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Image by Deborah Cooper http://yournaturalhair.com/rosemary-and-rose-water-flax-seed-gel-recipe/ Rosemary and Rosewater Moisturizing Flaxseed Gel I came across this wonder natural hair gel recipe by You Tuber Debborah Cooper and wanted to share it with my subscriber and readers.  Debborah Cooper's blog  Flax Seed Gel has been used and is used by many women of different ethnic groups across the board.   Flaxseed gel is 100% natural, contains Omega-3, can be made extremely cheaply and is very moisturizing for your tresses.   I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Ingredients: 2 Cups of Distilled Water 3 Tablespoons of Whole Flaxseeds (Golden or Brown) 1 - 2 Teaspoons of Fresh Rosemary Leaves 1/3 Cups of Dried Rose Petals and Stems 3 Tablespoons of Aloe Vera Juice Cook over medium heat for 10 - 12 minutes.  Stir frequently and until seeds are suspended in gel. The Benefits of Rose Water: It has exceptional stimulating pro...

Image is from Empower Network.com This is a ph balanced leave-in natural hair conditioner. Kimmaytube Leave-in Recipe 2 Tbsp - Aloe Vera Juice / Gel (Lily of the Valley) 2 Tbsp - Leave-in Conditioner (Knot Today or Giovanni) 2 Tsp - Jojoba Oil (or Grapeseed Oil) 2 Tsp - Castor Oil Directions : 1.   Mix all the ingredients together well.  Store the mixture in a airtight container and its ready for use.  2.  You can use any leave in conditioner / oils / aloe vera juice of your liking.  On her video she used kinky curly knot today leave in conditioner. I bought the aloe vera juice and oils online. Giovanni Leave in Conditioner from target. 3.   The consistency depends on the thickness of the leave in that you,ll be using.  The end product of the recipe above has a runny consistency. 4.   The benefit of adding Aloe Vera Juice is, it acts as a natural conditioning agent to restore the hairs sheen...

Nutritive Hair Serum Ingredients : 3 ounces Cold Expeller Pressed Camellia Seed Oil 1 ounce Cold Pressed Virgin Broccoli Seed Oil 1/2 Tsp.Vitamin E Oil 48 Drops Lavender  Essential Oil 24 Drops  Juniper Essential Oil 24 Drops Frankincense Essential Oil 18 Drops Cedarwood Essential Oil Directions : Combine and Stir Ingredients together. Pour into a Clean and Very Dry 4-ounce Bottle. Cap and Label Your Bottle. How to Use: Apply to freshly washed/damp hair from root to end. Gently massage into scalp, leave on for several minutes and wash out with a mild shampoo. Apply a hot towel and/or plastic shower cap after the oil is applied will enhance the treatment. Store bottled oil in a cool  dark area outside of the bathroom. Use within six months. Enjoy!

What You Will Need 1 cup distilled or filtered water 2 tablespoons vegetable glycerin 5-10 drop rose hip seed essential oil 1/4 cup fresh rose petals or 1 tablespoon dried rose petals This is How You Do It! Boil the cup of water and add the rose petals.  Let this steep overnight, then strain out the rose petals and add the glycerin and rose essential oil.  Combine these ingredients in a spray bottle that has been sterilized with rubbing alcohol. Shake and refrigerate.  Optional : Other herbs could substitute for the roses and rose oil.  Such as chamomile teabags, dried or fresh leaf rosemary, lavender buds, other essential oils or evening primrose oil. Enjoy!

Is there really such a thing as a Natural Hair Relaxer? Baka Beautiful 2 ounces/$14.99 http://www.treasuredlocks.com/natural-herbal-hair-relaxer-texturizer-chemical-free.html I came across this product last year sometime and really had forgotten about it until a coworker brought up the fact that she was interested in obtaining some betonite clay.  I thought a natural alternative to a chemical relaxer would be at least worth looking at and an healthy option for doing something good for your tresses. The product is called Baka Beautiful and is sold by Treasured Locks (family-owned and operated).   First things first.  Let's take a look at it's ingredients: A blend of carefully selected sun-dried herbs Mrytle Valerian Rose Petals Red Clover Fenugreek Nettle and Sage Mixed with Pulverized Unadulterated Sahara Clay The product description: From their website: Baka Beauty Products' Natural-Laxer MIX is 100% natural powder made entirely ...

Picture By:  Kissmy-Jass on Tumblr.com To get 10% off your Membership Enrollment  Please use Referral Code: http://curlkitshop.refr.cc/TR98DS7 MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP TO CURL KIT Each month, CurlKit sends out a selection of 6-9 samples that their team of online experts, researches and even tries themselves. In each CurlKit you'll receive everything from pomades and conditioners to natural hair tools, from well-known brands as well as emerging gems. This is a SUBSCRIPTION service. $20 will be charged to your credit card when you purchase and then every month on the 15th of the month until you cancel. If you have any further questions please contact -- customerservice@curlkit.com. Moisture Curl Kit Greetings Naturalistas! I've finally found time to review the April 2013 Curl Kit!  This Curl Kit was ALL about MOISTURE!  Oils, Shea Butter, moisturizing leave-ins is on the menu of this box!  I must admit that most of these products were...

What is your natural hair routine?  Has it Changed? Do You Have a Routine at all? Most naturals have gone through the above stages.  First, not having a natural hair routine.   Second, developing a hair routine, and finally, adjusting one's hair routine as hair continues to grow or be styled and cut. This will include first and foremost the changing of what products that you chose to use on your tresses! Naturals who have been on the journey at least six months can attest to the fact that when they did the Big Chop they experienced the first moments of feeling free and uncumbered!  You could simply jump into the shower, co-wash and condition your tresses, dry off from the shower and throw some gel on your hair and be off to the events of the day.  However, when your hair begins to grow and you encounter that "in-between" length, too long to be a TWA and too short to be pulled into even a short pony tail. I have also discovered on the journey of hair g...

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