Treatments to Keep Your Tresses Looking Terrific: Products for Home Maintainance of Locks,Sisterlocks,Braids,Twist and Similar Natural Styles

Even when you go to a loctician or stylist to get your hair done professionally, there's still upkeep to do at home to make sure your hair stays looking fabulous. Avoiding sulfates and petroleum based hair care products is key when caring for natural hair. With the exception of the Aveda(selected salons and online),Carol's Daughter's products(Macy's,Target,Sephora and HSN) and the Joie Natural's My Gel(online only), that I listed,you can get these items at the drug store or your grocery store health and beauty isle. Some of these (Murray's and Africa's Best) can be found in the dollar store like Family Dollar or Dollar General.  I have listed links for you to buy all the products online also.

Dry Shampoo

Especially while waiting for hair to lock, it may be necessary to minimize the frequency in which you shampoo your hair with the traditional sudsy soap and water method. These are some good dry shampoos to use while you are going through that phase.

Organic Root Stimulator Herbal Cleanse Dry Shampoo is perfect for anyone who is temporarily unable to shampoo,or as a in between shampoo. The anti-bacterial action in this latherless shampoo removes odor & residue without suds. Aloe Vera cleans & softens the scalp,Kola Nut & nettle extracts stimulate the scalp & retard flaking,while lavender & sweet basil leave hair fresh & clean. Hair dries instantly to prevent odor & mildew that can occur with braids,locks,twists & other natural styles.

http://www.houseofbeautyworld.com/orrostheclla.html?cmp=googleproducts&kw=orrostheclla&gclid=CPGzt-WGjb0CFeRlOgod6BEAoA

Moisture Clenz by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products. Use in between shampoos for quick and thorough cleansing for braids,twists,locks and weaves.

http://www.naturalhair.org/moistureclenz8oz.aspx

Styling Gels,Cremes and Waxes

These are some styling products for natural hair for locks,twists and curl definition in natural and processed hair

MyGel - Joie Naturals, Inc. This is a specially formulated hair gel to promote healthy hair with its rich ingredients such as plant oils & extracts of herbs. It stimulates the hair roots and nourishes the hair shafts to give a thicker and healthier look. It is a great styling aid, specially for Locks and is the #1 choice of locticians all over.

http://www.joienaturals.com/product.sc?productId=1&categoryId=7

Lock It Up by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products.Apply Lock It Up gel to the hair and use fingers to help shape and define curl pattern. Lock It Up will not flake or dry hard. It leaves the hair soft and manageable without a sticky, gummy feel. This is a versatile product.

http://www.naturalhair.org/lockitup6oz.aspx

Carol's Daughter Loc Butter. Intensely moisturizes twists, coils, braids and locs. The blend of natural Shea and Cocoa Butters and Soybean Oil deeply conditions hair while giving it a whole lot more shine. Made with the right balance of Beeswax to help prevent build-up.PLUS, No Parabens, No Petroleum, No Mineral Oil, No Artificial Colors.

https://www.carolsdaughter.com/hair/loc_butter_8_oz.html?BCID=B9CA34CD22B4#

Murray's Gel Loc-Lock holds cornrows braids,locks & twists tighter longer. This premium gel helps lock styles in place and keeps them looking better longer. The cream formula containing olive oil and sweet almond oil will not flake and will reduce itching. For use on wet or dry hair.

http://www.houseofbeautyworld.com/mugello80oz.html

Murray's Beeswax for Hair 100% pure Australian wax contains the finest imported beeswax derived from the Australian honey bee. The excretions provide a stiff wax that is soft and easy to apply. Great for dreadlocks and other styling needs. Murray's Beeswax is easy to apply yet stiff enough for the most demanding hair styles. A must for braids dreadlocks and other hard to hold styles. Murray's imports the highest available grade of Beeswax from Australia. For use in dry rather than wet hair.

http://www.houseofbeautyworld.com/mubeforha10p.html?cmp=googleproducts&kw=mubeforha10p&gclid=CO32iK6ykL0CFahlOgod2G4Arw

Shampoo and Conditioner

The following shampoos are wonderful for natural hair. Now the jury is still out among hair care professionals about whether locks should be conditioned. However,mature locks,as well as all dry,brittle or damaged hair needs conditioner.

Total Body by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Shampoo is excellent for normal to dry, damaged,color treated over-processed hair. Total Body cleans while softening and making hair more manageable.

Stimulating Herbal Cleanser by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products. Use before shampooing. When you use this product you must follow up by using Total Body Black Earth Shampoo. Great for itchy scalp. Not recommended for color treated hair.

Enhancing Herbal Conditioner by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products. You will immediately feel the difference once this moisturizing conditioner is applied to your hair. Use to soften and add manageability to hair after shampooing.

http://www.naturalhair.org/bep.aspx

Aveda Rosemary Mint Shampoo invigorates scalp and hair.

http://www.aveda.com/product/5311/28098/Hair-Care/Shampoo/Give-Refresh-mint/index.tmpl

Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Sulfate-Free Shampoo. When your hair has the right balance of moisture the rest just falls into place - manageability,shine,softness - no matter how dry,dull or brittle the hair. So, fix it in an instant with help from this sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo that cleanses and restores your natural moisture without adding weight to your hair.

http://www.carolsdaughter.com/default.aspx?CN=6AAC7D11127C

Moisturizers for Soft and Shiny Hair and Healthy Scalp

The following includes oils,sprays,cremes and pomades to nourish the hair and soothe the scalp.

Protective Mist Bodifier by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products. Daily conditioning-Spray the Protective Mist Bodifier on the hair and scalp of braids, locks, twists and natural hair styles. Use at least 3 times a week.

http://www.naturalhair.org/protectivemistbodifier8oz.aspx

African Healing Oyl by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products is a multi-use product that can be used on both the hair and body.

http://www.naturalhair.org/africanhealingoyl8oz.aspx

Organic Root Stimulator Coconut Oil- Coconut Oil has been used for centuries in Asia as a staple in everything from cooking to skin care. Coconut Oil has been known to help remove dead skin cells and renew tissue. This lightweight oil helps to enhance shine without weighing hair down. Also it is good to soothe dry itchy scalp

http://www.wigtypes.com/organic_root_stimulator_coconut_oil_5_5oz.php

OLIVE POMADE by Hollywood Beauty Products enriched with lanolin and five oils, daily use of Olive Pomade will help condition hair and restore its natural shine. Provides shine and moisture in one easy step

OLIVE OIL by Hollywood Beauty Products designed to help fight hair breakage while bringing back your hair’s natural shine.

http://hollywoodbeautyproducts.com/products/olive-product-line/

Hollywood Beauty TEA TREE OIL-This skin and scalp treatment has many uses. Use it for dry itchy scalp, dry skin and as a fungus fighter as well.

TEA TREE CREME BRULÉE Consider it dessert for hungry hair! Infused with natural oils,aloe and vitamin E,this product was designed for dry,itchy hair and scalp.

http://hollywoodbeautyproducts.com/products/tea-tree-product-line/

Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil, a professional strength product designed for use in the home & salon. A blend of light penetrating oils. Revitalizes dry, thirsty hair and skin, for hair bath and body.

http://www.lhboutique.com/Africa-Best-Ultimate-Herbal-Oi-p/16632.htm?gclid=CObyh-LBkL0CFaVQOgodkV4ASQ&Click=48547

Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil 100% natural Jamaican black castor oil for hot oil treatment,hair moisturizing,itchy scalp,and skin care

http://www.wigtypes.com/tropic_isle_living_jamaican_black_castor_oil_4oz.php?gclid=COSN_MKIk70CFW1nOgod1WEAlA