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Growth Aids: Cayenne Pepper Mixtures

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Cayenne pepper infused in oils is by far, the cheapest growth aid!. Capsaicin is the primary ingredient found in cayenne pepper. Check out out the post  Growth Aids:Vitale Olive Oil 4-in-1 Growth Serum for more on capsaicin. Cayenne pepper increases blood flow to the scalp. The increased blood flow strengthens hair follicles, which results in stronger hair roots--ultimately leading to thicker, healthier hair. Mixtures One way to use this treatment is to mix 1-to-2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper with 1-to-2 teaspoons of olive oil, creating a thick paste that you then rub into the base of your scalp and any balding spots. Massage the paste thoroughly into your scalp and hair and leave in for ten to fifteen minutes, covered with a shower cap or plastic bag. The olive oil will neutralize the heat from the cayenne. Remove cap, shampoo and rinse thoroughly. You can also leave the paste in your hair overnight if you wish to intensify its effect.

Growth Aids: Monistat/Daktarin Cream

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--> Source: expresschemist.co.uk Today's growth aid discussion is a yeast infection cream known as Monistat. In Ghana, the brand name is  Daktarin  which is meant for yeast infections on the feet .   Other brand names include : Femizol; Vagistat; M-Zole; Micatin; Lotrimin, Micon 7, Monistat 3, Monistat 5, Monistat 7, M-Zole Dual Pack. Check   here  for more brands!   Do you want to experiment with it? What makes it work? How do you apply it?  Read it  here chavascandy  also experimented with the monistat and here is her result. Emprezz Sources: http://www.medicinenet.com/miconazole/article.htm

How to flat twist: Natural and Relaxed Hair

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Watch  CandidAnn  as she demonstrates how to flat twist on natural hair and  HealthyHairMisson  as she creates the same style on relaxed hair

Staying In-Betweeen: Texlax And Thermalax

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--> These two terms have different meanings but follow a common principle.  Whereas texlaxing is deliberately under processing the hair during the application of a relaxer in order to keep some texture, t hermalaxing  (thermal texturizers, heat training) , on the other hand,  refers to the deliberate use of heat on natural hair to slightly change the hair's texture for manageability. 

Stretching: The Natural and Relaxed Version

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--> "Stretch" is such a complex word both within the natural and relaxed hair worlds. Why? Well, let's examine  the connotative meaning then we'll look at the denotative meaning. Connotatively, in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, there are more than eight meanings which include the following: to amplify or enlarge beyond natural or proper limits to pull taut to expand (as by improvisation) to fulfill a larger function Now, with the denotative meaning, let's take a look at what it means with respect to natural hair.

Boho Braided Headband On Natural Hair

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Learn how to do a Boho Braided Headband on natural hair. Check out iknowlee

Three Strand Twists

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Learn how to do a 3 strand twist with Channyboo9023

LYE or No LYE Relaxers?

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Lye relaxers do not straighten the hair as completely as no lye relaxers. Disulfide bond breakage is reduced because the chemical's aggressiveness tends to put time constraints on the straightening process. However, while the bonds responsible for the curl/coil of the hair are left intact, other critical hair bonds are destroyed on the external layers of the hair. No lye relaxer formulas are best for self-relaxers or "do-it-yourselfers," people who have fine hair, children, and those with sensitive scalp conditions. They are also better for those who prefer a straighter relaxed hair turnout. Find out  more from buildablebeauty

Chinese Bang On Natural/Relaxed Hair

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By SASSyKEE09