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photo courtesy of GoldMedalHair.com I decided to use my last packet of Power Gro Herbal Tame over the weekend. This time, I did not have the conditioner they suggest you use because I used it during my second attempt , so I just added warm water and Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil. Maybe I should have used apple cider vinegar (ACV) instead? Adding ACV to henna is supposed to help with clarifying and acidity, so that the product takes better to the hair shaft. Maybe next time!! I applied little scoops of the mixture to my 2 week old, freshly washed twists, this used less than 1/4 of the mix. Since I had so much left over, I have decided to do it weekly to see if my hair becomes more manageable when it's "out". I then washed out the mix, conditioned, applied Neutrogena Triple Moisture Silk leave-in, sealed with my shea butter and followed with ECO Styler clear gel. The shrinkage was ridiculous the next day, but what can you do? Freshly washed, l...

1/2 c shea butter 1/4 c cocoa butter 1/3 c oils 2 tbs aloe vera gel 1 tbs glycerin 10 drops essential oils 10 drops tea tree oil (preservative) Hand mixer  1.Soften butters by putting them in the microwave for a few seconds. You do not want them to be totally liquid, just soft enough so you can blend them well. Mix for 15-20 minutes, so that its fluffy. If it becomes too liquid, just put the mixture in the freezer for 5 minutes and alternate mixing and freezing until you have mixed for a total of 15-20 minutes. 2. Add the aloe vera gel and glycerin, mix for 5 minutes. 3. Last but not least, add the essential oil of your choice and your preservative. Mix for another 5 minutes. The preservative may be optional, but it is important if you will be using with wet hands. Transferring water to your butter when styling wet hair may cause mold to grow. This is my finished product. It took me like 2 hours because I did not have my hand mixer. I used a PLASTIC whisk. It was te...

Rose water benefits your body in a number of ways. Everyone knows rose water is great for your face, but did you know that it can also be used as a mouthwash, eye wash, hair moisturizer, for flavoring drinks and food. The uses are numerous. The following is courtesy of guide2herbalremedies.com "Numerous rose water benefits include antibacterial, soothing, healing and antiseptic properties. It is very rich in flavonoids and vitamins, including A, C, D, E and B3. That is why if taken in the form of a therapeutic tea, it can help to enrich our body with useful nutrients and minerals, as well as lower the risks of bladder infections and heart disease, relieve digestive problems and nervous tension, relieve eye irritation and dental pains caused by paradontosis, and so on. But mainly, rose water benefits are used to treat skin infections and this natural product is an important agent for many skin care techniques. It has excellent soothing effects, can improve the condition of dry ...

Hello Ladies  Are you DC'ing without using steam/moist heat? Do you have a bonnet dryer? Well, drum roll please, use your bonnet dryer as a heating cap. Instead of rushing out to give Sally's Beauty Supply more of your hard earned cash try the steps below first. Great results can be achieved just as easily with a couple of handy household items and if you already own a hooded dryer , a steam treatment is well within your reach without breaking the bank!  What you will need: A bowl full of hot water (not boiling) 2 plastic caps or plastic bags 0  A hooded/bonnet dryer Prepare your hair first by washing and applying the conditioner or hair treatment. Soak both face cloths in the hot water. Wring some of the water out of the first face cloth. The cloth should be wet but not soaking. Place the cloth over your hair and immediately cover with one of the plastic caps/plastic bags. Wring the second face cloth and apply this over the plastic bag already on your head ...

Ultra Moisturizing Conditioner 1/4 cup 100% vegetable glycerin 3/4 cup organic aloe vera juice Cantu Shea Butter leave-in or EV Coconut oil Mix the two liquids together, add the leave-in or coconut oil, mix well. Apply to clean, deep conditioned, detangled hair. Put on a shower cap and leave in for 1 hour or more then rinse. Store remainder in the refrigerator up to 3 days.