Benefits of Shea Butter

Did you Know That?

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Shea butter is made from the shea nut. It is a multipurpose item and therefore can be used on your skin, hair and face!

• It evens the tone and clarity of your skin.
• It moisturizes dry and rough skin.
• The skin and hair absorbs shea butter unlike synthetic ingredients.
• It works wonders as a sealant and therefore keeps hair moisturized and healthy.
• It also works well as a styling product, due to its ability to hold hairs or fix curly styles in place.
• It works as a natural sunscreen for the hair and skin.

How to make a Herbal Hair Spray

Here's a recipe I used to make a herbal spritz to refresh and moisturize my curls. It should take less than 10 minutes to make!

1. Combine the following ingredients in a spray bottle
• Aloe Vera Juice- 2.5 oz
• Distilled/Filtered Water- 2 oz
• Coconut Oil- 2 tbsp
• Olive Oil- 1 tbsp
• Grapeseed Extract- 3 drops
• Rosemary Oil- 2 drops
2. If the Coconut Oil was solid, it will have to be heated, in order to mix with the other ingredients. Instead of using the microwave, place the spray bottle in a bowl of warm water for about two minutes. 
3. Before using, shake the spray bottle, so that the contents will temporarily mix.
4. Happy mixing!

Best Natural Hair Products

Here is a list of some of my favorite hair products and how I use them:

• Giovanni Smooth as Silk Shampoo: This shampoo is super creamy and silky. It does not dry out your hair. There are different "versions" of this shampoo. (I use the one without C12-14 olefin sulfonate or cocamidopropyl betaine.)

• Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque: This product works well on chemically straightened hair or natural hair. It repairs dry, damaged ends and makes them feel healthy, moisturized and strong. However, I do not like using this product on wet hair, it makes my hair feel dry. I love the way my hair feels when I use it on dry hair. When I use it on damp  hair, I'll apply coconut oil or olive oil on top of the masque and use a heat cap for 30 minutes. I don't rinse it out. Doing this, keeps my hair moisturized for at least 2-3 days.



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• Aubrey's GPB Conditioner: This conditioner is truly amazing. Its so rich, thick and creamy. Also, a little goes a long way. After using this conditioner, my hair feels balanced. It is not dry or brittle, but strong and soft.






• Homemade Whipped Shea Butter: I use a hand mixer to blend Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil and Castor Oil together. It works well as a styling product, moisturizing agent or sealant.



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What are some natural D.H.T blockers?

Did you know that?
Dihydrotestosterone or DHT is a hormone that is linked to the loss of hair follicles on the scalp.
Here are some herbs that help to lower and stop hair loss attributed to DHT:

• Saw Palmetto: Blocks DHT and has no side effects.  
• Nettle Root: Using nettle root along with saw palmetto ensures a great reduction in hair loss. It also contains vitamins such as Vitamin A and C which helps to promote healthy hair. It increases blood flow to the scalp when massaged into the scalp, which results in an increased rate of hair growth.
• Green Tea & Black Tea: Not only do these teas block DHT, they contain caffiene which helps to speed up hair growth. It contains hair nourishing properties.
• Emu Oil: Blocks DHT. Also massaging the scalp with it, helps to stimulate hair growth. 

(These supplements (except Emu Oil) can be found in pill form and in many beauty products!)

Click here for a post about increasing hair growth 

Click here for hair growth scalp massage recipe

Enjoy :)

Which Vitamins and Herbs relieve Dermatitis?

Did you Know that?
Dermatitis is an allergic reaction that manifests itself on the scalp or skin.
Here are some Vitamins that help to bring relief:

• Vitamin B complex  
• Vitamine E                                      
• Vitamine A & D
• Zinc

Here are some Herbs:

• Comfrey Root
• Red Clover                       






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• Myrrh

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By mixing Golden Seal, Vitamin E and Honey, you can make a paste to put on the itchy areas of your scalp.

How does ALOE VERA Juice benefit hair?

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• Aloe Vera Juice helps to moisturize your hair
• It reduces hair loss and relieves dandruff
• It helps to balance the pH of your hair. This eliminates frizz & damage  
• Here's how to use Aloe Vera: (courtesy of Livestrong.com)
• Use it as a shampoo, by mixing 1 tsp with 8 tsps of sulfate-free shampoo
• Use it as conditioner by mixing aloe-vera and olive oil together.
• Use it as a gel, for pony-tails and buns

How does Biotin promote faster hair growth?

This post is all about BIOTIN
- Biotin in a complex B vitamin.
- The recommended amount is 3 mg per day
- Biotin is known for the following effects: stronger nails, healthy hair, and increased growth rate of hair
- Besides supplements, biotin can be found in soybeans, rice, peanut butter, walnuts
- If you are deficient in biotin the following symptoms can occur: dandruff, hair loss, seborrhea, and cradle crap (babies)
- With large amounts  of alcohol and antibodies, biotin absorption is inhibited

Inexpensive Natural Products and Tools for Healthy Hair

Here is a list of tried & true products that are inexpensive and work well:

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• Aloe Vera Juice
• Moisturizer
• Shea Moisture   
• Natural product line                     
• Coconut Oil      
• Styling product, sealant
• Garnier Fructis  
• Drugstore product line
• Shea Butter       
• Styling product, Sealant
• Apple Cider Vinegar 
• Shampoo, Cleanser

Random Hair Facts of the Day

Here are some quick hair tips:
- Rinse your hair with cold water to seal in shine
- Clarify your hair of styling products 1x a month
- A bad hair day can be alleviated with a cute hair accessory
- If your hair is tangling it could mean that its time for a trim
- If you usually wear your hair up: protect your edges by massaging them with castor oil

Basic Hair Care Tips

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Tips for wonderful HAIR!

- Do not overuse shampoo, use products free of SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, and shampoo no more than three times a week. 

- To prevent split ends, eat a diet rich in essential fatty acids like GUACAMOLE AND SALMON, resist excess use of your blow-dryer and curling iron. 

- To prevent dandruff clarify your hair with APPLE-CIDER VINEGAR after shampooing.

How to Grow Hair Faster

Did you Know that? 
Within a lifetime, the average human grows 590 miles of hair.
Here are some remedies that have to been known to help humans grow this large amount of hair:

• Cayenne Pepper
• Castor Oil            
• Rosemary Oil
• Peppermint Oil
• Massaging the scalp
• Apple Cider Vinegar Rinses
• Horsetail Extracts
• MSM & Biotin Supplements

Happy Growing!

How to make Leave-In Conditioner

Did you know that? You can make an awesome leave-in hair conditioner, right at home!
Use the following:

• 3 oz Aloe Vera Juice
• 1 oz Distilled/filtered water
• 3 tsp Coconut oil
• 1 oz Giovanni Direct Leave In

Mix thoroughly and leave it in a cool place. You can substitute Giovanni's Direct Leave in with any other natural conditioner. Spray your hair with it and use any natural oil to seal in the moisture.

How to measure your hair's thickness

Did you Know That ? You can measure how thick your hair is with 3 simple steps

          ~ How long does your hair take to dry?
          ~ How many times does your ponytail holder 
              go around your hair?
          ~ Is your voluminous or flat at the roots? 


If your hair takes all day to air dry, then it is thick
If your hair takes a couple of hours to air dry then it is thin. 
If it is somewhere in between then it is medium.


If your ponytail holder can wrap around your ponytail 
only 2 or 3 times then it is thick.
If your ponytail holder wraps around your ponytail
4 or 5 times then it is thin.


If your hair is voluminous at the roots it is thick.
If  it is flat at the roots then your hair is thin.


(Castor Oil Treatments help to thicken hair!)

Natural Oils that Stimulate Hair Growth

Did you Know that? There are in fact many natural oils that stimulate hair growth. Our personal favorites are rosemary, coconut and castor oil. 

• Rosemary oil works wonderfully by increasing the blood flow to the scalp. It also strengthens hair.
• Coconut oil works as a great moisturizer and sealant of moisture for the scalp and hair. 
• Castor oil works as a thickening agent and increases the width of individual hair strands. 
• A great way to apply oil is to bend down and gently massage the oils into your head for 10 minutes. 

• This position increases the blood flow to the head and helps to increase hair growth. 

Hair Loss Recipe with Natural Ingredients

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Did You Know That? The following ingredients have been known to increase hair growth and reverse hair loss

• 1 Tbsp jojoba oil
• 3 drops rosemary oil                                                 
• 3 drops lavendar oil
• 1 drop lemon balm
• 1 drop Atlas cedarwood oil

Massage these ingredients into your scalp and leave on for at least 30 minutes or overnight.