IG @brigiteeeee by Alexandria Jones via SeriouslyNatural.org What’s a Naturalista to do when her hair is being crazy and uncooperative? A hot oil treatment! Continue>>> A hot oil treatment is the perfect option when your hair has become dry and damaged because of chemicals, heat tools, and the environment. The purpose of these treatments is to strengthen the hair and…
IG @_poemoney by Mary Wolff When it comes to taking your beauty into your own hands, you can’t beat do it yourself hair masks. A homemade hair mask is not only affordable and effective; it can be really easy! When using products from the store, you never really know what might be lurking under the label. With do it yourself hair…
IG @onika_r by Jonna via BlackNaps.org Hair gel is a staple product for everyone regardless of your hair type or texture. Gels provide hold for sleek styles, and define curls for those who want to rock their natural texture. However, gels have gotten a bad rap for being drying, and leaving the hair flaky and crunchy. Because of that, many…
IG @ciara_nicole by SOINTOCURLS of BlackNaps.org What is antibacterial and moisturizing all at once? Oh, and it’s probably already in your kitchen cabinet. Any guesses? If you surmised honey, you are absolutely right! There are several varieties that can be used, and your wallet will be the determining factor as to how much you want to spend: Continue!>>> TYPES Manuka…
by Diane Marie The almond is a drupe (not a ‘nut’ by definition) which calls the Middle East and South Asia home. During ancient times, this beauty miracle started making its way along the Mediterranean through Africa, Europe, and eventually the United States. Now it’s in many of our hair and beauty products. Sweet Almond Oil is one of the…
by MaiCurls via GlobalCoutureblog.net There are lots of natural options that are touted as healing for hair. One of the oldest and most widely accepted is aloe vera. There are many reasons that the benefits of aloe vera in hair are recognized and legitimate. Continue Reading Why Aloe Vera? A long time healing solution, there are many benefits of aloe…
by Charlene Walton of TexturedTalk.com I love coconut oil just as much as the next person; however, there are several other oils for natural hair that reap the same, if not better benefits. Don’t get me wrong, coconut oil is great! I use it as an as a substitute for lotion, a makeup remover, for cooking purposes, and even oil…
by Adeola Adegbusi Packed with vitamin A, vitamin E, and essential fatty acids, raw shea butter is an all-around hair and skin care product with origins in West Africa. For decades, it has remained a favorite ingredient in the hair and skin care industry for multiple reasons. The shea butter that most of us are used to is a butter…
@daricerene by Emilia Obiekea by AdoreBotanicals.com I love DIY and all that can be done with it. Using organic ingredients in their rawest form and combining them in different ways to become something new is fun. Customizing products to work for friends, family, coworkers or myself. The bonus is making items that work without adding unnecessary harmful ingredients. Who…
by Veronica of blackdymondnaturals.com Deep conditioning with coconut milk, honey, olive and rosemary oils has helped my hair to maintain moisture until the next wash day. Now, for some reason, I’m unable to use coconut oil as a deep conditioner or pre-poo because it dries my hair out something fierce. Coconut milk is another story, and it contains iron, fatty acids,…