There are a multitude of products out there today that cater to women’s hair, but very few are made specifically for African American women; that’s not surprising considering how very few African American-owned beauty companies there are in existence. That’s why I was so excited to recently try Dudley Beauty Corp’s moisturizing shampoo and conditioner along with their hair and scalp oil . I remember the Dudley name while growing up; they were and still are today an African American family owned beauty company with well-respected products distributed to salons and stores throughout the country. Here’s my take on their products:
Product Claims:
(Moisturizing Shampoo)
- Restores moisture while it cleanses
- Contains natural botanical extracts
- Sweet, fruity fragrance
$10.95
$11.95
(Moisturizing Conditioner)
- Restores moisture while it conditions
- Leaves hair soft and tangle free
- Sweet, fruity fragrance
- Enhances sheen
- Adds body
My Findings:
These two products do exactly as they claim. Once I opened both bottles I was immediately impressed with their pleasant fruity fragrance; not too strong, and not too sweet, it was just right. Their liquid textures were very smooth and silky which made me think that my hair would respond; and it did because as I washed my hair, I could feel it softening. The conditioner added even more to the softening process. I let it sit on my hair for about five minutes, rinsed it out, and afterwards my hair was so soft and silky that I could comb right through it easily while still wet. Now ladies this is very important for me to share with you- my hair is in its natural state and has been for years. I wear lots of weave styles though and one of my rituals in between styles is to give my own natural hair a good washing followed by a deep conditioning. So my point is, if this product worked so well on my natural hair, just imagine how it works on relaxed hair. Therefore, I definitely recommend for you to try!
Product Claim:
(Scalp Special-Hair & Scalp Oil)
- Controls itchy scalp
- Controls falling hair and thinning temples
- Contains lanolin and mineral oils
- Produces a glossy sheen
$10.00
My Findings:
The scalp oil felt lightweight as I put it onto my hair/scalp and I was happy that it didn’t feel greasy. The odorless formula also gave my natural hair a light sheen. I mainly tried this product for the benefits of controlling dry itchy scalp, and after using it for about a week, I was pleased with the results; my scalp remained moisturized and I even felt a slight tingling (can’t say that you will feel the same) after applying which made me think the itchy scalp formula was working. I do wish though that it was available in a liquid form so that I could also use it with my weave styles. For those of you who are curious about using the scalp oil to help control falling hair and thinning temples, I would definitely advise trying since the other aspects of this product worked so well.
What do you think?