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Random: Rock Your Natural

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If your natural is sexy and you know it- Clap ya hands!!!!!!

I’m feeling some kinda sexxy today.. I’m embracing my natural, and having a love affair with myself! I’m bare faced ( no make – up) and the locs are just hanging pretty (letting them do what they do)** guess what? I don’t have on my infamous 4inch stiletto’s either**. So to all my fellow sexy naturals out there- hug yourself and ROCK YOUR SEXY NATURAL!!!!!!

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I’m Just Saying- Stay Outta My Product Stash

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Have you caught your spouse or significant other using your beauty products? I’ve offered to make my husband his own stash of skin products, but he usually say ” that stuff is for women…I’m good” – but I’ve caught him like a thief in the night, sneaking to use my Lemon Sugar Shea Butter, Citrus Body Scrub,and Facial Cleansing Oil.. He has even dipped into my daughters stash.. What irks me more is that he take “clumps” out of my butter and leave “dents” in my perfectly smooth, rounded out butter ( ok.. I have a OCD- I like stuff a certain way). I’m just saying.. I’ll make you some- as much as you want- BUT PULEEZE stay outta my stash šŸ˜®

Vent over..

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Cherry Lola Treatment – Frizz Reducer Fluke Concoction

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For my 3A/4B hair types, I know that frizz and tangling is usually an issue. While surfing the internet for interesting home made concoctions, I ran across Cherry Lola. She has concocted this frizz reducer recipe. From the comments on her site, others have tried it ( tweaked it, replacing yogurt with conditioner) and received amazing results. You be the judge!!!!!

Recipe

Yogurt – 2 parts
For the protein and the conditioning properties.

Baking Soda 1/2 part
To make my hair more porous.

Amino Acids 1/2 part ( can be purchased from whole Foods & Vitamin Shoppe)
To see what they did.

I sectioned my hair into eight parts and applied the concoction with my fingers, making sure to coat from root to tip. As soon as I put the treatment on I could tell something was different. My roots! My roots started to clump together.

This has been my big ā€œissueā€; frizz ā€“ mostly at the roots. This treatment totally calmed the frizz down and made the roots behave the way the rest of my hair does. It has become curly from root to tip. I was floored by the results. I still am. Iā€™ve done the treatment three times now over the course of a week and the results seem to just get better. I havenā€™t changed anything else in my regime and have been using Lustra Silk and my own handmade conditioner, or the Henna Wax Treatment, and co-washing every other day with Boots

For more information on the Cherry Lola Treatment, please visit her Meet Up at http://www.cherrylola.com

For more information on her treatment- click the link below
http://www.cherrylola.com/2009/03/magic-frizz-reducer-a-fluke-concoction-called-the-cherry-lola-treatment/

She is also on You Tube…

Article Courtesy of Cherry Lola (www.cherrylola.com)

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Natural Hair Care Collections @ Target

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Miss Jessieā€™s

The heart of the hair care expansion at Target is the launch of the Miss Jessieā€™sĀ® product line at mass. Known throughout the hair care industry and favored by celebrities including Alicia Keys, The Roots, Holly Robinson Peete and Randy Jackson, Miss Jessieā€™s is considered the go-to product line for curls and waves. Initially developed to manage the curl of African American hair, Miss Jessieā€™s products have since found a strong fan base among people of all backgrounds looking to enhance curly hairstyles.

The Miss Jessieā€™s assortment at Target will include the award-winning Miss Jessieā€™s Curly PuddingĀ® as well as the following products:

Miss Jessieā€™s Curly MeringueĀ®
Miss Jessieā€™s Curly ButtercremeĀ®
Miss Jessieā€™s Baby ButtercremeĀ®
Miss Jessieā€™s CrĆØme de la CrĆØme Conditioning CrĆØmeĀ®
Miss Jessieā€™s CrĆØme de la Curl Cleansing CrĆØmeĀ®
Miss Jessieā€™s Stretch Silkening CrĆØmeĀ®
Miss Jessieā€™s Super Slip Sudsy ShampooĀ®
Miss Jessieā€™s Quick CurlsĀ®
Miss Jessieā€™s Rapid RecoveryĀ® Prices range from $14.00-58.00.

CURLS

CURLS is the first line of premium, ethnic hair care products created specifically for biracial/multiracial women and girls with naturally curly hair. The products were uniquely created with this curly hair type in mind. Target now offers the following CURLS cleansing, conditioning and styling products:

Creamy Curl Cleanser
Coconut Curlada Conditioner
Lavish Curls Moisturizer
Goddess Curl Gel
Cream Brule
Prices range from $7.99-10.99.

The Jane Carter Solution

Natural-based products that work effectively for every hair type, The Jane Carter Solution product line was specifically designed for dry hair including curly, wavy, straight, relaxed, natural hair, color treated and locked hair. The products feature ingredients derived from nature, such as natural butters and certified organic essential oils, and add vibrancy and shine to hair. Target now offers the following Jane Carter Solution products:

Scalp Serum
Nourish and Shine
Moisture Shampoo
Nutrient Conditioner
Revitalizing Leave-In Conditioner
Wrap and Roll Prices range from $7.99-21.99.

SheaMoisture

An exclusive at Target, with over 14 new natural and organic personal care solutions, SheaMoisture shampoos, conditioners and hair treatments will be offered, all priced at $9.99.

African Black Balancing Shampoo
African Black Balancing Conditioner
African Black Intensive Scalp Elixir
Raw Shea Restorative Shampoo
Raw Shea Restorative Conditioner
Raw Shea Cuticle Bonding Elixir
Raw Shea Restorative Trauma Masque
Coconut Hibiscus Curling Shampoo
Coconut Hibiscus Curling Souffle
Coconut Hibiscus Hold & Shine Daily Moisture Spritz
Coconut Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk
Yucca & Aloe Volumizing Shampoo
Yucca & Aloe Volumizing Conditioner
Yucca & Aloe Volumizing Hair Spray

Products are available at select Target stores and online at Target.com.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any trademark, proprietary product, or company name is intended for explicit description only and does not constitute or imply endorsement or recommendation by Au’Naturale, Miss Sixx, or anyone else. Statements expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Miss Sixx nor Au’Naturale.

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My Wavy Loc’s

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Friday evening, I tried a new maintenance routine on my locs and I must say I was happy with the results. I first did a Evoo/ Honey pre shampoo treatment ( same as a hot oil treatment- added raw honey to the Evoo mixture, sit bottle in a cup of hot *not boiling* water, shake, the apply) onto dry hair before I shampoo’d, covered with a plastic cap for 45 minutes, then shampoo’d with Au’Naturale Hair Wash, and Conditioned with Au’Naturale Hair Mask). I then started to re twist my roots using Au’Naturale Lemon Honey Twist & Loc Souffle,I secured a couple of locs with a clip on the ends, then braided 3-4 locs together and secured the ends with a small rubber band. I continued this process throughout my head, and covered my head with a silk bonnet and went to sleep. ** total twist time 45 minutes!!!**. I allowed my hair to “air” dry ( avoiding the hooded dryer- I was afraid that the dry heat would strip the moisture I had gained from pre washing my hair with oil and honey- I hope you can see how moist was loc’s were in the pic of my loc’s at the root). I took the braids down Monday morning before work- and the results were BEAUTIFUL- a head full of wavy loc’s.. This was the fastest I ever re twisted my hair and I didn’t have the aches and pains of the clips on my scalp (I’m very tender headed and the clips usually hurt my scalp). The roots stayed twisted and I maintained a good amount of length. I was very satisfied with the results and the time spent to obtain this style. ** Now lets see how long it last**

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Just a Bit of Honey

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If you are looking to add moisture and manageability to your hair, try honey! Its cheap, effective and can really improve the condition of your hair over time. Honey is a natural humectant, which means it attracts and holds on to water molecules, making a great treatment for dry, damaged hair. It is best to use a good quality of honey. The best time to stock up on honey is during the spring and summer. The honey with the least quality is that which is gathered in the winter.These are hair moisturizing recipes that are simple, natural, and beneficial for ALL hair.These recipes will add moisture, sheen, and softness to your hair.

Deep Conditioning
Add a tablespoon of honey and castor oil to your conditioner, cover hair with a plastic cap or wrap hair in a towel,let penetrate for 20-30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Despite its sticky texture, the honey treatment will rinse easily from the hair, as long as you are using equal parts of honey and oil.

Pre – Shampoo Treatment
1 Tablespoon Honey
1/2 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Cup warm water

Mix ingredients. Distribute evenly all over the hair (I add the mixture to a spray bottle and mist the hair). Apply plastic cap for 15-20 minutes. Rinse well. Then, shampoo, condition and style. Your hair should feel softer and more manageable.

Lemon & Honey Rinse
2 Teaspoons Honey
1/4 Cup Lemon juice
4 Cups Warm water

Mix ingredients together. shampoo as usual. Apply mixture thoroughly through hair. Do NOT rinse.

Honey Rinse
1 Teaspoon Honey
4 Cups Warm water
Mix the ingredients. Shampoo as usual. Apply mixture thoroughly through hair. Do NOT rinse.

Note: Honey can lighten the hair over time. If you would like to darken your hair, substitute molasses ( Blackstrap) for honey.

Recipes with perishable ingredients may require refrigeration since they do not contain preservatives. These recipes are quick to make and will save you time and money. As with ANY recipe, you may have to play with the ingredients a little bit to suit you.

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I wanna wash this grey outta my hair.. HELP!!!!

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My beautiful head has been invaded by GREY HAIRS!!!!! they are popping up all over- even on my edges.. Everyday I find a new one!!! I plucked a few and it seems like 2 more grew in the same spot. The grey hair is so wirey and just… just.. I don’t know.. but they are wanting to be seen.. My locs will be freshly twisted and they stick up as to say ” heyyyyyyy.. hello how are you?” LMAO!!!!!! Due to my dilemma I started researching natural methods to coloring my hair.. ( I have got to wash the grey out of my hair..) During my research, I’ve come across a few methods that I’ve heard of, and some that has me wondering if it will really work.. ummmmmmm… Let’s see….

Lemon Juice

Lemon juice has always been considered to be a preferred alternative to expensive hair colors. Squeeze the juice of one fresh lemon. This would give you approximately 2 tablespoons of juice. Add around 6 tablespoons of water to the lemon juice. Gently apply this to your hair. You need to adjust the quantity of the juice as per the length of the hair. Repeat the procedure for several weeks. With time, your hair will have natural highlights. Lemon juice also helps to get rid of dandruff.

Henna

Henna is also a wonderful option to color your hair naturally. Henna adds a shade of red to any kind of hair.Henna has many other properties that benefit hair. It adds a deep rich color naturally. Henna powder is available in any store that caters to hair care products. Mix the powder with adequate quantity of water (as mentioned on the box) and blend together to achieve a thick paste. Leave it on the hair and wash off after 2-3 hours. Pure henna color should always be preferred over henna that has dye components.

Black Tea
For a darker shade, you can opt for strong black tea. Prepare strong black tea and use this mixture over the hair once its washed and shampooed. Rinse it continuously with the same solution at least 10 times. Collect the water in a large vessel, which can be kept on the floor. After 10 rinses, leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse with water. This method will require patience but will help to give you naturally colored hair.

I am sure you will find this advice on hair coloring ideas to be useful although the results may take time ( I want a method a little more instant ). Natural ways can be more effective as compared to chemicals in the long run. So, have you found the right hair coloring method for your hair?