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Most of our hair products contain various protein ingredients. Some people may or may not need protein depending on their hair type.  Find out what these protein ingredients are and what they do. Silk Amino Acids - Help to seal the hair cuticle, increase detangling & shine, and acts as a moisturizer by preventing dryness. Used to penetrate the hair to add body and strength. Wheat Amino Acids - Wheat amino acids increase the hair's ability to retain moisture and impart shine and gloss to damaged and dull hair. Due to its low molecular weight, wheat amino acids easily penetrate the hair shaft and bind to hair's inner fibers. Keratin Amino Acids - This amino acid helps to restructure damaged hair. Keratin helps strengthen and build healthy hair. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein - Known to add strength and manageability to hair. It is able to keep the cuticle smooth, repair and strengthen hair. This vegetable protein helps hair retain moisture. Hydrolyzed soy protein also ad

Scarfs are great styling tools everyone on a hair journey should have. Aside protecting your hair at night, you can purchase some chic scarfs to style your hair to work, church and other social events.  Gone are the days of the traditional scarf methods. Join Vannerella , WomanInTheJungle and MopTopMaven as they use scarfs to create contemporary styles. 

Today's post brings out another common herb found easily in the market. It is mainly used in preparing soups and stews and has a very strong sweet aroma. Description Bay leaves are about 1 to 3 inches long and are oval with pointed ends. The leaves are shiny with dark green tops and are a lighter green underneath. For Dandruff For the divas searching for a remedy for dandruff, use Bay leaf tea. Boil a quart of water, the remove the pot from the stove and add about 3 teaspoons of crushed bay leaves.  Cover the pot and steep until cool. Pour some in the hair after shampooing and rinsing, and massage into the head for a few minutes. For best results, leave it in for an hour before rewashing hair.Each time you wash your hair you can use the bay leaf mixture as a soothing rinse that will help eliminate dandruff.  Bay Essential Oil Aides in hair growth Provides dull, lifeless hair with luster and shine. Curbs dandruff problems. Bay Oil Infusion Wash and dry all t

Most often, new naturals (newbies) tend to get confused with terms like "moisturize" in hair care. However, this difficulty is understandable since some naturals do not make the distinction clear enough. They may also not state what they use to moisturize and how they do it. Simply put, there are two main moisturizers and thus two ways of moisturizing. There are Oil Based moisturizers and Water Based moisturizers. Water Based Moisturizer Water is the number one ingredient on the list of ingredients.These include liquid leave-ins and products labeled as "moisturizers" which have water as the first ingredient. It adds water back into the hair to keep it moisturized.   Oil Based Moisturizer Oil is the first ingredient on the list of ingredients. For example Jojoba oil, Coconut oil. Used to seal in moisture: After co-washing or washing the hair, it stays wet for a while. To prevent the water from evaporating from the hair, it is best to seal it in. This is

It's quite interesting to see naturals abroad being bombarded with products and services from a large array of manufacturers and natural hair service providers. Can that be said of us in this our dear nation? When one goes to any cosmetic shop, it is easier to obtain products for relaxed hair. But if you need  natural hair products, you might  be lucky to get two or three at Makola Market or at well-known shopping malls.This scarcity can create frustrations in caring for the hair.

We are know that twists can never depart from a natural hair gallery of styles! But do you know there are a variety of twist styles you can wear? The traditional twists natural hair ladies wear have seen some serious overhauling. You don't need your usual two strand twists, try a banana twist for a change.  Here's a tutorial on the banana twist by  LaMonicaD  

--> Benefits Stimulates blood flow to the scalp and purges out toxins Makes hair stronger Shinier hair and less prone to breaking Alleviating dry hair and itchiness in the scalp area. For Hair Growth A. About an hour before bedtime, crush a garlic clove and rub the clove into the area of the hair loss. Leave the garlic juice on the scalp and then rub olive oil onto your scalp at bedtime. You will probably want to wear a shower cap to bed. Shampoo your hair when you wake up in the morning. Continue this routine for a few weeks. or   B. Separate the garlic into cloves, then peel each clove and squeeze in a garlic press. Collect the juice in a small bowl, measuring until you get to a tablespoonful. Mix honey into the garlic juice. Set the garlic/honey mixture in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it. Garlic Oil Infusion  Boil water Peel the garlic and chop into small pieces Add Olive oil to the chopped garlic Place the mixture in the hot water for 30-45 m