Tag Archive for Homegrown Hair Care

Fabulous Natural Frizz Fighters

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A few days ago, I was at an event with a few beauty editor friends of mine, and I commented that my hair was naturally very curly and frizzy. No one believed me…and that made me ridiculously happy. For as long as I remember, I hate frizz. I hate my curls. And I do all…

Baking Soda in your Hair?

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I got a great tip from a stylist yesterday that I had to share!  We were discussing hair buildup and how most of the buildup is due to hair products, shampoos, and conditioners. How can we get rid of this buildup so that our hair products can work the way they are supposed to?  The…

Dreadlocks the Easy Way

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Are you looking for an easy way to create dreadlocks?  Nicholas Penna Jr, of Salon Capri in Hyde Park, MA, uncovers the secret to simplifying dreadlock making.    Section off hair into half-inch sized sections  Apply a wax to the section of hair  Using a comb, tease the root area of the hair  Begin to…

Homemade Hair Refresher To Go

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Need a hair refresher on the go?  I have discovered a great new hair tip that I had to share with you all.  If you have curly or wavy hair and you have noticed throughout the day it loses its pizazz try this hair refresher.  Take your everyday conditioner, about 2 tbsp, and mix with…

Left Over Conditioner in a Tube?

Are you like me and have tons of conditioner tubes with just an itty bitty bit of conditioner left in it?  What can you do with all of that leftover conditioner?  I have the answer!  You can make a very luxurious body exfoliation with it.  The ingredients used in conditioner are the same ingredients as…

Ketchup Good for Green Hair?

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Kim Vo, celebrity stylist to the likes of Brittany Spears and many more, has just disclosed the very rich and tasty secret to getting the pesky green hue out of blond hair that plagues blondies during the summer chlorine filled months. The answer Ketchup! Put a squirt of Ketchup on your hair and comb through.…

Dry Hair? Your Answer to Lustrous Hair

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Are you plagued by dry hair during the summer months. This is a homegrown remedy that has been passed down in my family for generations. It is simple, proven, and effective way of keeping your hair and scalp healthy and beautiful. 1) Warm up a ¼ cup of olive, almond, jojoba, or coconut oil; whatever…

Avocado Oil, The Celebrity Secret to Soft Silky Hair

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Did you know that avocado oil is good for your hair? Yes, avocado oil can be used as an at home deep conditioning treatment.  Simply massage the oil on your scalp and hair in the morning.  Keep the oil in your hair all day if possible.  If not an hour or so will do as well.  Then wash your hair as normal. …

Horsetail Helps Strengthen Hair?

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No no no it is not the actual tail of a horse.  As a devout vegetarian I am against any animal byproducts!  Horsetail is a non-flowering fern like plant that grows wild throughout the northern hemisphere.  You don’t have to scour the earth for it you can simply find it at your local natural food…

Another Reason to Love Aloe Vera, Hair Loss

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Is Aloe Vera the true cure all for every ailment under the sun?  I cannot attest to every ailment but Aloe Vera is fabulous for your hair and scalp and can even help to prevent hair loss! Aloe Vera has been used for centuries as a remedy to cure and relieve common skin disorders in…