1Blessed Natural Mag

Hi everyone, I have been making some progress in my protein overload and Seborrheic Dermatitis plight. Thank God! Thank you all for all of your suggestions on combating both conditions. I am on week 2 of a dermatologist prescribed foam. The dermatologist also prescribed a shampoo and oil, but I wanted to try some natural remedies first. I found that some items that may have been good to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis were not good to use on my hair due to the protein overload and vice versa. Last week, I applied Castor Oil to my scalp (especially on the healing areas), and it lessened the itching. Because it is a thick oil, I usually use it as pre-poo. I tried using it on my hair as a sealant, but it was too greasy. It left my hair dry underneath the coating. Some articles that I have read stated that Castor Oil has protein in it. If this is true, then it is not good for my protein overload recovery, lol. My hair is a little drier than it was previously, SMH. I will stick to my ...

Happy Tuesday everyone, This week, I realized my hair was damaged and breaking off. I couldn't tell if it was just my ends or the middle of my strands. Don't panic, 1BlessedNatural! LOL. When I looked at my ends, I noticed I had a lot of straight hairs. I remembered the the recent changes in my hair regimen. My straight ends came from my hair being pulled too much, during the washing and detangling process. I have been shampooing my hair every 1-2 weeks to prevent my scalp from being scaly. If you've been following my blog, then you know that I usually cleanse my hair with my  Castile soap mixture , instead of shampoo. Because of the increase in the number of times I shampoo my hair, I have been styling and detangling my hair more than usual= too much manipulation. Plus, I've been using a dandruff shampoo , and they can really dry your hair out. Sunday, I washed my hair with my Castile mixture and then, I deep conditioned it. I two strand twisted my hair and put i...

Happy Tuesday everyone! If you've read my past posts, then you know I have issues with dry scalp. For the past several months, I have been using Tea Tree Oil in my Castile soap mixture, and it's helped a lot. Recently, my scalp started getting dry again. I started using Olive Oil in a squeeze bottle to oil my scalp, and  I love it! After I wash my hair, I part my hair into big sections. I apply a moisturizer and Coconut oil (to seal my ends). Then I part the big sections into smaller sections and allow a little of the Olive oil to flow onto my scalp. You have to be careful because you can end up with greasy hair. As far as my hair goes, it is usually still a little damp when I apply the oil to my scalp. By the time my hair dries, a lot of the oil has absorbed into my hair and scalp. I purchased this squeeze bottle as part a travel pack of bottles at a dollar store. What's is your favorite kind of oil(s) to use on your hair and scalp?

If you saw my last post, then you saw the length check of the back of my hair. I've finally found a hair regimen that works for my hair. I learned so many new things about my hair, and I'm still learning :-)  Castile Soap & Tea Tree Oil You all may know I don't like to use shampoo often to cleanse my hair. I like to use my Castile Soap mixture. Recently, I've added Tea Tree Oil to the soap to treat dandruff. I originally discussed using the oil nightly, but I have not adjusted to the smell of 100% pure Tea Tree Oil. As a result, I've opted to use it in my cleanser when I wash my hair every 1 1/2 to 2 weeks. I apply the Castile soap mixture (with Tea Tree Oil ) to my hair and let it sit for about 3-5 minutes, then I rinse it out. My scalp has been a lot cleaner.  This past week, I decided to shampoo my hair for the first time in 1-2 months. My hair was really dry. Since I have been moisturizing and sealing my hair every night, my hair has been he...

Even though, I've only had my mini twists in for a week, I decided to wash them. My intention was to do a mini-twist rod set, but I figured I'd show the wash 'n' go method for this blog. I used my Castile Soap mixture to cleanse my hair. I added about 1/4 cup of Coconut Oil to the mixture (by accident lol), but it worked.   First, I  banded my hair in about 7 sections and prepooed using Castor Oil. Afterwards I rinsed my hair and applied the Castile Soap mixture though my parts and massaged my scalp. Then, I deep conditioned my hair (using my conditioning cap). After washing the conditioner out, I applied a leave in conditioner and Castor Oil to each section and ran my fingers through the twists and let the hair hang lose. I usually apply a moisturizer on top of the leave in conditioner, but I forgot that part this time lol (oops!).  I really liked the shrinkage!

Happy Sunday everyone! Today, I washed my hair with my Castile soap mixture . I cut a little more of the damaged ends from my bang area and crown. My hair is still not as short as I thought it was (after my trim). "... And the angel of the Lord came again the second time, and touched him and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee."- 1Kings19:7

Hey everyone! I have been adjusting to the shorter length of my hair. I also like the fact that I can do things a little differently and apply new things that I've learned.  Shampoo Less  I have decided to stop using shampoo as often as I normally would. Because shampoos strip your hair of moisture, I have decided to use my Castille soap mixture or co-wash as an alternative. This is good for me especially because my hair gets super dry in the winter. I have to moisturize and seal my hair twice a day. 2nd day two-strand, pin curl twist-out Styling   I am a big fan of trying different styles, but I like to give myself and hair a break sometimes. Lately, I've been alternating between two-strand twist pin curls and twist-outs. This way I can give myself a break every other day or so, but still have fun styling my hair.  Before I cut my hair, I loved to do styles on freshly washed hair. Now, I don't mind doing different styles at any time. ...

  Happy Sunday everyone! This past week, I had an allergic reaction to a clothes detergent. So, I've been paying close attention to the products that I use. I bought a bottle of Dr. Organics Castile Soap quite a while ago.This was the perfect time to try it.  Location: dollar, drug, grocery stores Price: $4.99 Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Saponified Coconut, Olive and Hempseed Oil(with retained Glycerine), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Natural Lavender Oil blend, Hydroxyethylcellulose (Plant Derived),  Citric Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii (Organic Shea Butter), Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinails) Extract. Consistency - Clear liquid. The soap is very concentrated, so a little will go along way. Fragrance - Lavendar, soft pleasant smell. Here is the recipe for shampoo (in a bottle): 1. Mix 1 part Dr. Organic's Castile Soap and 3 Parts water. 2.Add 4-5 tbsp of Olive Oil 3. Add 10 drops of Coconut Oil (added 11/13/2013) 4. Add 8 drops of Tea Tre...