by Tonya Mckay Where Does it Come From? Among the many botanical based ingredients currently popular in hair care routines, amla is perhaps the one that seems the most mysterious, at least from a chemistry point of view. Amla is derived from the fruit of the Indian gooseberry or Phyllanthus emblica L., a deciduous tree found in both the tropical…
(image source: istock) by Emilia Obiekea of Adorebotanicals.com I love Ayurvedic herbs, flowers and everything natural! It’s a new year and winter is taking its toll on our strands. When my hair needs a big dose of nourishment I whip up this easy, DIY mask. It is enriched with strengthening and softening ingredients to smooth and moisturize your natural hair….
by HadassaH. of NappilyNigeriangirl.com I’d like to share a method I’ve incorporated into my regimen to help me retain length. My hair had been growing longer but I noticed that the older parts (the ends) would get dry and were prone to breaking off easily. Usually at this point, I’d trim my hair, but since I decided to challenge myself…
By Sabrina Perkins Ayurvedic medicine, also known as Ayurveda, is one of the oldest holistic healing systems that originated thousands of years ago in India. It believes that health and wellness are connected and dependent on the balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Ayurveda is India’s primary healthcare system, even today, and more than 90% of the continent’s population…
by Sabrina Perkins As more women encompass natural ways to care for themselves and their bodies, gravitating to yesteryear’s methods for high quality beauty maintenance and reducing their carbon footprint is appealing and gaining momentous traction. Nothing wrong with loving the latest and the greatest in beauty and personal care, but if you want to tap into Mother Nature’s garden…
by Sabrina Perkins Becoming a curly or coily hair mixtress can be intimidating. Some mixtresses we see on YouTube or on blogs seem to have it all together. They are making soaps, conditioners, lotions, and teas. It can become overwhelming and intimidating. If you add trying to be an Ayurvedic mixtress, then you really add some complexity into the mix…
So since I’m currently #Bollywoodin‘ (the land o’ henna), I thought it only appropriate to discuss how naturals are using it for healthy hair! Shout out to my friend, MamaNaturalista, for organizing this awesome series and don’t forget to enter the hennasooq giveaway! Enjoy! by Marisol of MamaNaturalista How long have you been natural? I’ve been natural since Sept 2010….
curlfriend, Zhara! Hola Chicas! I’ve received a bunch of emails and follow-up questions from you dolls about the Nettle Tea post and thought I’d combine three old posts (from 2009!) to give you a more comprehensive look at the power of tea for hair growth and thickening. Below, you’ll find a list of common hair issues and the herbs and oils…
IG @Bummblebee7 by Janelle Sands Why has there been such focus on the crown of one’s head? It appears that people from all cultures experience scalp tenderness, excessive oiliness, dryness, flakiness, itchiness, and even thinning at the crown of the head more so than any other area of the scalp. Let’s take a deeper look into the significance of the…
by Dr. Phoenyx Austin Are scalp massages part of your hair care regimen? They’re part of mine! I love scalp massages. I’m addicted to them. I love giving them to myself and I love receiving them. Scalp massages have been used for over 5,000 years ago as part Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurvedic medicine is a form of alternative medicine that focuses…