Q. How many times a month should I shampoo?

A. Remember, even if you’re routine is minimal and you don't use a lot of oils or creams on it each day, it still gets dirty. Depending on your hair type we recommend that you shampoo your hair once every 7- 10 days. If you prefer not to shampoo once every 7-10 days, the longest that we recommend that you go without washing your hair is 2 weeks (14 days).

Q. How to use Ell’s Holistic Conditioner for curly hair?

A. Conditioner is key if you want to keep your curly locks moisturized and shiny. Ell’s Holistic Manuka Honey Almond conditioner does exactly that – keeping your curls lightweight, hydrated, and defined. Remember curly hair is thirsty, so be sure to hydrate, hydrate, and hydrate. We recommend that even on the days that you do not shampoo your hair, we recommend that you add conditioner whenever your hair begins to feel dry. You can apply the Manuka Honey Almond conditioner, Intense Leave-In Conditioner, or our Deep Conditioners as often as once or twice a week. We also recommend that you comb through your hair with a wide tooth comb while your hair is full of conditioner to prevent breakage. Rinse out the conditioners after each use unless you are using the Intense leave-in.

Q. Are essential oils good for your hair?

A. For centuries people have used essential oils for various medical and cosmetic purposes. Essential oils are distilled from plants and 100% natural. Research has shown that essential oils are the best when it comes to nurturing the hair, stimulating hair growth, and many essential oils have anti-fungal properties that assist with developing a healthy scalp. In other words – YES essential oils are excellent for your hair and has been used for centuries.

Q. Does any of the oils have a scent?

A. Yes, our organic oils have a lemongrass scent.

Q. Which Ell’s Holistic shampoo is best for hair growth?

A. The best Ell’s Holistic Beauty Bar shampoo for stimulating hair growth, and preventing hair loss, is our Black Rice & Rosemary shampoo and conditioner as well as our Accelerated Growth shampoo and conditioner along with our Chebe & Aloe Vera and Marshmallow Root Deep Conditioners. Each ingredient is specifically used to improve your hair’s shine, elasticity, length, and thickness. For best results we recommend that you use the Black Rice & Rosemary shampoo and conditioner or the Accelerated Growth shampoo and conditioner along with our hair growth serum.

Q. Are these products good for all hair types?

A. Yes, every product created by Ell’s Holistic Beauty Bar has been tested and proven to work on all hair types.

Q. Do you have any products for low porosity hair?

A. Yes, our Manuka Honey Almond Shampoo and Conditioner as well as our Chebe Powder and Aloe Vera Deep Conditioner is great for low porosity hair. It provides the slip and moisture that you need to keep low porosity hair hydrated at all times. If you have low porosity hair and you choose to use the Black Rice and Rosemary Shampoo and Conditioner, we recommend that you also use our Intense Moisture Leave-in Conditioner in addition to the Black Rice Collection to give your hair that extra boost of moisture. Also, our Banana Prepoo is excellent for low-porosity hair it protects the strands from excess moisture loss during your wash day.