THE PLANT OF IMMORTALITY!!

Aloe vera is such a multi-beneficial plant.  It consist of 75 nutrients, 20 minerals, 12 vitamins, 18 amino acids and 200 active enzymes.  This plant is great for hair, skin, and health!!  The great thing about aloe vera is that you can use it internally and externally!!  Aloe vera is useful in treating skin ailments such as eczema, psoriasis, blisters, insect bites, and so on.  It's great for hair health because it stimulates the production of new hair, and it tames excessive frizz.  Aloe vera also is pH balancing, has anti-fungal properties, and helps hair retain water and moisture.  When taken internally it aids in digestion by detoxifying the body, alleviates acidity, helps with inflammation, and intestinal ulcers.  This plant is such an amazing plant.  You can buy the leaf at your local supermarket, and it won't even break your pockets!!  Here is a aloe vera leave in recipe from BGLH'S website.  Just tap on that link and it will take you right to it!!  There is a video down below on how to extract the gel.

Here is another video on how to make a gel, leave in conditoner, and spray!!  Enjoy!!

WHY I DECIDED TO BE NATURAL!!

Let me just say that I am absolutely loving this natural hair movement!!!  Sisters we are finally embracing our natural beauty.  Our people are so beautiful and it warms my heart to see this happen.  For years I wanted to go natural and did not know how.  I had perm in my hair since I was 10yrs old and we didn't have youtube and all to guide us.  Well one year I went through a very bad heart break.  I then realized that I lost myself in the process and had to learn to love me again.  So I decided to research natural haircare because that's what I love.  I started transitioning January 2012.  Not only did I transition, but I also started to change what I ate, I prayed alot, I took care of my skin, I started doing exercises (I fell off but I will get back lol), drinking tons of water, educating myself everyday, etc.  This journey was more than just hair, it was more spiritual for me.  It helped me get through tough depressing times, it helped me love myself again.  It is such an amazing experience for me.  What does your hair journey mean to you?  What were your experiences?  Leave a question or comment in the box below and thank you for visiting!!

EAT A BANANA: YOUR HAIR AND SKIN WILL LOVE YOU FOR IT!!

I love bananas!!  They're packed with so many vitamins and they have multiple uses.  Bananas are known for there potassium content which is over 400 mg in a medium sized banana.  Potassium is necessary for proper nerve and muscle function.  It can also prevent muscle cramps after working out.  It keeps skin cells hydrated and helps with hair loss.  Bananas also contain vitamins C, B6, manganese, A, E, iron, etc.  Which is great for hair and skin health.  It can also be used for hair and skin mask.  Down below is a recipe or two for hair and skin.  Hope you enjoy and thanks for visiting!!

Banana Smoothie Hair mask                       

Banana, Honey, Coconut Oil Mask

Banana Honey Face Mask

Dry Skin Banana Face Mask