Some say that Hemp will save the world. Probably they're right. Hemp can be processed into fabric, paper and oil. Hemp makes a clean-burning fuel and certain strains have medicinal properties as well but, for our purposes, let's look at Hemp as the remarkable hair-and-skin tonic it is.

For instance, Alterna makes several types of Hemp shampoos. There;s one for chemically-treated hair, one for dry and damaged hair, one for normal hair, one for super-shine and even a deep-therapy shampoo. The oils that come from Hemp are perfectly suited to human hair, making it healthier, stronger and shinier.

The benefits of Hemp for hair certainly do not end at cleansing. Alterna offers several different Hemp conditioners, from leave-ins to rinse-outs, daily light conditioners and weekly intensive treatments. They even make an anti-dandruff conditioner fortified with the ever-helpful Hempseed. The properties of hemp oils are remarkably similar to human hair. Ph is correct and the oils in Hemp are of a type that more or less 'merges' with your hair, not just sit on top of it. Buying products made of Hemp encourages its cultivation; Hemp is a renewable resource and bringing it back into common use is a good thing all around. Good for people, good for the planet.

This writer likes to wear her hair very long and very straight. To that end I like Alterna's Hempseed Straight Hair Shampoo and Straight Hair Conditioners. I wash my hair daily and use the conditioner about every third shampoo. I especially like the upside down bottle the conditioner comes is; never wasted, because every last drop can be extracted. Experiment for yourself and find the ideal timing for your own mane. Whatever Alterna Hempseed products you use, your hair will thank you for it daily, so will the Earth.