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Friday, February 21, 2014

Sesame & Coconut Protein Conditioner.....Growing your hair with natural help


One of the things that I always do for my hair to keep it's health every two to three months is a protein treatment.  I'm always looking for ways to help my hair improve and stay in it's best state of health.  That means making a lot of my own products at home, which means a lot of work.  With that said, I like to take a day or two usually to prepare some of my products to use when I need them.  This simple protein conditioner combine with my hair care as help my hair very much.  I usually make 4 cup of coconut milk 4 cup of coconut oil to last me a few weeks.  I always have a jar of honey or two at home along with my other oils.  Making your own natural products at home do take time, but in the end if you prepare the things you can it makes it much easier to use.  You get the maximum nutrition and health benefits of the products.

Ingredients:
2 tbs coconut milk
2 tbs honey
1 tsp coconut oil
2 tbs olive oil
2 tbs light sesame oil
2  eggs

Directions:
Mix ingredients in bowl, then heat in microwave for 20 seconds to warm. Apply to damp hair before shampooing. Let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse, then do a second shampoo.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

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.

Monday, January 27, 2014

Growing Your Hair by ’Stop Looking for a Magic Product’ to work overnight

With hair growth I have made some mistakes just because I wanted to grow my hair supper fast. I would see all those natural girls with their big hair and my goal was to get that length in no time. The true of the matter is everyone hair is different, and most importantly hair takes time to grow. You need to focus on the health of your hair not just how long it is. If you want your hair to grow overnight chances are you’re doing more damage to your hair than you think. There is no magic product to grow your hair two to seven inches in a week or even a month sometimes. I first started with A hair growth pill witch work only so much because of how damage my hair was. I never got the full effect because my hair was not healthy enough to have the growth the pill was providing. I than move on to regular store-bought products that i notice some of the natural ladies using online. I try garnier fruictis products, VO5 conditioners, Pantene ProV, and so many others. One major mistake I believe I made was never giving my hair enough time to adjust to the new product. If I found something new that was supposed to work better I ran and got it.

 I soon realize after a while my hair would grow but it would look really bad and it was shedding quite a lot. I now became really cautious about what I was putting in my hair, I mean not just the products but the ingredients as well. I started researching each one by itself and the effects it has on my hair. The best advice I got from one of the YouTube videos I watch was a lady stating that ’If you can’t pronounce an ingredient do not putt it in your hair’. I have taking that rule to heart in all ways, making sure I known exactly every ingredients I am putting in my hair. The minute I started doing that I realize how just about every store-bought product was not going to work for my hair care. After reading the ingredients I could not get past the first three, after that I decided to go find all natural products. Even those did not make a big difference in my hair to start with. A little help was giving, but because my hair was still unhealthy it was not working like it should. I became so frustrated I will admit that for about two months I would just wash my hair every week and leave it alone. In the end of the two months I decided to not give up and get back to taking care of my hair. When I went back I did it differently not only with the products but my regimen. I first figure out what was not going right with my hair, my shedding, how it never hold any moisture, split ends, and no growth really. I Decided also to also cut off about two to three inches of my hair to give it a good start. I now make my own hair products from natural products that I buy at the grocery store with carrier and essential oils. I started getting the results that my hair was due to have months ago. Even after I cut off my two inches after about two months I got my growth back.

 My take on this is that you should never look for a ‘magic product’ of any kind. Your hair growth is base on health from what I got from my results. I got my results because I look at what my hair needed and keeping the health up. I change my diet, made my own products, and when ever my hair needed a trim I trim it without hesitation. The best advice I really can give is to focus on YOUR hair and not someone else's. Every single person hair is different no matter how much they seem to be the same. There is no such thing again as a magic product, look at what works for you. Some people have great products they use but are getting bad or no results, others used regular or bad products and gets great results. When you used strong hair products that hurts your hair and mask the damage you will never achieve true growth. How you handle your hair is the most important tool you have, treat your hair right and maintain it.


Remember everyone hair is different when it comes to taking care of it, check out this links for help and tips:

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

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.

Monday, January 20, 2014

Before You Shampoo Treatment for your hair to avoid damage and get the best result

My hair does not really like shampoo no matter what kind it is. I recently started making my own shampoo at home and it has been much better but not 100% satisfactory. So in light of that fact I found a treatment to help my hair so it does not feel rough after its been shampoo.


Treatment:
1 cup of Aloe vera gel
4 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp nettle tincture
1 tbsp rosemary oil
1 tbsp vitamin E oil


After gathering all your products just mix it all products together and rub it on your scalp, leave it in for about 10 to 15 minutes, after rinse hair with warm water and shampoo as usual.


Tips:
check for allergies and other side effects, some people have sensitive scalp and may not be able to use these products, you can always just use the aloe Vera gel because it’s really not harmful and works with just about any hair type.

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Using a Herbal Hair Tea Rinse to rejuvenate your hair

Recently I have tried so many ways to help my hair stay healthy. Treatments, hair growth pills, conditioners from VO5 that cost $1 to Mix Chicks Deep Conditioner that's $45. The list goes on from oils and so many other things that i have tried. For the past two weeks now I found something else that as made a true difference in my hair. Using herbal rinse in my hair has not only stop my shedding but improve my growth. It helps my hair with the frizz, my products are working twice as well as they used to. With what I have found on the herbs that I have used are that your hair due benefit from this treatment. Herbal and Tea rinse help your hair by strengthening and conditioning it to provide a healthy hair growth because it nourishes from scalp to hair follicles. With different herbs and tea having their own use, find out what your hair need and try it and see if it makes a difference. 


Ingredients:
Organic Burdock: Maintains and Promotes healthy Scalp, encourages hair growth, Improves Hair Strength, Shine and Body.
Comfrey Root: Most well-known herb for healing Skin, Offers relief to dry itchy skin.
Organic Neem: Repairs Damaged Hair, Restores Sheen, Encourages Hair Growth.
Organic Chamomile: Heals inflamed Skin
Organic Nettle: Antifungal properties, Simulates the Scalp and encourages Hair Growth
Black Walnut Hull: Antibacterial, Antiviral, Antiparasitic
Organic Calendula Flowers: Nourish the skin, healing and Antifungal
Marshmallow Root: relieves scalp irritations, provides moisture and slip which helps detangle hair.
Lemongrass & Rosemary Essential Oil - Stimulates hair growth


Directions: Add 1 large tea bag to a large pyrex glass cup or bowl and fill with boiling water and cover. Steep for about 30 minutes. When the tea is warm, apply to scalp and hair and massage thoroughly. When pouring tea onto hair and scalp, hold a bowl at the end of hair strands to catch the tea and reapply. Repeat several times. Leave In or rinse out if desired. If you use a conditioner, use this tea rinse after you condition your hair.


tips:
always check for allergies and reaction to herbs and teas when using these products

Friday, January 17, 2014

Using 3 simple steps in Cleaning Your face

Keeping your face clean is an important part of looking your best. With so much going on doing the day most of us really do not have the time to seat and use a lot of products or spending 30 minutes or more for our face. Three simple steps that you can used everyday to achieve a clean face and keep the dirt and oil buildup off your face. Using your hands and a facial cleanser wash your face at least twice a day. Wet face with warm water, apply cleanser all over face area in circular motion. If you have dry skin, a cleanser with glycerin, oily skin can choice a cleanser with glycollic acid or salicylic acid. If you have red spots on your face, usually an over use of cleansers is the reason. Second is using a toner, this can help remove any residue left behind on your face. Keeping oils and dirt off your face is the first step to helping your skin stay healthy and improve. One last thing you should use is a moisturizer, if your skin is dry environmental tolls can really damage it. Using a moisturizer helps your skin stay hydrated and healthy.  Choosing a moisturizer that has sunscreen already for UV protection gives you more protection.

Helpful tips

  • Meditation and yoga regularly
  • Drink lot of water
  • Get your 8 hours of sleep
  • cooling pranayama for a glowing skin
  • Always remove your makeup before bed

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