​Kitchen Remedies for Black Hair



Uncommon uses for common household products are becoming important to people who are taking steps towards going green.Three of these ingredients are supposed to work on black hair.



Pure Olive Oil

Olive oil is common to most black hair supply stores and can be expensive. The oil is a common fixture in every home kitchen. Grocery store bought olive oil is a lot cheaper because you can buy it in a larger quantity. Some moisturizers have too much water and will make black hair frizz. Olive oil works on relaxed, pressed, or braided hair because it adds oil without adding too much moisture. It works best when quarter sized drops are poured into the hand and put in small sections of hair. It adds a lot of shine to dull hair and creates the effect of expensive salon brands.

Pure olive oil does not have the same effect on natural black hair. It tends to add a lot of shine without moisturizing a dry, brittle afro. It helps to fill a spray bottle with 1 parts olive oil, hair conditioner, and water. This mixture has a great effect on natural black hair because it changes the consistency of the oil so that it becomes more effective on nappy roots.



Apple Cider Vinegar

This stuff smells horrible and is not the sexiest thing to put in your black hair. It is runny, smells bad, and can dry out your hair. However, it is a good way to untangle nappy or matted hair. Common uses include use after:

1) Weave removal

2) Braid removal

3) Hair product build up removal

Application
Spray your hair with the vinegar and to let it sit for about 10 minutes. Comb your hair with a wide tooth comb and rinse. Follow with 2-3 good rinses with your favorite conditioner. This will add moisture and get rid of the vinegar smell.



Baking Soda

This product is common to every kitchen and is used for a wide variety of home remedies. Multiple black hair sites claim that this is a good treatment for tangled hair. No matter how much the baking soda is diluted or  stirred, it has a gritty texture and clings to wet hair. Baking soda is hard to wash out and can leave white streaks of missed spots. Although it does untangle hair, it is not worth the hassle. It could have a practical use if mixed with some other hair product, but is not the best thing to use to untangle hair. Aside from that, baking soda is not good for hair that is dyed or relaxed because it will interact with the chemicals