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5 Ways to Moisturize Natural Hair Hey, my blessed naturals! The one question I always get from my fellow naturals is what can they do to moisturize dry natural hair. Here are 5 ways that work for me: 1. LOC Method: LOC stands for Liquid, Oil, and Cream. I've used this method a lot in the past, especially when I first went natural. I would apply water, olive oil, and a leave-in conditioner or moisturizer. This method allows you to moisturize your hair and then seal in the moisture using an oil My favorite moisturizer is the Cantu Creamy hair lotion. My favorite oil to use currently is coconut oil. Pay attention to how often you need to apply the products to your hair. For example, in the winter, I have to moisturize and seal my hair 2 times a day. In the summer, I only have have to do this once a day or every other day. 2. Deep Condition: After washing my hair, I try to always deep condition it. I usually apply a creamy conditioner like Suave Almond and Shea Butte...

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 ...

mini two-strand twists  by 1BlessedNatural Hi everyone, I hope you all had a great weekend. I have been wearing my two strand twists in a beaded updo . I moisturize and seal my hair every morning and night. I put the products in my hands and pat them on the outside of my updo. I've been using the Kinky-Curly Knot Today leave-in conditioner and Olive Oil mixed with Lavender Oil. My hair is continuing to look and feel more like normal every day, thank God. My ends are starting to curl up instead of sticking straight out . The twists have been good because it helps me to keep my hands out of it. It also holds moisture longer because more of the strands are together. Today, I took my hair down and moisturized and sealed it. I will probably wear twists for the rest of the week. What protective style are you wearing?   Related Articles: My Experience Recovering from Protein Overload               ...

Cornrows with Two-Strand Twist, Pin Curl out style by 1BlessedNatural Happy Thursday everyone! If you've read my past few hair articles, then you know that my hair is recovering from protein overload . I was using the Roots of Nature, Shea Butter and Green Tea Moisturizer, Coconut Oil, and water mixed with Tea Tree Oil. However, my hair still seemed really dry and stiff. I slept with a plastic cap (a.k.a. baggying) 1 night last week. I also sat with the plastic cap on my head on and off for 2 days, but I didn't seem to be making much progress. This weekend, I washed my hair with my Castile soap mixture. Then I applied the Almond and Shea Butter Conditioner by Suave to my hair. The conditioner sat on my hair for 1 1/2 hours. This time included the 45 minutes in which I kept the heating cap on my head. Afterwards, I gently detangled my hair with the conditioner on it, and then washed it out. The front, right side of my hair felt like it was almost back to normal. ...

I hope everyone is having a great week! Last night, I co-washed and banded my hair. My hair needed washing because it's been hot and I've been using Olive Oil on my scalp. I loved the fact that my hair was still moisturized after it was co-washed. This morning I applied water and Ecostyler Olive Oil gel and water to my edges.Then I used a hair tie to create a puff. I bought the decorative flower clip at a sale at Claire's. Check out my other puff styles! 1. Puff with Flat Twisted Swoop Bang and Comb 2. Puff with Rosette 3. Puff with Side Flat Twists and Swoop Bang What's your favorite puff style?

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?

Happy Friday everyone, I have been making my own Shea Butter mixture slowly, over the past 2 months lol. I used Shea Butter when I had a T.W.A.. But, I haven't used it on my hair much, lately. I had a bunch of ingredients that I wanted to try to mix together, so I figured why not try a Shea Butter mixture. I have read many websites that have claimed that Shea Butter (by itself) is a good moisturizer for your hair. In my experience Shea Butter has only worked in sealing the moisture in my hair. If I applied Shea Butter to my hair, it would look shiny but would dry out and become brittle. So, I would say that Shea Butter is a good sealant. If you apply water or a moisturizer on your hair, and then apply the Shea Butter on top, you would get good results.  I used an 8oz container of raw Shea Butter mixed with Olive Oil for my mixture. Ingredients 1. Raw Shea Butter (6oz) 2. Olive Oil (1/4 cup) 3. Water (1 tablespoon) 4. Aloe Vera Juice (1 tablespoon) 5. Pep...

  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...