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Chocolate Cocoa Natural Hair Coloring For Brunettes

Cocoa makes for a deeper, richer brown. How it works: Honey moisturizes while acids in the yogurt (lactic) and vinegar (acetic) penetrate the hair shaft, allowing the cocoa’s pigment to sink in. Natural acids open the cellular doors to the pigmented molecules and make the results more pronounced.

Whip 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup plain yogurt,1 teaspoon honey, and 1 teaspoon apple-cider vinegar into a paste. Shampoo hair, squeeze out the water, and apply the mask. Keep it on for 2 to 3 minutes. Drape a towel around your neck to prevent the mask from dripping, as it may stain skin temporarily. Rinse, then style as usual.

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Carbonated Water Rinse A Natural Alternative To ACV Rinses

To control frizz, pick up a bottle of non flavored carbonated water to rinse with. After you wash your hair, give it a final rinse with a mixture of regular water and carbonated or sparkling water. So, use half regular water and half carbonated water, the longer your hair is the more you will need! Carbonated water rinses work well for those who just can’t bare the smell of apple cider vinegar. Using this rinse will leave your hair shiny, healthy and less frizzy, which is a added bonus for curly headed women.

Many of the hair products that people use disrupt the natural pH of the hair. A substance that is too alkaline will cause the hair cuticle to open, while a substance that is too acidic will cause the cuticle to contract.

Human hair and scalp oil, sebum, has a pH balance of between 4.5 and 5.5. Carbonated or sparkling water reduces frizz is because of its low pH level. Carbonated water has a pH level of about 7.35. It should be diluted with water until it has a pH level of 4. Anything between 0 and 6.9 is acidic, 7 is neutral, and anything between 7.1 and 14 is alkaline.

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Low Manipulation Heat Free Waves

Bantu knots are great for stretching out natural hair, hiding two textures while transitioning from relaxed to natural or heatless beach wave for relaxed or naturally straight hair.

Get The Look

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Wash your hair thoroughly and condition it so you can detangle your hair easily. Apply shea butter, then comb through your hair to remove all the tangles before you begin to make Bantu knots.

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Part your hair into sections. You can make the sections of different shapes and sizes. The general rule is that longer hair gets larger sections, but you’re free to make them as large or small as you like. Note that the bigger the hair segment, the bigger your knot.

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Take one segment at a time and twist it until it’s a tight twist that collapses onto itself. Twist the piece around and tuck the end of the strand under itself. You can secure the Bantu knot with covered bands or hair pins with plastic tips. Untwist the knots to create lovely beach waves once the knots are fully set.

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Avocado Honey & Olive Oil Mask For Shiny Moist Hair

The natural oils and fats in avocado make it a great ingredient for dry hair. Mash a ripe avocado into a bowl. Add in honey, olive oil, and finally aloe juice or gel. Mix the ingredients well, then dampen the hair and apply the avocado paste all over your hair. Use your fingers or a comb to distribute the mask through your hair. Your hair will feel very soft and smooth, and you will notice an immediate difference. Apply the paste 1 or 2 times a month for softer, shinier hair.

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Learn How To Make A Olive Oil Honey Mask For Dry Brittle Hair

Is your hair dry, brittle or hard to manage? Olive oil and honey, can be used to infuse your hair with moisture, and fortify your tresses! Learn how to make this amazing all natural hair mask, to improve the quality of your hair!

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Frizz Free T

T-shirts are typically made of cotton fibers, knitted together in a jersey stitch that gives a T-shirt its distinctive soft texture. Generic towels are made of terry cloth fabric with long loops that can absorb large amounts of water. Its content is usually 100% cotton, but may sometimes contain polyester. The little loops that make up the cloth tend to catch on curly hair and cause frizz. Using a tee shirt to dry your hair will create a smooth, beautiful, frizz free more defined curls!

Use hair clips to section off your hair. Then gently remove water from your curls by squeezing them, this will remove excess water. Depending on how much hair you have, will determine how many T-shirts you will need to dry your hair.

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Break Free From Hair Breakage With Eggs

Easy Steps, Simple Recipe, Powerful Results!

In a small bowl combine one egg yolk and 2 tbsp of olive oil. Use a whisk or fork to mix the ingredients. Wet your hair and apply the treatment concentrating on the ends. Be sure to avoid your scalp. Keep the mixture on your hair while showering for 5-10 minutes. Shampoo as usual to remove the treatment. This is one of the most simple solutions among all home remedies for hair breakage and, it can be applied twice a month.

Maximize Your Hair Growth With Exercise & Scalp Massages

Exercising increases blood flow around the body, which in turn delivers more of the vital oxygen to every part of your system. The same principle applies to scalp massages. Scalp massages increase the flow of blood to your head while stimulating the hair follicles. Scalp massages also flush out toxicans that may hinder your hair from growin

g to its fullest potential.

Scalp massages are generally used to prevent hair loss, rather than reverse it by stopping your hair follicles from shrinking. The best way to give your hair a work out is by placing your hands tightly together, firmly behind your head, then move your fingers up and down your scalp. Do this for five minutes each day, and watch your hair florish!

Add Minty Fresh Moisture To Your Dry Scalp WIth Mint Leaves

If your scalp is always dry no matter what you do you may want to try adding mint leaves to your natural oils. Adding peppermint or spearmint to your oil is great for balancing and normalizing your scalps sebum production. Mint also raises the moisture levels within your scalp. You may encounter some tingling when applying your oil so, it is best to only add a couple of leaves to your oil to avoid irritation and the cooling sensation that mint can bring.

What To Look For In Your Conditioner

Slicones are made up of synthetic oils that can add temporary shine, luster, and reduce frizz. The problem with silicones is that these unnatural oils can coat the hair and seal out moisture which is terrible for Afro- textured hair. Conditioner sole purpose is to repair and moisturize your hair.

Silicones may be too heavy for fine or limp hair, and produce a greasy look, knowing your hair type helps you focus on the best ingredients to use. Avoid using products with ingredients whose name end in -cone like Cetyl Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Steary Dimethicone, Trimethylsilylamodimethicone, and Amodimethicone. The top ingredients to look for in conditioner include emollients, humectants, proteins, and moisturizers.