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Growth Potions: Sulphur +Oil

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Source Sulfur is a naturally occurring element found in nature and the human body. Many rave about the effects that the use of the substance can have on hair. Many have testified of its ability to reduce the shedding of and to increase the growth rate of hair. It can be consumed orally, in pill form, as MSM or Methylsulfonylmethane. Alternatively, it can be applied topically to the scalp in an oil mixture using sublimed sulfur powder. Despite the benefits, caution should be taken when using it. Do your research and consult your doctor to determine just how much you should take daily if you op to use the pill form. Most importantly, be sure that you are not allergic.

Don't Throw Away The Beer

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Since I don't take beer (and most ladies don't), we can  put it to a better use. A beer rinse once a month is a more  natural way to care for hair than using typical conditioners. It contains vitamins B and proteins and helps give your hair shine, volume and softness. Type of Beer The brand of the beer is not important but it must be flat. Beer isn’t a cheap commodity, so mostly people will often use leftover beer from parties. If you mix different types of beer, it won’t affect your hair in a negative way. How To Use It One of those is to shampoo the hair as you normally do,rinse the shampoo out. Pour the beer over your wet hair.

Seven Things (TAG)

I got this  from Ally at myhealthyhairjourney in a 7 things about me tag. The rule is simply list seven things about myself.   I completed my senior secondary school education at the age of 17. The average age is 18! I love watching "House of Payne" by Tyler Perry. Curtis Payne keeps my day fresh. I prefer a dog to a cat. I can't stand the hairs that come off cats. I can't swim but I love going to the beach. The feel of the sea water on my feet is just amazing! I spent more than half of my life in Tamale (the Northern Region). I'm from the Central Region. I miss the place so much!!!!! I love to surf the net. I started checking my mails when most people were learning the parts of a computer. I visit my facebook page mainly to send goodwill messages to birthday celebrants. But I do chat with friends occasionally. Emprezz

My Relaxed Hair Regimen

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The satin cap I use Daily Step 1-Moisturizer Hawaiian Silky Moisturizer Step 2-Seal Coconut Oil mixed with Castor Oil Wash Days Friday or Saturday (depending on my schedule) Shampoo Wash  Once a week Step 1- Prepoo Olive Oil infused with garlic   Step 2-Deep Conditioner Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayonnaise. Cover with 3 poly bags and plastic cap for an hour. Step 3-Shampoo  Mane N Tail Moisturizing shampoo Step 4- Conditioner Organics conditioner

"Nicki Minaj" Inspired Signature Style

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A classy hair style for all occasion! Enjoy and be sure to share videos/pictures of your version! By MsJazzy2Classy

How To Wash Braids

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Do you still believe that it's impossible to wash braid? Let me shed some light on this for you. Whether in braids or not, you can wash your hair and clean your scalp. In fact, washing your hair whilst in braids prevent fungal infections, clogged pores, dirt accumulation as well as prevent smelly braids. The process of washing the braids differ from washing loose hair but you still end up with fresh,with clean scalp. You may  use either diluted shampoo or conditioner to  wash the hair. If you  don't wish to use these, you can reach for the dark and lovely scalp wash which equally cleans the scalp without needing water. Here is a tutorial on how to wash your braids. This is a simple method for washing braids. Watch  silentchic .

Herb : Neem

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Now, the Neem tree is so common  in Gh. I know some of its medicinal uses include fighting malaria and typhoid. A simple way to use the leaves on your hair is to: A. Boil some leaves of neem in a cup of water for 5-6 minutes. Let it cool and store in a bottle. Wash your hair with this water to fight against infections and dandruff.

10 TIPS on Growing Long Healthy Natural Hair

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--> If you are reading this post, it means you want to grow your hair long and healthy. Your healthy hair journey will be much easier when you avoid setbacks. One way to do this is to get tips from others who have successfully achieved your goals too.  When growing long natural hair, you will definitely need guidance and directions with regard to hair products, hair techniques, hair styles as well as regimens.  One of my favourite youtube vloggers,  Naptural85 gives some tips for growing out healthy long natural hair. 

Hair How to: "NINJA BUN"

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--> Ninja Bun is a very creative and chic hair style you can wear on relaxed hair as well as natural hair. The best protective styles involve tugging the ends away from the shoulders as well as from rubbing on your shirt. Ninja bun is a type of bun that helps to give the ends from drying out and also afford you a style you can wear to work, church, parties among others. All you need is your weave to create a ninja bun.  MissLBailey has a very simple but elegant bun that I love! Check her out!

Hairstyle: Fish Tail

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learn how to make a fish tail with DessyQT

Glycerin In Hair Care: What It Does

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Description Glycerin is a sweet-tasting transparent thick liquid, which freezes to a gummy paste, and has a high boiling point. Glycerin can be easily dissolved in water and alcohol. Many other ingredients can also be dissolved into glycerin. If a bottle of glycerin is kept open, then glycerin will absorb water and will have a considerable amount of water in it. Glycerin comes from the soap making process. Vegetable glycerin is a food grade product, which is derived from vegetable oil. Benefits Apart from being able to return moisture back to dry hair, scalp or skin; glycerin is also used for hair growth. Using glycerin one can greatly condition dry, frizzy and brittle hair. If you are suffering from dry, flaky scalp then rubbing some vegetable glycerin on the scalp can greatly alleviate irritation. This is especially beneficial for Afro-African women, who have dry hair or flaky scalp issues. Glycerin can be used by people who have dry and frizzy hair, and who have flaky scalp.

Herbs For Hair : Aloe Vera

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  There are several uses for Aloe Vera Juice. Conditioner Use 1/4 cup aloe gel  1/2 lemon juice. Mix in a few drops of your favorite essential oil(s) for fragrance and extra moisture. Apply after shampooing, leaving it on for three to five minutes. Overnight Treatment 

How To: Create Pin Curls On Natural Or Relaxed Hair

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-->   Haircrush shows us how to pin curl on natural, transitioning or relaxed hair! When my hair gets to Armpit length, I'll be definitely doing this style. Emprezz

Protein and Amino Acid info for hair growth and loss

--> Do you know apart from Protein, Amino Acids are also vital for hair growth? Read on...

Herbs: Lemongrass

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Benefits Protecting and strengthening your hair. Hair Rinse Make a lemongrass hair rinse using 2-3 teaspoons of dried lemongrass (or 3 times as much fresh herbs) with 1 cup of boiling water. Let it steep for 15 minutes, strain out the herbs and use it as a hair wash or rinse (before conditioning unless you have oily hair) when it has cooled. Oil Infusion  Improvised double boiler:photo source Pour 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil into the top pan of a double boiler.  Do not cover the pot. Crush half a stalk of lemongrass, chopping if necessary, and place it in the oil. Do not let any water get into the oil or it will ruin the infusion. Don't wash the lemongrass before you put it in the pot. If it is still wet from the market, let it dry before placing it in the oil. Heat the double boiler until the water on the bottom begins to steam. Turn it down to a gentle simmer. Infuse the lemongrass in the oil for at least an hour, but the longer the better. Be sure to check o

French Braid Fringe

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What is a French Braid Fringe? We wear this style a lot during harmattan especially to protect the hair from dust, from drying out and from damage from lack of moisture.  Though this hair style involves braiding, your hair dresser can easily install it for you in a matter of minutes. The fun part of this style is you can keep it for a whole week before redoing your hair.  Check out this style by Shirleybeniang  and be sure to try on your hands on it! Emprezz

Relaxed Hair Care Regimen On A Budget

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College - {University, Polytechnic,Nursing or Teaching Training College}  is where the most hair changes (and hair experiments) tend to take place. But college can also be a good start for a healthy hair regimen. Need help with relaxed hair care on a college budget? Try this simple relaxed hair care regimen and styling tips for the college bound. 1. Have a budget in mind. Right from the onset, you can make a list of what you'll need for the semester. If you wish to wear extensions, you can then a braid spray and hair oil will be a great addition to your regimen. This will keep your hair moisturised until you take down your hair style. Choose what you need only. Wanting and needing are two different concepts. What does your hair need? If you are looking at wearing your hair during the semester, the basics are shampoo, conditioner, leave in conditioner and hair mask with oil for your sealing. These are basics. Any other product will be an addition, which isn't necessary.

How To Select Your Hair Products

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When it comes to buying  hair products, it can be a nightmare, let this list guide you. These are what I found in the shops. The list will be updated as I find them. Moisturizing Shampoos: Creme of Nature Conditioning/Detangling (red, green & blue label) AtOne Botanical Hydrating Shampoo Neutrogena Triple Moisture Cream Lather Shampoo Motions Weightless Conditioning Shampoo Motions Lavish Shampoo Mane N Tail Deep Moisturizing Shampoo Clarifying Shampoos: Organic Root Stimulator Uplifting Shampoo  Pantene Pro-V Purity Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo VO5 Herbal Escapes Kiwi Lime Squeeze Clarifying Shampoo Neutralizing Shampoos: Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Creamy Aloe Shampoo Creme of Nature Neutralizing Shampoo Moisture Based Deep Conditioners: Motions Moisture Plus Conditioner AtOne Botanicals Reconstructor Creme of Nature Nourishing Conditioner Creme of Nature Moisture Extreme Conditioner Pantene Relaxed & Natural Breakage Defense Mask Neutrogena

Scalp Massage For Hair Growth

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One method for stimulating hair growth is scalp massages. How do you massage the scalp to maximize your hair growth? Shlinda1 demonstrates this.

Know Your Protein (Part Two)

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Protein products are popular in Ghana in particular for the reason that they help strengthen the hair. However, I've always stood by the fact that our environment leaves our hair prone to moisture loss more than protein loss. To make your hair soft and manageable, focus on feeding the hair with moisture based products. However, there are times we also go overboard with the moisture products and would require a bit of protein to balance the hair.  The post on " Know Your Protein(Part Two) discussed the various protein ingredients that can be found in hair products. In today's post, shlinda1 provides more information on when and how to use products with protein. What are your protein products? Emprezz