April 29, 2011
The vision for my company is to become a huge competitor in the Natural Hair and Skin Care markets both nationally and internationally.
It all began as a mission to find a product to heal the damage caused to my oldest daughter’s hair back in 2001. At the time there weren’t many, if any natural products on the market. Initially, [...]
April 28, 2011
In recent years Argan Oil has made its way to the beauty industry to be used for hair and skin. Argan oil is produced from the seed kernels of the Argania Spinosa tree which is native to Morroco. Argan oil is one of the rarest oils in the world due to the small areas in which the [...]
April 27, 2011
Dandruff is a common problem that plagues many people. The question remains what is dandruff?
The scientific name for dandruff is Pityriasis simplex capillitii. According to the MediLexicon’s medical dictionary,dandruff is
“The presence, in varying amounts, of white or gray scales in the hair of the scalp, due to excessive or normal branny exfoliation of the epidermis.
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April 26, 2011
There are many myths concerning if African American women can grow long hair. I would like to say that is is just a myth! I have been natural for five years and my natural hair is bra strap length straightened and arm pit length in its natural state. The number two question I get asked [...]
April 25, 2011
Protective styling is essential in retaining hair length. Optimal hair growth is achieved from a two step process hair emergence from scalp and retention. Many people are under the assumption that as long as the hair grows from the scalp that it is enough to have the long, full head of hair. The missing component [...]
April 22, 2011
Colored hair requires extra TLC and moisture to prevent breakage. Use this hair tonic for color treated hair found via The Curly Girl Handbook.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons shea butter/jojoba oil/ olive oil (one of your choice)
4 tablespoons of conditioner
2 to 3 drops of favorite essential oil
Instructions
mix oil,conditioner and essential oil together
apply oil mixture to wet [...]
April 22, 2011
The vision for CUSH Cosmetics is simply to formulate salon and spa quality hair and skin care without the use of harmful chemicals, preservatives and synthetic fragrances. We want to offer a true, authentic alternative to those who are conscious and concerned about the toxic burden that is being placed on their bodies. We have [...]
April 20, 2011
Last week I had the pleasure to interview co founder Kim Etheredge of the natural hair care brand, Mixed Chicks on their upcoming additions to their growing brand. Naturally Me! Media strives to bring you trend setting details including new products from established and up and coming brands.
Mixed Chicks was founded in 2004 by Wendy [...]
April 19, 2011
The tangle teezer has been making its rounds in the natural hair community. I must admit I was a big skeptic on if those little teeth could handle all of my hair. So I have put together my video breakdown of the detangling process using the tangle teezer.
Background information on the Tangle Teezer:
• Tangle Teezer is [...]
April 19, 2011
Steam treatments for natural hair is a growing trend, However, this moisturizing practice can be expensive. Learn how to do a homemade steam treatment for your hair for a mere fraction of the cost.
Steam treatments or hydration treatments are excellent to combine with your favorite deep conditioner to add moisture to your dry tresses. The [...]