By Olivia X. Pierce


Of ethnic groups, Black American women are probably the most interested in hair care options. The ethnically diverse good hair care industry has been a lucrative business for many years because ethnically diverse women are incredibly interested in changing their natural hair.

A history of negative stigma associated to kinky, curly, frizzy or nappy hair has caused women with anything less than straight hair to seek out chemical methods to modify their hair texture. Sulfates, formaldehyde, lye and other damaging chemicals seen in these products may be dangerous on the scalp, lungs, and total health and wellbeing.

Numerous studies have found that straighteners and some of the other chemical-based products that ethnically diverse women use could be harmful to their well being. Moreover, styling practices, products and techniques may also cause stress on the scalp and hair, and cause additional problems.

Some of the most typical problems include dermatitis, psoriasis, baldness, thinning and alopecia. Harmful styling practices like pulling hair too tightly when braiding for weaves or extensions may cause permanent problems for the hair follicles and causing permanent alopecia or baldness. Chemically relaxing too frequently or allowing glue from lace fronts or weaves can destroy the scalp.

African-American women usually wash their hair less often than women of other ethnicities. This is due to the amount of styling and maintenance that is required after washing. While infrequent washing will not necessarily pose a health risk, it can contribute to dry scalp problems and increase the risk for hair to become more brittle. Girls that wear their hair naturally are better off when it comes to having healthier hair and scalp.

More seriously than just pulling or hair stress that triggers thinning hair is the recent study that has shown that chemical straighteners could possibly be related to fibroids, non-cancerous tumors in the uterus, and early puberty in Black females. These troubling findings show that pre-menopausal African-American girls have fibroids at a more alarming rate than women who do not utilize these chemical hair processing methods. There is a real likelihood that scalp lesions and burns caused by relaxers might be causing these tumors. These findings only establish an association between this health problem and ethnic hair care products, but it's enough to cause many Black American women to reconsider the things they're doing with their hair.

Wearing natural hair and using all natural and organic products is the only guaranteed way to ensure you not will have unpleasant health consequences from styling and processing hair. If wearing your natural hair will not be what you want to do, then make certain that the products that you do use are as natural as possible and that you do not put too much stress on your hair whenever you style it or put in weaves or extensions. There are several natural conditioners and shampoos that really work very well and create lovelyresults.

Washing hair every on a weekly basis can create a huge difference in scalp health and help hair to grow. Using hydrating conditioners and shampoos and limiting the use of hot combs, straighteners, curling irons and blow dryers could also make a big difference in scalp and hair health. Also use a wide toothed tooth comb to detangle hair and use lots of conditioner. Natural hair oils like olive oil, shea butter, jojoba oil and coconut oil can also be reasonable substitutes for using commercial styling products.




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