Hair Products Marketed Specifically To Black Consumers

[lovechic]

The key is the ingredient list, not marketing. I use "white" and "black" products.

EXACTLY!!! I wish more people would realize this!

 

[napgurl]

In the spirit of Madam Walker who made millions off of the pressing comb, I wish there was a good product developed just for women of color. I believe that in our efforts to assimilate we have forgone specialization. Now that we recognize that we do need products designed specifically for our needs (a cure for the pj) we have many crackpots who just put an African flag on the label, but do not conduct a great deal of research.

But I believe together we can design a better product. Using real science and tested on our own hair. Who wants to join forces with me? Who wants to start a revolution of products designed specifically for African American women? We have physicians, scientist and sales and marketing people right here. We know that we like "slip, moisture, fragrance." Madam Walker had many more obstacles than you and I.

 

[macherieamour]

But I believe together we can design a better product. Using real science and tested on our own hair. Who wants to join forces with me? Who wants to start a revolution of products designed specifically for African American women? We have physicians, scientist and sales and marketing people right here. We know that we like "slip, moisture, fragrance." Madam Walker had many more obstacles than you and I.[/QUOTE]


Yo seriously! This is my life's mission ( me and sweetpea) have been talking about doing this. In fact, I quit my job to do this. So, we are on it! We are both going to hair school and are planning on going into business with the intent to change things! Im talking products, salon equipment, schools and EVERYthing! So look out for us...cause seriously its about TIME

 

[napgurl]

We know that we like "slip, moisture, fragrance." Madam Walker had many more obstacles than you and I.

Thanks Macherieamour I believe there is something powerful brewing here.

 

[Crystalicequeen123]

Hahah.. that was me that voted yes!

But I really only use products designed for relaxed (not just black) hair-not "stressed" or "Color-treated"- but RELAXED gosh darnnit. I do tend to not to trust most "white" companies that come out with lines for black women cause i feel like the use the same formulas anyways and are just trying to increase their market share.

A good book to buy is called DOnt go Shopping for Hair care products without me by Paula Begoun. She speaks the truth on all products-down to the chemicals they use, whos using the same formula over and over again, etc tho shes doenst have all the products I use like mizani and keracare. But she let me know the truth about Pantene, Neutrogena, Nexxus, Aveda and all them erplexed. It has definately changed the way i go shopping for hair products

What about Nexxus? Fill me in please!

 

[CatSuga]

But I believe together we can design a better product. Using real science and tested on our own hair. Who wants to join forces with me? Who wants to start a revolution of products designed specifically for African American women? We have physicians, scientist and sales and marketing people right here. We know that we like "slip, moisture, fragrance." Madam Walker had many more obstacles than you and I.

HELL YEAH!!!!

I mean......uh, I'm down. (Begin nappy hair vent!!!!!)
But really, I don't know who they test their products on (maybe sheep), but it's my hair type (nappy 4B). The only product that I can vouch for would be StaSofFro and that's only because it's marketed toward men and for the most part they have natural nappy hair.

Over the past 2 years I've spent 300+ dollars on hair care products. From the cheapest Suave to the most expensive Nexus. I would have saved alot of money if there were products for my hair type. As a matter of fact, I'll say that 99% of "natural" hair care lines are total BS!!! There is no way that crap would have made it to shelves if they would have tested on natural hair.

Right now I've put together the perfect line.
Cream of Natural Shampoo (Normal Hair) $3
LeKair Shea Butter Cholesterol Cream Conditioner $2
Giovanni Direct Leave-in Conditioner $8
StaSofFro Gel $3

 

[MzTami]

HELL YEAH!!!!

I mean......uh, I'm down. (Begin nappy hair vent!!!!!)
But really, I don't know who they test their products on (maybe sheep), but it's my hair type (nappy 4B). The only product that I can vouch for would be StaSofFro and that's only because it's marketed toward men and for the most part they have natural nappy hair.

Over the past 2 years I've spent 300+ dollars on hair care products. From the cheapest Suave to the most expensive Nexus. I would have saved alot of money if there were products for my hair type. As a matter of fact, I'll say that 99% of "natural" hair care lines are total BS!!! There is no way that crap would have made it to shelves if they would have tested on natural hair.

Right now I've put together the perfect line.
Cream of Natural Shampoo (Normal Hair) $3
LeKair Shea Butter Cholesterol Cream Conditioner $2
Giovanni Direct Leave-in Conditioner $8
StaSofFro Gel $3

ROFLMAO!

 

[esoterica]

What about Nexxus? Fill me in please!

i would like to know too!

 

[esoterica]

I have learned that just b/c that it is states that it is specifically for women of color, doesn't mean it gets the job done. The constant raves of products like NTM, Nexxus, and Kenra further prove that hair products that are not considered "black hair products" give optimal results for women of color.

very true! too many people are still in the dark about this, and they are missing out on good products because they think its not for "their type of hair".

 

[NapturalGlory]

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[Ayeshia]

Noo they dont work better....in fact I find that when I use them (grease, moisturizers with mineral oil) Its a lot harder to wash out...and my hair behaves differently.

 

[greenidlady1]

I voted for both and agree that it's the ingredients that matter. There are excellent and awful products marketed to both black and white consumers.

There's Pink Oil Moisturizer, but there's also Mizani, KeraCare and Elasta QP. Also Phyto relaxer was specifically created by a black chemist.

Choices have become more of a challenge now that so many white and mainstream companies have realized how many $$ we spend on our hair. While some companies have good products, others have put some mineral oil and fragrance in a bottle, slapped on a black, red and green label and said that its "all natural with African herbs"

IMHO there's really no substitute for learning and becoming educated about the things that work specifically for your hair type regardless.

 

[esoterica]

While some companies have good products, others have put some mineral oil and fragrance in a bottle, slapped on a black, red and green label and said that its "all natural with African herbs"

You're cracking me up!

 

[Mestiza]

I use whatever works best for my hair.

 

[esoterica]

i was in the placenta spray thread and it got me thinking....

answer me this: will black people buy ANYTHING if they think it will be good for their hair? i'm not talking about MTG. im talking about the by products of long dead animals.

here we have a fine example. cholesterol AND placenta. i have yet to see sh!t like this marketed to white people. correct me if i'm wrong.

Placenta and cholesterol? why only us? i dont see any other bunch of people using these items. probably cause no one markets it to them! so again i ask, why us?

 

[esoterica]

come on ladies... get out those bargepoles

 

[frankie]

Mixture of both. I use CON shampoo most of the time that I shampoo, given that regular CW washes are more my speed. I use products directed at both AA(Surge, Profectiv, CON, etc.) and others( Paul Mitchel, Nexxus, Garnia Fructis, etc.). It doesn't matter to me, as long as my hair remains healthy I'll use whatever works.

Yes, I'm a PJ!!!

 

[Candy_C]

Well pantene ate my hair for dinner!

I used to use a chinese herbal shampoo and conditioner called TEO TIA or sumthing, at the time i was treating my hair bad, this stuff was its temporary saviour!

 

[Healthb4Length]

i was in the placenta spray thread and it got me thinking....

answer me this: will black people buy ANYTHING if they think it will be good for their hair? i'm not talking about MTG. im talking about the by products of long dead animals.

here we have a fine example. cholesterol AND placenta. i have yet to see sh!t like this marketed to white people. correct me if i'm wrong.

Placenta and cholesterol? why only us? i dont see any other bunch of people using these items. probably cause no one markets it to them! so again i ask, why us?

ITA! When I first started my journey I was completely angry and disappointed to know the kind of products that is marketed to Blacks are really bad for us and can cause certain cancers. NOw I haven't been an angel but I have limited the use of those types of products...anything with placenta (hair greases, strength sprays) I also try to limit petroleum and mineral oil products. As to date the only product that I use with mineral oil is Elasta QP recovery and some of my Deep treatments. I have drastically cut down my usage of potentially harmful products but to be honest sometimes the PJism gets the best of me. I just ordered the Elucence and I hope that it will help curb my PJism. But for the most part I'd say about 85% of the products I use are all natural or 80% natural...I know it is going to be a slow process to change but I am willing to do so. But I get really irritated sometimes when you go to the Asian BSS and see loads of products marketed for our hair type with suspicious ingredients...I mean, what the hell is estrogenic hormone constituents? THat's so bizarre to me and what's worst is they market to little children...that's why you have 8 year old black girls with 36C cups...weird!

 

[secretdiamond]

I have seen a lot of shows on tv like Vh1 and E! say how stars (white stars) use placenta as part of their beauty regimen-- i.e skin, hair, etc to make it "baby" soft.

 

[Angelicus]

I use whatever works lol, but black hair products do come up with the dumbest of names. They must really think we're not too bright.

 

[Nikki02]

Hi I am new to the forum, but I have been doing the hair challenge for about 14 months now(I am a product of babygurl NC ). But I also believe that it is the ingredients that matter, not who the product is marketed towards. I NEVER put anything in my head without reading the ingredients first. I also stay away from mineral oils, alcohol, waxes and sulftate.

 

[dlewis]

The only porducts I use that aimed more toward black consumers is Lady Velvet mild relaxer and Surge. I also check the product for ingredients. I try to stay more with the natural way and use herbs and different oils.

 

[Crystalicequeen123]

Bottom line, I really don't think it's a "black" or "white" thing. If the ingredients are good, then I say by all means, use it no matter WHO the product is marketed to. (Even horses! lol)

I mean, you just have to find what works for YOUR hair. WHat may work for my hair may not work for yours, and vice versa. As long as the product doesn't cause an allergic reaction, and the ingredients are good, then I say go for it!

PS- I'd like to know why mineral oil is so bad for the hair, and HOW do you go about finding it in the ingredients list?? Does it just say: "mineral oil" in the ingredients list? Just curious.

 

[MizAvalon]

Hi I am new to the forum, but I have been doing the hair challenge for about 14 months now(I am a product of babygurl NC ). But I also believe that it is the ingredients that matter, not who the product is marketed towards. I NEVER put anything in my head without reading the ingredients first. I also stay away from mineral oils, alcohol, waxes and sulftate.

Hi Nikki! Hope you'll stick around!

 

[uncutandgettinglonger]

I like the pantene relaxed and natural line. I use some of the 'black' greases and stuff in moderation.

I go on whether or not a product works as opposed to who it is marketed to.

 

[indefinite]

I prefer Aveda, Frederic Fekkai, Rene Furterer, these products tend to give more moisture and deep down natural shine.....I am not sure who they are marketed towards since I see them in white and black salons........

 

[HoneyDew]

I use whatever works lol, but black hair products do come up with the dumbest of names. They must really think we're not too bright.

You mean like "Don't Be Bald"?

 

[hairmaster]

without all the products you wouldnt have the magazines. look at the magazine rack in the supermarket at see how many titles you come up with.

 

[amy1234]

I voted a mixture of both because my hair works well with some motions products (cpr). But from my observation, most black hair care products contain inferior ingredients like mineral oil imo.