| There are a wide range of Natural Oils which can be | | | | capacity of the oil. Some are lighter and more easily |
| used for Black Hair Care, ranging from the more well | | | | absorbed like camellia oil and others like castor are |
| known coconut, avocado and olive to the more | | | | thicker and more likely to just sit on the hair shaft or |
| unusual and less heard of sapote, moringa and | | | | scalp.b) The properties and benefits of the oil - choose |
| manketti oils. They each have their own unique | | | | those which are most suitable to your hair's needsc) |
| properties and are very versatile in the way in which | | | | The price, some oils are more economical than others |
| they can be used. | | | | The purest and most nutrient rich oils are those which |
| Here are some ideas for using natural oils as part of | | | | are cold pressed, unrefined and organic, although the |
| your hair care routine: | | | | refined versions still have their place in healthy hair |
| Pre Shampoo - oil the hair prior to shampooing, this | | | | care. |
| helps to counteract the hair and scalp being stripped of | | | | Here are the properties of some natural oils: |
| its oils during the shampoo process and will also help to | | | | Avocado - rich in vitamins A, B and D, excellent for |
| soften the feel of the hair. The oil can be applied at | | | | dry, dull hair, this oil like coconut and olive is highly |
| room temperature or warmed as a hot oil treatment | | | | absorptive and can actually penetrate the hair shaft. |
| Scalp Oil - this is particularly useful for those who have | | | | Castor - protects the hair and scalp from the external |
| dry, itchy or inflamed conditions, simply apply a small | | | | environment, is said to improve thickness and growth, |
| amount of your oil(s) to the scalp and massage in | | | | is a thick and slow to absorb oilso best when blended |
| gently | | | | with other oils. |
| Herbal Oils - this process involves infusing herbs into | | | | Coconut - a wonder oil, beneficial to the scalp, soothes |
| your chosen oils, then applying the finished product to | | | | irritations and minor scalp disorders, is able to penetrate |
| your hair and scalp. Herbs can be selected depending | | | | the hair shaftand is also antibacterial, anti-fungal and |
| on your desired outcome, for example to encourage | | | | antiviral. Please note, coconut oil does not contain high |
| hair growth or improve strength | | | | levels of protein and yet many people who have used |
| Lock in Moisture - applying a light layer of oil will seal | | | | it believe this to be the case. |
| the moisture (use a moisturising product first) in your | | | | Camellia - exceptionally high in Alec acid and vitamin E, |
| hair, something which people with black hair often need | | | | helps to smooth and add shine the hair cuticle so |
| to do on a regular basis | | | | useful for frizzes and dull hair, a very light and easily |
| An addition - to your shampoo's, deep conditioners, hair | | | | absorbed oil. |
| treatment masks, henna or indigo colour treatments - | | | | Safflower- rich in Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, |
| adding a little oil will help to improve the slip of your | | | | beneficial for dry and itchy scalps, a light and easily |
| product and will counteract the effects of other | | | | absorbed oil. |
| ingredients which may be drying to the hair such as | | | | Grapeseed - a very light, easily absorbed oil, rich in |
| henna or sulphate based shampoos. | | | | essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, slightly |
| To help you decide which oils to use, you may wish to | | | | astringent and therefore toning to the scalp. |
| consider the following:a) Thickness and absorptive | | | | |