Beeswax…A Black Hair No No!
Written by Samara on May 23, 2009
I was outraged today after doing some more research on ingredients used in black hair care products when I found that this ingredient, beeswax also known as paraffin is a common ingredient in black hair products. Why does the hair care industry insist on making sure black women don’t have hair on their heads?!
Answer this question for me if you would:
Would you put melted candle wax in your hair?
Heck no, would be your answer right? Wax wouldn’t absorb into the hair, neither will it moisturize the hair or be beneficial in anyway. Instead it would do nothing but cause buildup, breakage and seal the hair preventing any absorption of moisture. Beeswax is just as bad as using products with mineral oil and/or petroleum.
Ladies please stir clear of any product containing this ingredient. If you are a natural sister there are other alternatives to holding your twists and locks. Beeswax will be harmful in the long run if you decide to use it. If you are currently using this product or products containing this ingredient, stop now and find a good clarifying shampoo to try to remove the beeswax from your hair which is also going to be struggle. This stuff is very difficult to remove from the hair when it’s applied. It’s almost like glue!
Beeswax A.K.A Paraffin is bad and it’s an absolute no no for black hair! Do not use products containing this ingredient.
Credits: photo from www.timeinc.net
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4 Responses to “Beeswax…A Black Hair No No!”
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Tati said:
1[ Reply to this comment ]This is the reason why I don’t use “black” hair products, I always wondered why when I try to use them my hair makes a turn for the worst. But when I use the products aimed at “the others” then my hair flourishes in with health and shine.
So now I know what paraffin is, good article.
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Samara said:
2[ Reply to this comment ]Yes, the so-called products “geared” for black hair that are widely available are never good for our hair. If you want to use black hair products that are actually black owned, my suggestion is to try looking online. Karen’s Body Beautiful, Kinky-Curly, and Curls.biz are actually good black owned hair companies that are actually owned by black women.
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FeliciaCooper said:
3[ Reply to this comment ]What are your thoughts on Afroveda products?
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concerned said:
4[ Reply to this comment ]I am not shore where you did your research but beeswax and paraffin whilst similar in empirical formula are definitely distinctly different
Paraffin wax (C25H52) beeswax is C15H31COOC30H61whilst I can see your point as to the possible detrimental effects on hair I believe you need to check your facts before claiming that they are the same thing
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