10 Reasons to Choose Natural Hair Products
Meet Bouclème—a brand of natural hair care products
Bouclème’s hair productsarepacked with ingredients that are gentle on your hair and kind to your skin. Bouclème’s mission is to set curls free. It’s a brand that’s here to help you love the hair you were born with—the hair that makes you, you. A brand that’s here to help you fall in love with your hair. Bouclème is a Black, women-owned business, founded by a wonderful woman named Michele.
The Story of Bouclème
Michele says that it wasn't until she was 30 that she began to appreciate the beauty of her own curls. As a teenager and in her twenties, she always wanted to make her hair something it wasn't—namely, straight—with all the damage that caused.
It wasn't until she saw her two daughters grow up that she realized how wrong it had been not to embrace her natural curls all that time. She realized that if she wanted her daughters to love their curls, she had to be their role model.
With Bouclème, she wanted to create a line of products that she couldn’t find herself—namely, high-quality products rooted in nature and designed specifically for curly hair. She wanted to redefine what it means to have curly hair and provide the best possible care for it.
Curly hair is beautiful and deserves all the extra care it can get. Bouclème is a natural, powerful hair care line that helps you wear your curls, waves, and frizzy curls with confidence. It’s packed with active plant extracts and essential oils, is suitable for all types of curls, and all products feature a delightful natural scent.
10 Reasons to Use Natural Hair Products (for Curly Hair)
Whether you’re already using a few natural hair products as part of your hair care routine or want to dive right in, it’s good to know that there are many benefits to using products made from natural ingredients. If you’re thinking about switching to natural hair products this year but want to know exactly what effect they’ll have on your hair and the world, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, we’ll tell you all about the benefits of using natural hair products.
- No harmful chemicals
If you follow the Curly Girl Method, you’ve probably already heard plenty about harsh ingredients like sulfates, silicones, and parabens. Choosing products that don’t contain these chemicals will benefit your hair and skin in the long run. What’s more, the environment benefits from avoiding products that contain harmful chemicals, since you won’t be rinsing them down the drain every time you wash your hair.
- Be kind to the Earth
Many natural hair and skin care brands use recyclable or biodegradable packaging. This means that once the product has been used, the packaging does not harm the environment or end up in a landfill. Instead, the packaging breaks down or is reused, causing less harm to the environment.
- It's more sustainable
Most natural hair care products are made with fair-trade ingredients, sourced at a fair price. A number of natural hair care brands also give back to the planet or the local communities where the ingredients come from. Bouclème has partnered with Trees for the Future, which means a new tree is planted with every purchase of a 300 ml bottle! What a great initiative by Bouclème!
- Your hair will be eternally grateful to you
Healthy hair is something many people long for, but it’s not easy to achieve with products that contain harsh chemical ingredients. Although it may take a few months to see the benefits of natural ingredients, choosing natural hair products will significantly improve your hair. Naturally curly hair becomes curlier, more defined, and more hydrated. Well, what more could you want?!
- Go for a healthy scalp
The harsh ingredients, such as sulfates and alcohol, found in regular shampoos and other hair care products can irritate the scalp. Many people suffer from a dry, sometimes itchy scalp, which can be exacerbated by harsh cleansing agents such as sulfates. A shampoo with natural ingredients gently cleanses the scalp without stripping the hair of its natural oils, which are essential for a healthy scalp.
- Tackles the problem at its root
Non-natural hair products contain ingredients such as silicones that seal the hair cuticles, preventing moisture from penetrating. By sealing the hair cuticles, silicones mask the problem, making the hair appear smooth and silky, but in reality, it still lacks moisture and hydration. Natural hair products do not contain silicones; instead, they use natural ingredients that provide the hair with the nutrients it needs to be well-nourished. Although it may take a while to see results, your hair will become much healthier in the long run.
- Products can be used for multiple purposes
Many natural hair care products also double as skin care products, because their ingredients are so natural and address problems at the source. Take Boucleme’s Curl Conditioner, for example—it also works great as a nourishing hand cream. In addition, the Curl Cleanser makes a great body wash, which is, of course, handy when traveling.
- Better for Overall Health
Hair products containing harsh chemicals aren’t just bad for the health of your hair and scalp—they can also affect your overall health. When you apply products to your hair and scalp, they are absorbed through your skin and enter your body. Ingredients such as parabens and phthalates have been linked to certain health problems. Choosing natural hair products helps prevent health problems.
- No animal testing
Unfortunately, it’s true—as of 2023, some brands still conduct animal testing. Using natural hair products usually goes hand in hand with being cruelty-free—meaning no animal testing to evaluate your products. It’s best to check the packaging for the cruelty-free label before you buy to be sure.
- An investment in yourself
Natural hair care products often come with a higher price tag than products containing harsh chemicals, because, as with everything, you pay for quality. Non-natural products are often mass-produced at a low cost using cheap ingredients, but natural products are usually produced ethically with high-quality ingredients. By paying a little more for natural hair products, you’re not only investing in a more environmentally friendly market, but also in yourself. Your hair, skin, and body will benefit when you choose natural products, helping to prevent a host of unwanted health problems.
So, those were the 10 reasons! If you ask me, that’s more than enough to make the switch to natural hair products. Bouclème’s products are all-natural and are great for beginners who aren’t sure where to start.
