Thursday, January 28, 2010
Henna for your Hair
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Anonymous |
Hey Ladies!!
So last night I did a henna treatment on my hair. I did the treatment mostly for color and then for some of the conditioning. I wanted to see what it would do for my hair first hand. I purchased some henna from one of the local Indian grocery stores for like $2.99/100gram box. I made sure to purchase the Mehandi, body art grade henna. I bought to boxes to make sure I had enough for my hair. In the end I really only needed to use approximately a box and a half, but I had already poured all of the two boxes in the bowl.
The ingredients I put into my mix were:
2 boxes of Mehandi Henna
1 egg
8 drops or more of Rosemary essential oil
1/2 cup ACV ( you could also substitute this with lemon)
1 tbsp Castor Oil
1 tbsp Coconut Oil
2 tbsp Olive Oil
***Add water as needed to make it a yogurt consistency.
* add paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, black tea, black coffee, indigo or other things as needed to alter color of henna's dye. ( I didn't know to do this when I mixed mine).
After putting all the ingredients except for the water into the bowl I mixed them, then began adding the water.
*What I learned AFTER I had already applied my henna is that you can add things like Paprika, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, black tea, black coffee, ground cloves and some select other things to throw the color of your henna. I really wanted a red the be on my hair just because my hair is dark brown so the more red it has, the more red my hair will show up, so more like an auburn/ red brown.
Back to the process...
So after you've mixed your mixture with all the ingredients you have to let it sit for at least 12 hours so the dye can release and you will actually get some color. During this process go back and mix your henna maybe once or twice during the twelve hours to make sure that the dye releases throughout the henna. It should be a brown color when you return if you want to dye red, you will see red 'liquidy' packets in the henna, that is the dye.
Once your dye has been sitting for 12 hours, you can begin to apply it. Some people apply henna to freshly washed hair, some people apply it before washing hair. Do the henna in sections as a person would apply a relaxer, but you can use bigger chunks of hair. You should let the henna sit on your hair for at least 3 hours if not 5 or 6. The longer it is on your hair, the more the color work on your hair. I sat for 4 hours, only because I had work the next day and I started the color at 7:00pm. I knew henna would take like an hour to get out of my hair and do the conditioning.
After you wash out henna you should DEFINITELY DEEEEEEEEEEEP Condition, regardless of if you shampooed or conditioned before the henna. Henna can be drying, so you must deep condition after it. And when I say deep condition, I mean like put conditioner in and sit for like 30 minutes with saran wrap on your head so your body will heat it up , but sit under the dry with a low setting for like 20 minutes.
I did a deep conditioner with a mayo, coconut milk, banana (DO NOT USE A BANANA- you've been warned), olive oil, and jojoba oil. I followed that with a Giovanni deep conditioner mixed with HE Hello Hydration and Organix Coconut Milk conditioner. I let that conditioner sit in my hair for roughly 15 minutes with saran wrap on. I rinsed it out then did the organix as my leave in conditioner (which I normally use on any wash).
Henna takes time and effort to wash out, do this on a day when you are free the next day or free all day for that day and start in the morning. The henna made my hair a deep red brown color, it would be noticeable in the direct light, but only barely. I will do it again and use the paprika for a more red color to my hair. I plan to do the treatment maybe in 2 weeks or so. You should give henna 7 days to show its true color, the color continues to oxidize as you wear your hair for a few days, once day 7 has hit, you'll know your true color.
It was a new experience, the henna definitely caused my curls to form a bit more, I didn't notice any loosening, yet, but I noticed it caused more of them to clump together, which I like.
The color isn't overwhelmingly noticeable so I won't post pictures, but in a few weeks when I do my next henna treatment, I will either document it or photograph it.
love, love
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Naturale Spotlight: Yirssi
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Anonymous |
Yirssi
<--(big chop)
Share your transitioning story!:
Well, I wasn't patient enough to transition! I had my last relaxer in August of 2009. I remember that I purposefully didn't tell my friend, who was relaxing my hair, how much it truly itched, because I wanted it to be as straight as possible after it was done. I had scabs for weeks after. Shortly after, I read a NY Times article about black women's hair, and although I'm not black (I'm Dominican) the article resonated with me. About a week later I began a blog called Breaking The Glass Ceilings, and wrote a post called Good Hair, that was inspired by Chris Rock's movie. After I wrote this post I thought long and hard about the reasons why I wouldn't go natural. And really, the only reason was because I was afraid of what people in my community would say, or think. I don't ever don't do something just because of other people, and I wasn't going to start letting people dictate what I do with my hair. And thus began my transitioning program. I researched up and down, read blogs, looked at pics, and when it came time to go to the hair salon to re-relax my hair I realized I wouldn't be patient enough to deal with curly hair, and straight hair at once. So instead, on Oct. 31 2009 I got my BC. I blogged about what it was like to get the BC, too.
(with relaxed hair)
When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your newly au naturale hair?
I BC on Oct. 31 2009. I loved it. In a way I feel like letting go of my relaxed hair helped me let go of all my fears. If I could take such a bold, public, obvious step even though I was extremely afraid of the outcome, I can face other, smaller fears, too.
Why did you choose to go naturale?
My hair was completely damaged. I wanted to give it a fresh start.
Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?
Short term. I was too impatient to wait!
What do you wish you knew before you went natural?
How liberating it is. And how easy it is to just wash n go!
(1 month after BC)
What was your transitioning routine?
Before the BC I did a lot of Bantu knot-outs.
What would you say is your hair type?
A little 3C, but mostly 4A
How did family and friends react to the new you? What was your response to them?
I'm taking this straight off my blog post:
"The reactions vary mostly generationally and racially. My generation is mostly saying "you cut your hair. Oh. Wow," and trying to obviously not say something negative. (Although a number of people have been supportive on Facebook).
The next generation (in their 30's and forth) seems to love it. Everyone seems to give me a genuine "I love it!"
But this stops with the few Hispanic people I've showed it to. It doesn't seem like any Hispanic that I've showed it to so far likes it, and I've gotten a number of "Don't worry! Hair grows back!" Although everyone seems to understand that I cut it to start anew, since I want to go back to natural. All in all, the comments haven't been as negative as I expected. So I guess that's a good thing!"
Also, just last week my aunt, who hadn't seen my cut, said "I can't believe you cut all your pretty hair!"
My response to them... I was just so happy with my BC, that I honestly didn't care about what anyone thought, or said!
What tips or tricks do you have to share with the transitioning ladies or the au naturale gals out there?
Even after getting the BC you have to protect your hair with the right products, and with a satin bonnet or scarf at night. Also, co-washing is the bomb!
Thanks so much Yirssi for doing this spotlight!! You all should go check out her blog, its great! She is a wonderful person and friend and also extremely intelligent and well versed on a variety of topics! Here are the links to her sites!
love love!!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Tag: My Top 5 Products!!
Posted by
Anonymous |
Hey Naturales!
I've made a video consisting of my top 5 products which I will link to this posting as soon as I put it on youtube.
#1 Coconut oil!
It is divine. It is a lighter oil so it doesn't weigh down hair and it penetrates both the scalp and the hair shaft quickly and helps moisturize the scalp and hair. It also strengthens the hair strands. Coconut oil has both anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, while also being rich in vitamins and minerals. It helps the hair form losing protein and it helps to keep the scalp moisturized and improve circulation is rubbed on the scalp 3 times a week. It helps to re-grow hair and keep it from breaking. It is a very effective daily conditioner. It helps heal the pimples that some people get on their heads and helps to sooth irritation.
#2 Herbal Essences Hello Hydration (HEHH*)
This stuff is amazing. It moisturizes my hair so well and makes it feel super DUPER soft. I use it as my co-washing conditioner. I use it as my 'cleansing conditioner'- that is the conditioner I use in place of shampoo for a co-wash. I also use it as my 'conditioner conditioner' which is the stpe a conditioner normally falls into. I detangle with it in. I will make a video of one of my co-washing regimens soon!
I then follow up with my Organix Coconut Milk conditioner as a leave-in conditioner because i LOVE the scent!
Give it a try and see if you like the conditioner. There is a 12 oz. available and sometimes its on sale so maybe wait for a sale and purchase it so its not a huge investment. It generally runs for like 5-8 dollars for the 23.7 oz and less for the 12 oz.
#3 Giovanni's Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Conditioner!!!! :D
This would be my number two product if I was willing to use it as liberally as my HEHH*. Since it isnt quite as cheap per ounce for this product I use it as my cleansing conditioner, my conditioner conditioner or my leave in conditioner. But I only use it for one of those steps.
This stuf feels amazing going on your hair. You would never believe something could feel so angelic on your strands until you've sat through the 'Silky Experience.' It made my curls orgasm with happiness. The portions of my hair that are 100% natural had definition without product or water in my hair. When it dried the definition was still there. I had also done an ACV rinse for the first time 2 dyas before, it could have been the mixture of both, but I am sure that after the ACV rinse my curls werent coiling together with their sister curls this way so its deifnitely Giovanni's miracle conditioner. This is definitely my holy grail conditioner.
Keep in mind everyones hair likes something different. Mine happens to like that conditioner. Give it a try, see fi maybe it goes on sale. It can be found at Rite Aid, Ulta, Vitamin Shoppe, and other organic stores, probably whole foods as well.
#4 Shea Butter
Shea butter is amazing for just about everything hair and skin wise. It is great for moisturizing and for keeping moizturing. Its a wonderful sealer for skin and hair. It is great to also even skin tone. Its great for resotring the luster to your hair and fore dry scalp. It is good for eczema and as protection from the sun. It helps with dry skin and itching due to dryness. Shea butter has many uses, so give it a try!!
#5 Apple Cider Vinegar
I use this in place of clarifying shampoos. I no longer use shampoo unless im trying something out for a friend or something. I might use one every month and a half just to use up the shampoo I have left so its not going to waste.
ACV is the bomb! I have an article on it already right HERE!! I also heard from my lovely twin Jacqueline on K-I-S-S that it can be used to cure yeast infections, to help fight against and get rid of ingrown hairs, to balance the pH of your skin and it can get rid of soap residue among many other things!
Give it a try, its very cheap maybe 1.65 for a 16oz and worse comes to worse if you don't like it you can use it to disinfect meat or your toilet bowl.
Thanx so much for reading!!
I'd like to tag every and anyone who wants to post their top 5 products. I would LOVE to hear about different products I've never tried or to hear that someone shares the same passion for some of my 5 products.
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I've made a video consisting of my top 5 products which I will link to this posting as soon as I put it on youtube.
#1 Coconut oil!
It is divine. It is a lighter oil so it doesn't weigh down hair and it penetrates both the scalp and the hair shaft quickly and helps moisturize the scalp and hair. It also strengthens the hair strands. Coconut oil has both anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, while also being rich in vitamins and minerals. It helps the hair form losing protein and it helps to keep the scalp moisturized and improve circulation is rubbed on the scalp 3 times a week. It helps to re-grow hair and keep it from breaking. It is a very effective daily conditioner. It helps heal the pimples that some people get on their heads and helps to sooth irritation.
This stuff is amazing. It moisturizes my hair so well and makes it feel super DUPER soft. I use it as my co-washing conditioner. I use it as my 'cleansing conditioner'- that is the conditioner I use in place of shampoo for a co-wash. I also use it as my 'conditioner conditioner' which is the stpe a conditioner normally falls into. I detangle with it in. I will make a video of one of my co-washing regimens soon!
I then follow up with my Organix Coconut Milk conditioner as a leave-in conditioner because i LOVE the scent!
Give it a try and see if you like the conditioner. There is a 12 oz. available and sometimes its on sale so maybe wait for a sale and purchase it so its not a huge investment. It generally runs for like 5-8 dollars for the 23.7 oz and less for the 12 oz.
This would be my number two product if I was willing to use it as liberally as my HEHH*. Since it isnt quite as cheap per ounce for this product I use it as my cleansing conditioner, my conditioner conditioner or my leave in conditioner. But I only use it for one of those steps.
This stuf feels amazing going on your hair. You would never believe something could feel so angelic on your strands until you've sat through the 'Silky Experience.' It made my curls orgasm with happiness. The portions of my hair that are 100% natural had definition without product or water in my hair. When it dried the definition was still there. I had also done an ACV rinse for the first time 2 dyas before, it could have been the mixture of both, but I am sure that after the ACV rinse my curls werent coiling together with their sister curls this way so its deifnitely Giovanni's miracle conditioner. This is definitely my holy grail conditioner.
Keep in mind everyones hair likes something different. Mine happens to like that conditioner. Give it a try, see fi maybe it goes on sale. It can be found at Rite Aid, Ulta, Vitamin Shoppe, and other organic stores, probably whole foods as well.
Shea butter is amazing for just about everything hair and skin wise. It is great for moisturizing and for keeping moizturing. Its a wonderful sealer for skin and hair. It is great to also even skin tone. Its great for resotring the luster to your hair and fore dry scalp. It is good for eczema and as protection from the sun. It helps with dry skin and itching due to dryness. Shea butter has many uses, so give it a try!!
I use this in place of clarifying shampoos. I no longer use shampoo unless im trying something out for a friend or something. I might use one every month and a half just to use up the shampoo I have left so its not going to waste.
ACV is the bomb! I have an article on it already right HERE!! I also heard from my lovely twin Jacqueline on K-I-S-S that it can be used to cure yeast infections, to help fight against and get rid of ingrown hairs, to balance the pH of your skin and it can get rid of soap residue among many other things!
Give it a try, its very cheap maybe 1.65 for a 16oz and worse comes to worse if you don't like it you can use it to disinfect meat or your toilet bowl.
Thanx so much for reading!!
I'd like to tag every and anyone who wants to post their top 5 products. I would LOVE to hear about different products I've never tried or to hear that someone shares the same passion for some of my 5 products.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Naturale Spotlight: Mae
Posted by
Anonymous |
Photo of Mae now with a chunky two-strand
twist out that was pinned up into a faux fro-hawk
(watch her video creating the style here!)
Mae
Share your transitioning story!
Well my transitioning journey was interesting since I've actually gone through it twice! Let me explain... So I started my first transitioning journey around October of '08 and it lasted for four months. Prior to that, I had long relaxed hair that had been that way since I was 6! ! However, at that fourth month of my transition, I couldn't take the two different textures anymore and decided to relax my hair with the "creamy crack"! I immediately regretted my decision though and started reading natural hair care blogs and started watching the plethora of YouTube videos of women who were making the transition from relaxed hair to natural hair successfully! That gave me the ammunition to start my SECOND transition journey, which also lasted four months but this time ended with the BIG CHOP on July 22, 2009 : ) I found that the key during my successful transition journey was not being afraid to work with styles that didn't require heat like flexi-rod sets, bantu knots,etc.
When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your newly au naturale hair?
I BC'ed on July 22, 2009! (I honestly can't believe that it has been more than 5 months since that date now!!). My initial reaction was literally "Wow...wow...wow" over and over again as I looked in the mirror. I had never seen myself with that little hair before, but it grew on me literally the next day! I actually have live footage from my Big Chop event that you can see HERE!.
This is Mae on the day of her Big Chop!!
July 22nd, 2009
Why did you choose to go naturale?
I decided to transition for several reasons. I have two younger sisters who made the transition to natural and I saw how healthy their hair had become after going completely natural. I also had recently moved away for grad school, and the area that I moved to charged an arm & a leg for relaxers, so that monetary issue definitely helped the push for going natural ,lol : )
Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?
I was a short term transitioner (4 months) because as I started seeing my healthy, naturally coily roots peeking through under the relaxed hair...I couldn't wait any longer!
What do you wish you knew before you went natural?
Since I had two "tries" at this, I really learned everything I think I needed at that point before I did the Big Chop. However, I would recommend to anyone to thoroughly research about the natural hair journey before you embark, so you don't have to go through a transitioning experience like mine! There are TONS of resources online from blogs to YouTube channels that are all dedicated to helping you along on your own journey!
What was your transitioning routine?
I didn't really have a routine since I was constantly trying out new styles. You can see some of the styles that I tried HERE. During my transition period though, I made sure to steer clear away from shampoos with sulfates (and started co-washing) and also stuck to styles that required minimal to no heat. It was during this time that shea butter became my BEST friend ,lol. It really helped to seal moisture in my hair and I loved that it was a product I could use both on my hair and my skin!
This photo is one of Mae's transitioning styles with a pin-up
after a flexi-rod set.
How did you moisturize your hair to prevent breakage at the new growth line?
Again, I made sure to use products that wouldn't remove the necessary oils from my hair to cause over-drying like sulfate-based shampoos. When I would finish washing, I would massage my hair with natural oils like jojoba oil and then sealed my hair with shea butter. Besides moisturizing your hair to prevent breakage, I found it also important to NOT try and comb my hair unless it was wet and covered with conditioner. This definitely minimized any breakage at the new growth line.
What would you say is your hair type?
Anyone who knows me knows that I dislike "hair typing" because of how some people take it to mean that whatever products works for a person of their "hair type" automatically means that it will work for them - definitely not the case all the time! However, if I did have to place myself, I would say I'm all over the "4" category. My hair is tightly coiled, but there are definitely varying degrees throughout my entire head!
How did family and friends react to the new you? What was your response to them?
My friends and family were extremely supportive! In fact, a lot of my friends were natural so I would go to them whenever I had questions throughout my journey. My dad was the only one who took a while to get used to it, but it was more because I had like 1 inch of hair on my head, rather than the fact that it was natural,lol. I have to say there were "acquaintances" who would always come up to me and ask " what happened to all that beautiful LONG, FLOWING hair?" and I would smile and sweetly say, I cut it off ...simple as that! : )
What tips or tricks do you have to share with the transitioning ladies or the au naturale gals out there?
Well I'm always sharing tips on my site (www.naturalchica.com), but I'll share one tip each for my transitioning chicas and the au naturale chicas.
Transitioning chicas: Whenever you feel yourself starting to get frustrated with your journey, don't be afraid to try a new style! Sometimes trying a new style can give you that extra boost of confidence to continue on with the journey. You'd be surprised at how many styles you can try while you're transitioning. From getting that super cute short cut as a precursor to your BC or a really fly two-strand twist out...you really can't go wrong!
Au naturale chicas: I'm a newbie myself in this category, but one thing I've learned so far is the importance of retaining moisture in your hair. I've found that by using a water-based, oil-based and cream-based system, I can retain moisture in my hair and also promote its health. I personally like to use a water-based leave in conditioner (recently tried a homemade mixture of water,aloe vera juice, jojoba oil, lemon oil), an oil-blend (avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil, castor oil) and a homemade hair cream (shea butter/cocoa butter/coconut oil base). This has really helped to retain moisture and keep my hair healthy which has added to great growth retention!
This is Mae with one of her transitioning styles before she did her BC.
It is styled in two strand twists.
Once again, thank you so much for doing this feature Mae! She has a lot of information to share and a great personality as well! Please sub her page and follow her blog, she is also sings and creates music so check out her lovely music on her page!
xoxo
Naturale Radiance
Low Priced Coconut Oil
Posted by
Anonymous |
Hey Naturales!
The Vitamin Shoppe online is selling a 54oz of coconut oil for 21.09 and with the Super Saver shipping it totals to 24.08. That is not a bad price fr coconut oil. It is measured in solid ounces, but soild ounces are roughly the same as fluid ounces per a conversion chart I looked up.
It is Nutiva USDA certified Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. For those of you who use coconut oil religiously or frequently, this is not a bad buy it will last you for months!!
Nutiva USDA Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
The special is only available on the web.
xoxo
Naturale Radiance
The Vitamin Shoppe online is selling a 54oz of coconut oil for 21.09 and with the Super Saver shipping it totals to 24.08. That is not a bad price fr coconut oil. It is measured in solid ounces, but soild ounces are roughly the same as fluid ounces per a conversion chart I looked up.
It is Nutiva USDA certified Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. For those of you who use coconut oil religiously or frequently, this is not a bad buy it will last you for months!!
Nutiva USDA Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
The special is only available on the web.
xoxo
Naturale Radiance
Thursday, January 7, 2010
7 Month Anniversary!!
Posted by
Anonymous |
Today is my 7 month anniversary for my transitioning journey!!I am so excited!! :) I've been thinking and I may possibly only transition for 9 months. I think cutting my hair at the beginning of March would be just in time for Spring and I'll have a great amount of growth. I am so ready to be able to play with and see my natural hair instead of having to style it according to was my relaxed hair can do. I love that when my hair is natural it can be curly, coily, springy whatever! I love that its different everyday. I style my hair like every 3 days anyway just because I want to have something new.
I recently became the natural hair stylist and consultant for my family. I am like a sponge and I'm thirsty for knowledge! I tend to have a lot to say about hair and everything related to it.
So I ordered some Giovanni Hair products Monday night and I ordered some mango and shea butter tonight. I also orders some Bentonite clay and I look forward to using that in my hair and on my body to see the affects.
Well thats all for now. I'm heading to bed!!
Night night loves
Naturale Radiance
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Hair Recipe #2: Honey in your Hair!!
Posted by
Anonymous |
Honey: For hair, honey is very restorative naturally. It can be used as a natural and healthy means for restoring hair and for hair that is thinning or falling-out. Honey can also be used to help with baldness and adding shine to dull hair.
Honey is definitely a super food that comes up with many more uses than just a tea sweetener. IT is rich in antioxidants and antimicrobials and has many uses for the skin on your body and face. Here are a few recipes for your hair and skin that will leave you with a Naturale Radiance and soft, full hair.
Honey Hair Shine
You'll need:
2 tsp Honey
4 cups warm water
This is a leave in treatment to be applied after shampooing and conditioning. First, microwave the honey for a few seconds so its easier to mix. Next, combine the honey and water, mix well. Finally, apply to your hair after shampooing and conditioning. This is a leave in treatment, so there will be no need to rinse. Dry your hair and style your as usual.
Honey Pre-Poo Treatment
You'll need:
1 c Honey
1/2 c Olive Oil (use 1/4 cup if you hair is on the oily side)
Honey can increase the health of your hair follicles and scalp simultaneously. First, you will combine the ingredients of the mixture together. Next you massage it onto your scalp and let it rest there for a half hour. After the 30 minutes is up, you wash your hair as usual.
Here are two other hair recipes, which I came across on eHow.com…
Honey My Hair's Back!
You'll need:
1 tsp. Honey
1 tsp. Olive oil
2 tsp. Water
This mixture is said to help correct hair loss and/or baldness. First, you mix the honey, olive oil and water to make a paste. Then, you massage themixture onto the areas needing it the most, such as the thinned and/or hairless spots. You should do this before you go to bed and leave the mixture in over night. In the morning, wash your hair as usual and use this treatment regularly at night.
Another version of a similar recipe, which is meant to be washed out is…
Honey It's Growing!
You'll need:
1 tsp Heated Olive Oil
1 tsp. Honey
1tsp. Cinnamon
The mixture is applied to your scalp 5-15 minutes before washing your hair. Wash and style as usual.
I have not tried these last 2 recipes as of yet, I don’t have balding spots, but I recently found someone who is willing to let me try this on them to see if it works. I will let you all know.
-Hair loss recipes courtesy of eHow.com
I hope you all can see the benefits of honey, soon I will also post some honey scrub recipes for you all to try. I'll include one now that can help with dry, chapped lips during the winter.
Honey Lip Scrub
You'll need:
1 tsp Honey
1/2 tsp sugar (I have only used white sugar, but other people said brown sugar is great too)
Simply combine the mixture in your hand or in a container, your can mix it with your finger or a small spoon. When finished mixing, you simply apply it to your lips and rub on them for roughly 3 minutes or so making sure to scrub your entire lip. Then rinse off the mixture and be sure to moisturize you lips.
This recipe is meant to exfoliate your lips and slough off the dry dead skin that peels off of your lips. I use this mixture every few weeks when I feel my lips are chapped. Feel free to add your own variations onto it, lip perhaps adding olive oil or something. I haven't tried it, but it may be a good experiment.
So, if there is one thing you should be sure to include on your grocery list this week, its HONEY!! Give these recipes a try, also look around on line and see what other homemade recipes there are using honey. Let me know how these recipes works our for you all. Leave comments on any hair recipes you may have involving honey or any other naturale ingredients!
xoxo
Naturale Radiance
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Conditioner (SASC)
Posted by
Anonymous |
Naturales!!!!Can I just say this product is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!! When I first put it in my hair if felt so nice and smooth and just glorious. Now, I'm not sure if this had anything to do with the Apple Cider Vinegar rinse I did the day before. I do believe though, that it had nothing to do with the ACV. My hair felt like pure SILK!!!!
I did not use shampoo in my hair when I used the Giovanni SASC, I had done an ACV rinse the day before, so it was unnecessary, this was simply a co-wash. I applied it to my hair after fully saturating my hair with water and rubbed it into my hair in sections. I concentrated on my roots and then I detangled it with a wide tooth comb. I let it stay in my hair for roughly 3 minutes then rinsed it out.
After I put the Giovanni Smooth As Silk Conditioner in I used Organix Coconut Milk Conditioner as a leave in conditioner.
This stuff is like heaven... its like the clouds that line heaven are your hair.It retails for roughly $7-9. I bought it at a BOGO sale so it was half off.
Ulta sells it as well as Rite Aide and Pathmark.
Here are the ingredients:
Ingredients
Aqua (Purified Water), Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Oil*, Nettle (Urtica Dioica) Oil*, Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) Oil*, Birch Leaf (Butela Alba) Oil*, Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis Flower) Oil*, Clary (Salvia Sclarea)*, Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia)*, Coltsfoot Leaf (Tussilago Fargara)*, Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) Oil*, Mallow (Malya Sylvestris)*, Horsetail (Equisetum Arvense) Oil*, Soybean Protein (Glycine Soja)*, Cetyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Stearalkonium Chloride, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Trace Minerals, Citric Acid (Corn), Sodium Hydromethylglycinate, Grapefruit Seed (Citrus Derived).
*Certified Organic
*Certified Organic
Did you SEEE the ingredients! Some of them are amazing and edible! The shampoo is rumored to be just as amazing, as well the shampoo has vegetable protein in it so if your hair or skin has isues with protein, then maybe you shouldn't use this product.
Here is a video I went and found just so people have a video to reference for a hair washing process with Giovanni SAS until I have one up myself. This video is done by the lovely Kimmaytube. Subscribe!! :)
xoxo
Naturale Radiance
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Homemade Hair Recipe #1: Clarify with Apple Cider Vinegar!
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Anonymous |
Hello my Radiant Naturales!
It's time to talk about hair clarification. Though many people use shampoos as their clarifying substance, there are other methods that a person can use to clarify their hair.
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is one way to clarify your hair and clean it with out having to use a shampoo. Most clarifying shampoos are too drying, apple cider vinegar is less drying and also cheaper. You only need to rinse with it once, so it is also less time consuming. It can also reduce frizziness in your lovely curls. The way it should be done is with 1 part ACV and 3 parts water. So you can use 1cup ACV with 3cups of water. You should mix this beforehand in a container so its ready to go in the shower or whenever you wash your hair. PLEASE do not use just ACV straight on your hair, because it is very strong in terms of scent and if even the diluted version gets in your eyes it stings. The ACV scent will subside as you wash your hair further.
When I do the rinse I pour half of it in my hair after saturating my hair with water and rub it around my scalp some. I scratch my scalp lightly. Do not scratch it too roughly because it will start to irritate your skin. I leave it in for roughly 3 minutes and rinse out, then i pour in the rest and rub it around like a normal shampoo and rinse. I do mine in two parts just because I want to get secondary buildup I may have. You are free to do what ever method you choose.
You should also rinse with cool water after the ACV rinse. Some people also like to shampoo first then do an ACV rinse. I have been on a kick where I'm trying all naturale products and trying to stay away from the commercial hair products.
Curlychronicles has a youtube video showing how she used the ACV rinse.
IsisCold also has a video where she reviews the ACV rinse.
Please go visit these lovely ladies channels and Subscribe!!! :)
xoxo
Naturale Radiance
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