black vs white hair care products

My parents are a black female - white male couple. My hair inherited my father's characteristics, while my infant daughter's hair definately takes after my mother.Mom is convinced that my daughter must exclusively use hair products marketed towards the African-American community. I know my mother's hair tends to be on the dry side, while mine tends to be oily, but I wonder if there really is any other difference in these products, or is it just a marketing ploy. I use a variety of hair care products on both myself and my daughter, from ArcTec to African Pride.If you have expereince with so called black and white hair care products, I would appreciate any input.

> I really don't think it matters what you use, it just> depends on the condition and type of hair you have. I> have seen whites with kinkier hair than me, and have> seen blacks with straighter, finer hair. Black hair> care products may be great for your daughter. I say> just use what works.I have very dry hair and have also used a variety of hair products made for white and black hair and have been pleased. I believe it is important to choose products for your specific hair type. Please note that what may work for someone else may not work for you. Some of my favorites are Paul Mitchell Supercharged conditioneer, Aveda Shampure, Aveda Revitalizing conditioner, and Creme of Nature Shampoo.

>Hi, e.!I am so glad you asked the question and basically answered it yourself. I have seen many references in a variety of questions re black hair or white hair, etc.I agree with everyone who has responded to your question and firmly believe that this "hair directing" is nothing more than a marketing ploy. People should purchase hair products which suit their hair type and needs regardless of their race.I have addressed many questions from a variety of people and some have seem amazed by my answers, but there is one thing which I firmly believe and that is there are some things which work for everyone's hair to one degree or another depending on genetics and "hair environment."For your daughter, if you prefer not to use baby shampoo try a mild castile soap which is made especially for babies. Rather than jojoba, I would suggest a small amount of olive oil.All the best,Jade21My parents are a black female - white male couple. My> hair inherited my father's characteristics, while my> infant daughter's hair definately takes after my> mother.> Mom is convinced that my daughter must exclusively use> hair products marketed towards the African-American> community. I know my mother's hair tends to be on the> dry side, while mine tends to be oily, but I wonder if> there really is any other difference in these> products, or is it just a marketing ploy. I use a> variety of hair care products on both myself and my> daughter, from ArcTec to African Pride.> If you have expereince with so called black and white> hair care products, I would appreciate any input.