1Blessed Natural Mag

1BlessedNatural: 7 Ways to Save on Natural Hair Products Hey, my blessed naturals, When it comes to natural hair, there is nothing like saving money. No one wants to pay an arm and a leg for their natural hair products!  Here are 7 ways to save on them: 1. Sales and coupons- Sales and coupons are a great way to save on natural hair products. They are a great way to save in general! Check your local circulars for sales and coupons. You can also check out coupon sites. If you are thinking about using one, please be sure to read reviews of the sites first. Also, check the websites of the specific brands of natural hair products you like to see if there are any deals. 2. Utilize dollar stores- You can find many hair products at the dollar store for a little less or more than a dollar. Dollar stores are good places to buy co-washing conditioners like VO5 and Suave. They are also good places to find stretchy bands, bobby pins, wide tooth combs, and Denman brush knock-offs. ...

1BlessedNatural: 5 Ways to Make Your Natural Hair Products Last Longer One of the many misconceptions about having natural hair is you have to spend a lot of money on products, but the truth is you really do not have to do so. I have learned several ways of making my natural hair products stretch or last longer. Here are 5 tips that work for me: 1. Add water : If you have products like shampoos, moisturizers, and leave-in conditioners that are very rich or concentrated, you can try adding some water to them to make them stretch. Stir or shake them up. You can also try using water in place of a store bought moisturizer. 2. Add oil: You can also add oil to your water-based moisturizers and leave-in conditioners. This way, you can moisturize and seal all in one application. Before you mix an essential oil with any moisturizer, I would suggest testing the two products on a small portion of hair in the back of your head. Sometimes, natural hair products may not mix well with...

Happy Friday everyone, Today's Bible verse for is Psalms 138:8 which reads,"The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord , endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands." This verse reminds us that no problem or concern is too big for God. He will take care of us; we our his children. In hair related news, I've recently started washing my cloth headbands. Usually, I would wear them until they were too oily and then abandon them. But, I started tossing them into the washer machine. Not only does it save money, but some of the headbands (non elastic) regain their shape when thrown in the washer/and or dryer.  You can keep your favorite headbands longer than normal :-) Also, you can hand wash your headbands. If you have sensitive skin, then you may want to use a mild detergent to wash your headbands. Elastic Headbands I would advise against trying to wash elastic headbands because rubber and heat do not mix lol. When my...