Taking care of relaxed hair means maintaining the right balance without taking away from the natural elements in place. With the use of chemicals, this can be tricky. The following products will give your hair the TLC it needs. Check out our list!
1. Crème Of Nature with Argan Oil From Morocco Style & Shine Foaming Mousse
A good leave-in is necessary for any hair regimen. Target, $10.99
3. Coconut Oil
This natural ingredient can help maintain healthy levels of protein which is necessary when dealing with chemically treated hair. HealthyTraditions.com, $19.95
4. Aphogee’s Deep Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner
Moisture is definitely key after a fresh relaxer. Aphogee helps restore any moisture lost during the chemical process. Amazon $8.99 (Shampoo) $6.75 (Conditioner)
5. It’s A 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner
Spritz this on freshly washed hair and seal with a light oil. Perfection! Target, $27.49
Maintaining moisture at night is a must when dealing with relaxed tresses. A little goes a long way with this moisture based cream that includes amla. Jet.com $8.25
7. Chi Silk Infusion
If you’re concerned about heat application, worry no more. This heat protectant has proven the test of time and continues to be a great product for styles that require the flat iron. Walgreens, $25.99
8. Shea Moisture’s Jamaican Black Castor Oil Hair Masque
If your tresses need to bounce back from heat use, this hair masque should do the trick. Target, $10.99
9. LivSo Moisturizing Lotion For Dry Scalp
Relaxers can not only dry the hair, but the scalp as well. Especially when the seasons are changing. Keep your scalp moisturized with this effective product. Livso.com, $18.00
10. Fantasia IC Hair Polisher
Tried and tested – still brings your hair to a beautiful level of shine! Walgreen, $7.99
11. Silk Elements Deep Condition
Relaxed hair requires deep conditioning on a periodical basis – depending on your regimen. Silk Elements not only moisturizes but strengthens your hair as well. Sally’s Beauty supply, $7.99
This bottle of moisture is a must have for those relaxing for the first time or those who’ve done so for years. The results will have you pleased! Target, $5.99
13. LottaBody Edge Gel
You cant’ forget those edges! With coconut and shea oil to keep them in place looking just right! Sally’s, $3.79
14. Luster’s Pink Oil Curl and Twist Pudding
Great for your ends and curl sets. Don’t ever sleep on Luster’s! Pinkerabeauty.com, $8.99
15. Giovanni Hydrating Calming Conditioner
This moisturizer brings all the balance your relaxed hair needs. That is all! Vitamin Shoppe, $8.49
16. Aussie Miraculously Smooth
Another great co-wash product to help protect your hair and keep it moisturized in between touch-ups. Target, $5.99
17. Design Essentials Almond and Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse
If your next style includes rods or curls, check out DE’s mousse that will give you the bounce and volume you’ll need!
18. Design Essentials Bamboo and Silk Leave-In Conditioner
You can never go wrong with DE’s products. This leave in conditioner will take your hair to a new level of silk and bring it some shine! Amazon, $11.00
This formula is light enough for every day use to bring quality moisture to your hair. Walmart, $9.99
23. Nairobi Stimu-Sil Conditioning Treatment
They call it “heaven in a jar”. Enough said! Amazon, $24.37
24. Nairobi Hair Oils
Every now and then its good to give your hair a hot oil treatment. Check out what Nairobi has to offer! Walmart, $10.50
25. Cantu Leave-In Conditioning Hair Cream
Especially great if your relaxed hair is super thick, like 4C. Target, $5.99
26. Organix Renewing Argan Oil of Moracco
If you’re heartfelt about animal-cruelty free products, check out Organix’s Argan Oil line. Their shampoos and conditioners are of great quality. Target, $5.79 (Shampoo)
27. Organix Tea Tree Shampoo and Conditioner
Tea Tree Oil is an ingredient known to have healing properties when applied to the skin, so if your scalp needs a healing touch, wash your hair with this shampoo and conditioner. It helps fight off irritation and inflammation. Target, $5.79 each
28. Moroccanoil Treatment Light
A perfect fit for fine or colored hair. Moroccanoil.com, $44.00
29. Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo
If your hair needs help bouncing back from over-processing, check out Moroccanoil’s Shampoo line. Walmart, $33.00
30. Pantene Pro-V Gold Series
Specifically tailored towards African-American hair, this line comes with complex rich ingredients that will help take care of relaxed hair. Target, $5.99 (Shampoo)
31. Loreal Everstrong Sulfate Free – Ever Sulfate-Free by L’Oréal
A lot of shampoos contain sulfates which can ultimately damage the hair. If your concern is protecting your hair from harsh ingredients, this is a moisture filled option. Target, $6.19
