Did you know the main ingredient in most hair cleansers is salt, yes salt. We need salt to live and the right salt works wonders for our body inside and out:

The sulfates in Epsom salt help flush toxins and heavy metals from the cells, easing muscle pain and helping the body to eliminate harmful substances. Your skin is a highly porous membrane and adding the right minerals to your bathwater triggers a process called reverse osmosis, which actually pulls salt out of your body, and harmful toxins along with it.

Mixing Epsom salt with your favorite shampoo and even conditioner can help removed excess oil and product build up. The salt helps to detox hair, add shine as well as volume and not strip all of your own good natural oils. Mix salt with your favorite light shampoo or conditioner and work through section by section.

Usually you just mix 3 parts salt with 2 parts shampoo or conditioner. But since my sisterlocks and scalp are a mess I mixed a bit of coconut oil, aloe vera juice, natural shampoo and Epsom salt.

 Mix it well!
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• Tuesday, April 16, 2013
• coconut oil

All Natural Skin and Hair Cleanse

Did you know the main ingredient in most hair cleansers is salt, yes salt. We need salt to live and the right salt works wonders for our body inside and out:

The sulfates in Epsom salt help flush toxins and heavy metals from the cells, easing muscle pain and helping the body to eliminate harmful substances. Your skin is a highly porous membrane and adding the right minerals to your bathwater triggers a process called reverse osmosis, which actually pulls salt out of your body, and harmful toxins along with it.

Mixing Epsom salt with your favorite shampoo and even conditioner can help removed excess oil and product build up. The salt helps to detox hair, add shine as well as volume and not strip all of your own good natural oils. Mix salt with your favorite light shampoo or conditioner and work through section by section.

Usually you just mix 3 parts salt with 2 parts shampoo or conditioner. But since my sisterlocks and scalp are a mess I mixed a bit of coconut oil, aloe vera juice, natural shampoo and Epsom salt.

 Mix it well!
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Though I have a trouble spot or two, the overall look and health of my hair is still going strong.  I am over due for a re-tightening, but I feel a little time was necessary. I've been keeping my hair shinny and moisture rich by cleansing with Baking Soda and using a mix of apple cider vinegar, aloe vera juice and organic coconut oil as a leave in rinse. My hair looks beyond amazing after and I smell all tropical. I've done my fair share of posts, tweets and pins on the wonders of Coconut oil for whole body health.

Another blogger said it best:

Coconut Oil is an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and improves nutrient absorption as well! It can be used for cooking, as a lip balm, moisturizer, shaving cream, Deep treatment conditioner, makeup remover,body scrub (mixed with sugar makes a great exfoliant),bug bites, athletes foot and canker sores. Its also been proven to boost metabolism and aid in digestion. For moms it has tons of helpful benefits as well. You can use it as a nipple cream, diaper salve, and for cradle cap (to name a few)! I mean the list goes on and on!

• Monday, August 27, 2012
• coconut oil

I Love Organic Unrefined Coconut Oil

Though I have a trouble spot or two, the overall look and health of my hair is still going strong.  I am over due for a re-tightening, but I feel a little time was necessary. I've been keeping my hair shinny and moisture rich by cleansing with Baking Soda and using a mix of apple cider vinegar, aloe vera juice and organic coconut oil as a leave in rinse. My hair looks beyond amazing after and I smell all tropical. I've done my fair share of posts, tweets and pins on the wonders of Coconut oil for whole body health.

Another blogger said it best:

Coconut Oil is an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and improves nutrient absorption as well! It can be used for cooking, as a lip balm, moisturizer, shaving cream, Deep treatment conditioner, makeup remover,body scrub (mixed with sugar makes a great exfoliant),bug bites, athletes foot and canker sores. Its also been proven to boost metabolism and aid in digestion. For moms it has tons of helpful benefits as well. You can use it as a nipple cream, diaper salve, and for cradle cap (to name a few)! I mean the list goes on and on!

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I've experienced so much joy and drama through this pilgrimage to settled and locked hair. I've lost locks to atrophy and unraveling. I've also fought with my hairline, most because of post pregnancy hormones and partly to the technique of previous hair dressers.

Most recently to help my locks settle, I have been careful with moisture rich products. It seems like I've been overly careful because it is the Sahara developing on my scalp. So I have been tweaking my homemade conditioners. Last week I developed like a cleansing pre-poo that also conditioned, shampooed with a natural shampoo and then rinsed with Aloe Vera juice mixture.

Pre-Poo Conditioning Cleanser

• Water
• Apple Cider Vinegar- can remove product buildup, restore the pH balance of the scalp and hair, promote blood circulation in the scalp--which can stimulate new hair growth--and give the hair a soft, healthy sheen
• Dash of Jojoba Oil- is a light Moisturizer, fungicide and mildew controller
• Dash of Olive Oil- manages dandruff and dry scalp
• Dash of Neem Oil- which has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, is good for dry itchy scalp and dandruff.  Neem oil is also great for thinning hair and increases strength.
• Dash of Jane Carter Solutions leave-in conditioner

• Saturday, May 26, 2012
• coconut oil

Cleansing and Conditioning your Natural Locs

I've experienced so much joy and drama through this pilgrimage to settled and locked hair. I've lost locks to atrophy and unraveling. I've also fought with my hairline, most because of post pregnancy hormones and partly to the technique of previous hair dressers.

Most recently to help my locks settle, I have been careful with moisture rich products. It seems like I've been overly careful because it is the Sahara developing on my scalp. So I have been tweaking my homemade conditioners. Last week I developed like a cleansing pre-poo that also conditioned, shampooed with a natural shampoo and then rinsed with Aloe Vera juice mixture.

Pre-Poo Conditioning Cleanser

• Water
• Apple Cider Vinegar- can remove product buildup, restore the pH balance of the scalp and hair, promote blood circulation in the scalp--which can stimulate new hair growth--and give the hair a soft, healthy sheen
• Dash of Jojoba Oil- is a light Moisturizer, fungicide and mildew controller
• Dash of Olive Oil- manages dandruff and dry scalp
• Dash of Neem Oil- which has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, is good for dry itchy scalp and dandruff.  Neem oil is also great for thinning hair and increases strength.
• Dash of Jane Carter Solutions leave-in conditioner

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Deep conditioning locks (whether they are categorized as sisterlocks, dreadlocks, microlocks or interlocks) is usually not considered a good idea. The nature of locks usually require more cleansing than conditioning and heavy creme conditioners can often cause buildup. A great deep conditioning session can have the most amazing results on both natural and relaxed hair. Since winter has hit, my locks have started to look incredibly dry and unappealing. I recently tried my hand at deep conditioning.

Keeping in mind that products that are too heavy can cause build up that can be very difficult remove and could become trapped in the heart of your locks. When conditioning, one must keep in mind hair type and current hair health. My hair has been incredible dry from both indoor heat and bundling up to keep warm. I decided to create a pre-poo mix of  a light creme conditioner and a few other ingredients:

-Kiss My Face Whenever Conditioner  (I Love this product because it has the most quality ingredients for a fair price and size. Keep in mind the first three ingredient is the nuts and bolts of any product or food we buy)  Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis*, Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract*, Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Hibiscus) Flower Extract*, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Extract*, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract*, Rosa Canina (Rose) Flower Extract*, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract*, Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Extract*, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract*, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Glycerin, Stearalkonium Chloride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil*, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Helianthus Anuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolized Wheat Amino Acids, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Panthenol, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Caprylic Acid, Glycine, Cyamopsis Tetragonolobus (Guar) Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid. * Organic
-Organic Coconut Oil
-Honey
-Extra Virgin Oil

I applied my mix before shampooing with  Kiss My Face Frequent Use Shampoo. I sectioned my hair and sprayed with warm water before saturating with my homemade mix.

I worked from the base of my neck to the front and then covered with a cap for about an hour.

I rinsed completely with warm water and then shampooed Kiss My Face Frequent Use then followed with a light rinse of the  Kiss My Face Whenever Conditioner by itself and washed out completely. I ended by towel drying and using the Jane Carter Solution wrap and roll foam and twisted.

The twists gave me curls that I was not to fond of but the result for the past couple days have been amazing. My hair is shiny with more bounce and no longer looks dry. Everyone around me has noticed a big difference. I think deep conditioning is something I would do as needed or monthly at the most.

• Saturday, January 21, 2012
• coconut oil

Deep Condtioning Locks

Deep conditioning locks (whether they are categorized as sisterlocks, dreadlocks, microlocks or interlocks) is usually not considered a good idea. The nature of locks usually require more cleansing than conditioning and heavy creme conditioners can often cause buildup. A great deep conditioning session can have the most amazing results on both natural and relaxed hair. Since winter has hit, my locks have started to look incredibly dry and unappealing. I recently tried my hand at deep conditioning.

Keeping in mind that products that are too heavy can cause build up that can be very difficult remove and could become trapped in the heart of your locks. When conditioning, one must keep in mind hair type and current hair health. My hair has been incredible dry from both indoor heat and bundling up to keep warm. I decided to create a pre-poo mix of  a light creme conditioner and a few other ingredients:

-Kiss My Face Whenever Conditioner  (I Love this product because it has the most quality ingredients for a fair price and size. Keep in mind the first three ingredient is the nuts and bolts of any product or food we buy)  Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis*, Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract*, Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Hibiscus) Flower Extract*, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Extract*, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract*, Rosa Canina (Rose) Flower Extract*, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract*, Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Extract*, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract*, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Glycerin, Stearalkonium Chloride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil*, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Helianthus Anuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolized Wheat Amino Acids, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Panthenol, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Caprylic Acid, Glycine, Cyamopsis Tetragonolobus (Guar) Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid. * Organic
-Organic Coconut Oil
-Honey
-Extra Virgin Oil

I applied my mix before shampooing with  Kiss My Face Frequent Use Shampoo. I sectioned my hair and sprayed with warm water before saturating with my homemade mix.

I worked from the base of my neck to the front and then covered with a cap for about an hour.

I rinsed completely with warm water and then shampooed Kiss My Face Frequent Use then followed with a light rinse of the  Kiss My Face Whenever Conditioner by itself and washed out completely. I ended by towel drying and using the Jane Carter Solution wrap and roll foam and twisted.

The twists gave me curls that I was not to fond of but the result for the past couple days have been amazing. My hair is shiny with more bounce and no longer looks dry. Everyone around me has noticed a big difference. I think deep conditioning is something I would do as needed or monthly at the most.

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