Look for these ingredients in your natural hair products.
Top 10 Ingredients of Natural Hair Products
1. Shea Butter
2. Cocunut Oil
3. Aloe Vera Juice/Gel
4. Vegetable Glycerin
5. Jojoba Extract
6. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
7. Castor Seed Oil
8. Honey
9. Avacado/Avacado Oil
10. Tea Tree Oil
Love your Curls
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Frizz Fighting Products that Really Work - Articles | Hair Liberty :: Free Yourself
Frizz Fighting Products that Really Work - Articles Hair Liberty :: Free Yourself
Interesting article...I think I need to try some of these products on my frizzy hair. I've heard of some of them and have been wanting to try the Ouidad line, but haven't had the chance to order it. Have you tried it yet? If so, what did you think?
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
1 Month Post Big Chop
I think my hair has grown a bit already since my chop! This is after a month being natural! Can't wait to see how it looks after a year!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Frugal Hair Products
Love this list of frugal hair products that compare to the really expensive ones. I will be trying Silk Elements mixed silk for $6.00 to see if it is as good as the mixed chicks brand. The mixed chicks leave in is currently one of my staples, but I can't see myself paying $20.00 again.
http://confessionsofablogvixen.com/2011/03/hair-products-expensive-vs-dupes/
http://confessionsofablogvixen.com/2011/03/hair-products-expensive-vs-dupes/
Caramel Treatment
I really want to start mixing up my own deep treatments. I was researching ways to elongate your curls, so that there is less shrinkage. I found a great recipe for a natural hair softener and stretcher.
http://www.blackhairinformation.com/hair-treatments-and-recipes/the-caramel-treatment-a-natural-hair-softener/
The ingredients:
Honey – An excellent humectant good for moisture
Olive Oil – For lubrication and helps with moisture retention
Bananas – Good for moisture and some protein benefits as well
Molasses (Treacle) – Another excellent humectant with some protein benefits
Water – This is the best natural moisturizer and is used to thin the mixture
Apple Cider Vinegar – For the shine it imparts to the hair
Cornstarch – For thickening purposes
Wheat germ oil – For added strength and lubrication
The recipe:
Honey – 6 tablespoons
Olive Oil – 6 tablespoons
Bananas – 2-3 overripe and very soft
Molasses (Treacle) – 3 tablespoons
Water – 4-6 tablespoons
Apple Cider Vinegar – 1 tablespoon
Cornstarch – 1-2 tablespoons depending on how thick you want the mixture to be
Wheat germ oil – 1 teaspoon – This can be substituted for any other natural oil of your choice
• Place all the ingredients except for the water into a blender and process until smooth. You may need to add the water bit by bit if it looks too dry.
• To ensure that there are no bits of banana in the mixture, sieve it through a fine sieve.
• Pour the mixture into a saucepan and put it on a medium heat while stirring constantly. You don’t want to ‘cook’ the mixture but you want the cornstarch to cause it to thicken and this will take just moments. You may need to add more water to thin it down if it gets too thick or add a bit more cornstarch if it is still too runny. You want to end up with a caramel coloured mixture that is the consistency of a thick batter. If the mixture is too thin it will start dripping from your hair as soon as you apply it.
• Decant the mixture into a container, depending on the length of your hair it will likely be enough for two applications.
To apply, divide the hair into 3-4 sections and clip. Starting with 1 section, part the hair and apply on the roots generously rubbing in with your fingers. Once applied on the roots of the section, apply the mixture all the way to the ends. Complete all sections in this manner and once done, cover the hair with a plastic cap. Let the mixture sit in your hair for 1-2 hours or overnight for really dry hair.
Wash hair with a sulfate free shampoo, deep condition and style as usual. You can freeze the remainder until you are ready to use it. The treatment is suitable for both natural and relaxed hair.
Check out these curl recipes on naturallycurly.com!
http://www.naturallycurly.com/recipes/search
http://www.blackhairinformation.com/hair-treatments-and-recipes/the-caramel-treatment-a-natural-hair-softener/
The ingredients:
Honey – An excellent humectant good for moisture
Olive Oil – For lubrication and helps with moisture retention
Bananas – Good for moisture and some protein benefits as well
Molasses (Treacle) – Another excellent humectant with some protein benefits
Water – This is the best natural moisturizer and is used to thin the mixture
Apple Cider Vinegar – For the shine it imparts to the hair
Cornstarch – For thickening purposes
Wheat germ oil – For added strength and lubrication
The recipe:
Honey – 6 tablespoons
Olive Oil – 6 tablespoons
Bananas – 2-3 overripe and very soft
Molasses (Treacle) – 3 tablespoons
Water – 4-6 tablespoons
Apple Cider Vinegar – 1 tablespoon
Cornstarch – 1-2 tablespoons depending on how thick you want the mixture to be
Wheat germ oil – 1 teaspoon – This can be substituted for any other natural oil of your choice
• Place all the ingredients except for the water into a blender and process until smooth. You may need to add the water bit by bit if it looks too dry.
• To ensure that there are no bits of banana in the mixture, sieve it through a fine sieve.
• Pour the mixture into a saucepan and put it on a medium heat while stirring constantly. You don’t want to ‘cook’ the mixture but you want the cornstarch to cause it to thicken and this will take just moments. You may need to add more water to thin it down if it gets too thick or add a bit more cornstarch if it is still too runny. You want to end up with a caramel coloured mixture that is the consistency of a thick batter. If the mixture is too thin it will start dripping from your hair as soon as you apply it.
• Decant the mixture into a container, depending on the length of your hair it will likely be enough for two applications.
To apply, divide the hair into 3-4 sections and clip. Starting with 1 section, part the hair and apply on the roots generously rubbing in with your fingers. Once applied on the roots of the section, apply the mixture all the way to the ends. Complete all sections in this manner and once done, cover the hair with a plastic cap. Let the mixture sit in your hair for 1-2 hours or overnight for really dry hair.
Wash hair with a sulfate free shampoo, deep condition and style as usual. You can freeze the remainder until you are ready to use it. The treatment is suitable for both natural and relaxed hair.
Check out these curl recipes on naturallycurly.com!
http://www.naturallycurly.com/recipes/search
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Recipe for Soft Hair
Deep treatment that I found online today. I'm going to try this over the weekend!
Use 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/2 cup of honey – Spread the mixture all over your head and cover with a shower cap/plastic bag, then leave on for 30 minutes and then rinse for soft hair.
I'll let you know how it goes!
Use 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/2 cup of honey – Spread the mixture all over your head and cover with a shower cap/plastic bag, then leave on for 30 minutes and then rinse for soft hair.
I'll let you know how it goes!
To Henna or Not to Henna?
Today I have hair color on my mind. I really don't want to put harsh chemicals on my hair, so I'm thinking about doing a henna treatment. My hair looks a little dry and dull right now and the curls are blended together. I have been researching and henna is supposed to make your hair shiny and improve the overall health of your hair. The only bad thing is henna might loosen your curl pattern. It varies with curl pattern and it's not supposed to be too drastic, but I need to do more research before I decide. 
This website has some very helpful information on henna:
http://www.mehandi.com/hair/hennahair.html
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Hair Care Regimen
Today I have been thinking alot about hair care regimens. I came across the afroveda website and thought it was interesting.
http://www.afroveda.com/category_s/169.htm
Since I did the BC I have been playing around with different products and I'm still trying to figure out my hair care regimen. My regimen has been cowash everyday for a week, then add leave in conditioner, seal with oil and then put creme gel on top for a soft hold. I shampoo 1-2 times a week depending on the weather or how much I sweat and I deep condition when I shampoo. I would WNG for about a week and then do a twist out and keep it in for 3-5 days and then start over with my WNG.
With fall approaching and the weather changing, my regimen is now going to change. I will be doing more twist outs and hopefully get better at it. My twist out didn't turn out so good today, but I didn't start off with clean hair.
http://www.afroveda.com/category_s/169.htm
Since I did the BC I have been playing around with different products and I'm still trying to figure out my hair care regimen. My regimen has been cowash everyday for a week, then add leave in conditioner, seal with oil and then put creme gel on top for a soft hold. I shampoo 1-2 times a week depending on the weather or how much I sweat and I deep condition when I shampoo. I would WNG for about a week and then do a twist out and keep it in for 3-5 days and then start over with my WNG.
With fall approaching and the weather changing, my regimen is now going to change. I will be doing more twist outs and hopefully get better at it. My twist out didn't turn out so good today, but I didn't start off with clean hair.
One of My New Favorite Hair Bloggers!
Check out Elle's quest for the perfect curl blog and get tips on hair regimens and real product reviews. What I love is that she does a video to explain everything and gives alot of detail.
It's encouraging to see the progress in her length. I love her site! Make sure you check her out.
http://questfortheperfectcurl.com/
It's encouraging to see the progress in her length. I love her site! Make sure you check her out.
http://questfortheperfectcurl.com/
Friday, September 2, 2011
LeCoil
I love this site! So many different natural hair styles to look at. Check it out!
http://lecoil.tumblr.com/
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