How often do we see Paraben free on a lot of product labels and wonder what are Parabens? Why are they so bad? Parabens are essentially a type of preservative used in a lot of cosmetics , hair and body products to prevent bacteria like mold and yeast from growing. When you have a water [...]
Here are some Ayurvedic Hair Care recipes I found across the web. Feel free to add your own recipe or one that you use in the comments below.
Now that we know what Ayurveda is, what our dosha is, and the several different ayurvedic herbs, powders and oils, we must delve in to how to mix [...]
Ayurvedic powders and oils are the basis for Ayurvedic hair care. These powder and oils can be applied to the hair and scalp to promote health, luster,and growth. Since Ayurveda is an ancient holistic practice all of the herbs mentioned below are all natural and can be traced back to plants found in the Middle East. The “home [...]
Apple cider vinegar rinse is good for your hair because it balances the pH in your hair, removes build up, and kill bacteria, get rid of dandruff, and strengthens the hair shaft.
I first came across the Apple cider Vinegar rinse for hair on nappturality.com and fotki.com wayyy back in the day. I tried it a few times [...]
Olive oil is a very rich in high level of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidant vitamin E oil which makes it a great ingredient for your natural hair. You often see olive oil as an ingredient in many commercial hair products however pure extra virgin olive oil (yes the kind that you can cook with) [...]
Olive Oil and Honey are pretty popular ingredients to use on dry hair. I like to use this hair mask recipe in the Fall and Winter to give my hair a nice boost from the cold air and dry heat. Olive oil is great for relieving dandruff while honey is a great humectant, which draws [...]
Sodium Laurel Sulfate also known as Sodium Laureth Sulfate is amongst the kings in the sulfates (SLS) where you will commonly find them in your commercial:
Soaps
Shampoos
Bubble-baths
Tooth paste
Dish soap
Laundry detergent
Children’s soaps / shampoos
Stain Remover
Carpet Cleaner
Fabric glue
Body wash
Shave cream
Mascara
Mouthwash
Skin cleanser
Moisture lotion
Sun Cream
Sodium Laurel and Laureth Sulfates are known skin and eye irritants that are used in our [...]
Castor oil is a great hair oil to relieve very common problems women can face. Castor oil is extracted from the castor bean of the castor plant. Castor oil is great for promoting hair growth, relieving dry scalp, preventing hair loss
You many remember the old bottle sitting in your mother or grandmother’s medicine cabinet or [...]
Flaxseeds are known as being one of many superfoods known to man. This tiny golden or brown seed also lends it super powers to our curly hair regimen! That’s right! When boiled, flaxseeds give off a frothy broth that when cooled can give your curls and coils GREAT definition.They have been linked to helping with everything from constipation [...]
Recipe for Kimmaytube leave in conditioner via her Youtube channel
“Kimmaytube’s Leave-In Conditioner Recipe”
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of YOUR preferred conditioner (silicone free)
2 tablespoons of (Whole leaf version) Aloe Vera Juice with a pH 4.0 or 4.5
2 teaspoons of Castor Oil (optional)
2 teaspoons of Jojoba Oil
Instructions:
Mix well.
This mixture should be applied to wet, freshly washed hair .
Feel free to substitute [...]
