No 'Poo

I have naturally dry hair. Really dry hair and the single most beneficial thing I have done for my hair's health is giving up shampoo. Yes, I have given up the soapy, lathery, suds that most people think are requisite for clean, beautiful hair. My mom always taught me that my hair wasn't clean until it squeaked. Um sorry mom, but that was terrible advice. If your hair is squeaking it has been stripped of all its beneficial oils. And that is no good. Aside from that, most commercial shampoos contain a whole lot of harsh and or toxic chemicals we would be better off avoiding anyway.

If you need an alternative. Try my favorite, apple cider vinegar. It cleans your hair and it gives fantastic shine. I mix about 1/8 cup ACV with about 1 cup of water in a squeeze bottle in the shower, squirt it all over my hair, let it sit about 5 minutes and rinse. Follow with conditioner and style as usual.


For more details and alternatives read Why You Should Go No ‘Poo by Christi Colvin.

-Nasirah

...studies have shown that coconut oil actually penetrates the hair to help make it stronger.

Pure virgin coconut oil smells delicious and it might just put you in the mood for a tropical vacation, but one of the best things about it is that it's good for your hair. For the "science" we checked with thebeautybrains.com

-Nasirah

...studies have shown that coconut oil actually penetrates the hair to help make it stronger. And as it turns out, olive oil also has penetrating properties. Scientists at the Textile Research (J. Cosmet.Sci 52, 169-184, 2001) tested Olive oil, Avocado oil, Meadowfoam seed oil, Sunflower oil, and Jojoba oil. Their results showed that straight chain glycerides like olive oil easily penetrate into the hair. Polyunsaturated oils , like Jojoba oil, are more open in their structure so they don`t pass through the layers of cuticles very well.

What does that mean in plain English? Olive and Avocado oils penetrate all the way into the hair shaft. Meadowfoam seed oil partially penetrates, and jojoba and sunflower oils don`t penetrate at all. They`re very superficial and don`t really provide any practical benefit. Kind of like Ryan Seacrest.

-thebeautybrains

source:
http://thebeautybrains.com/?s=coconut+oil&x=0&y=0

Coconut oil is Beautiful...

Skin Health and Virgin Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is quite possibly one of the most valuable tools you can possess in your beauty and health arsenal. Coconut oil has stood the test of time across the world as an indispensable component of a healthy lifestyle. You can eat it, put it on your skin, or put it in your hair and you body will thank you for it. To read more visit..www.coconutdiet.com/skin_health.htm

-Nasirah

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