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Strengthening Hair Mask Ingredients 1 tbsp. vanilla extract2...

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:17:41 -0400

Strengthening Hair Mask

Ingredients

1 tbsp. vanilla extract
2 egg whites
¼ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup mayonnaise

Directions:
1. Beat egg whites until frothy
2. Mix in vanilla, yogurt and mayonnaise
3. With warm water, dampen hair
4. Massage into damp hair
5. Leave on hair for 30 minutes
(Optional) Wrap hair in plastic wrap and hot spa towel.
6. Rinse with warm water and then shampoo and condition
7. Finish with a blast of icy cold water to lock in moisture

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Recipe courtesy of picasso hairfeathers

Carrot Oil For Hair Breakage Carrot oil contains beta-carotene...

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:08:58 -0400

Carrot Oil For Hair Breakage

Carrot oil contains beta-carotene A, C, E, K and potassium which can make your hair stronger and longer by reducing dryness which often causes breakage. Applying carrot oil on your scalp will promote healthy hair growth and moisture. Carrot oil can be used as a pre poo oil treatment, or be applied to the ends of your hair to smooth, seal and prevent split ends.

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Natural Remedies For Itchy ScalpItchy Scalp Causes: Product...

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:05:53 -0400

Natural Remedies For Itchy Scalp

Itchy Scalp Causes:

Product buildup.

Washing your hair too infrequently is more likely a problem than washing too much, as the scalp rarely dries out.

Allergic to hair color, shampoo, conditioner, or hair products.

Inflammation of the hair follicles or bacterial infection of the scalp can also cause itching.

Itchy Scalp Rinse

Wash your hair with a regular shampoo, avoid any special shampoos that may have harsh chemicals that you do not need to put on your scalp. Mix two parts apple cider vinegar to 1 part water. You can add some essential oils like lavender to help your hair smell fresh if you wish. Apply the mixture to your scalp and massage it into the scalp well. Leave the mixture on your hair for at least 24 hours before you wash your hair again. For best results use unfiltered apple cider vinegar.

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Natural Black Hair Rinse Rinsing hair with black tea will help...

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:03:46 -0400

Natural Black Hair Rinse

Rinsing hair with black tea will help to darken your tresses while adding shine! Just brew up a strong cup or two of black tea, let it cool off then apply it to clean hair. Let the tea sit on your hair for 30 minutes to an hour before rinsing. Follow up with conditioner for softer hair.

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Ginger Oil Treatment For Hair Loss Fresh ginger helps to...

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:01:27 -0400

Ginger Oil Treatment For Hair Loss

Fresh ginger helps to accelerate faster hair growth, reduce dandruff and conditions the scalp. Massaging ginger into the scalp allows nutrients in the blood to reach the hair follicles, As blood flows to the scalp, it provides nutrients to the hair follicle which is responsible for hair production and also supplies needed amount of oxygen to the follicles.

Ginger Treatment

Grate fresh ginger root into a mixture of coconut oil and sesame seed oil. How much oil you choose to use depends on your personal hair needs. Massage the ginger concoction into your scalp for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with cool water then shampoo and condition as normal.

*Fresh ginger and sesame seed oil can be found in your local grocery store.

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Hot EVVO Treatment For Hair BreakageOlive oil locks in moisture...

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:58:00 -0400

Hot EVVO Treatment For Hair Breakage

Olive oil locks in moisture and lubricates dry hair follicles. This natural oil fights breakage stemming from relaxers, hair dyes and heat damage. Olive oil’s powerful antioxidants, aids in reducing thinning hair and loss.

Depending on how long your hair is will determine how much extra virgin olive oil you will need. Measure about 1-3 ounces for short to medium hair and 3-4 ounces for long to extra long hair. Pour your evoo into a microwaveable safe bowl for 2-5 seconds. Always test temperature before attempting to use it on your hair. Once it is safe enough for use divide your hair into in 4-6 sections using hair clips, then slather the evoo onto your hair from root to tip. Place a plastic cap on your head and let the pre poo sit for 30 minutes up to a couple of hours depending on how severe your hair damage is. Once you have completed your treatment, follow your regular hair care regimen as normal.

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Omega Hair Growth Treatment Mustard oil for hair growth contains...

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:57:14 -0400

Omega Hair Growth Treatment

Mustard oil for hair growth contains essential fatty acids and omega 3 fatty acids which are nutrients that are needed to condition the hair. By using this natural conditioner to condition the hair, it allows the hair to grow stronger and reduces the risk of dry hair, split ends and hair breakage. The nutrients contained in this oil helps to stimulate growth and adds shine and luster to the hair. Mustard oil for hair growth promotes scalp circulation and serves as a hair stimulant that makes hair grow faster and healthier.

For effective results, you should massage mustard seed oil for hair growth into the scalp about three times weekly. Each time you apply it, you should try to leave it on for about three to four hours before rinsing. You can also leave it overnight depending on your choice. You should always rinse with a mild shampoo and by doing this weekly, you will achieve a healthier and stronger hair.

*Mustard seed oil can be easily found online and in most herbal or grocery stores.

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Greek Yogurt Hair Mask 1 cup of greek yogurt. Greek yogurt works...

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:43:44 -0400

Greek Yogurt Hair Mask

1 cup of greek yogurt. Greek yogurt works well for this hair mask due to its creamy texture and consistency. Yogurt in general has lots of anti-fungal bacterial that will naturally cleanse your tresses. Also, the protein in yogurt strengthens your hair, which helps your curls stay curly and controls fly-away frizzies.

2 - 3 tablespoons of olive oil for shine and moisture.

1 egg for shine and moisture. This is optional.

5 drops of vitamin E to help heal damaged hair and promote hair growth. Vitamin E is important to the cell membranes in your hair follicles in order for hairs to grow properly.

3 drops of rosemary essential oil, which also promotes hair growth and j smells great!

*This mask is all natural therefore, it can be used monthly to help smooth away frizzy relaxed or natural hair!

Aloe Vera Hair Benefits If you have permanently dyed or relaxed...

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:40:48 -0400

Aloe Vera Hair Benefits

If you have permanently dyed or relaxed hair, your hair was first treated with a highly alkali substance to expose and change the hair’s cuticle, and then, it was “neutralized” with a highly acidic substance to flatten the cuticle again. This is a damaging process and slightly acidic hair products are needed to keep the hair cuticle lying flat. Aloe vera juice can be used to balance out your hair’s natural pH balance and reduce frizz, damage and dryness.

Hair Benefits

Reduces dandruff: relieves sore, itchy and flaky scalp

Nourishes and moisturizes: moisturizes and protects both the hair and scalp leaving it soft and shiny

Promotes hair growth: stimulates growth of new and existing hair

Prevents hair loss: slows and in some cases prevents hair loss

* Aloe vera juice can be easily located online as well as health food stores and grocery market places.

Strawberry Mask For Damaged Hair Strawberries, 8Mayonnaise, 1...

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:39:34 -0400

Strawberry Mask For Damaged Hair

Strawberries, 8
Mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon or more depending on the length and density of your hair.

Method

Mash the strawberries in a small bowl with the back of a spoon. Now, add the mayonnaise and mix well. Apply it liberally on your hair and from root to tip. After 30 minutes, rinse your hair thoroughly with water and shampoo as usual. Follow up with a deep conditioner if you are sensitive to protein.

You can use any of the above mentioned hair masks once a month. Deep conditioning your hair by applying hair masks is the best way to hydrate and nourish damaged hair.

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Recipe courtesy of buzzle

Workout Your Body & Hair Cardiovascular activity such as...

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:38:18 -0400

Workout Your Body & Hair

Cardiovascular activity such as running, jogging and fast walking increases blood circulation throughout the body including the hair follicles. Improvement in blood flow delivers all the necessary nutrients to each and every cell of the body.

When you workout your scalp will release sweat that contains traces of salt which can dry your hair out, as the moisture evaporates, salt is left behind. Although sweating is healthy, it can damage your hair if left on for long periods of time. Try wearing your hair protective styles like buns, double strand twist or braids when you work out. If you workout more than one day a week you will have to cleanse your hair more often.

Shampoo can be very drying to hair so, it is best to implement the co- washing method to cleanse your hair. Co-washing will add moisture to your hair and help to prevent dryness that leads to breakage. Scheduling your workouts around the days you co-wash will be very beneficial and time efficient.

Elderberry Natural Blue Hair Dye Recipe Mix one cup lemon juice...

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:37:13 -0400

Elderberry Natural Blue Hair Dye Recipe

Mix one cup lemon juice with three cups of chamomile tea. Pour the mixture over the dampened strand or stands of hair you want to streak. Sit out in the sun if possible and wait one hour before shampooing thoroughly. This will bleach the areas you want to turn blue. While you can dye darker hair, you won’t get a very strong blue because blue is also a dark color. Therefore, unless you’re a natural blond, start by stripping your own pigment off your hair.

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Boil one cup of elderberries covered with water in a saucepan. Add a pinch of salt and let cook for ten minutes, stirring occasionally. Then let the mixture cool.

3
Apply the elderberry mixture to your hair strands, saturating them thoroughly. Then wrap the hair in plastic wrap and allow the natural dye mixture to sit for at least ten minutes, although you may see deeper shades and better saturation by letting it sit longer up to an hour.

4
Repeat the process only with less water in the elderberry mixture if your original dye did not give you a strong enough shade. You may have to play around with the concentration until you find what works best for your hair.

*Elderberries can be purchased online or in your local health food grocery stores. You may also use powdered elderberries which can be purchased online or in your local health food grocery stores as well.

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Black Seed Oil For Hair Growth If you suffer from balding or...

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:36:00 -0400

Black Seed Oil For Hair Growth

If you suffer from balding or thinning hair due to medication, traction alopecia, stress, thyroids, or pregnancy more than likely you have been searching for a remedy to reverse your hair loss. Black seed oil is a healthy oil that can be used to promote growth and overall thickness.

Black seed oil is extremely for the hair due to its many healthy properties. Black seed oil contains vitamin A (Retinol) vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, biotin, folic Acid Vitamin C, D3, Vitiam E, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium selenium, zinc. Amino acids – aspartic acid, threonine, serine, glutamic acid, praline, glycine, alanine, valine, methionine, isoleucine, leucine, tyrosine, phenylalnine, histidine and lysine. This amazing oil won’t only stimulate hair growth but, it will also add moisture, luster, shine, and softness to each strand of your hair. Black seed oil can be found online or in most herbal health food stores.

*Warning
Women who are pregnant should not use black seed oil!

Banana’s Hair Stimulating Power Bananas strengthen hair...

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:34:52 -0400

Banana’s Hair Stimulating Power

Bananas strengthen hair because they contain vitamin A and potassium. Vitamin A regulates sebum production in the scalp. This creates a healthy moisture balance that encourages healthy hair growth. Potassium clarifies the scalp by removing any bacteria that could be clogging hair follicles.

Banana Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients
1 banana
1/2 orange, peeled and quartered
1/3 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1/4 cup water or milk
1 to 2 teaspoons honey

Method
Roughly chop banana and orange quarters then add to a blender. Top with yogurt, water (or milk) and a teaspoon of the honey.
Turn blender on and blend until creamy and smooth. Taste then adjust with extra honey if needed.

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ACV Dandruff & Clarifying Treatment The acetic acid found...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:04:46 -0400

ACV Dandruff & Clarifying Treatment

The acetic acid found in the apple cider vinegar helps wash away shampoo/conditioner build-up and vinegar is a natural dandruff fighter. If you do try this, make sure to rinse hair thoroughly after the vinegar rinse.

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup apple cider vinegar (you can substitute distilled white vinegar or lemon juice for this rinse).
2 cups distilled water.
A spray bottle.
Preparation:

Mix one cup of apple cider vinegar and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Spray on hair after you shampoo and condition. Rinse thoroughly. Do not use more than once or twice a week.

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Vibrant Chalk Hair Dye Decide which color(s) you want to use on...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:02:40 -0400

Vibrant Chalk Hair Dye

Decide which color(s) you want to use on your hair and gather the chalk. You will need at least one or two sticks of each color chalk. For best results, use soft pastel chalks if you have them, oil based artist’s chalks may be difficult to remove, and sidewalk chalk is dusty, and won’t give you bright, vibrant colors.

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Grab a medium-sized bowl of lukewarm water.

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Take out your hair and decide how much you want colored. The tips? The under layer? Your whole head (not recommended unless you have lots of time on your hands)? You also need to decide if you want your colored hair straight or curly, and curl or straighten your hair as desired.

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Prepare for chalking your hair by putting on a smock or wrapping a towel around your shoulders to prevent the chalk from staining your clothes.

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Brush your hair out in layers, depending, of course, on how much you want to color. You may want to tie up the top hair so you can color the lower hair without it getting in the way.

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Separate out a bunch of hair like you would to braid it, avoid getting too much in your hand at one time.

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Pull the chalk through the strands of hair, working from near the scalp toward the ends. Check to see how well the chalk is coloring your hair. Dark hair tends to be harder to color, if the chalk isn’t doing well, dampen the hair slightly to make the chalk stick better. You may also want to rub the chalk on the strands of hair up and down a little as this may bring the color out more.

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Continue the area you are coloring until it is saturated with the color the way you want it. You can color different colors in different layers or places, depending on how you want it to look. Just separate layers or strands from top to bottom or front to back.

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Shake any dust or loose chalk out of your hair when you are finished coloring it. The color will stay bright until you brush or comb it, but avoid wearing a hat while you have it colored, and if you have long hair, avoid wearing light colored shirts or blouses that could be stained by the chalk.

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Coconut Oil Hair Treatment For Dry Hair What you will...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:58:43 -0400

Coconut Oil Hair Treatment For Dry Hair

What you will need:

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
A Clip or Elastic
A Shower Cap
Hair Dryer (optional)

1

Scoop out a handful of organic virgin coconut oil. My hair is very thick and long so my scoop has to be extra big. The oil will begin to melt at the touch of your skin, there is no need to heat the oil before application. It will melt as you massage it into your hair.

2
Flip your head upside down and slowly spread the oil through your hair. Saturate your hair completely, focusing on areas that are dry.

3
Once your hair is soaked with oil, twist your hair into a bun or ponytail. You can clip it in place by grabbing some hair from your scalp and part of the bun, or use a hair tie to keep it in place.

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Cover your hair with a shower cap. You can choose to apply heat or not. Applying heat will open the cuticle of each strand so the coconut oil can penetrate the core faster. Leave the coconut oil on your hair for at least 30 minutes without heat, or 15 minutes with heat. You can use a hair dryer to apply heat over the shower cap. I like to rig a little system so I can sit on the floor and read or play with my kids! If I am busy and need to do other things I will leave the oil on my hair without heat.

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Once your time is up wash and condition your hair as you normally would. You may need to wash your hair twice to rinse away all of the oil. I really focus on my roots and try to shampoo my ends as little as needed. Style your hair and be amazed at your soft, smooth hair!

*This treatment can be done as often or little as you feel you need.

Thirsty For Moisture Lack of moisture can lead to brittle hair...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:56:26 -0400

Thirsty For Moisture

Lack of moisture can lead to brittle hair that is prone to breakage. Here are 10 reasons why your hair may need a extra boost of moisture!

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Shampooing too often

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Use of products with harsh sulfates

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Use of products with alcohol which can also be drying

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Not drinking enough water/poor diet

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Sleeping on a cotton pillowcase or using a cotton scarf, which rob hair of moisture

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Low porosity hair

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Not using water based hair products

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Not sealing moisture in with an oil or butter

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Improper hair pH

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Excessive use of products with silicone’s which can cause
build up and lock out moisture

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Chemical Damage such as relaxers or other chemical straighteners

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Color treated hair (notorious for dryness)

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Using too much direct heat (Blow drying, flat iron, curling iron, etc. on a consistent basis)

9
Too much chlorine (from swimming pools or tap water)
Salt (as if found in ocean water)

10
General weathering from the elements

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Argan OIl’s Amazing Properties Argan oil hydrates the...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:54:25 -0400

Argan OIl’s Amazing Properties

Argan oil hydrates the hair in a natural way. It stops the curliness and roughness of hair in an efficient way. Argan oil penetrates into the hair pores or shafts and enhances the elasticity of hair. It also proves to be very nourishing for the growth of hair.

*Warning
The ingredients list should be very short. It should just say 100% Argan Oil or 100% Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil.

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Healthier Choices Healthier Hair Eat a variety of colorful...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:50:17 -0400

Healthier Choices Healthier Hair

Eat a variety of colorful fruits such as cantaloupes, grapefruit, apples, tomatoes and watermelon. When you can, be sure to consume the peels, as they contain phytonutrients beneficial to hair health and overall vitality. Beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and retinol are all versions of vitamin A that can benefit hair growth.

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