Denika Carothers

Hair is one of the most important ways humans have of both presenting themselves and judging one another socially, being one of the parts of their body which is easiest to manipulate.

Hair breakage, hair thinning, lack of hair growth, scalp irritation, scalp damage and hair loss - These are just some of the complaints from many who experience problems due to the misuse of chemical hair relaxers. In fact, the FDA lists hair straighteners and hair dyes among its top consumer complaint areas.

In 2009, many people still use harmful and toxic Mineral Oil. Mineral oil has no place on or in the human body as this stuff is derived from petroleum or crude extract. Mineral oil is liquid or gelatinous petroleum, also known as Petroleum Jelly.

Your mother used it, your grandmother most definitely used it, and perhaps you even still use it on your hair and scalp. So, what is the "it" that has been a staple to the beautification of black or African American hair for well over a century?

It is possible to get the hair you want. Whether you are looking to achieve healthier hair, longer hair or are ready to stop using chemical processing and wear your hair natural, you can have the hair you want.