African-American hair products only work on an African if the African is in America. If the African is in Africa then the African needs to use African-African hair products.

An American reporter once covering a story in Africa did not know what to call an African, since PC wimps have declared "black" to be not correct. So the reporter called a black African an "African-American African".

So following this twisted logic a white American living in Africa should be called an "American-African African". So what do you call a white person living in America? An "American-American"? Give me a break.
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By kokopelli on Aug 16, 2007

well, i dont see why not. Good luck!
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By <***i-HoPe-U-nO***> on Aug 16, 2007

yes it should work i love using gel on my hair as it makes my curl bigger therefore creating the illusion that i have long hair =)
i would u se gel if i were u and maybe apply some oil so my hair becomes softer and then u se what ever product i wan to use because oil provents damage!
hope it helped
-Nadiya
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By Nadiya J on Aug 16, 2007

Well, some of them do, like me, I am a African-American my mother buys me beeswax, african gels, and more stuff.
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By candaciarosa on Aug 16, 2007

No. You must use only African hair products. If you use African-American products you will start liking rap music
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By R.A.Biddog on Aug 16, 2007

African American hair products may work with your hair but you may have to experiment. Personally I use a combination of products. I use a spray oil sheen when my hair has some dry ends and a glycerine based product for every day. I brush it into the scalp and ends before I pick it out. Good luck with your attempts.
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By Joy on Aug 16, 2007

i am north african and i like dax
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By shirin on Aug 16, 2007

You have got to be kidding!

African Americans are no different from you, we have all types of hair textures, from soft with defined curls to tight, tight, tight thick hair. And yes, African American hair products will work on African hair.

Try Soft and Beautiful lite creame moisturizer to add moisture to your hair - and please be generous with it as "OUR" hair loves moisture and drys quickly.

Try the deep penetrating conditioners because "OUR" hair is very delicate, and needs regular conditioning.

Try hair grease, in fact you can add a bit of the moisturizer to your hair grease, to keep "OUR" hair plyable and add shine and softness.

We are not a divided people, we are after all AFRICAN, american.
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By naturalhair on Aug 16, 2007

You did not state what you are trying to achieve. R U a man or woman?

For Shampoos and Conditioners- Creme of Nature
For Hair Creme/Hail Oil- Doo Gro or Dr. Miracles
Daily Shine-Isoplus Oil Sheen Hair Spray
Daily Moisture- Luster's Pink Oil Moisturizing Lotion
For adding/hold curls-Lotta Body Setting Lotion
For combs- Extra Wide tooth comb
No brushes. We really do not need to brush our hair. Combs work much better.
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By LADY GEMINI on Aug 16, 2007

Not all african hair is the same, nor is african-american hair. Instead of dealing with nationality, focus on your hair type and find products based on that.

Type 4: Kinky hair
If your hair falls into the Type 4 category, then it is kinky, or very tightly curled. Generally, Type 4 hair is very wiry, very tightly coiled and very, very fragile. Like Type 3 hair (Lisa Bonet), Type 4 hair appears to be coarse, but it is actually quite fine, with lots and lots of this strands densely packed together. Healthy Type 4 hair won't shine, but it will have sheen. It will be soft to the touch and will pass the strand test with ease. It will feel more silky than it will look shiny. Oprah, Whoopi Goldberg and the actress Angela Bassett are all Type 4s.

Type 4 hairs looks tough and durable, but looks can be deceiving. If you have Type 4 hair, you already know that it is the most fragile hair around. Why? Type 4 hair has fewer cuticle layers than any other hair type, which means that it has less natural protection from the damage you inflict by combing, brushing, curling, blow-drying and straightening it. The more cuticle layers in a single strand of hair, the more protection it has from damage. Each time you damage your hair – fire up the curling iron, fry it with chemicals – you break down a cuticle layer, robbing your hair of much-needed moisture. I cannot emphasize this enough. It's like taking a wire and bending it again and again. Eventually, it's going to snap and break.

Many women with Type 4 hair rely on chemical relaxers to make hair easier to control. In its natural states, sometimes Type 4 hair doesn't grow very long because every time you comb it, it breaks. (Of course, if you have dreadlocks and never comb them or keep them braided, your hair can and does grow quite long.)

There are two subtypes of Type 4 hair: Type 4A, tightly coiled hair that, when stretched, has an "S" pattern, much like curly hair; and Type 4B, which has a "Z" pattern, less of a defined curl pattern (instead of curling or coiling, the hair bends in sharp angles like the letter "Z"). Type 4A tends to have more moisture than Type 4B, which will have a wiry texture. But what if your hair has been chemically straightened? How can you tell which subtype you belong to if your hair is relaxed? You'll need at least one inch of new growth to tell. Pull at the roots. If you can see a definite curl pattern, then it's an A, if not, then it's a B.

Type 4 hair can range from fine/thin to wiry/coarse strand texture. Generally, this hair is densely packed to give the appearance of very thick but fragile hair. 4a hair has a clearly visible curl and wave pattern that ranges from pen size curls to pen spring size coils. 4b hair has a tighter wave pattern and kinks of various size. This texture does not exhibit the shine or silkiness of looser type curls, but instead has sheen, and a soft, almost cotton-like feel. As with other types of curly hair, showing the true length can be an extra challenge, as the hair may grow “up” or “out” before starting to hang down. In its unlocked/unbraided state, type 4 hair is known to shrink up to 75% of the actual hair length. With the proper care and technique, type 4 hair is indeed resilient, manageable, durable, growable and easy to control.
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By Renee on Aug 16, 2007

yes, they will work…you may think a-a curls are softer & more defined than african hair but it's just good conditioners…shea butter and coconut oil are miracle workers for me
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i have natural hair

By Perplexing Complex on Aug 16, 2007