Low porosity hair is very prone to product build-up. And if you’re someone who loves your products, then you must use a clarifying shampoo at least once in a while to remove the residue they leave behind. You totally don’t need to dish out extra cash to buy a clarifying shampoo. Make it at home in a few seconds! All you need are 4 ingredients and you have a perfect DIY clarifying shampoo for natural hair. Just so you know, this isn’t a foaming or soapy shampoo. It doesn’t form lather like store-bought shampoos but you’ll notice how cleansing and clarifying it is! Before looking at the recipe, let’s first go Continue Reading
Is Shea Butter Good for Dreads?
Now I’ve come across quite a number of people saying stuff like - “don’t use shea butter for dreads!” “shea butter gives gross residue!” “shea butter can clog your locs” “ shea butter will make your dreads come off and you have to start over..” I only agree with one thing in all that flame above and that’s ‘shea butter will clog your dreads.’ It’s true - shea butter can clog your dreads BUT ONLY IF you don’t wash your dreads properly. There’s a certain hair care regimen you have to be willing to take when you choose to wear dreads. It’s better not to use a lot of products, especially store bought hair Continue Reading
DIY Dreadlocks Shampoo for Clean Dreads
Dreadlocks are hipster. But when it comes to maintaining them, it can get a little difficult. Many people with locs end up with product buildup and residue because of the products they use on their hair. You need a proper hair washing routine for dreadlocks to leave them looking and feeling good. So if you’ve ever used oil/butters to moisturize dry dreadlocks, then you might have experienced greasy residue and buildup in your locs. That’s because these waxy substances leak into the locs and remain there. Overtime, they collect and end up making your dreads icky. The best DIY all-natural shampoo for dreads I’ve Continue Reading
How to Darken Your Skin Naturally (DIY Tan Ideas!)
Are you wondering how to darken your skin without toxic tanning products or scary tanning beds? Here are some great natural solutions to soaking up a lovely tan shade for your skin! Most of us abhor pale skin. It can make you look ghastly and ill. A bit of healthy color or a sun-kissed glow is all the rave right now! Sadly, most of us resort to tanning beds or spray tan and other tanning products, which can come with negative side effects! Brace yourself because this article will show you how to darken your skin naturally! Eat to Tan! You know how they say eating too many carrots can make your skin Continue Reading
Warning: Oils Which Darken Skin
These oils can darken the skin! Please understand that if you want to lighten your skin, you need to steer clear of these oils which DARKEN the skin. After I wrote my previous post about how almond oil darkens the skin (read here), I realized you guys need to know about all the oils that actually darken the skin. So here are the top 3 oils that many people have complained about. Top 3 Oils Which Darken the Skin Coconut Oil Sweet Almond Oil Olive Oil Do These Oils Really Darken the Skin? You might be wondering if it’s true that oils like coconut, sweet almond and olive oil can darken the Continue Reading