APPLE CIDER VINEGAR RINSE!!

Apple cider vinegar rinses are one of the most beneficial ways to improve hair health!!  It removes product build up, restores the pH balance in your scalp, promotes blood circulation in your scalp (which stimulates hair growth), and gives the hair a nice sheen.  Apple cider vinegar rinse lays down the cuticle to protect your hair shaft, and because of this it imparts a smoother surface which reflects more light and makes hair shinier.  The acid and enzymes in apple cider vinegar kills the bacteria that causes dandruff, itchy scalp, and hair loss.  Bacteria clogs hair follicles allowing crust to form.  A healthy scalp is a happy scalp and an acv rinse will definitely make your scalp happy:)  I have an instructional video for you that shows you how to properly apply an acv rinse to your hair.  If you have any questions or comments leave it in the box down below and thank you for visiting!!

HOT OIL TREATMENTS!!

Hot oil treatments are excellent  for your hair.  Whether your transitioning or not it's always good to do one once in a while.  Hair can become damaged by environmental issues, regular brushing, using curlers, dryers, etc.  Hot oil treatments help prevent frizz, adds shine and body, nourishes hair, helps prevent breakage, and moisturizes scalp.  You can mix a few oils together or several oils together.  My hot oil treatments consist of neem oil, jojoba, jamaican black castor oil, and coconut oil.  If you choose to use this mix I need you to know that neem oil is absolutely pungent but it has great benefits.  Whatever your hair likes stick to it.  The secret for lengthy hair is length retention and hot oil treatments helps out with that.  I have an instructional video down below from a young lady by the name of Anna Mitchell.  Please watch and enjoy!!  Any questions or comments leave in the box below, thanks for visiting!!

BUTTERS ARE GREAT FOR THE WINTER!!

When I say butters I speak of shea butter, avocado butter, etc.  I prefer to seal with butter in the winter instead of oils because of the harsh winters that we tend to have in Philadelphia.  Butters (to me) are heavier than oils so I feel like they protect my hair better.  I'm going to give you a list of butters that you can try out so you can transform dry, brittle, hair into healthy, nourished hair!!

Shea Butter

Shea butter is fat extracted from the African Shea-Karite tree.  Shea butter provides nourishment for hair and skin.  This butter can help shield the hair by locking or concealing moisture.  It has the ability to repair the hair and protect the hair against weather damage, UV rays, and soothes an irritated scalp.

Murumuru Butter

Murumuru butter comes from the nuts of the Astrocaryum Murumuru tree that grows in the Amazon basins.  It's highly emollient, moisturizing, film forming, and naturally glossy.  Great for dry skin and dry damaged hair.  It's natural gloss, vitamins, and minerals gives your hair a nice sheen. It is found in many of the moisturizing hair products that we love.

Mango Butter

Mango butter is made from the mango seed.  It has emollient properties which is great for softening the hair and sealing in moisture.  Mango butter can also restore flexibility to hair and reduce degeneration of hair cells.  Great for the skin also!!

Avocado Butter

Avocado Butter is made from avocado fruit oil through a hydrogenation process which yields soft, yellow-green butter. It conditions hair and scalp. Heals dry damaged skin and hair. Reduces wrinkles, age spots, marks, scarring, and can also be used as a heat protectant.

Kokum Butter

Kokum butter is very similar to cocoa butter because of it's uniform triglyceride composition.  It's better to combine this butter with other butters and oils because it's such a hard butter.

Is there a butter that you are interested in trying?  Leave a comment in the box below!!  Your comments are appreciated!!

DEEP CONDITIONING: IT'S GOOD FOR YOUR HAIR RIGHT?

Deep conditioning is wonderful for your hair but there is a such thing as overconditioning.  Some people leave their conditioners in for hours even until the next day.  That is not a good thing.  It only takes 20-30 minutes at the most for the hair to absorb the conditioner (that's the max).  Overconditioning could mess up the keratin in your hair and can make your hair softer, weaker and prone to breakage.  Think of how weak your fingernails get after sitting in the tub too long.  It's the same keratin protein that your hair has.  If something like that happens don't worry, it's only temporary and can be fixed with proper handle and care. Are you guilty of overconditioning?  Please leave a comment in the box, thank you!!