It is important to use products specifically made for mixed hair, because only products that were developed with mixed hair in mind will be effective for achieving desired results. Products crafted for African American hair are often too oily or heavy for biracial hair. Similarly, products crafted for Caucasian hair might be too drying, or not thick enough to penetrate hair which is typically coarse. Without proper penetration of the hair follicle, or even penetration to the scalp, hair care products are rendered ineffective. If the product overwhelms or weighs the hair down giving clean hair a greasy look or feel, then it is not the right product for the hair type and shouldn’t be used to avoid further damage.
Mixed hair is commonly described as “combination” hair. This means that it has different and often conflicting properties of other hair types. Someone who has combination hair might have oily roots and very dry ends, coarse rough hair that is actually very fine, or wavy hair that is very resistant to curl or styling due to its weight. These considerations must be taken while selecting hair care products. Just as you wouldn’t put rose food on daisies, why would you put the wrong products on your hair? You want results effectiveness; therefore you want something tailor-made for your unique and mixed hair!
It may seem easier to go to the local pharmacy or beauty supply store and pick up the latest product geared towards solving common Caucasian or African American hair care problems or complaints. In the end, this is neither savvy nor cost-effective, because one will end up with an entire cabinet or bureau full of products which aren’t effective and are damaging to mixed hair and its sensitive needs and subtle changes. Luckily, a bevy of biracial beauty products are on the market if you know where to look. Lines such as Carol’s Daughter, Miss Jessie’s, Blended Beauty, Mixed Chicks, Curls, and many more design and develop their products for the mixed or biracial individual, and more importantly their hair!
Whether one desires to tackle the common problems of growth and breakage, moisturizing after chemical processes or procedures, or simply finding a shampoo that is gentle yet powerful, these lines offer specific solutions for every curl whether it is wavy, or a tight spiral or afro curl. It is important to rely on hair care lines developed for biracial hair because not only do the products cater to common mixed hair dilemmas, but the developers and creators offer advice on how to use their products in a system to improve the rate of growth, the texture, and maintain oil levels. Drug-store beauty brands and over-the-counter mainstream brands all share the wash-and-wear philosophy! Don’t rely on a brand or product which was not created with you in mind. As a mixed person, you have unique needs when it comes to hair care and you shouldn’t purchase products which overlook your very existence. Your hair deserves better!