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Thursday, 25 May 2017

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Red Palm Oil Can Grow Your Hair .....WHAT!!!

Good morning my neighbors! its been a minute . I have been off the scene for a very long time , all thanks to my job. Being a software developer can easily displace other hobbies in your life , bhet I refuse to displace my blogging heheheee......Any ways, my hair and I have been up to series of adventures. I discovered yet again another remedy to make your hair fab and long , drum rolll.......................................RED PALM OIL *shocked*Yes you read right. This this baby here is a miracle worker for hair growth.

WHAT IS RED PALM OIL?

It is regarded as a sacred healing food by many civilizations, including the ancient Egyptians, crude red palm fruit oil should be regarded as one of the most nutritious edible oils in the world. This is not the same as palm kernel oil , It is derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis) and is referred to as "red palm oil".

NATURAL HAIR AND SKIN BENEFITS

Red palm oil is rich in vitamin E which tremendously benefits the hair by promoting cell growth of the hair follicles, resulting in stronger hair. Vitamin E also reduces the effect of graying and hair loss. The carotenes in red palm oil is also responsible for the growth and division of cells and will prevent the hair from becoming weak and brittle. Oilypedia says that the saturated fats and lipids make this a perfect moisturizer for our skin and hair.

Palm oil can be found in shampoos, conditioners , lotions etc, but why buy these when i can use it raw, straight from my kitchen? For the past one month, i have been rubbing palm oil on my skin at night and I and it is essentially good for removing dirt and oil form the skin and hair . I have seen some improvement in my skin tone and texture. It also contains a re-fatting agent that helps to restore our hair and skin’s natural oils that standard soaps and shampoos are known for stripping.

Palm oil is so rich that it is great for all hair types so you do not have to worry about your hair type , just enjoy this free gift. It is essentially suitable for dryness, hair loss, or scalp ailments. You can experiment and try out your own red palm oil recipies, follow the link and be great , loll Fred Fro's DIY Deep Conditioner recipe.

I drop my golden pen here , try this out and thank me later.. cheers xoxo...

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Thursday, 18 August 2016

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CROCHET BRAIDS : ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Its been quite a long break for me , work has been so demanding , I had to hold back on my posts, i am not fully back but I will try my best to update as often as I possibly can.

During my long break, I found a new "Hair Crush" ,CROCHET BRAIDS!!! Yassssss. Well this has been in for quite some time now but I just started crushing hehehe....

For some time now crochet braids have been a growing trend. Having been popular in the late nineties , this practical hairstyle is back, but a little different from its earlier trend. It is influenced by the natural hair movement today, it has more kinky and natural looking textures and the styles created are styles that you’ll typically see a naturalista sporting (havana twists, braid outs, flexi rod sets etc . You may mistake crochet braids for someone’s real hair, which is one of the reasons we’re big fans of the look. If you’re thinking about jumping on the crochet bandwagon, here’s everything you need to know about this trending hairstyle.

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Friday, 6 May 2016

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Transitioning 101: Everything you need to know about transitioning to natural hair

There are two ways to going natural, transitioning and simply just "scrapping your hair and starting over again" , I did the later because my hair was so due that it hurt. I had no idean on how to transition, I didnt know what to do and therefore would not be in the best position to write about transitioning. So i found this fantastic article Christina Patrice . Enjoy.....

What is Transitioning?

In the natural hair community, there are two streams of thought when it comes to “going natural” – the big chop, and transitioning. I’m sure you already know about the big chop, which involves lopping off all of your hair into a short cut and growing it out. Transitioning is well, a gradual transition to going natural. So what does that mean exactly? It means that in pursuit of natural hair, you make the conscious decision to stop the practices that got your hair in the position it’s currently in. So if relaxer damage has your hair looking thin and brittle, you stop relaxing. If you have heat damage, you stop frying your hair with the flat iron. If you have color damage, you let go of the hair dye to get your hair back to optimal health. When you transition, you coddle along your tresses, both natural and damaged, growing out your hair until you are ready to cut the ends off. Transitioners enjoy the benefit of added length for styles, and avoiding those awkward growth stages that can frustrate many big choppers.

Whether to chop or transition is a decision of a very personal nature – and totally depends on your preferences, comfort level, and the condition of your hair. If you are used to having longer hair, chopping may be too traumatic and could inadvertently lead you to returning to straight hair. On the other hand, if you’re used to experimenting with your hair, and openly welcome change – chopping could be for you. If your hair is falling out faster than you can pick it out of the comb, you may not want to transition – some situations may be too severe for you to continue to hold on to your hair. Use discretion when deciding.

How Do I Transition?

Honestly, transitioning can occur consciously or by happenstance. I personally transitioned on accident (seriously). In March of 2012, I embarked on a 3 month “no heat challenge” in an attempt to get my hair right. After that 3 months, I realized I had been transitioning from severely heat damaged hair. Rather than give up on all the progress I had made, I kept the party going, and transitioned completely for 21 months (I just chopped my hair on Thursday, December 5th 2013). Here are some of my updates from transitioning:

21 Months + Big Chop – Coming Soon!

Relaxed ladies, throw away the creamy crack. Don’t stash it, lock it away, or ask someone to hold it for you. Chuck it. There will be days when you feel like going back – so don’t make the mistake of leaving a tempting tub of relaxer around. Heat damage sufferers, you don’t have to throw away your tools (unless it’s time – but we’ll get to that later), but they do need to be stashed out of sight. If you can find someone to hold on to them for you, that’s even better. During the first 3 months, my sister needed to borrow my flat irons, and I just left them with her the entire time. Even if I wanted to straighten, I’d have to go all the way to her house (traffic and parking were terrible), and that effort required alone was enough to derail that pursuit.

If you’re just starting out, focus on practices, not products. Make the necessary changes and get the right tools that will serve you better in the long run. Trust me. Product will ALWAYS be there. Now is the time to purchase a satin pillowcase, scarf, and bonnet. Now is the time to learn how to properly moisturize and seal your hair. Now is the time to clean house, and get rid of products that will no longer serve your hair. Learn whether you can wet, dry, or damp detangle, and if fingers or a wide-tooth comb serves you better.

TREAT THE LINE OF DEMARCATION LIKE IT IS HAIR ATTACHED TO A NEWBORN BABY YOU’RE TRYING TO NOT WAKE UP. That may seem a little extreme, but I am so serious. The line of demarcation for "transitioners" (heat damage or relaxed) can literally make or break your transition. That line where new natural hair meets damaged is the weakest point along your hair shaft. It can break in the blink of an eye, and some of your hair will. I’ll say it again: some of your hair WILL break. Not because you did anything wrong, but because you don’t live in a dark bubble and never touch your hair. All naturals and transitioners suffer breakage, but the severity depends upon how you treat your hair. If you learn proper moisture techniques (click here for that info), and treat your hair like it is attached to a newborn baby that you’re trying to not disturb while sleeping (I’ll tighten that simile later), you won’t have to worry about excessive breakage and hair loss.

At what rate does your hair grow? The average rate of growth is half an inch per month. Your hair may fall above or below that rate, and that is definitely a contributing factor to how long you should transition. Although variables will invariably (haha) enter the equation, you can always roughly guesstimate that to end up with 6 inches of new natural hair, you’ll need to transition for 12 months.

What styling options are you looking for? If you’re one of those lucky gals who can protectively style for months on end, then your transition may be a little more seamless and can go on longer. For those that can’t (like me), determine what style options you’ll be comfortable with rocking. The more options you have, the longer you’ll be able to muster transitioning.

Cut hair shrinks up a little more. I learned this lesson recently. I had gotten so used to my heat damaged ends elongating my hair, that when they were gone, the ends of my hair curled into themselves instead of just hanging down. So whatever length you think you want, go about half an inch or so past that point.

How much patience do you have? Transitioning is literally a waiting game. Sure, you can do things like scalp massages, use essential oils, take vitamins, and work out to help accelerate hair growth and health. But they aren’t gonna give you 15 inches of growth overnight. The more patience you have with your hair growth process, the longer you can transition, and vice versa.

As far as relaxed hair is concerned, the transition looks a little different. While relaxed, many women “stretch” the periods between touch-ups, effectively growing out their roots. This is essentially the premise of transitioning from a relaxer. The only difference is, the stretch is indefinite. There is no relaxer touch-up. The new natural hair just keeps growing, and growing, until you’re ready to rid yourself of relaxed ends.

So, how exactly do you transition? I can’t tell you what to do every day with your hair, or exactly what products to use. That entirely depends upon your preference. But I can leave you with a few pointers:

How Long Should I Transition?

How long you transition is totally up to you. Some transition for as little as a month, and work their natural hair from there. Some ladies transition for years, and others fall somewhere in the middle. Don’t feel pressured or rushed to chop your ends any sooner than you’re ready. Once I hit the year mark, folks were always asking me when I was going to cut. My answer never changed: I don’t know. When your hair reaches a comfortable length, and you’re really ready to let go – then you can! Some things to take into consideration when deciding how long to transition:

Click here for a breakdown of what to expect//look for in your first year of transitioning.

Do I Even Need to Transition? I Just Want My Curl Back….

A continuing theme in a lot of the e-mails I receive is an expressed desire for a curl or texture to return. Unfortunately, if your hair is damaged, that is not the case. There is no treatment you can do, no product you can buy that will make your curl return to you. Damage is damage is damage. Now, there is a caveat to this. Let’s say all along your hair has been healthy and textured, and you decide to flat iron it one time on a temperature that’s a wee bit too high. As a result, your coils don’t spring back to normal; they’re a little drab and stretched-looking. To help rehab your hair, you can pick up an intense restructurizing product like ApHogee 2-Step Protein Treatment, or try any of these steps. Even with protein and moisture restoring products, there is no guarantee that your hair will be as it was before. But if you’re a chronic straightener (like I was), or had a relaxer, neither of these treatments will do anything for you. Instead of wasting time and money on products that won’t do anything but disappoint you, focus on what is working well for the new curls coming in that are replacing the long gone ones.

Just in case you *might* be in denial, here is what heat damage looks like:

Your hair may have some curl or wave to it. It may not even be as badly broken off, or brittle. But if it looks nothing like the roots of your hair, it is indeed damaged. Case and point:

That banana clip wouldn’t stand a chance against these tresses. Heat damage occurs when utilizing heat styling tools (either one time or on a repeated basis) that are in fact too hot for your hair. Too-hot flat irons, combs, and curlers basically melt the protein in your hair, causing it to become weak, thin, brittle, and prone to breakage and splitting. Because it is melted, your curl is gone, and it becomes difficult to absorb and retain moisture within the hair.

Just in case you *might* be in denial, here is what relaxer damage looks like:

Notice the difference between her natural hair and relaxed ends! Yours may not be as severe, but always remember: damage is damage. Not to mention the scars, baldness, and burns! Relaxers cause a swelling of the hair cortex, separating protein bonds. The broken bonds realign themselves into a straight configuration. If it sounds a little unclear, click here. Jc does a better job at breaking it down than I do – and she has pictures!

Just in case you *might* be in denial, here is what color-treated hair damage looks like (yes, there is such a thing, and it is just as bad as any of the two above):

Yeah, she’s white but you get the point. You see what those ends look like, and I’m sure most of her hair looks just as bad (not trying to be rude, just stating likely facts). Hair color (especially bleaching, blondes, or lighter colors in general) works by lifting the cuticle, and dissolving the melanin that gives hair its color. Thanks to these raised cuticles, dryness, difficulty with moisture retention, weaker hair, and breakage is almost always on the menu, to some degree. Jc explains this one better to. Click here for that.

For more transitioning and natural hair tips from Christina, check out her blog, The Mane Objective. You can also find her on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.

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Wednesday, 4 May 2016

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Get the softest natural hair and retain moisture with the baggy method

I came across this great article on how to get your natural hair really soft and retain moisture.Enjoy...

Read any curly forum, group, or blog, and you will quickly be faced with questions like: Where can I get the most moisture? What products will yield the most moisture? What’s the secret ingredient for moisture?

Having curly hair is a never-ending quest for hydration, and many naturals suffer from dry hair or brittle ends, which then lead to fragile hair and breakage. If you want to give your hair the best possible chance of retaining length and feeling its softest, then you need to keep your hair moisturized, with an emphasis on your ends.

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The Baggy Method
The baggy method is a highly popular technique and a creative solution for locking in your moisture. Many curlies swear by this method on their journeys to longer hair.

Many get this method confused with the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is designed to stimulate your scalp’s natural sebum using your own body heat. You simply add a natural oil and/or butter to dry or damp hair and cover with a plastic cap. I'd like to clarify that the baggy method and the greenhouse effect are not the same.

This method is also different from a pre-poo because you do not follow up with washing your hair and this is done on clean hair. A pre-poo is combatting the effects of the cleansing with shampoo, which can be harsh on your strands. It doesn’t seem to matter if you use a moisturizer or a conditioner as long as it’s something your hair responds to very well.

Two Options
There are two ways to do the baggy method to retain moisture.

1. ENDS - You can choose to only apply product to your ends
2. ALL OVER - Apply product all over your hair

The all-over method is usually done on freshly washed hair. You apply your favorite moisturizer or a dab of conditioner to your all of your hair.

What You'll Need:
-Your favorite moisturizer or conditioner
-Ziploc sandwich bag, Saran wrap, a plastic bag, or a plastic shower cap
-Hair tie

If you are noticing split or dry, brittle ends then try baggying on your ends. Apply a moisturizer or a dab of conditioner and use saran wrap or a Ziploc sandwich bag secured with a ouchless hair tie on your bag. Either method can be used for three or four hours or overnight but not any longer as our hair needs to breathe. The baggy method is great for softer, moisturized hair but it doesn’t need to be done every day. Your hair must have time to dry out completely. It’s not healthy for hair to be constantly wet or damp over long periods of time. Most curlies and coilies will wear this overnight for maximum benefit.

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I am trying this out as I draft this post. I cant wait to see the results *wink*.

Friday, 29 April 2016

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How to get fabulous curl definition on natural hair * wink *

This is a major issue for us naturalisters especially 4c hair. When you feel as though you have finally found a way to tame those stubborn coils only for your hair to turn out like this :

frustrating abi. Here are some helpful tips on how to get fabulous coils :

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Wednesday, 27 April 2016

Unknown 01:21:00 0

How to get soft natural hair( turn that hard rock to bread... hehe)

Natural Remedies to Soften Coarse Hair

natural hair palava!

Say goodbye to coarse and damaged hair that’s difficult to control and just doesn’t sit right. All women go through phases when hair can get awfully dry and coarse, with texture like something as rough as sandpaper. This is your hair screaming for attention and in desperate need of some special treatment. Set aside a little hair spa time to better treat and condition your locks to feel softer, bouncier and lighter than ever before.

Here are some natural ways to go about bringing out the best in your hair.

Sweet caramel treatment

Natural moisturizers used in this treatment absorb moisture from the air, retaining it in your hair to enhance softness, which makes hair a delight to manage and style. Positive feedback to this treatment claim that it helps loosen and straighten out curls.

Puree three bananas and put it through a sieve a few times. Make certain you remove all lumps and strands, as this can get a bit difficult to wash out. Alternatively you can use banana baby food. Blend your banana puree with equal portions of honey, black strap molasses, and olive oil, about ¼ cup should be cool. Add about 1 tsp apple cider vinegar.

Using an applicator brush, gently apply the mixture onto sectioned damp hair, from root to tip. Cover your hair up with a hairnet and leave in for 30 minutes or leave to soak in overnight for the best results. Rinse clean for silky soft hair.

Egg-ceptional treatment

Egg contains copious amounts of protein and lecithin that work incredibly well to moisturize, strengthen and soften hair.

Mix three raw eggs with two tablespoons olive or coconut oil and a tablespoon honey, apply all over scalp and leave in for about 30 minutes. Rinse clean with mild shampoo for soft luscious hair.

Blend half cup yogurt with about 2 tablespoons olive or almond oil and mix in two beaten eggs till the paste turns creamy. Apply onto scalp and leave hair mask in for about 30 minutes, rinse off with mild shampoo and feel the difference.

Banana and Avocado

A delicious fruit combination and perfect cure for coarse hair, banana strengthens and rids hair of split ends while avocado nourishes and moisturizes dry strands.

Blend a banana and avocado together with half a teaspoon of almond oil and apply thoroughly onto scalp and hair till the ends. Leave mask on for up to an hour and wash off with mild shampoo.

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Personally, I have had my own fair share of stubborn hair. My hair was so hard that combs broke in it, I could hardly run my hands through without strain on my knuckles...." lol ", until I started using my avocado hair mask. See eh , no long thing just buy avocado and mix with banana and egg with olive or coconut oil, blend very well and apply "sikena!" I cannot over emphasize this enough , you have all you need to tame your tresses. Over time, I discovered that I dint have to buy a ton of products , as a matter of fact I have just my conditioner and leave- in conditioner, my shampoo is black soap. Everything else is from my kitchen....

Try this for one month straight and give leave your feed back here......

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Monday, 25 April 2016

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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 .....

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Monday, 21 March 2016

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Styling with perm rods

Being natural is not a sentence to a life time of AFRO.We can also rock perms and curls like people with non kinky hair type. the trick is to find the right perm rode size suitable for your length and you are good to go....

Perm rods come in different shapes and sizes.

Each color code represents a different curl pattern. The best way to curl your hair is to use water and a fast drying mouse to retain your curls. I use lotta body fast drying mouse for natural hair . Especially if your hair is 4c, you do not need to add lots of products when curling your hair. Oil is a big no-no if you need it to dry fast.

So stop boring updo's and add some curls to your hair, you can experiment with different sizes and see what works for you.

Orange

The orange rods create large buoyant curls. Instagram beauty, @Naturallyjael, nailed it with her rod set using orange rods. She started on blown out hair and used 60 rods to create her curls. I don’t think her curls could have been any more awesome! source www.blackgirllonghair.com

White

White perm rods are very popular amongst natural ladies that have medium length hair. This is probably because the curl that the rod creates isn’t too small, but isn’t too large either. This natural young lady below is wearing a funky rod set. Her red tipped hair really makes the curls pop.www.blackgirllonghair.com

Gray perm rods seem to create the perfect curl. They are great for women who are between the TWA and medium length hair stage. If your hair is shorter, the curl will be a bit looser. YouTuber Kadijah Nicole used mostly gray perm rods with a few pink ones for this look. She has longer hair; therefore her curls came out tight and bouncy. source www.blackgirllonghair.com

Purple and Black

Black jumbo rods are the largest of the bunch and create the most volume for your hair. If your hair isn’t super long then you will definitely have less of a curl and more of a wave. If you have very long hair like instagram cutie, @Jewejewebee, then you will have beautiful large curls with tons of volume. She started her hair on wet hair and rolled her hair with purple rods. The purple rods are twice as large as the black rods. www.blackgirllonghair.com

Green

Green perm rods create less curl and more body for your hair. If your hair is short, I wouldn’t bother using them because they would only leave your hair with a slight bend. If your hair is long and you want a lot of volume, then definitely go for it! @Amber_belovely shows off her volumous hair after using green perm rods.

www.blackgirllonghair.com

Yours royalnapiness

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Sunday, 6 March 2016

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Clarify your hair with APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has long been used as a natural hair care product to promote healthy hair in both men and woman. Its acidity is close to that of natural hair, it's a good conditioner and cleaning agent and it's also an effective germ killer. It has an pH of 2.9 which is close to the pH level of the hair .

Meanwhile, many of the hair care products we use, such as soap-based shampoos, bleaches and hair colors are strongly alkaline.

An apple cider vinegar rinse will help balance the pH of your hair and remove the buildup that can result from the use of styling products. I am not just saying this to hype ACV but I have used this over and over again. The result was amazing. My shine and lustre was restored immediately and I mean immediately. It remained very soft for one week .

Rinsing will also close the numerous cuticle scales which cover and protect the surface of each hair shaft. This imparts a smoother surface which reflects more light and as a result leaves your hair shinier, smoother and easier to manage. Do not worry about the smell, it will stop once the hair dries...

You can make your own ACV after-shampoo hair rinse by mixing 1/3 of a cup (75 ml) of ACV into a quart (1 liter) of water.

Essential oil vinegar hair rinse
To make a batch, just add 5 drops of the essential oil to 1 cup (250 ml) of apple cider vinegar. When you are ready to rinse your hair, take 1 tablespoon of this mixture and add it to 1 cup (250 ml) of warm water.

Types of essential oils that go well in a vinegar hair rinse include:

Lavender
Lemon
Rose
Rosemary
Sage

Dandruff and Itchy Scalp Relief

The acids and enzymes in ACV kill the "bottle bacillus", a bacteria that is one of the causes for many scalp and hair conditions such as dandruff, itchy scalp, hair loss and often baldness. The bacteria clogs hair follicles allowing dry crusts to form that itch and flake.

For a simple home treatment for dandruff and itchy scalp, apply full strength ACV to the scalp, rub in, and leave on for a half hour to an hour before washing .

Natural Hair Loss Treatment
In her book Apple Cider Vinegar- Miracle Health System, Patricia Bragg recommends trying the following natural hair loss treatment:

For bald and thinning areas apply to scalp an hour before shampooing- 2 Tbsp ACV mixed with a tiny pinch cayenne powder.
Then before going to bed, mix a royal jelly capsule with one tsp ACV, pat on bald areas and leave overnight.

The following herbs have also been used to prevent hair loss and stimulate hair growth:

Burdock
Catnip
Chamomile
Lavender
Rosemary
Saw Palmetto
Thyme
Yucca

Make your own vinegar mixture as per the herbal hair rinse recipe given above and apply it full strength to the scalp. Rub it in and leave it on for a half hour to an hour before washing your hair.

Apple cider vinegar is just one of many natural products that can be used to treat hair loss.

You can find more holistic tips on how to stop your hair loss now, as well as a male and female natural hair loss treatment procedure that helps you address and eliminate the causes of hair loss, in an e-book called "Hair Loss no More"

The author, Jonathon E Phillips, is an international hair health specialist and hair loss analyst who has also studied in the fields of physiology, toxicology and naturopathy.

He guarantees that if you follow the simple steps outlined in this e-book you will see results and feel the benefits within 8 weeks or he will refund the complete cost of the book, no questions asked.

Your royalnappiness. ...

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