Your Hair vs. My Hair........A love/hate relationship

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We have all been there and said some of the same things.  Your standing in line and the girl in front of you has the prettiest natural hair you have ever seen.  You may give her a comment such as "Your hair is so pretty" or " I wish I had your hair".  Here's my question do you really like her hair or are you going through hair envy?  Many of us, especially naturals, have an ongoing battle to obtain the ultimate soft curly natural texture.  We hop on any and every bandwagon trying to achieve someone else's look.  The truth of the matter is embrace your texture and work with what you have.  Whatever texture 2, 4c etc. it's yours!  There nothing wrong with going on the product junkie ride but be very careful about what you use.  Some products used on type 3 hair may not receive the same results as some on with type 4.  My hair "comes and goes" all the time so, it is very hard for me to try everything I hear.  However, if something I choose works, I stick with it.  Your main goal should be healthy hair regardless of the texture.  Choose hair styles that compliment your hair texture.   Always remember, when you can not achieve the ultimate texture like the girl next door, you can always buy it from the closest beauty supply store ;)

Honey...It's Summer

It's that time of year again ladies...Hot Sizzling Summer!!!!   For all you naturals out there this could mean two things.  Those with longer natural hair, your super straight hair is going to "fro" up and become dry.  For short naturals, like myself, your hair will shrink up and become dry.  Let's not forget my weave queens.  A hot day means sticky melted tracks or a hot sweaty mess under your sew-in and wigs. What's a girl to do?  Honey is your answer.   Mixing honey in your condition mix adds moisture to your hair.  Honey is a natural humectant.  This means it attracts and retains moisture.  Also, its great for senstive scalp and overtime aids with improving hairloss.  Mix warm EVOO, EVCO and honey to create a nice sealant/moisturizer for hair. I'm pretty sure many of you are already using honey.

What's your honey mix?

Hair....What do men think?

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Natural... relaxed....curly....straight.....twist.....the list is endless.  It's the catalog of infinite possibilities to be chosen from.  We swear by products and create styles to express our mood.   Once our hair is finished, we feel good.  Go out on the town, have a lunch date with your girlfriends or go grocery shopping with the kids, all the while getting compliment after compliment.  "Girl, who did your hair", "That cut is so becoming" are just a few of the rave reviews we receive. But, what happens when you get home?  What does your man think?   Does he look at your natural locks like "how much longer are you going without a perm?" Does he look at your wig on the dresser wondering if it is going to walk off and say hi?  Does he embrace your never-ending quest for healthy beautiful hair, regardless of your extreme measures?

Natural Oils and Alopecia

Since I'm over and done with medical treatments for Alopecia, I have been researching natural ways to stimulate my scalp for hair growth.  I'm not saying medical treatments are not beneficial, I just prefer to go the natural route.  There are many essential oils that can be used for Alopecia and other forms of baldness.  Such oils, like lavender (my favorite), rosemary, jojoba (everyone's favorite staple) and tea tree are just a few oils that can simulate the scalp for hair growth naturally.  Esoteric Oils website has a wealth of info on making concoctions like oils and lotions for Alopecia and baldness.  I plan to test out there oil treatment for Alopecia.  The oil treatment consist of lavender, rosemary, cinnamon, geranium, frankincense, cypress and juniper oil.  That list of oils sounds stimulating!!!  I will keep you posted on my results.  

What are some oil blends you use to promote hair growth?