Rhassoul Clay vs Bentonite Clay for Natural Hair

When I first decided to try using a clay wash on my hair, Bentonite clay was my first choice. I loved the way it clumped my curls and gave my hair a clarifying feeling but not a stripping one. I however did not like that I had to wait after applying it to my hair for it to do its job.

My Mix


Another issue I had with it was the fact that it didn't rinse off my hair as quickly and sometimes I had to use a cowash cleansing conditioner to get rid of any other residue.

When I got introduced to Rhassoul clay, the first time, I mixed it the wrong way, with a thick conditioner. Let me just say, I had the worst experience ever!! My usual black hair was brown, like someone colored it!! I was so scared. Then, I tried a different way of mixing it using just Aloe Vrera Juice and oils. I was in LOVE!!! Unlike its counterpart, my hair didn't require any additional rinse, it was soft, curls were PoPping! and my hair totally loved it.

How I mixed it:


I haven't used Bentonite clay on my hair since I started using Rhassoul clay. I only use it as my facial masque. Click here to see how I use it

By the way, the clays can be used on kids hair, just make sure to not get it in their eyes. Click to see how I apply it to my youngest daughter's hair.


Have you ever used Rhassoul Clay or  Bentonite Clay?