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Hey there fabulous naturals!
I came across a dynamite channel on you tube, this lady by the name of Shanel Cooper-Sykes, is on the money . She is a inspirational/motivational speaker. Really good , I enjoy her talks Check her out if you haven't already I always say "if it doesn't apply let it fly" :).... below I will post her links.
http://stilettosinthekitchen.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/shanelcooper#p/u/13/vkxxaLd_Umk
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Hello fabulous fellow naturals!
One of my favorite bloggers Brown Butter Beauty is having a labor day sale on her natural hair & body products in which you will receive 15% off when ordering from her sale starts 9/3-9/5 and the first 7 orders over $20.00, for today only will receive a special gift. Pay her a visit and explore her great hair & body products, which have rave reviews. So, go on over read all about her.... her business and her products and be a part of the greatness!!! The link will be below:
http://www.brownbutterbeauty.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/christinegant
http://www.brownbutterbeautyshop.com/
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Hello fellow fabulous naturals!
Upon keeping up with my favorite you tube naturals. I came across fabulous natural" SumKindaWndful" and her latest video, shes great and always has great video's. What these ladies are doing is simply divine and exciting...I am in love with the entire idea....very inspirational. Below , I will gladly post the link...and maybe some of you ladies may be inspirated to do the very same thing were you are :) ...take a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWPb_7SpFOk
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Afro-textured hair loves moisture. Moisture is not the same as grease. Do you know how to get moisturized, soft to the touch hair? Well, I am going to tell you how. Remember, not everything works for everyone. Let's get started.
1. The time to start helping your hair to have moisture is before you shampoo. You can start providing moisture to your hair when it is bone dry, dirty and in need of cleansing. How do you do that? You provide your hair with a pre-wash treatment.
2. The next step you can take is to use a sulfate free shampoo. Sulfates are detergent like cleansers. The sulfate molecules attract water on one end and attract oil or grease on the other end. They literally can strip your already moisture deprived hair of the little bit of moisture it has. Thus, you want to avoid them. Go to the Ulta.com site and put in 'sulfate free' shampoo. Brands that come to mind are the Giovanni line and the new L'oreal line. On a budget and don't want to buy anything right now? Take your shampoo that you have now and dilute it with water. Then, add a tablespoon of olive, corn oil or any other natural oil to it. If you have any 100% pure aloe vera in the house, add ¼ cup of that to the mix. That will "soften" the shampoo for you.
3. Next, use a conditioner that says "moisturizing" in its name. Giovanni and L'oreal both have sulfate free conditioners as well. White Rain brand conditioner can be used as an inexpensive, moisturizing conditioner. I have Energizing Citrus in front of me. I know that it contains no sulfates. Probably the other White Rain scents are the same: sulfate free. To make this inexpensive conditioner thicker and richer, add oil and aloe vera. Don't dilute it with water.
4. Lastly, after you rinse the conditioner from your hair, put a moisturizing leave in product in your hair.
You want to add moisture to your hair at every step of the process. You can do this with the same types of products each step of the way. Try to avoid sulfates in your products and use water, aloe vera and natural oils liberally and generously.
By Chicoro
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Whether it’s your first year on campus or your last, all college curlies want to make a good impression on the first day of classes! Here are some tips to get your curls, coils and kinks looking great!
1.You’ll be walking across a large campus during the day, and here in Texas at least, it’s still insanely hot, so style your hair away from your neck and face. Use an elastic headband, bobby pins, or wear your hair in a high bun to stay cool.
2.Use a gel or serum to keep your hair locked into its curl pattern and prevent frizziness. Kinky Curly Curling Custard is a great soft gel, but when using products with more hold, remember to use your favorite leave-in or oil first to prevent crunchy curls.
3.If you’re living in a dorm room this semester and you share a bathroom, try detangling your hair in your room. This will cut down on your time in the shower, and your roommate will thank you!
4.Sport your favorite easy style during the week, then rock your curliest curls for the weekend! If you have an Afro or very coily hair, try wearing two-strand twists throughout the week then rock an amazing twist-out to those back-to-school parties!
5.Compliment other college curlies you see! Nothing starts a great first conversation better! Trade tips, favorite products, and refer them to your favorite naturally curly blogs and websites.
Courtesy of Evelyn Ngugi from naturally curly.com
My thoughts:
When I saw this article, I new I had to share it with all of the fabulous natural beauties who are college bound. Wishing , all who are pursuing college a great year in school! :)
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Since it’s September, and September is National Honey Month, we thought we’d offer up some fun facts and tips about this fantastic natural ingredient.
Honey is a natural humectant:
This means it attracts and holds on to water molecules. This makes honey a great treatment for dry, damaged hair. Honey can be added to cleansers, conditioners, deep conditioners and oils. Or you can look for products that contain honey. Honey for your hair works best combined with other ingredients.
Honey recipes for your curls
Honey recipes for your curls
Pre-Cleansing Honey Conditioner that will nourish and moisturize your curls and scalp.
Ingredients: 3-6 tbsp. of honey, 1-2 tbsp jojoba oil or olive oil and a few drop of favorite essential oil.
Directions: Mix all ingredients. Apply in sections to your hair and massage into your scalp. Leave on for 15 to 30 minutes before rinsing out. Follow with your favorite cleanser and conditioner.
Guidelines for choosing essential oil:
Dry or coarse hair: sandalwood, lavender, and geranium.
Chemically damaged hair: sandalwood, lavender, frankincense, or geranium.
Blond hair: lemon, geranium or chamomile.
Gray hair: sage, rose, lavender or geranium.
Hair loss: rosemary, juniper or lavender.
Dandruff: rosemary, eucalyptus, tea tree or cedar wood.
Honey rinse for beautiful curls
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup almond oil, 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil and 1 tablespoon of honey (Do not use more honey than this or you will have sticky hair)
Directions: Mix and put on your hair. Rinse with warm water. Presto, moisturized beautiful curls.
Favorite products that contain honey
Carol’s Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey
Curl Junkie Hibiscus and Banana Honey Butta Leave-In Conditioner
Darcy’s Botanicals Avocado Honey Twisting Cream
CATWALK TIGI Oatmeal & Honey Treatment Conditioner
MYHoneyChild Honey Hair Creme
John Masters Organics Honey & Hibiscus Hair Reconstructor
Oyin Handmade HoneyWash
Oyin Handmade Honey Hemp Conditioner
Beecology Honey Botanical Sulfate Free Shampoo
Courtesy of naturally curly.com
* Most if not all of these products can be found at curlmart.com http://www.curlmart.com/?utm_source=TABonNC&utm_medium=CMTab&utm_term=ONNC&utm_content=Newtabs&utm_campaign=NC
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Origin- Hawaii
Extraction- Cold Pressed/Partially Refined
Shelf life- 12-14 months
Color- Light Yellow
Introduction
Kukui Nut Oil has been used for many years in Hawaii , and has only recently become known to the rest of the world. It is prized for its rejuvenating and soothing effects upon the skin, without leaving a greasy or oily film. Pressed from the seeds of the Aleurites moluccana tree, Kukui Nut Oil is invaluable for many different skin conditions, providing moisture and nourishment to dry, mature, and damaged skin.
History
The Kukui Nut tree was first brought to Hawaii by early Polynesian settlers. It quickly adapted, and is now Hawaii 's official state tree. Kukui means ‘enlightenment' in Hawaiian. Traditionally, babies in Hawaii were anointed with Kukui Nut Oil to protect their skin from the sun, salt, and other elements. In addition, it was used on skin irritations, wounds, and burns. Kukui Nut Oil was also used to massage members of royalty, who were sometimes massaged for seven or more hours with this oil!
Cosmetic Use
Kukui Nut Oil is a fabulous moisturizer, and quickly penetrates the skin leaving a silky-smooth non-greasy feeling. It is often used for dry or damaged skin, immediately relieving symptoms because of its quick absorption into the skin. It can leave even the roughest and driest skin feeling smooth, soft, and hydrated. Kukui Nut Oil contains Vitamins A, C, and E, providing anti-oxidants that help to protect the skin. This unique oil is able to penetrate into the deepest skin layers, while creating a protective shield that locks in moisture. Kukui Nut Oil is great for those with sensitive skin, and is a wonderful ingredient to add to your body care products. Specifically, it is beneficial for the following conditions:
Burns – including: sunburn, windburn, radiation burns, and heat induced burns.
Eczema
Chapped skin
Psoriasis
Mature and prematurely aged skin
Dry skin conditions
Acne
Scars
Lesions
Dry hair and scalp
Usage Instructions
Kukui Nut Oil is an excellent oil to add to your body care products, especially your creams, lotions, and massage oils. Simply add Kukui Nut Oil once that your product no longer needs to be heated, and do not expose it to high temperatures. You can also use it for an oil treatment on dry hair and scalp, or add a few drops to your bath water for a luxurious treat.
http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/bulkoil/bulkoil.html
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