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Showing posts with label diy. Show all posts

Saturday, 22 October 2016

16:19:00 0

YOU DON'T NEED TO BREAK THE BANK TO BE NATURAL



 People always ask me how much I spend on my natural hair and my answers always remain the same " NEXT TO NOTHING" yes ! , that wasn't a typo....

I have been natural for four years and all through I watched my hair evolve, I tried all sorts on it and today   I am glad I took those risks. During my tee nee wee nee hair days, I would spend roughly , twenty thousand naira buying the same products in different brands loll.......... Chai! "Dem chop my money Sha".... I used almost everything in the market  , I know some of you can relate.

My big break came when I discovered my natural remedies and voila my hair became a wonder!๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Ž.

KNOW YOUR HAIR TYPE (NO BE JOKE O!)

I cannot over emphasize this enough. What works for hair A may not work for hair B. For some people honey makes their hair crunchy for others No. Read about hair types here.

DO NOT BE ADDICTED TO YOUTUBE VIDEOS ON NATURAL HAIR

I love YouTube! As a matter of fact I learn a while lot from it, but I discovered that the hair types are different from ours here in Nigeria. A 4c hair in the US is different from a 4c hair in Nigeria and the reason for this is not far fetched. "WEATHER" . Their weather is not as harsh as ours and this leads to dryness ,in fact over dryness.  Have you ever watched a video on twist outs? Their  curls are more defined and shiny . My hair is one of the most healthy I have seen but my twist outs do not appear as perfect as the ones on YouTube. This made me somewhat dissatisfied, I thought I was doing something wrong , until I had to face the harsh reality " our weather conditions are different๐Ÿ˜ซ๐Ÿ˜•๐Ÿ˜–". Here's what you can do to keep your hair hydrated :

  1. Drink lots of water
  2. Steam at least once a week to retain moisture . Read more about steaming here .
  3. Maximum hydration . Read more here .
  4. Do the baggy method . Read more here .
List of natural hair masks you can make from your kitchen :
  1. Avocado hair mask for growth , strength and volume .
  2. Banana hair mask for shiny hair 
  3. Honey and olive oil hair mask for strength etc
These are the ones I have tried and worked for me. I am still using them till date ...




DO NOT BE CARRIED WAY BY LENGTH 

I have seen so many long and unhealthy natural hair. Some people are more concerned about their length than the actual well-being of their hair. Do not get me wrong , length is very good as a matter of fact it is an evidence that your hair is healthy but in some cases , your hair may be lengthy yet weak and dry. On the other hand , your hair may not be as long as you would expect yet it has some body and shine. There was a time when my hair was long but I knew there was something wrong , it felt dry and flaky , looked dull and thirsty. When I focused more  on the well-being of my hair than length alone, the length came naturally . I was no longer bothered about how long my hair was rather more focused on having healthy tresses .



I am pretty sure you can notice my highlight๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜‰, I shall talk more on the topic in my next post.... Xoxo 

You can have a health natural hair with products made from your kitchen.....๐Ÿ˜Ž



Monday, 25 April 2016

03:29:00 0

My weekend hair routine

I am really excited to share my weekend hair routine yayyy! SO basically, I have some specific treatments I carry out every weekend and would love to share with you all....

Step 1: I clarify my hair with baking soda or apple cider vinegar. Read more about apple cider vinegar here...

Step 2:  I pre-poo my hair with coconut oil and honey. This is basically adding any carrier oil of your choice eg coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil etc before shampooing. This helps to reduce the harshness of the shampoo on your hair.

Step 3:, I CO-WASH my hair twice  a month so you can replace co-washing with shampooing , it all depends on what works for your hair.This has worked perfectly for me over time. This is basically washing your hair with conditioner instead of shampoo...

Step 4:, I mix my avocado hair mask and apply it to my hair while I de-tangle. Read more about DIY avocado hair mask...

Avocado hair mask
Clay rinse
chunky twist
twist out





Step 5: After rinsing the hair mask, I oil rinse ...... Read more about oil rinsing here... You really need to try out this oil rinsing , my hair is soooooo soft and slippery , "I kent believe it"

Note : sometimes I do a simple clay rinse to further define my curls and detangle my hair. This is optional. I do this step during my maximum hydration treatment. Read more about maximum hygration here....


Step 6: Finally, I style my hair into chunky twists.........

There you have it, so simple and cheap.


Try and develop a routine for your hair. My own routine may or may not work for you but it is ok to try it out. More so, knowing your hair type and hair porosity will go a long way in helping you .....


Friday, 22 April 2016

13:19:00 0

Beer Rinse : The solution to limp natural hair(Get that volume)

beer rinse for hair
Beer is one of the oldest fermented beverages known to mankind. Beer is an alcoholic drink produced by the fermentation of sugar produced as a result of saccharification of starch. Malted cereals like barley and wheat are the common sources of starch for brewing beer. Beer contains 4 to 6% alcohol and is the third most consumed drink in the world following water and tea. Apart from being an enjoyable beverage, beer is also a popular hair care product, providing numerous benefits to hair and skin.

Compared with other carbonated drinks, beer has excellent benefits for your skin. So, beer not only boosts the hair volume, it also penetrates deep and nourishes the scalp from inside. When hair is soaked, rinsed, or sprayed with beer, its natural ingredients coat each strand, making them healthy. Along with vitamin B, the proteins found in malt and hops (which are active ingredients of beer) are said to repair damaged hair. The sucrose and maltose sugars present in beer, tightens and strengthens hair cuticles for enhanced shine. The popular beverage is known to even help in controlling dry scalp along with improving the lustre and quality of hair.

There are a lot of  rinses known to help achieve healthier and stronger hair, but if  you’ve got fragile curls and scanty hair  you may want to try out a good bear rinse .This may sound gross because of the smell however, the benefits of a beer rinse for naturally curly hair makes a lot of sense . My hair is pretty full and thick so I may not need to try this out. Here's a picture of my hair.




What's in it?

The key ingredients in typical beer are yeast, barley, water, and hops. Hops contains essential oils  that are rich in antioxidants which can fortify and strengthen the hair.
Did you know that bear also contains vitamins B and proteins which are great for conditioning. It also contains maltose and sucrose sugars which help to swell and tighten the cuticle , adding body and shine. From what I hear(I have not actually tried this)  beer rinse is also  improves elasticity and helps to revive the hair after heat damage.So, if your hair feels like " fawol" feathers , you need to try this out and share your results with pictures . You can send your pictures to itohaneregie@gmail.com.

What you'll need

All you need is one bottle of lukewarm, flat, non-alcoholic beer. Only use alcoholic beer if your hair is very oily , alcohol absorbs the natural hair oils. If your hair is oily, the alcohol will not have a damaging effect.  Depending on the length and thickness of your hair, you might need two bottles.

Directions


  1. Co-wash your hair with a good conditioner .
  2. Pour the beer all over your  hair, coating every strand from the root to the ends. Alternatively, you can adapt the divide and conquer shampoo technique.
  3. Let it sit for about 3 to 5 minutes and rinse it out with warm water .Rinse again with cool water to help get rid of the smell.
    1. If you are worried about smelling like "beer parlor loll", add a bit of conditioner after the beer rinse. This step is actually optional .
      1. Rinse the conditioner out with cold water to lock in the moisture , pat dry with an old t-shirt avoid shedding . You are good to go! Style your hair .........

      I will absolutely try this rinse , your fro can never  be too big right ? *wink*
      Your Royalnappiness!

      Have you ever used beer in your hair? What did it do for your hair?


      Saturday, 13 February 2016

      07:58:00 0

      How onions can help your hair growth...*wink*

      I am as shocked as you are believe me. Onions ke? Wonders shall never cease "nothing we no go see for natural hair" . Did you know that One loses at least 50 to 100 strands of hair on a daily basis? Don't worry it is perfectly normal as per dermatologists. However, when this exceeds, it leads to hair thinning or balding patches, known as alopecia Popularly known as " gorimapa". People in their 30s are prone to suffer from hair loss problems due to hormonal changes, stress and often an unhealthy diet.God help us because the stress in Lagos  alone can make you bald.



      Onion is a rich source of sulphur, which is extremely beneficial for healthy hair growth. It prevents hair breakage and accelerates regrowth of hair. This is so because sulphur increases the production of collagen which helps the hair to grow.
      Benefits of onion for hair loss problems
      • Onion helps provide proper nourishment to the hair follicles and pumps in the lost nutrients.
      • Massaging some raw onions onto the scalp helps increase blood circulation, thereby strengthening the hair follicles.
      • Due to the presence of sulphur in onions, hair thinning and breakage can be reduced.
      • Onions also have anti-bacterial properties which are useful in getting rid of scalp infections and parasites. 
      • Premature greying of hair is caused as the the natural antioxidant, catalase reduces. Onion helps control this problem by increasing catalase. 
      How to make onion hair growth mix

      1. Onion Juice Scalp-Soaking Solution

      What You Need
      • 1 large onion
      • Grater/ Blender
      • Strainer
      How To Use
      1. Wash the onion thoroughly and peel off the outer layers.
      2. Chop the onion into smaller pieces and toss into a blender. If you are using a grater, use the finest side to grate the onion.
      3. Place the pulp in a strainer and squeeze out as much juice as possible.
      4. Massage the juice into your hair, concentrating on the roots and the scalp.
      5. Keep it on for 30-45 minutes and wash with shampoo.
      When To Use   
      This treatment should be used once or twice a week.

      2. Onion Juice After-Wash Solution

      What You Need
      • 1 Tablespoon Onion Juice
      • 1 Liter Warm Water
      How To Use
      1. Add the onion juice to the warm water.
      2. Use the mixture as the final rinse after you shampoo.
      When To Use
      This hair rinse can be used every alternative day.
      Caution: The odor of onion will be retained in your hair till the next time it is shampooed.

      3. Onion Juice And Coconut Oil Pack

      What You Need
      • 1 tablespoon onion juice
      • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
      • A few drops of an essential oil of your choice (optional)
      How To Use
      1. Mix the onion juice with the coconut oil.
      2. Add the essential oil to the concoction. This step is optional but essential oils help mask the strong odor of the onion.
      3. Massage the mixture into the scalp and keep for 1 to 2 hours.
      4. Rinse the pack off using shampoo and warm water.
      When To Use
      This mask should not be used more than once a week.

      4. Onion and Rum Potion
      What You Need
      • 1 small onion
      • 60 ml rum
      How To Use
      1. Chop the onion into small pieces.
      2. Place the chopped onions and the rum in a glass jar, and let it sit overnight.
      3. Strain the mixture and apply it to your scalp.
      4. Rinse with shampoo and warm water.
      When To Use
      This treatment should be used once a week.
      Caution: The rum can dry out your hair. Therefore, don’t apply this potion more than once a week.

      5. Onion Juice And Honey Hair Mask

      What You Need
      • 2 tablespoons onion juice
      • 1 tablespoon honey

      How To Use
      1. Mix the onion juice with the honey.
      2. Apply to hair and keep it on for 15 minutes.
      3. Shampoo thoroughly to get rid of all traces of the pack.
      How Often Should You Use
      This pack should be used once a week.

      6. Onion And Olive Oil Hair Mask

      What You Need
      • 1 small onion
      • 2 tablespoons olive oil
      • 1 cup beer
      How To Use
      1. Chop the onion into smaller pieces and blend using a blender. Alternatively, you may use the pulp leftover from making onion juice.
      2. Add the beer and the olive oil to the pulp to make a paste.
      3. Apply to the hair and keep in on for 1 to 2 hours.
      4. Rinse thoroughly and shampoo.
      When To Use
      This pack should be used once a week.
      So are you ready to use onion for hair growth? When it comes to remedies for hair, onions are an oft neglected ingredient. So give onions the attention they deserve and bid adieu to hair loss!




      Monday, 1 February 2016

      22:19:00 1

      WOW! Hair wonder called AVOCADO! For dry and frizzy hair, A MUST READ..........

      Yes it is the same AVOCADO
      we eat .It is not only beneficial for skin and health, but this amazing fruit has many benefits for hair as well that will surprise you. The Egyptians used this fruit to promote hair growth, prevent hair loss, add shine and luster to the hair. There are many natural avocado hair treatments to remedy different hair conditions. It works wonders when it is used as a hair mask, I personally use it as a deep conditioner for my hair.It nourishes as well as strengthens the hair. Read here for avocado hair mask benefits and how to make avocado hair masks at home.

      Avocado Hair Mask Benefits

      (i) Avocado Hair Conditioner:It acts as an effective natural conditioner for dry hair. It’s buttery and heavy. Message your hair with its creamy paste to get healthy and soft hair(absolutely true). It efficiently conditions dry and damaged hair(I tried this treatment for two months straight and my hair length increased). It also manages frizzy hair to a satisfactory extent.

      (ii) Protects Hair: It works as a good protectant for hair from heat and chemicals.
      (iii) Avocado Hair Mask For Hair Growth: It not only prevents hair loss, but encourages hair growth as well. Hair loss arises when the hair is extrรจmly damaged and dry. Avocado is a great treatment for hair loss. It is an effective moisturiser and also  improves the hair condition to a great extent.
      (iv) Prevent Hair Split Ends: Owing to its buttery nature , This fruit hydrates dry and brittle hair effectively and thus helps in limiting the split ends.
      (v) Shiny Hair: Avocado has fats, omega 3 fatty acids and vitamins that are vital for shiny, smooth and beautiful hair.
      (vi) Avocado Hair Softening Mask: Avocado and egg yolk mask nourishes hair and make it soft and smooth( I concur!). This mask is magic , in fact the result is immediate.....
      (vii) Moisturizes :The avocado hair mask can penetrate deep inside epidermis layer and keep the scalp hydrated. The oil inculcates the hair follicles, resulting into improving blood circulation in the scalp. The use of avocado mask helps detangling the hair without making the hair greasy.
      (viii) Revitalizes Scalp: Avocado hair mask or avocado oil rejuvenates and moisturizes the scalp. You can use variations of avocado treatments for hair, as it’s an excellent natural potent ingredient to revitalize dry, damaged, lifeless hair. Avocado acts as a deep hair conditioner, leaving the hair full of life, smooth and shiny. The bonus point is that it’s packed with proteins, amino acids and vitamins, thus the avocado oil or mask works to nurture the hair leading to healthier locks.
      (ix) Rich Source Of Vitamins B And E: One of the causes for hair loss and other hair related complications is deficiency of vitamins. Avocado fruit is a rich source of Vitamins B and E, and thus its application strengthen the tresses. It’s also known for its usefulness to repair scalp damage, which is one of the main causes of hair loss.

      How To Make Avocado Hair Mask

      Here are the best avocado treatments for hair:
      (1) Avocado And Honey Hair Mask With Olive Oil: Honey is a rich source of vitamins that strengthen scalp and hair. Further it works as a humectant to make your hair strands retain moisture. Olive oil has excellent hydrating properties, so it protects your tresses from damage and very useful for those who use lots of heat on their hair usually. You can also add in a few drops of lavender essential oil, which is a natural treatment for scalp that helps get rid of dandruff and itchy skin. Moreover, it adds a feel good smell to the mask. It’s one of the best hair masks for dry hair!!

      Method:
      (i) Take 1 ripe avocado ( scooped out), 1 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoons of olive oil and couple of drops of lavender essential oil (optional).
      (ii) Mash the avocado until it forms a smooth paste without any lumps. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, and blend them all together, until the mixture forms a smooth paste of uniform consistency.
      (iii) Damp your hair with water, and apply the mask onto your hair, paying extra attention to the hair ends. Clip your hair onto the top of your head, and then cover with a shower cap. Allow the mixture to sit for about 40-45 minutes.
      (iii)Rinse your hair thoroughly as many times it requires removing the mask entirely, and then wash and condition your hair as you normally do.
      (2) Avocado And Banana Hair Mask – Deep Conditioning Treatment For Dry Hair: This recipe can even maintain your naturally curly hair glossy.


      Method:
      (i) Take 1 ripe banana, 1 ripe avocado, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and a few drops of your favorite essential oil, such as lavender, rose, sweet orange or jasmine.
      (ii) Blend the ripe banana and ripe avocado together, until they form a smooth paste without any lumps. Put the mixture in a mixing bowl; add in olive oil and 2-3 drops of essential oil. Stir all the ingredients together until you have a smooth mixture of uniform consistency.
      (iii) Damp your hair with water, and apply the mask onto hair – including scalp if you want, paying extra attention to the hair ends. Massage the mixture a little bit. Clip your hair onto the top of your head, and then cover with a shower cap. Allow the mixture to sit for about 15 minutes, longer if you prefer.
       Rinse your hair thoroughly as many times it requires removing the mask entirely and then wash and condition your hair as usual.
      (3) Avocado, Egg Yolk Hair Mask: This mask has number of benefits for hair. Use this mask for volume, growth and conditioning of your tresses. Avocado and egg yolk are also very effective for softening, hydrating and conditioning hair naturally.



      Method:
      (i) Take 1/2 ripe avocado, 1 egg yolk. You can use a blender to blend the avocado and egg yolk, until they turn into a uniform paste without any lumps. Or you can whisk the egg yolk until it forms a frothy liquid, mash the avocado until it turns into a lump-free paste, and then mix the two together.
      (ii) Damp your hair with water, and then apply the hair mask with your fingers starting from your scalp and working all the way until you reach hair ends. Massage the mask gently into your scalp for few minutes to stimulate blood flow. Let the mask sit for about 15-20 minutes, I stay longer .....
      (iii) Rinse your hair thoroughly, as many times as needed to remove all the traces of the mask. Shampoo your hair, condition and rinse your hair as you normally do.
      Finegeh Beauty Tip: When using any mask containing egg, never use hot or warm water on your hair(except you want to make an omelette on your head lollll), as this will cook the egg and you will be stuck with egg bits in your hair.
      (4) Avocado And Olive Oil Hair Treatment
      If your hair is dry, damaged and frizzy, use this soothing home remedy with olive oil and avocado as two ingredients. You can use this mix as avocado deep hair conditioner to moisturize your mane and restore its lustrous shine. Both these ingredients have moisturizing qualities and will leave your hair looking shiny and feeling soft. Avocado has biotin, a vitamin that helps to strengthen your hair. Olive oil smooths frizz, nurses hair damage and helps in removing tangles.


      Method:
      (i) Take 1 ripe avocado, 1/4 cup of steel-cut or rolled oats, 1/8 to 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1 cup of milk. Mash the avocado into a lump-free paste and mix it with 1/4 cup of oats. Add in 1/8 to 1/4 cup of olive oil, depending upon the extent of dryness of your hair. Mix in 1 cup of milk and stir thoroughly all the ingredients together, until the mixtue turns into a smooth paste.
      (ii) Apply the mask onto your hair, starting from the scalp till the ends. Sit for 30 minutes, and rinse the mask out with water, as many times as needed to remove all traces of the mask. You may then shampoo and condition your hair as usual.

      Optional : add coconut milk...
      Personally , I mix :Avocado, whole egg and coconut oil ....
      click link to see how to DIY avocado hair mask video ...