Hey Ladies! i saw this recipe on care for your hair .I am trying it out feel free to do the same

 

 

Anyway, today I come to you with Mavo-Citrus Whip – a hair butter great for providing your hair with the needed oils, works great as a sealant and can be used to twist/braid with as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients Used:

• 50g  Mango butter – Rich antioxidants, vitamin A and E.
• 50g Shea Butter – Mositure, Rich in vitamins A and E, helps to heal scalp problems e.g. dry scalp
• 20g Avocado Butter – Contains the antioxidant vitamins A, E and D
• 10 drops Lemongrass essential oil – fresh, calming, earthy scent
• 10 drops Orange essential oil – fresh, sweet, citrus smell,
• 20ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Rich in vitamin E and other powerful antioxidants. Replaces moisture and elasticity. Great healing and preserving properties, helping to restore and retain hair’s health.
• 7ml Castor oil – Increases hair growth, thicken hair reduce and prevent hair damage, eliminate dry hair,  conditions and moisturises hair and scalp
• 25ml filtered water – best source of moisture
• 1 teaspoon of potassium sorbate – preservative (for the water I added)
• 1 teaspoon of panthenol – strengthen and repair the hair, coats and binds to the hair follicles, penetrating the hair,  natural humectant, on the hair panthenol stays in its pro-Vitamin form.

 

 

Recipe Instructions:

1. Measure out your ingredients
2. Put the Mango, Avocado & Shea butter in your non-mentallic mixing bowl-
3. Then add the extra virgin olive oil and castor oil to the bowl
4. After this, add 10 drops each of the lemongrass essential oil and orange essential oil (for a lovely citrus scent)
5. In a separate container mix a teaspoon of Potassium sorbate with 25ml of filtered water, and then add to the main mix
6. Then a teaspoon of panthenol
7. Use a handheld food processor/mixer to whip up the ingredients
8. Whip until you achieve your desired texture – I kept whipping until it became light and fluffy and all the ingredients were thoroughly mixed together.
9. Finally, put the whip in a container(s) and you’re hair is ready to enjoy it!

 

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shedding my roots… is it normal?

I’m shedding hair from the scalp / root, is that normal?!

 

Shed hairs!

The quick answer: YES.

Shedding hair is a natural process that you can’t stop; it’s genetically predetermined.

All hair has three growth phases:

1. Anagen phase: hair growth

Can last 1 to 10 years, but is 4 to 7 year on average. According to The Science of Black Hair, 88% of the hairs on your head are in the anagen (growth) phase at any one time.

2. Catagen phase: hair resting

Lasts anywhere from 4 weeks to 4 months; 1% of the hairs on your head are currently in the catagen (resting) phase.

3. Telogen phase: hair shedding

11% of the hairs on your head are currently in the telogen (shedding) phase. These hair either come our on their own or are pulled out during styling. If you have braids or dreadlocks the shed hairs don’t fall out because they are restricted from doing so.

This is actually one of the reasons locs can appear to be thicker than normall hair, shed hair remains matted to the loc and cannot escape.

Shedding is different to breakage. Broken hair does’t usually come out from the root it is broken off at an intermediate point due to stress, styling and other hair handling.

How can you tell if they hair in your hand is shed or broken?

A shed hair has a white/grey bulb at the end of it. Why is this? Because hair in the catagen phase doesn’t produce hair color or melanin.

A shed hair will also tend to be much longer than a broken hair because it detaches itself straight from the scalp.

How many hairs should you shed in a day under normal circumstances?

Most say 50 to 100 hair per day; others say up to 200 hairs is normal.

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detangling…

10 Tips on How To Detangle Natural Hair With Minimal Breakage (great for both kids and adults)

 

Neno Natural Designer Wide Tooth Comb ~ Detangle Me Break-free

1.  Detangle when you have two or three free hours, e.g. when you’re watching TV.

2.  Do not detangle dry hair. Spray the hair with just water then add some detangling cream or a leave-in conditioner or even a rinse-out conditioner to soften the hair further, even if you’re about to wash. You don’t need much product, a little goes a long way.

3.  Use a high quality wide tooth comb with smooth edges.

4.  Don’t detangle on an empty stomach, you’re only going to rush and do it badly.

5.  Move section by section. 4 to 12 sections should be enough depending on the thickness of your hair and how tangled your hair is. Even if I don’t pin my hair up I don’t attempt to work on all the hair in one go. I focus on one area at a time.

6.  Ensure that your fingernails are well manicured and that you don’t have any dry skin that hair will get caught on to.

7.  Detangle with your fingers first. Fingers are better able to navigate knots.

8.  Work your brush or comb from tips to roots. I have also discovered that finger-combing only is not for everyone. If you have very thick or course hair you need to use a comb and possibly a brush to some extent. Thin, fine and loosely curled hair fares much better on a finger-combing only routine.

9.  Twist the detangled section so that it doesn’t retangle or get mixed up with hair that has not yet be detangled.

10.  Always detangle before you shampoo hair and then again after you have applied conditioner. Remember that damaged hair is more prone to breakage than healthy hair so handle weak and damaged hair with extra care 🙂

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smoothie…

I have been trying out some different combinations of fruit and vegetables as smoothies, if you are like me sometimes trying to get my 5 a day can be daunting. I looked around  to see the best way eat all in an interesting way. this is one of the smoothie i make and am loving at the moment;

fruit & veg in blender

smoothie…

tasty

mango,spinach leaves,large carrot, grapes

coconut water

I mixed together:

½ a mango

grapes ( i used 20)

1 large carrot (diced)

spinach (a few leaves)

Put in a blender mix well until smooth and enjoy…

If you have any recipes please share and i hope you try this one and tell me what you think…

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protection for my roots…

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These are some of my protective styles for winter… DIY braids…♥

aloe for my roots…pt 1

Aloe vera can be used as a safe and natural treatment to prevent hair loss. It is great for both men and women to promote new hair growth in places that have experienced hair loss or significant thinning. Aloe vera stimulates the production of new hair and may even lessen the effects of Alopecia.

Aloe Vera Juice or Gel have incredible moisturising and soothing properties which makes it the ultimate choice for dry and damaged hair.  Aloe vera have great benefits and usage for hair growth.

aloe vera

Aloe Vera Benefits

• Detangles
• Moisturises
• Activates Fresh Growth
• Heals and Soothes Damaged Scalp from Scratches, Burns, Dandruff, etc.
• Reduces Dandruff, Itchy, Scaly Scalp and Seborrheic Dermatitis
• Balances pH Level (Porosity) of Hair
• Tames Oily Hair
• Prevents Excessive Hair Loss
• Enhances Cellular Rejuvenation
• Anti-Inflammatory

How to Extract

To remove the juice or gel from an aloe vera plant, cut off a mature leaf with a sharp knife . Remove the spiked edges and slice the leaf open. Use a spoon to scoop out all of the gel. For the juice, break the leaf and squeeze it into a cup. Aloe vera juice or gel  can be purchased at health food stores.

aloe vera juice

Conditioner

Instead of your regular conditioner use 1/4 cup aloe gel and combine with olive oil. Mix in a few drops of your favorite essential oil(s) for fragrance. Apply after shampooing, leaving it on for three to five minutes then rise.

Overnight Treatment

For maximum hydration, leave aloe vera juice in your hair overnight. You can mix it with olive or avocado oil for extra conditioning. Wet your hair with the mixture, put your hair in a shower cap, and drift off to sleep. In the morning rinse well if you used pure juice.  Shampoo and condition your hair if you added oils.

Hair Loss

The benefits of aloe vera are still being researched, but it contains two substances called “macrophages” and “superoxide dismutases”–both of which have been considered as possible hair growth stimulators. The anti-inflammatory properties of aloe are wonderful for inflamed follicles, and the plant is so soothing that there’s no harm trying it out. Apply aloe vera juice or gel directly to the scalp and massage it in. Leave it on for a few hours or overnight, and keep an eye out for new hair growth.

Dandruff

Aloe vera works to prevent or cure dandruff. Apply the juice or gel directly to your scalp, and rub it in well. You can add a few drops of tea tree oil for extra potency. Leave it on for 20 minutes then rinse out. Repeat this several times a week for two weeks, or until the problem goes away.

Irritated Scalp

Aloe vera juice is soothing for itchy, irritated or sunburned scalps.  Apply it directly onto hair. Rub it gently into the scalp, leave in until irritation stops then rinse.  Reapply whenever the irritation resurface.

Beware

Aloe vera juice is also an astringent which can become drying if left in contact to the scalp for long periods of time.  Use aloe vera juice as a conditioning  treatment then wash out.  If you choose to leave it in the hair  be sure to mix the aloe vera juice with oil before applying. Oil seems to balance out the drying effect of aloe.

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type and texture of my roots…pt1

At first glance, it might seem that all the hair on anyone’s head might look the same. However on close inspection the strands can range from kinky to straight. Knowing your own hair type will help you care and maximise style options of your hair. I myself have a kinky coiled type and texture. I gathered some information from Naturallycurly.com to emphasize the difference.

Curl Pattern

Textured hair has special care and styling needs based on its unique curl patterns. Inspired by celebrity stylist Andre Walker’s hair types, and built upon by NaturallyCurly.com and theirTexture Typing℠ system details the varieties of wavy, curly and coily hair. Here are some handy charts to help you identify your hair type at a glance.

TYPE 2 WAVY HAIR

2A – Wavy Swavy℠

2B – Wavy Curvy℠

2C – Wavy Whirly℠

TYPE 3 CURLY 

3A – Curly Twirly℠

3B – Curly Spirally℠

3C – Curly Coily℠

TYPE 4 COILY

4A – Coily Springy℠

4B – Coily Crimpy℠

4C – Coily Ziggly℠

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dreadlocks care…pt2

Here is some information by Axl J. Amistaadt from eHow; about dreadlocks I hope will help.

DIY herbal product for dreadlocks

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To prevent mold from growing within your dreadlocks, it’s imperative that they be permitted to dry out thoroughly between shampoos. Since it’s best to wash your hair no more frequently than every three days, that’s plenty of time for drying dreads to cause your scalp to itch incessantly. You can make herbal dreadlocks hair products quickly and easily to solve this problem and they won’t cost you a fortune. They’re much healthier for your hair than commercial preparations because they’re all natural and you’ll save quite a bit of money by making your own herbal scalp treatment and herbal moisturiser.

Things You’ll Need

• 20-oz. plastic spray bottle
• 8-oz. plastic spray bottle
• Distilled water

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Instructions

1. Mixture for Dry Scalp

   • Fill the 20-oz. plastic spray bottle half full with distilled water. This is much better for your dreadlocks than regular tap water, which contains impurities.

   • Add 7 drops of rosemary essential oil, 10 drops of tea tree essential oil, ¼ tsp. of 100 percent aloe vera gel or juice and 10 drops of grapefruit seed extract.

   • Cap the bottle and give it a little shake. Open it and sniff the mixture. Some people don’t like the smell of the tea tree oil. If you’re not enjoying the aroma, add a few drops of your favorite fragrance essential oils to overpower the tea tree.

   • Fill the bottle with distilled water. Shake it gently a few times to blend everything well.

   • Spritz the herbal dreadlocks scalp treatment right onto your scalp in between the dreadlocks.

   • Repeat scalp treatments daily as needed for itchy scalp in between washings. Store the preparation indefinitely in a cool dry location.

   Herbal Moisturizer for Mature Dry Dreads

   • Fill the 8-oz. plastic spray bottle halfway with distilled water. Add 1/2 tsp. of 100 percent aloe vera gel or juice. Fill the bottle with distilled water.

   • Cap the bottle and shake it gently to mix the contents well.

   • Wash your hair as you normally would. Follow by spraying a small amount of the herbal moisturizer onto the base of a mature, dried out dreadlocks. Smooth the mixture evenly over the entire section of dry hair. Moisturise any other dried out locks the same way. Not only will it moisturise, but this solution will also help to tame frizz flyaway that may have come loose from your dreads.

   • Repeat moisturizing treatments after washing your hair as dreadlocks continue to grow, mature and begin to feel dry, like straw

   • Store the herbal moisturizer indefinitely in a cool, dry place.

Tips and warning

• Wearing a nylon stocking over your dreadlocks when you wash your hair will help to keep the locks from unraveling. Just shampoo right through the stocking, which will hold the dreads together as well as permit you to liberally massage your scalp

Read more:| eHow.com 

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dreadlocks care…pt 1

I have a friend who has some dreadlocks and wanted to know how to take care of them, so that they grow thicker, here are some tips,and it’s still a work in progress:

4 Tips for Dreadlocks Care

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Just because you have dreadlocks does not mean you can forget about taking care of your hair, it still needs some TLC. Here are some simple tips that will keep your dreadlocks healthy and beautiful.

Still Protect Your Hair at Night

When you no longer have free-flowing tresses, cotton from your bedding is no longer a worry when it comes to breaking off your hair. Even though breakage at least from this, is no longer a concern you do have something else to worry about from this. Buildup! Lint is attracted to your hair like a  magnet, which is why you still want to wear a scarf to protect your hair or you want to use satin or silk bedding.

Overtime getting lint out of your hair will become a chore if you continuously sleep without your hair being protected. You may be able to pick some out, but in some cases it is lodged pretty deep into your loc, being almost impossible for you to get out. Some people opt to dye their hair at this point to cover up the white lint spots, but who wants to walk around with lint in their hair?

Don’t Strangle Your Roots to Death

Really love neat looking dreadlocks? Well, you can still maintain a neat look, but every once in a while give your roots a break. When you constantly twist your roots as tight as you can you are putting extreme tension on your dreadlocks.

Eventually after continuously putting this amount of tension on your dreadlocks some of them may snap off right in your hands. Your edges are especially sensitive and prone to this so just be careful, you don’t want your hairline to lean back.

Dreadlocks Like Moisture Too

You still should give your hair the moisture it craves, but be careful in the products that you choose to avoid buildup. When the seasons change, things can get particularly dry so keeping your hair moist is not a bad idea.

Heavy waxes and creams are hard to get out of dreadlocks, so opting for light natural oils and jellies is probably the best way to go.

Keep it Clean

Dreadlocks thrive in a clean environment. If you are hearing otherwise, you shouldn’t take advice from anyone who is saying this.

When you are first starting locs, water actually helps to loc your hair up faster. It aids in kinking up your hair for hold, and most importantly it keeps it CLEAN.

Once you are fully locked continue to wash your hair on a regular basis. Cleansing is a part of any healthy hair care routine.

These are some tips i found from http://www.dreadlockssite.com I hope can be a starting point in any dreadlocks regimen;

aloe vera

aloe vera *conditioning
cools and adds moisture to the scalp
also an all natural, residue-free substitute for gel. really great for tightening in loose hairs along the dread

apple cider vinegar
makes an amazing rinse for your dreads, removes residue and promotes a healthy ph

rose water
gentle moisturizer for the scalp that reduces irritation
also a very relaxing fragrance

epsom salts
i use these in the shower as a scrub for my scalp, but i also palm roll them into my dreads (when wet). the salts help to draw moisture and oiliness from the dreads, making them easier to work with and tighten

coconut oil *conditioning
keeps your scalp clean and healthy, smells amazing, and its proteins nourish and stimulate the regrowth of damage hair. it also prevents dandruff and can provide relief for those who suffer from it.

essential oils
oils like rosemary, lavender, tea tree, and great for your dreads and have a lot of different benefits. i suggest doing a little research so that you can find an essential oil specific to your needs. they are especially great because they leave absolutely no residue, and help keep your dreads/scalp clean.
ayurvedic medicine suggests heating the oils before application, which increases blood flow and stimulates hair growth.

henna
personally i have found that when coloring my dreads with henna, it helps them tighten up a bit. however, it’s really important to make sure you *wash the henna out of your dreads completely (apple cider vinegar is good for this).

herbal teas
fenugreek, amla, hibiscus, chamomile, and shikakai are just a few herbs that are good for your hair. once again, with a little research, you can find one specific to your needs.

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just a thought…

Tips of the Day:

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*Take extra care of your hair, yes…even when it’s short. Your short hair will one day become the ends of your hair. If you damage them now (e.g. using excessive heat) you will find that you may have to constantly trim/cut your ends. In order for your hair to retain length, the ends need extra care – in this case your short hair needs all the TLC it can get.

*Condition regularly, I found that really helped during my TWA stage, it helped keep my hair moisturised & easier to work with.

*Combat dryness by creating your own hair spritz/refresher

*Enjoy this stage of your hair. Many people in their TWA stage cannot wait for it to grow out…but don’t forget to love your hair in every stage it goes through. Trust me when I say when your hair gets to shoulder length & you’re in the shower washing & detangling for up to an hour you will miss the short stages.

*Listen to your hair. At this stage of your journey you’re probably trying out new products and trying to find what works for you – so you need to pay attention to your hair & how it responds to the products you use.

For any TWA ladies out there, what have you found helps/helped you through your shorter stages? Please share…

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