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12 Ways to Grow Hair Faster and Longer ~ MediMiss. So you want to grow hair faster and longer?

12 Ways to Grow Hair Faster and Longer ~ MediMiss

And you are at a loss as to how to accomplish it. Well you are in luck because in this article I will show you simple ways to take care of your mane and then allow it to grow at a faster healthier rate. Here are the tips to grow a longer mane 1. Try to avoid or not use chemical treatments such as dyes, tints and bleaches, straighteners, and also wave creators. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12 Homemade Dandruff Treatments & Shampoos. Before reading on about treating your dandruff at home, make sure you actually have dandruff.

12 Homemade Dandruff Treatments & Shampoos

Chances are a good amount of the people visiting this page will actually have dry scalp, which differs from dandruff in symptoms and treatment. If you know you have dandruff, than read on. Below are 12 home remedies to help you kick the crusties. 1. Pour, Rinse, and Barely Repeat With Vinegar Rinsing your hair with vinegar (specifically Apple Cider Vinegar or white vinegar) may sound like a dreadful idea, but it can be quite an effective way to treat dandruff because it actually addresses the root of the problem (pun very much intended.)Put simply, dandruff is the result of skins cells maturing and dying too fast, building up, and causing irritation. You will need… -1/2 cup warm water -1/2 cup ACV or white vinegar -A cup Directions Mix together the warm water and vinegar in a cup. African american hairstyle history. If you know about African American hairstyle history, then you know why, as an African American, we style and treat our hair as we do.

african american hairstyle history

The black hairstyle history and techniques originated in Africa. The story of African American hairstyles is as long as the first African slaves were brought to the New World in the early seventeenth century. A lot has changed since that time, and a lot has stayed the same. Today, there is an interest not only in the historical roots of many African American hairstyles, but also in a myriad of new ways to style black hair. Because the original Africans brought to the United States came from all over West and Central Africa there is no one origin that African American hairstyles can be traced. 1800s-1900s The first African hairstyles that were seen in the New World were variations of traditional West African braiding patterns. Protective Styling Season is Back! Get this Look: Natural Extensions. Best Homemade Deep Conditioners for Natural Hair — Curly Hair School. Do you really need to DIY deep condition your hair to get results?

Best Homemade Deep Conditioners for Natural Hair — Curly Hair School

Well it depends on what you are looking for. If you want to go all natural then a DIY Deep Conditioner is for you.If you want to save money on products then a DIY Deep Conditioner is for you.If you want to know which ingredients are specifically working or not working for your hair then…well you get the point. On Today’s episode of Curl Talk Wednesday we put down a Deep Conditioner myth that is going to save you money and help you avoid a product claim that are simply false. Blog — Curly Hair School. Today’s Curl Talk Wednesday is all about action.

Blog — Curly Hair School

3 Natural Hairstyles Perfect for any Work Out - Natural Hair Rules!!! It’s the start of a new year and I know many of you have made the resolution to start working out.

3 Natural Hairstyles Perfect for any Work Out - Natural Hair Rules!!!

Haircare Advice & Tutorials Archives. Fitness & Natural Hair: How Has Your Hair Regimen Changed. Fitness & Natural Hair: How Has Your Hair Regimen Changed. Do. Blowout Salon. Hair care does not stop local black women from being physically active. The age-old question of balancing vanity with self-care takes on notable significance among black women.

Hair care does not stop local black women from being physically active

Let's face it—the staggering rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other forms of chronic disease that face us significantly limit our productive capacity. Our health outcomes also get in the way of our ability to be fully attentive to our families and communities. Add to that the societal pressures of sexism, racism, classism and assimilation then you have the perfect cycle for generational degradation and regression. These black women have found the balance between wellness and hair care.Kim Rutley Lajuana has donned a short natural for over a decade. Always one to take on a new adventure, for a change she decided to get a Dominican blow out.

Black-woman-hair political calamity ensued. "A woman, in harmony with her spirit, is like a river flowing. Maya Angelou. 5 Hair Mistakes Fit Women Are More Likely to Make. Shutterstock Working up a sweat on a regular basis improves your health (and can give you a toned body, too).

5 Hair Mistakes Fit Women Are More Likely to Make

But your hair gets the short end of the stick. It's not that exercising is hurting your strands exactly—just that certain habits that tend to go along with staying active aren't the most hair-friendly. So we compiled a list of the errors active women typically make—along with some simple solutions. DIY Honey Shampoo Method. If you had told me last year that my shelf of hair care products would be reduced to a homemade honey shampoo, I would not have believed you.

DIY Honey Shampoo Method

Shampoo, conditioner, conditioning mask and painfully pricey anti-frizz serum… how could humble honey replace all of that? Let me start at the beginning. This past year, I’ve been on a crazy hippie journey to eliminate toxic products from my life. Now, I’m excited to say that all of my body care items are homemade and non toxic. This includes: toothpaste, deodorant, body moisturizer (a blend of coconut oil, emu oil and essential oils), facial oil, and facial toner. How to make coconut milk shampoo Sophie Uliano. Natural Ingredients - Welcome and Thank You for Visiting HairTriggerGrowthElixir.com. (Mostly) Natural & Handmade Beauty Tricks: DIY Conditioner Recipe.

I LOVE conditioners but I still haven't perfected my recipes.

(Mostly) Natural & Handmade Beauty Tricks: DIY Conditioner Recipe

However, a friend and I got rather close to at least getting something close to an easy to use conditioner. Don't get me wrong. The other conditioner recipes I have up on this blog are SUPER wonderful. But they are deep conditioners that are messy and require intense shampooing and ACV vinegar rinses after use. I want an amazing DIY conditioner that I can use AFTER shampooing without much worry of an oily scalp. Here's the recipe we used! INGREDIENTS 4oz coconut oil infused with sage, thyme, and rosemary 2oz apricot oil 1oz vegetable glycerin (honey would work too) 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp vitamin E oil 10 drops of tea tree oil 5 drops of peppermint oil TOOLS Wire strainer Cheesecloth Small pan Bowl Whisk and/or spoon Bottles for storage Applicator bottle.

DIY Avocado Hair Mask. 24 Hair Products That Actually Work. How to Go Natural With Your Hair. Contrary to popular belief, textured hair can grow as long as naturally straight hair. Black women do not often grow their textured (natural or relaxed) hair long, however. There is not an overwhelming number of black women with textured hair that has grown past their shoulders. How to Care for Little Black Girls' Natural Hair: Washing & Detangling. I Almost Relaxed Her Hair Out of Sheer Frustration My daughter is 4 1/2 years old and she’s never had a relaxer. We plan to keep it that way. I will admit that once she got to be about 3 years old I did consider giving her a relaxer.

4 Recipes for Homemade Whipped Butter. By Chinwe of Hair and Health With there being a multitude of recipes for whipped butter on the internet, it can be difficult to decide which one to try. Well here are four different recipes that I recommend viewing first: 1. Whipped Shealoe – Remixed! Small measures with ashley: winter hair care. Image by Lynne Harty Ah, winter. The season is officially upon us, with its massive snow storms (more on the way, Northeasterners!!!) Creating icy fingers and toes and the need for multiple layers of clothing. And while it is a season filled with joy (it is, after all, the time of holiday celebrations, sledding and hot chocolate), it is also the season that presents some of the greatest challenges to one’s appearance.

From parched skin to chapped lips, winter shows no mercy on our countenances. I’ve found a number of solutions over the years for combating the mercury-dipping ravages to my face, hands and body. The first recipe is included (reprinted here with permission from Lark Crafts) in my forthcoming book, Homemade Living: Home Dairy with Ashley English.

Pride is pretty! pride is power! Color Your Curls With Hair Chalk & Eyeshadow. Give your curls a summer makeover with these two easy ways to color your curls. Don't fret, they're only temporary so the color washes right out. Add some hot pink to your curls over the weekend, and you can still look professional come Monday. How to Use Eyeshadow Evelyn colored her coils using cream eyeshadow, after seeing Nikki sporting blue coils on CurlyNikki and sweet purple highlights on Fro Envy. She used Maybelline's Color Tattoo 24 Hr Cream Gel Shadow in Tenacious Teal. Natural hair treatment using cinnamon - ♥ IndianBeautySpot.Com ♥ Cinnamon has been used for centuries in Ayurveda medicines. Twist-Out Hair Style Tutorial. Best hair oils to speed up hair growth - ♥ IndianBeautySpot.Com ♥

Coconut Milk Leave in Spray on Conditioner - ♥ IndianBeautySpot.Com ♥ Coconut milk is packed with loads of proteins and vitamins which makes it an excellent beauty product. DIY Hair Detangling Spray Recipe - Natural and Inexpensive. 5 Deep Conditioners To DIY For. DIY Clarifying Coconut Milk Shampoo. 5 Tips To Grow Out Your Hair This Summer. My hair growth always gets a boost during Summer time as the heat, being out and about and frequent conditioner washes help in that department. 5 Easy DIY Deep Conditioners for Natural Hair - Natural Hair Rules!!! Honey Conditioner - Abe's Market. Hair Mayonnaise (10 oz) - Abe's Market. Restore Shampoo Treatment (8 oz) - Abe's Market. Ingredients Warning Information: Warning: Contains Essential Oils. Pregnant women, women who are nursing and people with epilipisy should consult with a doctor before using.

25 More Oils, Butters and Natural Ingredients and How To Use Them on Natural Hair. Celebrating Natural Hair. Alba Botanica Leave In Conditioner (clearance) – Alternative Outfitters. Atlanta - Aveda Institutes: Cosmetology School, Esthiology School & Service Locations in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina & Texas. I STILL don't use shampoo (No Poo Method) 12 Fly Natural Hair Bob Styles. Curl Power: Living with Style. Deep Conditioning: 5 MM Products to Help You. Deep conditioning is an important part of any hair care routine. A lot of people worry about their ends drying out but what about the foundation of your hair the roots?

Curl Power: How to Combat Hair Shrinkage Naturally Curly Hair. Brushing Natural Curly Hair: 3 Easy Steps. 5 Tips to Ease Your Detox. Astrology: Cutting Your Hair By The Phases Of The Moon. All Products : Zen Detox Hair & Scalp Therapy 4.0 oz. Styling. How-To Videos. Blackgirllonghair.com.