Detangling was a big issue for me a couple of years ago. It was a painful and time consuming task which brought tears of frustration in my eyes, especially when I saw the big chunk of hair stuck to my comb at the end of the whole process! I was even scared to wash my hair because I knew I’d then have to detangle which meant losing more of my hair while trying to get all the tangles out. I used Tresemme hair conditioner enriched with argan oil for easy detangling after getting inspired by one of my favorite Youtubers but unfortunately, it did not work for me and I stopped using it altogether. To get rid of this Continue Reading
DIY Whipped Shea Butter and Aloe Vera Cream
Aloe vera gel is my current obssession and I’m really excited to share with you this whipped shea butter and aloe vera cream recipe that also contains my favorite hydrosol and essential oil – ROSE! If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know that anything rose-scented just tickles my fancy! Aloe vera gel is a great sealant which locks moisture into dry skin/hair. It’s also soothing and cooling and can be used on inflamed skin. Combined with shea butter, aloe vera forms a non-greasy and healing mixture, that is also nourishing, to promote beautiful skin and hair. Here are the rest of the ingredients I Continue Reading
Shea Butter and Aloe Vera Gel Mix for Natural Hair
Hi beauties! Back at my parents’ home, there are humongous and really succulent aloe vera plants that grow wild in the backyard. The leaves are literally BURSTING with gel. Meanwhile in my apartment, I’ve got two tiny plants that produce only a fraction of the gel that the ones at my parents’ have. Anyway, so I went ahead and bought pure aloe vera gel and I'm loving every minute of using it to lock in much needed moisture! I also use it as a night cream to heal my acne prone face. Aloe vera has got natural astringent properties that leave your face non-greasy and toned. I still use the potted aloe vera plant Continue Reading
Homemade Shea Butter Hair Mask for Natural Hair
If your curls look dehydrated and are in need of some moisture, then it’s time to mix up a few ingredients to create this homemade shea butter hair mask! You only need raw shea butter, argan oil, coconut oil, raw honey and eucalyptus/peppermint/any other essential oil of your choice. You can also substitute the argan and coconut oils with your oil of preference. I recommend a thick oil like olive oil for dry frizzy hair and lighter oils such as grapeseed oil, rose hip seed oil & sweet almond oil for thinner/finer hair. Feel free to add any other hair loving ingredients of your choice like aloe vera gel, rose Continue Reading
Hair Growth Recipe: Shea Butter Coconut Oil Castor Oil Mix
Does Shea Butter Promote Hair Growth? Many people wonder if shea butter promotes hair growth and most importantly natural hair growth! Of course it does! Shea butter is rich in hair boosting nutrients including saturated fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin K. All these nutrients are immensely good for promoting and maintaining luscious hair and preventing hair loss. The fatty acids help feed the hair follicles and strengthen the strands and shaft, thereby reinforcing them and preventing them from breakage and hair fall. Vitamin E in shea butter is a powerful anti oxidant and also wards off scalp Continue Reading