Natural Hair Products for Black and African American Men
16/09/10 09:25
If you are a looking for natural hair care products
for Black men, we invite you to try Northwest
Scents Lavender and Patchouli hair care products
for men. Our lavender and patchouli products are
scented with natural lavender and patchouli
essential oils. This line is for men who want to
use Northwest Scents products. They are packaged a
little differently than our regular line, and the
scent is more masculine than our other scents (but
ladies can use it too!). The scent of
lavender-patchouli is aromatic and kind of
"earthy." The products are available in 8.5 oz
bottles, and in 2 oz. sample kits. For more
information please visit the following links:
Lavender and Patchouli shampoo
Lavender and Patchouli hair oil
Lavender and Patchouli conditioner
Lavender and Patchouli sample kit
Also Available on Amazon.com
Lavender and Patchouli shampoo
Lavender and Patchouli hair oil
Lavender and Patchouli conditioner
Lavender and Patchouli sample kit
Also Available on Amazon.com
Shaving Tips for Black and African American Hair
16/09/10 09:08
If you are looking for a smoother, more natural
shave we invite you to try Northwest Scents
lavender shaving products. For light to
regular facial hair we recommend our Lavender Shaving
Foam. It's natural formula helps to soften
the hair, and leaves the skin soft after
shaving. In addition, it contains lavender
essential oil which leaves a delicate scent on
the skin and helps to heal nicks and/or
wounds. Our Lavender Shaving
Foam does not contain soaps, alcohol,
salts, dyes, artificial colors or propellants.
We recommend using this product with a regular
manual razor or with wet/dry electric razors.
For coarser hair we recommend our Lavender Shaving Oil. To use it simply wet your skin and apply some of the oil. Shave as normal. The oil moisturizes your skin, softens the hair, and leaves a gentle scent on the skin. It also reduces friction, which helps to reduce or eliminate razor bumps, making shaving a much more pleasant experience. It contains a special blend of natural essential oils, including lavender, sandalwood, roman chamomile, and clary sage, which help to heal and soothe the skin. Our shaving oil can be used with a regular manual razor or with wet/dry electric razors.
For really coarse hair try our Lavender Shaving Oil and Lavender Shaving Foam together. Dampen the skin, apply a small amount of Lavender Shaving Oil, and then put the Lavender Shaving Foam on top. Shave as normal.
For coarser hair we recommend our Lavender Shaving Oil. To use it simply wet your skin and apply some of the oil. Shave as normal. The oil moisturizes your skin, softens the hair, and leaves a gentle scent on the skin. It also reduces friction, which helps to reduce or eliminate razor bumps, making shaving a much more pleasant experience. It contains a special blend of natural essential oils, including lavender, sandalwood, roman chamomile, and clary sage, which help to heal and soothe the skin. Our shaving oil can be used with a regular manual razor or with wet/dry electric razors.
For really coarse hair try our Lavender Shaving Oil and Lavender Shaving Foam together. Dampen the skin, apply a small amount of Lavender Shaving Oil, and then put the Lavender Shaving Foam on top. Shave as normal.
Q & A: Tips for Softer Pressed Hair
16/09/10 08:58
Question: Hi. I'm 17 and i do my
own hair. I would really love to see it actually
lay down when its pressed. When ever I get it
pressed or I press it people have a hard time
getting it to lay down. My hair is really thick and
hard to manage. What would you guys recommend I do
about it?
Answer: Hi. You need to use shampoos and conditioners that soften your hair, and hair oils and/or pomades that seal in moisture without causing heavy buildup and stickiness. If you are using products that contain mineral oil or petrolatum, or shampoos that contain sulfates, these products may be drying out your hair and causing it to be stiff when you press it. Thick heavy mineral oil and petrolatum based hair grease will cause your hair to be stiff and will also dry out your hair. Stay away from that and use a natural hair oil or natural pomade when you press your hair. Northwest Scents products are free from mineral oil, petrolatum, sulfates, and parabens, and are formulated to soften and condition dry, black and afro textured hair.
Answer: Hi. You need to use shampoos and conditioners that soften your hair, and hair oils and/or pomades that seal in moisture without causing heavy buildup and stickiness. If you are using products that contain mineral oil or petrolatum, or shampoos that contain sulfates, these products may be drying out your hair and causing it to be stiff when you press it. Thick heavy mineral oil and petrolatum based hair grease will cause your hair to be stiff and will also dry out your hair. Stay away from that and use a natural hair oil or natural pomade when you press your hair. Northwest Scents products are free from mineral oil, petrolatum, sulfates, and parabens, and are formulated to soften and condition dry, black and afro textured hair.
Tips For Itchy Scalps
16/09/10 08:50
Do you have an itchy scalp? Itching can cause
extreme misery for the sufferer, however many
causes of itchiness can be solved with simple
remedies. There are many reasons why the scalp or
skin may be irritated. So before you seek a
dermatologist's help, ask yourself the following:
Are you using a shampoo made from detergents like sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate? Although these detergents lather wonderfully they can dry your scalp out to the point of being extremely itchy. Consider switching to a natural shampoo made from gentle surfactants (cleansers) such as Northwest Scents shampoo.
Is your water making your scalp itch? If your live in an area with hard water (water that contains more minerals that it should), if your water has chlorine in it, or if you live in a building with old pipes, the water may be leaving a residue in your hair that causes your scalp to itch. To solve this problem, when you are finished washing your hair, give it a final rinse with distilled water. You can buy distilled water at your local grocery store. Distilled water is water that has had all of the minerals removed from it. You can also try using a shower filter to reduce impurities in your water.
Are you suffering from allergic reactions to one or more food items? Commercially prepared foods contain many different ingredients which can sometimes cause allergic reactions. Those allergic reactions could be the cause of your itchy scalp. Take note of when your scalp itches and see if it coincides with when you are eating foods which you might be sensitive to. Try changing your diet by eliminating one food item at a time to see if this helps.
Are your hairstyles too tight? Sometimes putting extra tension on your scalp with tight braids or extensions that pull on your scalp will cause your scalp to be itchy. Try going without these for a while to give your scalp some fresh air. While your scalp is enjoying the break, give it a nice gentle massage with a natural hair oil like Northwest Scents hair oil.
Are you using a shampoo made from detergents like sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate? Although these detergents lather wonderfully they can dry your scalp out to the point of being extremely itchy. Consider switching to a natural shampoo made from gentle surfactants (cleansers) such as Northwest Scents shampoo.
Is your water making your scalp itch? If your live in an area with hard water (water that contains more minerals that it should), if your water has chlorine in it, or if you live in a building with old pipes, the water may be leaving a residue in your hair that causes your scalp to itch. To solve this problem, when you are finished washing your hair, give it a final rinse with distilled water. You can buy distilled water at your local grocery store. Distilled water is water that has had all of the minerals removed from it. You can also try using a shower filter to reduce impurities in your water.
Are you suffering from allergic reactions to one or more food items? Commercially prepared foods contain many different ingredients which can sometimes cause allergic reactions. Those allergic reactions could be the cause of your itchy scalp. Take note of when your scalp itches and see if it coincides with when you are eating foods which you might be sensitive to. Try changing your diet by eliminating one food item at a time to see if this helps.
Are your hairstyles too tight? Sometimes putting extra tension on your scalp with tight braids or extensions that pull on your scalp will cause your scalp to be itchy. Try going without these for a while to give your scalp some fresh air. While your scalp is enjoying the break, give it a nice gentle massage with a natural hair oil like Northwest Scents hair oil.