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Koils By Nature Moisturizing Shealoe Leave-In Conditioner

Price: $22 USDProduct Description: Moisturizing Shealoe Leave-In Conditioner is an excellent creamy herbal infused creamy conditioner and detangler intended to smooth the cuticle and remove knots, snarls, and tangles from thick kinky textured hair.  Ingredients:  Distilled water infused with horsetail, nettle, calendula and burdock root, aloe leaf juice, cetyl alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, *organic slippery elm bark, *organic marshmallow root, aloe butter, Shea butter, macadamia nut oil, mango fruit extract, *organic extra virgin olive oil, grapeseed oil, *Jamaican Black Castor Oil,    guar gum, kosher vegetable glycerin, ProVitamin (B5), Vitamin E, potassium sorbate, willows bark and essential oils.  Directions:  After shampooing with Replenishing Lavender & Eucalyptus Cleanser, apply small amount of Moisturizing  Shealoe Creamy Leaven-In Conditioner, from root to tip, gently combing through hair (from tip to root for natural hair).  Do not rinse out. For Detangling:  Apply to wet hair before styling.   My thoughts: Where do I beginning? This product is the epitome of GREAT! Now when I first purchased the product It was somewhere around thxgiving of 10. It was for the black friday sale and boy its one purchase I could not live without! I first used this moisturizer as freshner moisturizer for dry styles. Thy product itself helped my styles pop like no other. When I realized that it was the first product that I could use that actual makes a 5 day old twist out look like a 2, it became a keeper. The consistency is really thick which is a plus in the colder climates because my hair dries out faster. I personal like using it to detangle if my other direct leave in is out.   Pros: Detangling with this bad boy is super easy. I personally start with concentrating with applying the product to my ends and detangling. The best part is that the product evenly distributes and its easy to detangle even on damp hair.The product consistency is thick therefore having the long lasting effect on the hair shaft. Sometimes I don’t have to moisturize at night (although it is still recommended)The aloe leaf juice also helps to preserve pH balance with the ingredients used in the mixture. The castor oil actually helps with sealing in the moisture as well for Toni (my hair) Cons: The cost of this product is a bit extraneous but it is worth it. I usually but the product when it is on sale and Koils by Nature has a few of them often but you have to be sure to keep a look out.  If your hair doesn’t agree with thick conditioners this may not be for you. The smell may be a little bit too potent and weird but its an acquired smell.Would I recommend it?: YES!!!!! /

Hair_Diary, Hair_Products, how_to

DIY Flaxseed Gel

I never showed the world my process of making flaxseed gel but I will show you guys later on, the final product of using homemade flaxseed gel. The first time I used the gel I fell in love but I never took any pics so as soon as i’m finished with this protective style I will certainly be doing a wash and go with this gel. How to make gel (via Napatural85): My Gel: The items I use to make my gel from to time varies drastically. But for this particular recipe, check out the ingredients below.  1/2 cup Flaxseed 2 cups water 1 tsp Vitamin E oil 1/4 cup Aloe vera juice 5 drops Rosemary oil 2 drops tea tree oil

food for thought, hair tips, Hair_Products, Hair_questions, my story

Are we left out?

I may not always categorize myself into a group based on features or assets, but seriously, being a part of a natural hair community has got me thinking. Are we left out?While I was at work a doctor approached me (who also has natural hair), and she asked if there is a place in my state where I purchase my hair products…. and then I began to think. there are not many shops out there who just specialize in hair products for natural hair. Now doing so may have its limitations, and its stigma on catering to just one group, making the natural hair community ostracize others.But C’MON SON! It would be nice to have a store that we could go to just to have our hair questions answered or even to find out which products best help with out hair, as expressed by the Doctor. Yes this may be a controversial topic and I could very well answer for both sides but I just had to let it be known. So if there are any beautiful hair product creators out there that can help with this issue, please step out of your box and open up a store. There is nothing to lose… =) I would but I am not the greatest at conjuring hair concoctions.

entertainment, Hair_Products

Design Essentials #naturalhair Hair Line

I have been watching TV surprisingly in my spare 5 minute time and saw a commercial for Naturals! Isn’t that awesome?? I really thought when it first came on it would be something like Dr. Miracle but it is actually a line that is geared to naturals called Design Essentials. The ladies in the commercials are most likely wearing wigs…but there NATURAL wigs!! Owwwww!! Any who being the product junkie I am, I truly considering trying these products. Its results are supposedly supposed to be magical and great for popping out those dull natural curls of ours. So next Thursday (my pay day), I should be taking a portion out of my check for one of these products. I think I may start with the Natural Curl Stretching Crème! The website says it is for high performance curl enhancing styles. Check out the website here!! Hopefully I will have a review soon!

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Don’t throw out the dryer just yet #naturalhair

Heat can definitely be the enemy in most cases when it comes to hair. Heat damages hair follicles and can ultimately cause the hair shaft to break. Once the damage is done…it’s done! It’s like bleach and clothing. Once a spot of bleach touches a black or dark article of clothing it’s impossible to reverse. BUT there are some instances where you can bend the rules… I know sometimes a lot of places like twitter or forums can join together and separate the “real naturals” from the “heat using naturals”, and this can be very discouraging at times. But I say it’s your hair, treat it how it likes to be treated! On this journey of perfect hair (perfect in my mind of course), there WILL be times I opt to use heat! This may mean doing a blow out or even flat ironing but in the proper manner (heat protectants)… it is just my preference. Most styles worn by naturals can be rocked without heat and simply Mother Nature’s hair, but sometimes it’s nice to speed up the process. Have you ever wondered why there is cool setting on your dryer?? Some styles look a whole lot better when a dryer is used or even a diffuser. It in fact reduces fizz and helps curls stay in place. Therefore…Don’t throw out the dryer! It may be handy in the coily rushed days!  

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Don’t throw out the dryer just yet #naturalhair

Heat can definitely be the enemy in most cases when it comes to hair. Heat damages hair follicles and can ultimately cause the hair shaft to break. Once the damage is done…it’s done! It’s like bleach and clothing. Once a spot of bleach touches a black or dark article of clothing it’s impossible to reverse. BUT there are some instances where you can bend the rules… I know sometimes a lot of places like twitter or forums can join together and separate the “real naturals” from the “heat using naturals”, and this can be very discouraging at times. But I say it’s your hair, treat it how it likes to be treated! On this journey of perfect hair (perfect in my mind of course), there WILL be times I opt to use heat! This may mean doing a blow out or even flat ironing but in the proper manner (heat protectants)… it is just my preference. Most styles worn by naturals can be rocked without heat and simply Mother Nature’s hair, but sometimes it’s nice to speed up the process. Have you ever wondered why there is cool setting on your dryer?? Some styles look a whole lot better when a dryer is used or even a diffuser. It in fact reduces fizz and helps curls stay in place. Therefore…Don’t throw out the dryer! It may be handy in the coily rushed days!  

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Take your shirt off! #Naturalhair

When I am washing my hair it’s all about the cold water (yup that’s right cold) beating through my hair. Why cold??? This is because cold water reduces frizziness and helps to seal the moisture within your hair follicles that may be drained from the warm water. But everyone’s hair is different! This is true but when using cold water the cuticle closes up. It’s just like washing your face with warm water to open your pores and cold to close them! When using the cold water it will leave your hair shinier than rinsing with warm water. Okay soo…. After I finish washing my hair I am always left with a few choices… Do I either A) Blow Dry my Hair B) Air Dry C) Towel Dry D) Tshirt dry My answer would be D! Now you are probably thinking this girl is nuts… but in actuality I’m a far stretch from nuts. The reason why I don’t blow dry my hair is because I try my best to refrain from any type of heat possible. Heat tends to cause major breakage to the follicle and leaves my hair high and dry. Air drying is always cool for me… but most times when I wash my hair it’s in the morning and my hair is drenched in water. This just means that I’ll leave little trails of water behind me and I am not trying to get a phone call down the line about someone breaking a leg due to my water drippage…This is America.. They love to sue! Because of my puddle issue, my best bet would be to just dry it, right? Most people tend to dry hair with towels…Yes this seems rational but I always seem to end up fighting with towels. Whenever I dry my hair with one, my curl pattern messes up and it ends up looking like a billow pad, or cotton patch… NO BUENO! I am also the type of really force the towel through my head and this in turn does rub against the hair follicle which can result in extra unnecessary breakage. When all else fails…turn to a t-shirt… Why use a t-shirt to dry your hair? When I use a shirt to dry my hair I make sure that the shirt is mostly composed of cotton. Cotton is a soft material that doesn’t iritate your skin as much and is used to help the skin breath. I believe hair is a part of skin therefore I believe this method for drying should work for Toni (my hair). Now I don’t really use the rub rub rub method in my hair with a shirt but the plopping method. I may not do it as they say I should but everyone makes techniques their own so ‘what the hay.’ I simply twist the shirt around my head and let it stay there for a few minutes to soak up the water without disturbing my curl pattern. The best thing about this… My curl pattern stays in tact. (this works for any hair type) My advice! Take that shirt off!! (no pun intended)

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Take your shirt off! #Naturalhair

When I am washing my hair it’s all about the cold water (yup that’s right cold) beating through my hair. Why cold??? This is because cold water reduces frizziness and helps to seal the moisture within your hair follicles that may be drained from the warm water. But everyone’s hair is different! This is true but when using cold water the cuticle closes up. It’s just like washing your face with warm water to open your pores and cold to close them! When using the cold water it will leave your hair shinier than rinsing with warm water. Okay soo…. After I finish washing my hair I am always left with a few choices… Do I either A) Blow Dry my Hair B) Air Dry C) Towel Dry D) Tshirt dry My answer would be D! Now you are probably thinking this girl is nuts… but in actuality I’m a far stretch from nuts. The reason why I don’t blow dry my hair is because I try my best to refrain from any type of heat possible. Heat tends to cause major breakage to the follicle and leaves my hair high and dry. Air drying is always cool for me… but most times when I wash my hair it’s in the morning and my hair is drenched in water. This just means that I’ll leave little trails of water behind me and I am not trying to get a phone call down the line about someone breaking a leg due to my water drippage…This is America.. They love to sue! Because of my puddle issue, my best bet would be to just dry it, right? Most people tend to dry hair with towels…Yes this seems rational but I always seem to end up fighting with towels. Whenever I dry my hair with one, my curl pattern messes up and it ends up looking like a billow pad, or cotton patch… NO BUENO! I am also the type of really force the towel through my head and this in turn does rub against the hair follicle which can result in extra unnecessary breakage. When all else fails…turn to a t-shirt… Why use a t-shirt to dry your hair? When I use a shirt to dry my hair I make sure that the shirt is mostly composed of cotton. Cotton is a soft material that doesn’t iritate your skin as much and is used to help the skin breath. I believe hair is a part of skin therefore I believe this method for drying should work for Toni (my hair). Now I don’t really use the rub rub rub method in my hair with a shirt but the plopping method. I may not do it as they say I should but everyone makes techniques their own so ‘what the hay.’ I simply twist the shirt around my head and let it stay there for a few minutes to soak up the water without disturbing my curl pattern. The best thing about this… My curl pattern stays in tact. (this works for any hair type) My advice! Take that shirt off!! (no pun intended)

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Hat it up #naturalhair

I don’t care what season it is, but you can always see me in a hat! Whether it is a snap back or a beret, a hat is vital in my accessories!!! Today I wasn’t having really having a bad hair day, its just that I got lazy with the back of my hair so I put on a hat over my half fro hawk. The front of my hawk is comprised of double strand twist. Now this was my first attempt at the double strand twist and I am not pleased. Maybe it is because I twisted on dry hair. Other than that the vision of the style is good and I will be attempting this again. If I were you, I would strongly advise purchasing these hats. You can find them at hair stores (which is where I purchase most of mine), or other retail stores(Forever 21, wet seal, Bebe)!!!

CIA EDWARDS

Christain Therapist. Trauma Coach, Author. Helping high-achieving women heal past pain, deepen connections and lead with peace

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