Nothing could be farther from the truth.  The thing about Israel is that it's such a diverse environment that although marketing leans more towards the European, the product selection has to cater to an extremely diverse market.

So here's a guide for the African/disasporan who's new to Israel.

Hair Wax

Hair wax is the term used for hair grease or hair food here.  You'll notice that there are many kinds on the market, from regular to designer stylist brands.  The kind you're looking for, for normal moisture needs is the regular hair wax.  If you need some vitamins, you're going to use the nourishing hair wax.  There are also many hair oils.

If you wear cornrows or have a relaxer, and want to keep the frizz down without drying out your hair, use a styling wax.

Shampoo and Conditioners

The shampoos you may want to use here are those labelled especially for curly, dry, and damaged hair.  These will provide the most moisture.  However, avoid using conditioners because their high pH will break African hair down in hot, sunny weather.  You'll want to used what's called a hair mask.  These have the nourishment your hair needs without the high pH detanglers and softeners.

Hair Creams

Use the moisturizing hair creams for easier combing.  The "frizz control" type are the best.  Use the creams based on natural oils rather than mineral oils for your ends, or else it will fry your hair in this heat.

Straightening

There are no relaxers for Black hair sold in the major stores here.  I don't know why...probably because most people favor natural hair (and so do I), or prefer heat straightening methods.  If you get it heat straightenned, go to a Black African or Moroccan stylist who is expert in the needs of very curly hair.  A relaxer kit can be found at some African stylists, but not many.

Braids

Finding a good natural hairstylist here is not easy.  Many can braid, but few can braid well.

Special care must be taken not to make braids too tight.  Staph and ringworm is rampant here, and you can end up with a very nasty infection.  Ask to see photos of the stylist's work, and pay attention to the scalp and braids.  If there's a curve or bend, the braid should follow it.  If you see a straight braid over narrow zig-zagged parts, that's a braider who's too tight.

Braids must be washed weekly here because of the germs and dust.  Put a nylon stocking on your head, shampoo, and then rinse thoroughly.  Afterwards, take off the stocking and use a spritz of oily spray or hair oil.  Oily spray is a hairspray full of oil that will hold and moisturize.  A spray hair gloss will also help to hold and moisturize braids after showering.

The Cornrows FAQ in Hebrew