A Little Help From Your Natural Ingredients the coconut

  With so many products out on the market sometimes the simple decisions can seem so hard. I love to keep things as natural as possible when it comes to my products, that means cheaper and healthier products. With so many products available right in my kitchen I usually make a lot of personal home care for my hair and skin. My number 1 oil that I use for my hair is coconut oil, you can buy this oil or if your like me make it at home. Coconut has been amazing in my hair, I make a scalp conditioning oil mix with it plus I also had it to my conditioner.

  Coconut MILK and OIL can be used extensively to strengthen and condition hair. Moving over to Avocado, it’s full of essential fatty acids, its creamy state makes a great home-made conditioner. I used this mask when I feel like my hair has been drying out and need a little extra love.

  Olive oil which I have talked so much about is a mediterranean source used for thousands of years. With a powerful conditioning natural, it also seals in moisture into your hair. This oil will give your hair all the love it needs to grow properly and retain your length over the years.

  Eggs are a must for me every month, I always make sure I do a protein mask for my hair. In the beginning I would use store-bought protein treatment, but I have realize that my hair do much better with the natural protein. Eggs are an excellent source of proteins that helps prevent breakage by strengthening your hair strands. If you want your hair length to stay on your head, you have to take care of the hair that has already grown out.

 Honey is a wonderful hummectant that boots shine and help soften coarse hair. Apple cider vinegar is also of great source to cleanse your scalp and makes your hair shine by closing the cubicles.

Growing Your Hair using 'The Power of Two' combination of herbs

The combination of herbs and oil have more benefits than we can even begin to imagine. It's all a matter of finding the right combination and mixing it all in the right way. Herbs like Saw Palmetto have been use for centuries as both a food staple and healing medicinal herb. In recent studies, scientist have seen beneficial effects for those that suffer from benign prostatic hypoplasia (BPH). Other conditions associated with DHT (male Hormone) production can be helped as well.

Stinging Nettle is another herb found naturally across America, blocking the conversion of testosterone into DHT. When your body produces a larger amount of DHT it causes hair loss in men as well as women. You can find stinging nettle in the wild, but make sure to use gloves because if the leaf comes in contact with human skin it may sting. Both herbs are available in capsules and herbs, but saw palmetto is also ointments, tinctures and teas. By combining these two herbs together you can get a in oils and rinse, your hair will benefits from strength and prevent premature hair loss.

Other uses:
The fresh leaves can be submersed in olive oil in a glass jar, Seal and place in a cool, dark spot for 2 to 3 weeks. Apply the oil in an invigorating scalp massage.
You may also add stinging nettle essential oil to you organic shampoo and conditioner to add boost to improve your products.

Growing Your Hair….’Help Blood Circulate’ and watch your hair grow

Blood circulation is very important to your body . Every part of the human body need access to blood supply. Your circulatory system transport, protect, and assist your body when blood flows. Among those three you want to help your transportation. Moving substances to and from the body cells is your transportation. Blood need to circulate for your body to work bottom line. With saying that most people would be surprise about the benefits of blood circulation of their scalp. Your hair has a natural growing rate, for some it’s faster than others do to many different reasons. Which ever the case maybe blood circulation to the scalp can make a difference for your hair. A simple hair massage as little as once a week will get you better circulation. When blood circulate from your scalp it receive a burst of nutrients that usually takes longer to reach it. Using your finger are always a great tool and you feel every part of your scalp with your hand.

 I started massaging my scalp with my finders about two to three times a week for about 30 minutes. I recently found a scalp massage on one of my favorite site to shop for products. They have really fair prices and so much to look at, and really almost anyone can afford. If you visit this exact link at http://web1.sasa.com/SasaWeb/eng/product/viewProductDetail.jspa?itemno=104608701001 you will see the scalp massage I order. I believe these benefits you even more because your scalp get a close up and personal massage from tools like this one.

Burdock root oil is one of the most important herbs used to restore ones hair lost. This oil will promote healthy hair growth by relieving scalp irritations and improving blood circulation to the hair follicle. The natural phytosterols and important essential fatty acids that your hair roots need can be delivered by using burdock root oil. It is a key ingredient use in various hair restoration treatments. Applying it to your scalp will help your hair in many ways because of the multiple benefits and uses for your scalp.

 

Growing Your Hair with a simple trick…..’Start from the ROOT of it all!’

Your hair only grow if your scalp is healthy enough to allow that growth to happen, meaning you need always keep it healthy. Most people may not realize this but the hair that is already out from the scalp is pretty much just there. Once you hair has grown out there all you can do is maintain the health as best as you can. The trick is to get the hair its healthier before it comes out your scalp. You want to keep your body healthy from the inside out. That require that you eat the right food and get plenty of exercises on a daily basis.

 Your personal health control every part of your life, so if you want beautiful hair take the steps to achieve it. An essential oil that protects your scalp is Lavender oil, it is a native of the Mediterranean but now it is grown in temperate climates around the world. This oil has been use for centuries to encourage new hair growth and prevent baldness. Containing a potent anti-bacterial agent to soothe and heal your scalp infections, lavender oil can always protect your scalp before the damage even starts. maintaining your scalp is much easier than having to fix an infection that keeps on spreading around. If you suffer from dandruff and want a little help lavender is a big help in that department, just add a few drops to your regular shampoo and it can help remove your dandruff. If you are like me you love volume in your hair, by using lavender oil you can add volume to your hair shaft as it grows for a fuller looking head of hair.

 

Lavender Infused oil

Place a few sprigs of lavender in a glass container
cover with extra-virgin olive oil and cover tightly
Place in a cool, dark spot and allow to age for 3 to 4 weeks
Use the lavender infused oil as a daily scalp massage
Apply and leave on overnight
In the morning, wash hair with a gentle organic shampoo and style as usual


Extra help:
A daily rinse of lavender water ……bring water to a boil, add a few sprigs of lavender, reduce to simmer for 20 minutes, then cool…… will impart a delightful fragrance and shine to hair. Apply lavender as a daily rinse after shampooing your hair for even more effective results.

Lets grow your hair with shapoo in a new way

So yes we all have to shampoo our hair to keep the dirt, grim, and clogging oils away that we do not want on our scalp. With that said we have to shampoo our hair pretty much, especially if your like me an exercise daily. Over the past two years I have really try to find the best shampoo that does not completely strip my hair. I did not want to fear my shampoo day was going to just kill all the work I put into my hair. My best result was when I made my own natural shampoo at home. Theses two home-made shampoos are not only stopping my hair from shedding, but they help it grow and keep it really healthy. Making your own shampoo at home is easy and help in ways that most store-bought brands do not.

 Aloe vera gel is effective against hair loss, it contains aloenin, a powerful stimulant that accelerate the rate of hair growth. It does not cause any scalp irritation for those with sensitive scalp or any other problem. Aloe vera is a key ingredient in most of the shampoo and conditioners because it promote healthy hair. Aloe vera is free of petroleum-based ingredients and alcohol that your usual hair products contain. I improves blood circulation of hair follicles for you to have fuller and thicker hair. It also treats dandruff, a common symptom of a skin disorder that some people suffer from. Wheat Germ oil is pack with vitamins such as D, A, E, it is extremely rich, and is rich with protein. peppermint essential oil contains Vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, copper, manganese, potassium, iron, and magnesium can be found in peppermint oil and it even contains omega 3 essential fatty acids. In using these products you can help your hair improve in health and have a better growth.


Hair growth shampoo that I have made:

1. Mix 1/4 cup of wheat germ, 1/4 cup of aloe vera and 1/4 cup of coconut milk and use this product as a natural shampoo.

2. Mix 1/4 cup of Aloe Vera Gel, 1/4 Dr. Bronner’s Organic Pure Castile Bar Soap, 2 drops of peppermint essential oil and use the products as a shampoo
You can also use other oils such as emu oil, rosemary oil, mustard oil.

How to make your own coconut oil at home

Virgin coconut oil may be hard to find and are not readily available in some areas. I was out trying to buy some coconut oil and i could not find virgin coconut oil even at my Whole foods Market. So I went online to learn how to make my own. It was so much easier than I though, all i need was a few materials and a few days and I had my oil. I found it much more efficient to me and I got exactly what i wanted, which was just the virgin coconut oil. The materials and procedures are as listed at the bottom, try it and see the results yourself.

Materials:

10 fresh coconut

blender

cheesecloth/coffee filter

wide glass jar

Procedure:

1. Extract coconut milk from fresh coconut.

a. To produce its milk, remove the meat from the shell.
b. Cut the coconut into strips or chunks. Place them in the blender.
c. Add a small amount of hot water.
d. Blend it for a few minutes.
e. Place the cheesecloth over the mouth of the glass jar.
f. Pour a little of the mixture over it.
g. Squeeze the cheesecloth to obtain the milk and separate the pulp.
h. Repeat the process with the remaining mixture.


Tips:

• Put just enough water. Too much liquid will overly dilute the milk.
• You may opt to refrigerate the coconut strips before blending. Freezing them and then thawing will soften the coconut meat. This will enable you to extract more juice. Freezing does not alter the taste or nutrient content.

2. Now that you have your milk let it rest in an uncovered glass jar for 1- 2 days.
3. As effect of the fermentation process, the water and oil will separate. A layer of curd will form on top and the water settles down. The oil is to be found in the top two layers.
4. Refrigerate the jar to let the oil and the curd harden.
5. Remove the oil/curd from the jar after it has solidified. Throw away the liquid/water.
6. Heat the oil and curd in a saucepan 140 to 180 °F (50-60 °C) for about 12 hours.
7. Let it cool. You can now see oil and coconut solids in the pan.
8. Separate the solids from the oil.
9. Put cheesecloth over the mouth of the glass jar.
10. Pour the oil mixture into the cheesecloth.
11. Let the oil drain for a couple of hours.
12. Squeeze the cheesecloth and discard remaining curd.

Depending on the size of the coconut, this process will produce 3-4 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil.
Tips:

• Fermentation occurs best at temperatures of 85-105 degrees F. Place the oil in a slightly heated oven, if your room is not this warm.
• In draining the oil in the cheesecloth, make sure that the room temperature is 76 degrees F. This is to ensure that the oil will not solidify.

Clarifying your scalp to take away build up and residue

clarifying your scalp is what removes everything from your scalp and hair that is not permanent. A healthy hair growth benefits from not only healthy eating and maintaining your scalp, but all the good products added from outside needs to get in. That is how your hair will continue to grow and stay healthy as the years go by. Most individuals that goes about their everyday life build up unwanted products on their scalp. The city life can be harmful in its little ways to your scalp little by little every day. With hair products that are used everyday, oils that your scalp produce, we also add our own essential oils to our hair. With the environment we sometimes forget that dirt build up on our scalp just like our skin, we have to clean it on a regular basis also. For most people residue that build up on their scalp goes unnoticed because when you shower you wash your hair. For the scalp to work to its full potential build up needs to be prevented. That is to detox your scalp about once or twice a month max, getting rid of all that is in the way of potential hair growth.

Base on the hair products that you used, some are heavy and will result in your hair needing clarifying more often than others. If you use a lot of products in your hair on a daily basis, buildups will stop your hair proper growth and health. On average most individuals need to clarify their hair once or twice a month. Using silicone-free products reduce the need to clarify your scalp often. Some signs that you may need to clarify your scalp is when your hair loses its shine, feels heavy, and looks dull. Others indications can be when your scalp starts itching, when you can feel the buildup, and for sure when your products stop working how they use to.

When clarifying your hair different methods may be used depending on hair and scalp sensitivity. To play it safe and still get your hair clean a simple vinegar and water rinse will do the trick. Shampoo your hair as usual and after pour a 1:2 ratio of vinegar and water together. Use the mix all over wash hair and leave it in for 2 to 5 minutes, after wash out with cold water to seal in. For a heavy buildup or if you just do not get to clarify your hair when it needs it try shampoo and baking soda mix. Using your preferred clarifying shampoo mix about tablespoon of baking soda, gently massage all over scalp. Leave in for about 2 to 5, rinse hair out with warm water than cold to seal it.

 

  tips:

Take care so products do not get in your eyes when using

Choose products that best works with your hair type