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Homemade Protein Treatment

At times, having to afford a company-made protein treatment might be costly or unavailable to access. So in this post, I'll be sharing with you an alternative solution with simple home-made ingredients to use.   If you are one that often experiences split ends or your hair is feeling dry and brittle. Then your hair is need of a protein treatment.   BENEFITS OF PROTEIN TREATMENTS?    •Nourishes and strengthen natural hair by removing dead cells and replenishing protein back into the hair.      •Reduces breakage and prevent split ends     • Promotes healthy hair by adding volume to your hair     INGREDIENTS   • MAYONNAISE       YES!!...mayonnaise (you read it right).You might be surprised to find mayonnaise on the list, but this is one of the main key ingredient you will need for this treatment, this creamy condiment can work wonders for your hair. Mayonnaise contains eggs ...

5 DIY HAIR MASKS

DIY hair mask, otherwise known as “do-it-yourself” hair masks are one of the easiest, affordable and also trusted method to fight off hair issues and enhancing hair growth. DIY hair masks relieves the stress of looking for recommended or chemically-made solutions, and even better, the materials required are home-available and affordable materials.                                                   Below are 5 recommended Hair mask you can try out HAIR MASK 1 [Coconut oil hair mask]      This hair mask helps in softening and moisturizing hair. Materials required ·        Coconut oil ·        Melted Shea butter ·      ...

AMAZING BENEFITS OF CASTOR OIL

  Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans known to contain anti-flammatory, anti-fungal, antioxidants and pain-relieving properties. It is a colorless pale yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odor.     Castor oil is a very thick consistency implemented in many different ways. This natural oil can serve many purposes and it is majorly of two kind which is the Pure castor oil and Black Jamaican castor oil. But throughout this post we will majorly focus on the pure castor oil. BENEFITS SKIN Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, a non-saturated fatty acid which can serve as a very good natural moisturizer for the face. It helps to hydrate the skin and soften rough patches and could even act as a replacement for your normal store-bought moisturizers and lotions. It contains very good anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties making it ideal for soothing irritated skin, reducing acne and preventing breakouts. Castor ...

HOW TO GROW YOUR HAIR IN 7 DAYS

  I know from the topic of this blog post, you may begin the question if it is really possible to grow your hair in just 7 days. Well this is a very simple trick called the inversion method and it actually works to grow the hair. This is a method I have personally tested and it worked for me so I’m going to be explaining how to go about it. Note that every hair is different and what worked for me may not necessarily work for another person but there have also been a lot if testimonies online proving that this inversion method for hair growth ACTUALLY WORKS! So let’s get straight into it.   WHAT IS THE INVERSION METHOD ALL ABOUT? The inversion method or technique simply involves hanging the head upside down to help stimulate and increase blood flow to the scalp and hence promote hair growth and healthier hair.   So how does this work? Inverting the head increases blood flow to the scalp which delivers oxygen and nutrients to hair follicles, promoting hair g...

HOW TO DO A HOT OIL TREATMENT ON NATURAL HAIR

Introduction Hot oil is treatment is important in promoting a healthy hair and scalp and overall hair health. There are lots of benefits to using a hot oil treatment on natural hair and in this post will serve as a written guide to anyone who wishes to know the right way to incorporate hot oil treatment as a part of your hair routine. BENEFITS OF HOT OIL TREATMENT -DEEP CONDITIONING AND MOISTURIZING PROPERTIES -REDUCES DRYNESS OF SCALP AND HAIR -HELPS TO REDUCE DANDRUFF -PROMOTES HEALTHY HAIR INCREASES BLOOD CIRCULATION TO THE SCALP HENCE PROMOTES HAIR GROWTH -IMPROVEMENT OF HAIR ELASTICITY AND STRENGTH -ENHANCED SHINE AND SOFTNESS -PROTECTION FROM HEAT DAMAGE AND STYLING TOOLS CHOOSING THE RIGHT OILS When it comes to selecting an oil preference for your oil treatments, there are a lot of popular oils to select from. The selected oil of your choice could be a single oil or a combination of 2 or more oils. Here are a few, 1)    ...

DIY FLAXSEED GEL FOR NATURAL HAIR

  If you’ve ever wondered or questioned the possibility of flaxseed gel being a great option for hair growth, well, this blog post fully covers everything you need to know about maximizing the full benefits of flaxseed gel for hair growth, the benefits, how to prepare and the different ways to incorporate flaxseed gel into your hair care routine. What is flaxseed? Flaxseed is a natural ingredient that is rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is a form of omega-3 fatty acid and contains nutrients such as vitamins B & E and protein. It is the seed gotten from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum) originating in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. BENEFITS OF FLAXSEED FOR HAIR GROWTH 1)       Increases hair volume 2)       Increases moisture retention in hair 3)       Reduces breakage 4)       Reduces split ends and frizz 5)     ...

LOW POROSITY HAIR CARE

  Porosity is basically the ability of hair to absorb moisture and in this case of the low porosity hair, it doesn’t absorb moisture and products easily as compared to other hair porosity. Therefore understanding how to care for your hair would help your hair thrive. This blog post will effectively cover how to test for your hair’s porosity, challenges associated with low porosity hair, tips and product recommendation. LOW POROSITY HAIR Low porosity hair is unable to absorb or retain moisture due to the structure of the hair cuticles which are tightly packed, making it hard for moisture to penetrate. Factors that contribute to low porosity hair type ·          Genetics ·          Lack Of Moisture ·          Damage ·          Product Buildup ·          PH Imbalance ...

AFRICAN THREADING

  Have you ever been curious as to how the Africans grew their hair? What protective style do they keep their hair in? Or is the myth of African Threading growing the hair really true? Well the answer to that is “YES” The African Threading, a native of the Africans. It is a traditional hairstyling where thread is used to wrap hair in sections to help stretch the hair and promote hair growth. ADVATAGES OF AFRICAN THREADING 1)     LESS MANIPULATION The African Threading is an easy hairstyle, it is also easy to take down, hence reducing breakage and minimizing manipulation. Since you are simply just pulling the thread off your hair, it slides out easily which unlike braids or twists, you don’t need your hands in your hair trying to untangle any knots. 2)     IT LEAVES YOUR HAIR STRETCHED When you take down the threading from your hair, especially for people for people with natural or curly hair, you notice your hair has the blow dried...

5 BEST OILS FOR HAIR GROWTH

  If you are a beginner in your hair growth journey and you're looking for what oils to start with or you're a busy person so you barely have time to make your DIY growth oil then this post is for you.   Choosing the RIGHT hair oil can be quite stressful especially if you don't know much, this was one of the problems i encountered when starting my hair journey. Especially with the number of different reviews on different hair oils   I'll be sharing with you my top 5 recommended hair oils to anyone who is just starting their hair growth journey. I personally have tried out these oils and that's why I'll be recommending them to you. Mind you, everyone's hair reacts a little differently to each hair oil but generally these oils have worked wonderfully for me and that is why I personally recommend them.   You can also feel free to mix one or two of the oils to make a combination.   All these oils can be easily gotten from a nearby store nea...