using. Hair has no color but texture.
Negative! Most women on here hair isn’t longer than a roman noodle and want choose to down their own sellers before whites that don’t even notice they exist. Some of these black women just need to put dip themselves into white paint. It’s appalling that our people are this colored struct.
Its…. ramen noodle… romans dont have a special kind of noodle.
I’ve been using Kerastase for years!! Nutritive/Oleo Relax, one of the two. L’Oreal have been producing black products for years. They own Soft Sheen Carson who manufacture Dark and Lovely. If it works I’ll use it. No race politics involved. Unfortunately we won’t buy a hair product with a person of a different hair type or race on the cover. Even if it works or not. We shouldn’t limit ourself. WP use Shea butter and have done for years. That’s an african product. If it works use it. Pink moisturiser is a horrible creation. Just ghastly! Garneir Nutrisse however worlds for me. Just like Mizani and cantu and Shea moisture. You’d be surprised how many non black curlies use miss Jessie’s or Shea moisture.
Lol @ Roman noodle. Idiot. Worry about your own hair, racist bitch.
There was news cover on the garnier frutis blow out serum.And they responded back and said their products is not for African American hair after it didn’t work
Ever since i dyed my hair on NYE I’ve had shedding & breakage until i started using Dove Damage Solutions Intense Repair shampoo & conditioner. It actually works on my natural hair. Just because products aren’t marketed for ethnic hair doesn’t mean it won’t work.
Wow this post has gotten off the chain with black this and white this. Hair is hair! It’s the difference n texture is how stylist know what is best to use on your hair. Do what works for you in then end but dang some of ya is off the damn hook!! Wow
Read the labels and do serious research…there r some white products that have what black hair needs…I have come across at least 4…I am sure there may be more but I sell natural hair growing products…FYI..who do u think make all products…I bet I have come across some products that most people have not heard and is outstanding on all hair…knowledge is power!!!!!
I agree about it’s not about specifically about what products work, it’s about the black spending dollar. There’s products that beyond superior than white products, but a lot of black women are too lazy to do their research and experiment outside the norm of white supremacy. I also don’t mean to go beyond you means, ladies. Again, here’s some black own products and sellers.
http://www.curlmart.com
Ladies please! this is alway one of the big problems we have, Is that we must understand that all hair types require some sort of moisture and the key to this is product penetration! We at infinitehaircare follow the laws of nature. Let me be really clear there is no such thing as a Black product or White products it’s all Hair. Visit
http://www.infinitehaircare.com and we will show you the Truth in real hair care.
infinite where moisture conditions and reconstructs…..
I love the paddle brush & the Conair curly/wavy comb.
Those products don’t work for me though. I use QHEMET Biologics & natural oils. My hair strands are very fine & my hair is thick.
I’m sorry some of us feel it’s OK to devolve into insults and name calling on this subject, on this page. I thought our grace and intellectual level was higher, I am disappointed.
thats sooooo true!!! hair never defines skin color because my puerto rican and white mix friend has THE MOST roughest hair i have EVER felt in history of doing hair haha…
Yes they are! ‘Hair products is what they are
Oh am sorry we are a Black haircare company! Oh what we know is 60 yrs of haircare and we will put our product against THEM ALL and in every hair type! NOW, But make no mistake we are the only
reconstruction & conditioning company on the PLANET….
I’ve noticed hair care products geared to African Americans do NOT contain biotin and other essential nutrients. However hair care products geared to Caucasians do. Also I believe a huge rip off is the different products with a little bit of this and little bit of that. But it contains tons of alcohol, DMDM and other harsh chemicals for AA hair.
There may not be “white” or “black” products but if owners of these companies only target whites and their owners make comments saying they don’t make their products for blacks will u still continue to support?? I wouldn’t!
Yes, marketing constructs in Racism White Supremacy. The virtual shutout of Black distributors, manufacturers and black wig makers are intentional. Some black women don’t question the products the put on their hair and body, they just pick it off the shelf and go with it. In America someone has to make money and it isn’t American Blacks in the hair care industry, it’s Koreans, other Asians and other foreigners and they do not care that American Blacks have been shutout of the industry. Why, because without the hair care industry many Asians 1. are not full citizens, 2. would not strive in other areas of human activity in a system of Racism White Supremacy. Many Asians are still loyal to their culture and country of origin. This is why I am vehemently against immigration reform. I am sick of the American government usurping it’s American citizens born and raised here for foreign interests and support. Blacks should rivaling in the hair care market since we blacks are the highest consumers of hair care products. One would think that American blacks have cornered the hair care market, but we know that is not the case, has not been since the 70s and American Blacks today are virtually invisible, however, the consumption and money put into the hair care industry, the bottom line of foreign interests in the hair care industry is at an all time high thanks to us Black women. Many Black women do not see an issue with it. All they know is they go to a hair supply store and buy the products they need. All Black women/ women of color should be supporting businesses that cater to the Black hair care experience and that can only be done by Black hair care entrepreneurs that can help keep Black hair alive and can change the perceptions and perspectives on black hair care.
Yes
To whoever is doubting natural over processed: cheap doesnt always mean it’s better! My hair grew 10 inches in my first year of being natural (2012-2013).. it’s very full and strong and I used no chemicals, no “magic” hair vitamins just all natural products.. it does work! God created nature so that’s the best u can ever get!
That’s totally false and misrepresentation in labels. Having boitin extracts doesn’t mean nothing nor healthy. There’s organic products out there. All black own and sellers that are 100% quality. No chemicals and GMO. Yes, they sell GMO in hair products.
Sathiyyah Tai Nichols clearly you cant see because my profile picture actually cuts my hair off well before it ends its very long and healthy and there isnt one drop off mac anywhere on my face because I don’t wear nor do I need any make up.
Sathiyyah Tai Nichols who is that comment directed to?
Olivia R. Johnson my notifications said it was directed at me dear
O ok.. just making sure cus I’m the only one who said how long my hair was Shaketta Shannel Singleton
I love white hair products, they don’t weigh down my hair and it is soft and bouncy. My new favorite product is Suave Keratin products, LOVE THEM!
Olivia R. Johnson lol I don’t know why it was said to me either honestly I never mentioned the length of my hair(even though it is very long, healthy and luxurious lol ) I just gave my opinion on the subject and not anyone personally. .. these comments are a shame and quite ridiculous except for the ones that are actually about the post and not attacking others personally.
At any rate you have some beautiful hair!
I see being informed about supporting black sellers and healthy hair, has gotten too real. Shame.
Those “white people brushes” work wonders for dangling my hair.!
I don’t know who cream of nature was made for,it works really well,it is sulfate free!!
I choose not to label any hair products because if any race can purchase them idc if an Asian Hispanic Caucasian African etc… if it works for my hair I will continue to use them regardless.
Antoinesia English have you ever tried a Denman brush? It has plastic bristles so it gives with your hair as your brush out tangles instead of ripping your hair out like other brushes. Some of my clients have even said it feels like they are getting a scalp massage as I blow dry their hair.
I LOVE the Herbal Essence Hello Hydration. I dilute it with water in a spray bottle and add some natural oils then use it as a leave in.
I miss the way herbal Essence used to feel on my hair ! It always de-tangled it so nicely and was cheap ! They have changed something with their product because I feel it. If anyone knows where to get the OLD SCHOOL pink bottle with the green top let me know LOL 🙂
I usually buy conditioners specifically for black hair but for shampoo I buy everything…I’m not loyal to any one brand…but Organix is making me a fan though lol…
I’m mixed with Asian and Afro American ….. I use all types of products. As long as my hair in moisturized and conditioned well and holds my style through out my day I’m fine
Research research research! Pay attention to your hair. Your hair will let you know what products it likes from the way it reacts to those products. Use what is best for your hair.
Right!! Awww thank u! Shaketta Shannel Singleton
Before we knewvwhat “white products and “black” products was our mother, grandmothers and other female relatives used it in our hsir and some of our natural hair was down our backs and do was their hair.
That is so true! Revlon hair color is much gentler on natural hair than products like Dark and Lovely or Creme of Nature.
I’d rather you push, Black products ” on all type of hair.
Now see, I feel like going shopping.
Wow this took some of you black women way in the left field, and this is why our children are dying or being killed, cause “Black Women” will argue at the stop sign
Woah. I’m just a lady with a Jew-fro trying to learn as much as I can about black hair. I’m nobody’s master. I’m a student here and you are all my teachers.
If I offend you by being here, I can’t help that- but I’m still going to reach out and try to learn as much as I can.
I know that’s right !
Love Garnier Fructis and Herbal Essence products. They work well with my hair along with of course Shea butter products.
TRUE! I use whatever products takes my hair & my daughters hair. I don’t classify it as “white” or “black”, to be honest.
I love beyond the zone heat protection spray….. its light and is amazing….. i hate how protectors marketed to women of color weigh your hair down and cause build up….
The Organix line is a good product line
It depends on your texture and what products you use!!
Things are getting real on here!!!
I swear I didn’t think hair brushes where specifically for one color WOW
Silicon free products are the best
So true! There are quite a few of their products I love.
I use them all the time. 🙂
Garnier saved my life lol
Yes, I only use “white” products on my hair :~)
except for hair gel, yeah there isn’t much difference in hair care products like shampoo, conditioner, and deep conditioners.
Organix Beauty Pure and Simple & Eden body works products works well for my naps, lol
There are suttle differences in some products…we dont produce as much oil as they do so we cant shampoo our hair everyday so shampoos dont have as much of the oils and conditioners that we need. All in all you use what works for your hair type. I use professional products so different brands bring different results. ..not really about being black or white products…they are hair products period.
Garnier gives my hair life !
Spanish gro
I use all types of products! Always have n always will. There is no white or black products for me, just whatever works on my hair. I like saying products for curly hair or straight hair instead of black and white products. Jmo.
I dont buy any products that are specifically made for black hair. They tend to be very expensive! My cheap suave and natural oils work just fine.
Herbal essences long term relationship and hello hydration conditioners are wonderful for detangling and co washes. Love!
Great Read!!!
I say …It’s not the color of your skin. It’s the texture of ur hair…HAIRISWHATIDO!
I had to go back and read some of the comments. .and just smh….”wash and go dont work on 4c hair. Lol….I have been wash and going my hair for 4 year…my hair is soft…lol people are funny. Black women know they will pull another down….lol
True….. For instance, the “white” Pantene was successfully used by African-American women for years!….. Waaaaayyyy before the “Natural” line came out for women of color…..
Who said they weren’t?
I agree that products don’t have to be for a specific race. However, sulfate shampoos imo are better for caucasians because it strips their hair of oil build up which is the point of it. Kinky textured hair is dry in general as you all know so we don’t need to strip anything most of the time. I prefer the styling products that are targeted towards or created by blacks such as Shea Moisture because many of them have the natural ingredients I like without the chemicals and I like to support my own for a change. Although many products such as perms are targeting at us and contain nothing but garbage. -_- However, I love tresseme’s (dk how to spell it lol) conditioner. I eventually want to try their natural line. But we can use any product we want regardless of race, as long as it works and doesn’t damage our hair.
I love Tresemme
Netra Blue what do you use because I have 4 C and I could not dream of doing a wash and go like ever!
racist
Lol thats the only thing on the shelves anyways…
It’s true I use the pattern for curly hair it works
So true . Like how I never knew until recently that a paddle brush was best for detangling hair . All these years I just used a wide tooth comb and conditioner . With the paddle brush its easier and I lose less hair
Few white use black product.
I want the whole shelf 🙂
Which prod. works the best for the hair. Is my belief.
I love tressemme keratin smooth.!
Try WEN! Its great for my hair and my daughters as well. Its the stuff on the late night infommercials….awesome stufr, and will make ur hair growww!
Their hair color doesn’t cause breakage
I am a master stylist and I am going to say this. All hair color was made for Caucasian women and it was not meant to be used on black hair. Black companies came around and started making hair color and using the same chemical ingredients and methods as the Caucasians, put the lady Alba on the product and said it was made by a black owned company.
Hair color is a chemical and I’ve seen some white girls with over processed, dry hair, damaged hair!
I don’t think a product knows when black or white hair is using it.
Agree, that is a ridiculous title
Who comes up with these articles??? Smh !!!!
Hair is hair… We just have different textures… No white or black
True
I love Shea moisture.
It’s just marketing schemes…
Shampoos for white people strip black people’s hair of oil…their conditioners do not replace the necessary oils we need soooo..no their products are for them…
False
No its not…but whatever…the main reason they wash their hair with their products is to rid their hair and scalp of oil…you don’t see them putting our products on their hair hair..if they did it would solve their lice problem….
Some people have oily hair and others need more moisture! White or black, they have different needs! Every head of hair is different!
Everyone uses herbal essence hello hydration and that’s considered ” a white” product. And never heard anyone says it strip their hair. I love it personally
true, it is just wiseto pay attention to the benefits
Stores sell products for different hair “types” not different not races. Some just work better than others. It could the ingredients or quality of the product etc. You never know…
Stores still continue to sell products by race. If you just go to Walmart, you will find all the ‘white’ hair products spread throughout the hair ail but the will dedicate a small section to ‘black’ hair.
Yeah okay according to whom…
Of course! I don’t use our products that much they’re to harsh.
All hair is made up of the same bonds and proteins! You can use any products you want! Only thing different is the hair texture, curl pattern, density, and porosity! Find what works for you and keep it moving!
The white products only work if your have healthy hair.
Not all of them. Their products are very drying. While we need to maintain the proper oils in our hair, their products remove or strip them. And to Marketa Jaynes, their hair color does indeed cause breakage. That’s why they have so many products for breakage. Hair color has a lot to do with the application and timing of the processing
Not if your going starting out
I totally understand.
Yes I agree! I did mention curl pattern! It’s the way it grows out of the scalp!
Not all to much alcohol
Carol daughter for me
Sometimes! Depending on what your hair is in need of at the time.
I use what works for me. I am more interested in the product working. Regardless, if it’s made by a white or black person.
Yes that’s true i love tresseme and aussie bomb.com
Vo5 n pantene
I’m not buying it but thanks.
Black people have a different hair texture and we need hair products that will accommodate our hair.
“White” products aren’t even great on White hair lol
Whatever race hair is protein made from amino acids…. We all produce it the same way! Why would it be categorized as a “White Hair Product” or “Black Hair Products ” incorrect. If ppl would take out the time to read the labels, and purchase from a salon or Hair Care Professional they’d know this already
They’re more gentle. They’re the reason my hair grew long. Aside from my one Shea moisture conditioner
this is nice
I just use homemade herbal products, it is universal and can be used on all hair types by all races..
I hate this article
I agree, I use a wide range of products n they work just as well n some even better.
I keep it all nataul. That stuff is made for all by god.
Nexus is everything (ultimate condition)!!!
SUPPORT BLACK COMPANIES.
??? That title is the most
And “black” products are great on “white” hair especially when they start to go gray. I have no problem using what works on my hair. The problem is once they realize we are using the “white” hair products the prices up right up.
I used my husbands shampoo on my natural hair and my hair started falling off.
I mean, cosmetology school will tell y’all Caucasian hair and African American hair is DIFFERENT. Even when people’s hair is different a Caucasian with a dry scalp, not the same as an African American with a dry scalp, same thing with only hair. SOME of their products work. Also, if you read about it, you will learn they have stronger strands and have a tendency to store a natural moisture we lack.
What is “African American hair”? Is it not just generally termed as Afro-textured hair? Or is this a new sub-sect. Real talk as I’ve seen this term being thrown around on BLACK hair blogs. So I’m at a lost…
*confused*
African American, Afro Jamaican, Afro-Cuban Afro British, I don’t know why people get so fiesty when they knew what I meant. Excuse me for not wanting to refer us to a COLOR we were labeled as. A color of which almost NONE of us come in. No one is black and no one is white which is why I said Caucasian boo. My point was, which you obviously didn’t care about because you was so caught up in trying to tell me, is that people of African descent generally have different hair than those of European descent… Predominantly. Happy?
Are you found now?
Once I first started my natural hair journey I jumped on the ‘product junkie’ band wagon and started using all these natural hair care products but now I’m back to my day one stuff Garnier Fructis
Y’all late…I’ve been stopped using black hair products. Most don’t work on my hair
i love my dove shampoo and conditioner
Yassss they are. I live Finesse conditioner… not heavied down with cholesterol.
I use to work for walmart and if you have ever noticed each store is tailored for a different group of people depending on what region you live in. It’s all about marketing
I will never believe that
I absolutely love tresemme conditioners. It works well on my “Black” hair. Now for the people denying the truth in this article tell me if organix is for black or white hair…because they have multiple oils and apparently white people don’t put oil in their hair…
Organix is my fav. I think it works just fine
Of course they are because hair is hair. What needs to be paid attention to is texture not race
I know this to be true
I just got on the herbal essence band wagon sooo… some people just aren’t ready yet and plus I’m cheap when it comes to my hair care products I’m not the one to be spending 15 dollars on just one product or 10 for a small as bottle