African American women looking for an eco-friendly alternative to harsh chemicals to straighten their hair, might have a new option. Natural Hair Care Oasis Green-Wonders. The hair line, which was created by a former employee of the maker of Ultra Sheen products, offers a natural organic, non-toxic, chemical-free straightener for black hair.

The creator, Angela de Joseph, who worked for years at Johnson Products and as associate beauty editor at Essence, created Naturalaxer Kit-In-A-Jar, the first multi-ethnic hair relaxer out of a growing concern over the harsh and toxic chemicals African-American women use to straighten their hair, she told Black Voices. She also is a founding editor of 'Sophisticate's Black Hair Styling and Care Guide,' and uses the products on her long, luxurious tresses. The product -- which de Joseph developed 15 years ago -- hit the online market this summer.

The Green-Wonders line is available at Natural Hair Care Oasis. It is comprised of 30 products. The straightener costs $29.99 and users can receive a $10 discount if they join a club for auto-shipping for six-week touch-ups.

"The skin absorbs hair topically via the scalp, which then enters the blood stream,'' said de Joseph, who grew up at the knee of her mother who owned a salon and beauty school in Trinidad. "The scalp is very sensitive and because of its proximity to the brain, it is important to avoid putting harsh chemicals in your hair.''