tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84685819788687886482024-03-13T10:13:51.863+00:004Nappiness4evaThis blog is to help me keep track of my natural hair journey4Nappiness4evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491268440873731794noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468581978868788648.post-40470905880024344212012-04-11T22:18:00.001+01:002012-04-11T22:30:22.527+01:00Radio Interview - Genesis Radio<div style="text-align: justify;">On Sunday I was privileged enough to be featured on <a href="http://www.genesisradio.co.uk/">Genesis Radio</a> 91.6FM, I was interviewed by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1gcup/">Faadah Grimm</a>. I was really nervous about doing the interview and was unsure about what questions were going to be fired my way, but the fact that Grimm is a family friend put me at ease, it was just like sitting at home and conversating. So for those of you who missed out and couldn't stay up here is a link so that you can listen to the interview. We discussed hair, my company <a href="http://www.beuniquehaircare.co.uk/">BeUNIQUE Hair Care</a> and education <i>and</i> my husband was even put on the spot!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_588459685"><br />
</a></div><div style="color: red; text-align: center;"><a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61127937/Genesis%20Radio%20-%20GCUP%3B%20Belinda%20Raji...%20Ideological%20Hairware%20%2808.04.12%29.mp3"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>CLICK HERE </b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>TO LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW</b></span></div>4Nappiness4evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491268440873731794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468581978868788648.post-6144981140502719622012-03-31T10:11:00.001+01:002012-03-31T10:11:23.154+01:00EARRINGS<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">EARRINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE EM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">WHAT NATURAL DOESN'T?</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some links to some great Estsy stores (I searched in handmade and typed in 'earrings afro')</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tjgabby1?ref=seller_info"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Z T Gabby Creations</span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MlleCafeAuLait?ref=seller_info">Mademoiselle CafeAuLait's CHIC BOUTIQUE</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SOULREBELYES?ref=seller_info"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> SOUL REBEL YES </span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>4Nappiness4evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491268440873731794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468581978868788648.post-33270348811255629542012-03-30T20:41:00.003+01:002012-03-30T20:44:02.721+01:00Your hair's what you eat<div style="text-align: justify;">So I'm about to start this <a href="http://curlsofjoy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/join-chalenge.html">Curls of Joy Challenge</a> (it starts on Sunday) and really it's a challenge to help me keep self motivated in looking after my hair. Today I was thinking about the challenge, and I want to trim my ends and design one of those 'growth' t-shirts so I can see if my hair is growing or not, but once it's trimmed I want to gain back that length and then some. I've always been a believer that it's not just what goes on your hair that matters it's also what goes in your body, <i>but really?</i> Have I paid attention to that mantra? I think not! But this challenge is going to help me do that, also the fact that both hubby <i>and I</i> are trying to eat healthier is going to make this a little easier (after almost 6 years of living with each other I can finally put veg on his plate and he eats it! Praise Jesus! lol).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So anyway I came across<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/HairCrush/featured"> HairCrush</a> on YouTube, O MY GOSH! I WANT HER HAIR! NO! let me rephrase that I WANT HER LENGTH!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In this video she's talking about her diet, and it got me thinking I really need to sort out my diet, I'm even tempted to go to my Mum's for some wheat grass shots (but only slightly!). After watching the video I decided to find out what foods are good for hair health. Below you'll find a list and comments on whether I'm going to try the food or not.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This list I sourced from <a href="http://www.webmd.boots.com/healthy-eating/guide/10-foods-healthy-hair">Boots Web MD</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Salmon</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When it comes to foods that pack a beauty punch, it’s hard to beat salmon. Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, this high-quality protein source is also filled with vitamin B-12 and iron. “Essential omega-3 fatty acids are needed to support scalp health,” says dietitian Andrea Giancoli. Studies suggest a deficiency can result in a dry scalp and thus hair, giving it a dull look.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>I like Salmon, not sure how regular I could eat it because it's an expensive fish but I'm sure I can eat other fish, and I will need to as I'm going to try and cut red meat out of my diet</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dark Green Veg</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i> </i>Popeye the Sailor Man didn’t eat all that spinach for healthy hair, but he could have. Spinach, like broccoli and Swiss chard, is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, which your body needs to produce sebum. The oily substance, secreted by your hair follicles, is the body’s natural hair conditioner.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>I LOVE BROCCOLI it's my favourite veg, nuff said.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Beans</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Legumes like kidney beans and lentils should be an important part of your hair-care diet. Not only do they provide plentiful protein to promote hair growth, but also ample iron, zinc and biotin. While rare, some small studies show biotin deficiencies can result in brittle hair.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Hmmmm, not sure 'bout </i><i>this one. I like beans but I don't cook with them often apart from putting some pigeon peas in rice. I love mung beans but I forget to soak them over night so then I don't eat them. Then there's my Nigerian Mother in laws black eyed beans now they're nice. So now I think about it I do have options.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Nuts</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Brazil nuts are one of nature’s best sources of selenium, which some studies show is an important mineral for the health of your scalp.Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that may help condition your hair. They are also a terrific source of zinc, as are cashews, pecans and almonds. A zinc deficiency can lead to hair shedding, so make sure nuts are a regular on your healthy hair menu.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>I'm going to have to say no to this one, these are definitely<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></i><i> too expensive.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Poultry </b> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Chickens and turkeys may have feathers, but the high-quality protein they provide will help give you the healthy hair you crave. “Without adequate protein or with low-quality protein, one can experience weak brittle hair, while a profound protein deficiency can result in loss of hair colour,” Giancoli tells us.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Easy!!!</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Eggs</b><i></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When it comes to healthy hair, it doesn't matter whether you like your eggs scrambled, fried or poached. However they're served, eggs are one of the best protein sources you can find. They also contain biotin and vitamin B-12.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is easy too, but perhaps I can set myself a challenge of finding different ways of cooking eggs</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Whole Grains </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sink your teeth into hearty whole grains, including wholegrain bread and fortified wholegrain breakfast cereals, for a hair-healthy dose of zinc, iron and B vitamins. A wholegrain snack can also be a great option when your energy is zapped halfway through the afternoon and you've still got hours to go before dinner.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>We eat brown rice in my house, wholemeal spaghetti and seeded brown bread, and I have porridge oats with Honey and linseeds EVERY morning.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Oysters</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Oysters may be better known for their reputation as an aphrodisiac, but they can also lead to healthy hair - and who doesn't <i>love</i> that? The key to their love- and hair-boosting abilities is zinc - a powerful antioxidant.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If oysters don't make a regular appearance on your dinner plate, don't despair. In addition to getting it from whole grains and nuts, you can also get zinc from beef and lamb, or if you’re a vegetarian from pumpkin seeds and chickpeas.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Um, na, tried these for a Valentines dinner years ago, they're a bloody pain to cook. I don't like pumpkin seeds for the simple fact they get stuck in my teeth, I do like me some chickpeas, especially in curry. Ah, a good Trini curry - Chicken, chana, and dhal made with lentils, that's a good meal for the hair and my favourite dish!</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Low-fate diary products</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Low-fat dairy products like skimmed milk and yoghurt are great sources of calcium, an important mineral for hair growth. They also contain whey and casein, two high-quality protein sources. For some healthy hair foods on the go, try adding a yoghurt or cottage cheese cup to your bag when you head out in the morning to snack on later in the day. You can even boost their hair benefits by stirring in a couple of tablespoons of ground flaxseeds or walnuts for omega-3 fatty acids and zinc.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>My diet doesn't consist of much dairy, I don't drink milk (I make my oats with water), I do eat cheese no sure how low fat it is, and actually I'm quite partial to some natural yoghurt over fruit.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Carrots </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which promotes a healthy scalp along with good vision.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since a healthy scalp is essential for a shiny, well-conditioned head of hair, you’d be wise to include carrots in your diet as snacks or toppings on your salad.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This with be easy to incorporate into a salad which we usually have with every meal. Also need to be organic. </i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now I know some smarty pants is going to say WATER, YOU NEED TO DRINK WATER, and I'm going to try, BUT only because I'm doing a little test. Personally I don't believe the hype about drinking a certain amount of water a day. For as long as I can remember I have had a limited daily fluid intake, and when I say limited I mean 1 glass a day. I have no health issues, my hair grows, is not dry, I have nails that grow long, strong and healthy, I don't have problem skin and I go to the toilet like clock work, in fact it we're talking number ones I go more often than someone who does drink a lot in a day. I think my body is used to me not drinking a lot, and the only thing that scares me about drinking more is HOW MUCH MORE I'M GOING TO NEED THE TOILET! Being a teacher toilet breaks have to scheduled lol! I don't heart water :(</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Any hoo hope you enjoyed reading and ask your self, 'What does my hair say about my diet?' </b></span></div>4Nappiness4evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491268440873731794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468581978868788648.post-36565993323994809142012-03-29T19:29:00.003+01:002012-03-29T19:37:29.228+01:00Hair ToolsMy <a href="http://www.coolblades.co.uk/glamtech-certo-scissors.html">Glamtech scissors</a> have arrived and look what I got for my £15.99. A scissor care kit, a comb, a leatherette case and also a plastic case that holds the scissor (it has some kind of plastic membrane so the scissors don't move about.<br />
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<b>I also bought a 'Hairagami' from ebay - I'll review it when I try it!</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whatever info I find is usually sourced from somewhere else so I’m going to enter the links on where to go for more info - CLICK THE HERB FOR MORE INFO<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Items purchased from </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.cotsherb.co.uk/">www.cotsherb.co.uk</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/">www.spicesofindia.co.uk</a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.ofasimplenature.co.uk/">www.ofasimplenature.co.uk<o:p></o:p></a></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><a href="https://anitagrant.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=66&option=com_phpshop&Itemid=41">BURDOCK ROOT</a></strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><a href="https://anitagrant.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=26&category_id=5&option=com_phpshop&Itemid=41">HORSETAIL</a></strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-maca-for-hair.htm">MAKA<o:p></o:p></a></strong></span></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Powder from the root vegetable, when applied directly to the head, will restore body and resilience to lackluster hair</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><a href="http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Hesh-Brahmi-Leaves-Powder.html#aHBE023">BRAHMI<o:p></o:p></a></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Brahmi Powder may help to make hair dark, dense and lustrous. It also strengthens the hair roots, thus controlling hair thinning and hair loss. Regular use leads to control of premature greying. When massaged on the scalp, the product clears dandruff.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><a href="http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Hesh-Amla-Powder.html">AMLA<o:p></o:p></a></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The paste of this powder helps promote black and luxuriant hair. Even as it controls hair loss, it stimulates roots and promotes hair growth. This apart, it prevents scalp infection and controls premature greying of hair.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Hesh-Amla-Powder.html"><strong>ARITHA<o:p></o:p></strong></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As a shampoo, it cleans hair completely. It is specially recommended for washing oily hair. The powder has excellent foaming and shampooing properties.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Hesh-Kapoor-Kachli-Powder.html"><strong>KAPOOR KACHLI<o:p></o:p></strong></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Regular use promotes hair growth by stimulating the roots. It may also help to make your hair thick and lovely. Moreover, the powder also lends a pleasent purfume to the hair, which lasts for a long time.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>NEEM<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Neem powder can be used on hair for treating acute dandruff problems<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Hesh-Shikakai-Powder.html"><strong>SHIKAKAI <o:p></o:p></strong></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It clears dandruff and cleans the dirt accumulated in the scalp. Being a natural conditioner for hair, Shikakai strengthens hair roots and promotes luxuriant growth.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>BLADDERWRACK<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A brown seaweed commonly known as </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">knotted, knobbed or bladder wrack, or kelp - is one of many species </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">which form part of the botanical order or algae. Because it is a </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">particularly rich source of minerals, trace elements, and other nutrients, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">seaweed is an ideal hair growth ingredient. All the essential organic </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">minerals including all know trace elements in balanced proportions.</span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-family: Calibri;">14 Vitamins including Vitamins B12 (not found in land plants) and E with a complete set </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">of isomers found only in seed oils such as wheat germ oil.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;">16 Amino acids</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The phyto hormones betaines and cytokinins, auxins and gibberollins (growth </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">enhancers)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Special carbohydrates more readily available than from land plants.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Up to 10% organic chelators.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Rich, stable source of iodine.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">BREWERS YEAST<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/69495-brewers-yeast-hair-growth/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.livestrong.com/article/69495-brewers-yeast-hair-growth/</span></a><o:p></o:p></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/facts_5175846_brewers-yeast-hair-growth.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.ehow.com/facts_5175846_brewers-yeast-hair-growth.html</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Scientific research has proved that an Aloe Vera whole leaf contains more than 200 different active therapeutic constituents, over 75 nutrients, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins.<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It has many benefits to the overall health of the hair. </span></div><ul><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It helps heal any damage on the scalp</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Prevents excessive Hair loss, Baldness and thinning hair.</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Balance the pH level</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cleanse the pores</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Relieves scaly or itchy scalp, oily hair & dandruff</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Renew cycle within the follicles, regulate sebaceous function </span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Maintain proper physiological balance in the scalp. </span></div></li>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">GOATS MILK POWDER<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">For give me for being slow, but I was (and still am) a big fan of the YouTuber <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MahoganyCurls">Mahogany Curls</a> but she went on hiatus, and I didn't really know that she was back until today! So anyway in my search for her I came across a new hair challenge. I've never been a big fan of hair challenges but I want to pay even more attention to hair in order to gain some length. If you want to join the challenge check out the <a href="http://curlsofjoy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/join-chalenge.html">Curls of Joy</a> blog, you need to register by March 25th. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Monday is the day! I am scared and excited all at the same time, scared because I don't want anything to go wrong and I want everyone to like the product,s and excited because as soon as the money starts coming in I can start expanding the brand and add more products. Due to the fact that I am funding this venture myself I can only launch with two products, before the end of the year I hope to have at least 7 on the website! It's hard being just one person having to create all the goodies and also having a full time job, but hopefully in the near future this business will be my full time job.</div>4Nappiness4evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491268440873731794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468581978868788648.post-61446311573216180592011-12-30T18:00:00.000+00:002011-12-30T18:00:08.618+00:00Mini Twists<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I have enjoyed 2 weeks of bliss with my hair in mini twists, and I'm just about to was to now. Doing mini twists has allowed me to have fun with my hair without getting any tangles, and yeah, it may tak awhile to put it but I felt it was worth it, so worth it that I'm going to put them back in! Puting them in also allowed me to compare my length to other times I had them in. I made sure I moisturised every day with a sprtiz that had a pH between 4.5-5, I know that a lot of natural like to moisturise with just water but it has a pH of 7 which isn't the natural pH of our hair and can cause frizz. I locked in the moisture with <a href="http://www.beuniquehaircare.co.uk/#/butta-shine/4558696223">Butta' Shine</a>, and used it on the ends of my hair as as well. Here are some pictures of my mini twists before and now.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>4Nappiness4evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491268440873731794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468581978868788648.post-39814181810039797352011-12-29T16:44:00.008+00:002011-12-29T17:26:52.559+00:00BeUNIQUE Hairstory<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="400" src="http://files.photosnack.com/iframe/embed.html?hash=b49b41494bf90b27ef371e33a2366388&wmode=transparent&t=1325176173" width="650"></iframe>4Nappiness4evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491268440873731794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468581978868788648.post-69049992644433995672011-10-14T18:37:00.002+01:002011-10-14T18:40:19.900+01:00Naturally Fabulous<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="309" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XPwlozNPJ5A" width="540"></iframe><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Braaap, Braaaap, Braaaap! To Angel from <a href="http://www.thenaturallounge.com/">The Natural Lounge</a> for putting on a GREAT event on Saturday, I went home with a sense of euphoria after being in the presence of so many natural women and in the company of much positive vibes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Naturally Fabulous event was great for those who wanted to network, to gain understanding and also encouragement with regard to their natural journey. There was such a positive energy about the whole event and something that really touched me and affected me was seeing Mumplus2 there with her daughter, why? You may ask, because after hearing Mahogany talk about the fact that she does what she does for the children, I realised that right then and there amongst positive Black female roles models was where <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/mumplus2">Mumplus2</a>’s daughter should have been. All little Black girls need to be at events such as The Naturally Fabulous event so that their ideas of beauty and are not always the weavalicious women that they see on MTV Base. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PvRu7C_LlPY/TphummpEaPI/AAAAAAAAAIw/GJJZFkpsdCM/s1600/299683_241458252570352_159795297403315_612858_44030895_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PvRu7C_LlPY/TphummpEaPI/AAAAAAAAAIw/GJJZFkpsdCM/s320/299683_241458252570352_159795297403315_612858_44030895_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It was great to meet so many YouTube subbies and meet up with my fellow YouTube sisters. The amount of people asking me if I was selling my products at the event has made me realise I need to get my butt in gear and sort it out, and big a big shout out to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/FusionofCultures">Fusion of Cultures</a> aka Laila-Jean for rocking her twists and telling everyone that asked that she used Mango Twist, I swear when she loaded her YouTube video I got about 30 new subbies! Of you got Mango Twist in your goody bag please email me and tell me what you think <a href="mailto:info@beuniquehaircare.co.uk">info@beuniquehaircare.co.uk</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X6x29eEcVWk/TphvtK962EI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/bcULlEtjN8w/s1600/SAM_3107.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X6x29eEcVWk/TphvtK962EI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/bcULlEtjN8w/s320/SAM_3107.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7efc_VKDUb0/TphvemdSgOI/AAAAAAAAAKA/LsQYnu4fZsM/s1600/SAM_3115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7efc_VKDUb0/TphvemdSgOI/AAAAAAAAAKA/LsQYnu4fZsM/s320/SAM_3115.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The event also had a fashion show which I was a part of along with Shereen Corbin, Michelle Doyle, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/TheNaprika">TheNaprika</a> Stacey, Ero aka Natureal Rox and one more lady (whose name I shall include when I remember or when someone prompts me). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have to say we all rocked the runway wearing outfits and jewellery by <a href="http://www.yorubatik.com/">Yorubatik </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/BlackarmoorClothingBrand?sk=info">Blackamoor Clothing</a>. A big shout out to Melissa and Huguette of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150342959128681.346565.662943680&type=1#!/bespokehairstyles">Bespoke Hairstyles</a> who did my hair and all the models hair for the day.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div>4Nappiness4evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491268440873731794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468581978868788648.post-71756315004819139692011-07-28T23:07:00.000+01:002011-07-28T23:07:49.727+01:00StaplesI have to say that I'm in love with Tresemme Naturals hair conditioner! To me it's comparable to Giovanni Smooth as Silk, see the video for more info on my staples.<br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Anyhow the reason I’m posting now is because I finally have a hair routine! This will be my 4<sup>th</sup> week of my 6 week cycle and I have noticed improvements in my hair. Before I reveal that, something that has drastically changed my hair and the amount I loose on wash day is NOT USING A COMB, BRUSH OR TANGLE TEEZER TO DETANGLE, yes I only finger detangle every week and comb detangle with my <a href="http://www.britishcurlies.co.uk/store/products/Hercules-Styling-Comb-with-Handle-Seamless-1975.html">Hercules Comb</a> once a month. I don’t get any fairy knots and tangles have drastically reduced. Also since gaining a bit of length I’m enjoying playing with my stretched hair, rather than putting twists in straight from washing, I now braid with a leave in, leave it to dry then the next day play with my hair.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">So here is my 6 week routine</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u><b>WEEK 2 & 5</b></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wash hair in sections using <a href="http://www.akuawood.co.uk/product.php?productid=493&cat=29&page=1">Afro Shampoo Bar</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Apply <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxYhBoUejAY">Hibisculious Deep Conditioner</a> (BeUNIQUE Hair Care) braid hair, leave for an hour and rinse</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><b>WEEK 3 & 6</b></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Apply Avocado Glaze ((BeUNIQUE Hair Care) braid hair and steam</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wash with <a href="http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=3740">Giovanni 50/50 Balanced Shampoo</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Condition with <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzV7evmZF5o">Tresemme Naturals</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vDR4eGMzNRM/TjHR0KWjJRI/AAAAAAAAAIs/j9xDLps0PSo/s1600/249761_202615713115448_160536537323366_529076_6196451_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vDR4eGMzNRM/TjHR0KWjJRI/AAAAAAAAAIs/j9xDLps0PSo/s320/249761_202615713115448_160536537323366_529076_6196451_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><u><b>WEEK 4</b></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bentonite Clay Mask</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 Cup of <a href="http://www.cotsherb.co.uk/botanical-herbs/herb-powders/bentonite-clay/prod_890.html">Bentonite Clay</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">½ <a href="http://www.cotsherb.co.uk/botanical-herbs/herb-powders/marshmallow-root-powder/prod_335.html">Marshmallow Root Powder</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">¼ cup conditioner</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">¼ of coconut milk</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Up to 500ml of water (can be infused with herbs)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">1tsp Jojoba Oil</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp. Castor Oil</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">I use Shea Passion Milkshake (BeUNIQUE Hair Care) as a leave in and Mango Twist (BeUNIQUE Hair Care) to style. To moisturise daily I use a herbal infusion with brown algae extract and I also may use Nettle Tea Cream (BeUNIQUE Hair Care) to moisturise and soften the hair. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">As you can see I’m trying to use my products on my hair on a regular basis to re</span><span style="font-size: small;">ally see what the effects are.</span></div>4Nappiness4evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491268440873731794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468581978868788648.post-30040503625917520092011-06-03T19:13:00.001+01:002011-06-03T19:15:41.001+01:00UK Kinky Curly Hair Care (Market Research)I would be really grateful if you could spare some time to fill in this survey<br />
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</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><u><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="dropcap">below is some info I sourced from the internet </span></span></b></u></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="dropcap"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="dropcap">E</span>ssential Vitamins for Healthy Hair: </span></div><ul style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Inadequate intakes of vitamin A and B7 (Biotin) can result in hair loss. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B6 (Pyridoxine), B6 (Folic Acid), B12 (Cyanocobalmin), magnesium, and manganese help blood circulation and transport oxygen to hair follicle, they also enhance hair growth. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lack of Vitamin C will result in split ends and brittle condition in hair. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Copper functions in the formation of maintenance of hair pigments. It maintains healthy hair color and condition; lack of copper will result in turning into white hair. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Iron is an essential mineral for the formation of red blood cells. Therefore, a person with anemia can suffer from hair loss easily. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Zinc prevents skin follicle infection and prevents hair loss. </span></li>
</ul><h2 style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The B Vitamins</h2><ul><li style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><a href="http://www.e-mallglobal.com/products.php?cat=83" target="_blank">Thiamin ( B<span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span>)</a></b><br />
Contains the mineral sulfur, the integral element of hair that gives it gloss and sheen. </li>
<li style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><a href="http://www.e-mallglobal.com/products.php?cat=83" target="_blank">Riboflavin (B<span style="font-size: xx-small;">2</span>)</a></b>This vitamin is essential for body cell respiration and to ensure efficient utilization of oxygen for cell production and repair. If your eyes are sensitive to light, you may be deficient in B-2, or Riboflavin, present in milk. Unhealthy scalp and hair loss have been traced to B-2 deficiencies. </li>
<li style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><a href="http://www.e-mallglobal.com/products.php?cat=83">Niacin (B3)</a></b>Has a dilating effect on vessels and capillaries thereby increasing circulation to the scalp and stimulating hair growth. Niacin may also reduce the accumulation of cholesterol which is important since cholesterol on the scalp converts to the enzyme 5 alpha reductase.<b><br />
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*** Vitamins B<span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span>, B<span style="font-size: xx-small;">2</span> and B<span style="font-size: xx-small;">3</span> are energy producers.<br />
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<li style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><a href="http://www.e-mallglobal.com/products.php?cat=83" target="_blank">Pahtothenic Acid (B<span style="font-size: xx-small;">5</span>)</a></b>This vitamin restores color brightness to hair and works with Folic Acid, PABA, Copper and the amino acid Tyrosine in the prevention of gray and white hair. </li>
<li style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><a href="http://www.e-mallglobal.com/products.php?cat=83" target="_blank">Pyridoxine (B<span style="font-size: xx-small;">6</span>)</a></b><br />
This vitamin is responsible for balance of protein intake, especially Cysteine, and helps to transport amino acids to the proper tissues. It is also needed in the conversion of one amino acid to another such as the conversion of Methionine to Cysteine. It is also a factor in the metabolism of Essential Fatty Acids for healthy skin and hair. It works with Inositol to<span style="font-size: small;"> regulate the flow of oils to the skin and scalp.</span> </li>
<li style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><b><a href="http://www.blogger.com/Biotin-hair-loss.htm">Biotin (B<span style="font-size: xx-small;">7</span>)</a></b><br />
Also referred to as "Vitamin H", promotes hair growth. Biotin is a common and important ingredient in hair products because it promotes hair health. Biotin is needed for healthy hair and skin and may even prevent hair loss. Biotin-increases the elasticity of the hair's cortex preventing breakage. It also thickenss the actual hair cuticle providing a fuller appearance because of the increased diameter of the hair shaft. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><b style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.e-mallglobal.com/products.php?cat=83" target="_blank">Cobalamin (B<span style="font-size: xx-small;">12</span>)</a></b><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> This vitamin builds rich blood and helps to regenerate red blood cells which are vital for healthy hair.</span><br />
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I recently re-purchased it and it has a new formula, so I want to see how it works in my hair. The second conditioner is a winner so far and it’s The Body Shop Rainforest Moisture, I’m on my second bottle and so far so good. The third conditioner purchased today and not used yet is Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture conditioner, and the fourth is Herbal Essences Hello Hydration (and yes I know I’m late), this is one that I’ve picked up and put down on many a visit to the supermarket because it has cones it, but I’m going to give it a try and it has a new formula.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">First things first, I’m going to look up ALL the ingredients and then decide if I want to go any further and then I’ll get back on how they fair.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>GARNIER FRUCTIS - <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>REPAIR & SHINE</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JwM70IrIw4U/TeOdQz9iOaI/AAAAAAAAAH0/S6y4rO0VLXI/s1600/garnierfructisrepair%2526shineconditioner157788.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JwM70IrIw4U/TeOdQz9iOaI/AAAAAAAAAH0/S6y4rO0VLXI/s200/garnierfructisrepair%2526shineconditioner157788.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palm Oil, Behtrimonium Chloride, CI 19140, Niacinamide, Sugar cane extract, Steaaramidopropyl Dimethylamine, Olive Fruit Oil, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Limonene, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lonalool, Benzyl salicylate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Apple Fruit Extract, Avacado oil, Shea Butter, Citric acid, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Lemon peel extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Glycerin, Fragrance</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>THE BODY SHOP – RAINFOREST MOISTURE</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yK_rRpYH894/TeOdXWfVFaI/AAAAAAAAAH4/1DTx9qMbmeg/s1600/moisture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="178" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yK_rRpYH894/TeOdXWfVFaI/AAAAAAAAAH4/1DTx9qMbmeg/s200/moisture.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Distearoylethyl Hydroxyethlmonoum Methosulfate, Coconut Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Citric acid, Cetyl Esters, Sodidm Benzoate, Fragrance, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Mongongo Kernal Oil, Salicylic Acid, Honey, Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Tocopherol</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>TRESEMME – NATURALS</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kPZxh5njx-4/TeOdeHq2CJI/AAAAAAAAAH8/i9Ms4fdbMoM/s1600/TN1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kPZxh5njx-4/TeOdeHq2CJI/AAAAAAAAAH8/i9Ms4fdbMoM/s200/TN1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Water, Caprylic/Capric Troglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Aspartic Acid, Lauroyl Lysine, Avacado oil, Aloe Leaf extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Brassica Campestris/ Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>HERBAL ESSENCES – HELLO HYDRATION</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TZM4vo9MLh4/TeOdkK0bLqI/AAAAAAAAAIA/etUcpJSyFrQ/s1600/hello_hydration.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TZM4vo9MLh4/TeOdkK0bLqI/AAAAAAAAAIA/etUcpJSyFrQ/s1600/hello_hydration.gif" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonoum Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Dicetyldimonoum Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Mgnesium Nitrate, Coconut extract, Orchid Flower extract, Zea Mays Silk Extract, Methylchloroisthiazolinone, CI 42090, Mgnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Citirc Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate</div>4Nappiness4evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491268440873731794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468581978868788648.post-72311514312900933432011-05-29T22:24:00.001+01:002011-05-29T22:28:10.609+01:00Knowing Your PorosityRecently I have noticed that when I wash my hair it dries really quickly, the word POROSITY came into my head but I had no idea what it was so I turned to the oracle that is YOUTUBE and found this useful video.<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="297" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NitH0rlAaUY" width="470"></iframe>4Nappiness4evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491268440873731794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468581978868788648.post-10254142741483090612011-05-29T22:10:00.002+01:002011-05-29T22:14:00.819+01:00Ingredient of the week: Pracaxi Oil<div style="text-align: center;"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_FormView1_STORYTEXTLabel">Every week I will feature an ingredient that is used in BeUNIQUE hair products</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_FormView1_STORYTEXTLabel">This week PRACAXI OIL found in Mango Twist</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_FormView1_STORYTEXTLabel">Pracaxi (or “pracachy”) is a tree widely distributed in the lowland Neotropics. It can be found in South America from northern Venezuela to the Guianas, including Trinidad and Tobago and the Amazon rainforest. The pracaxi tree has fruits that contain seed from which the pracaxi oil is extracted. </span><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_FormView1_STORYTEXTLabel">The oil extracted from the pracaxi seeds is used by the Amazonian riverside populations in several ways. Its antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-hemorrhagic properties have made the plant traditional among local inhabitants in the treatment of snake bites, healing of ulcers and surgical sanitation. It also has several applications in the cosmetic industry. As a powerful dermatological moisturiser, the pracaxi oil helps cell renewal and treats stretch marks, skin spots, depigmentation, severe acne, and scars. When applied to hair care products, it provides an excellent conditioning effect, eases combing, and enhances hair smoothness and shine. </span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This oil can be found in The Body Shops Rainforest hair care range and also </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a class="l" href="http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=22&ved=0CB0QFjABOBQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kerastase.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Felixir-ultime%2Felixir-ultime.aspx&rct=j&q=pracaxi%20oil%20and%20hair&ei=T7XiTauBIseJhQfh6fHyBw&usg=AFQjCNGJMQYXqrknWrep02cPMcVTB2F2fg&cad=rja">Kérastase - Elixir Ultime</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4f7vL2T2x0/TeK1x_d_P1I/AAAAAAAAAHs/QMeAA3UWJ_4/s1600/moisture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4f7vL2T2x0/TeK1x_d_P1I/AAAAAAAAAHs/QMeAA3UWJ_4/s320/moisture.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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I've been in the kitchen today making up other batch of my Moisture Custard, which is highly moisturising, and I have reformulated Mango Twist, hoping to get safety assessment done for 3 products by the end of June. Then I need to sort out the challenge testing.4Nappiness4evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491268440873731794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468581978868788648.post-25482920686392442662011-05-29T21:47:00.002+01:002011-05-29T23:17:40.607+01:00Hair News #2I came across 2 new books this week one courtesy of Kimmay Tube, and the second I just stumbled across, I haven't purchased them but they will be on my wish list.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span id="btAsinTitle"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Black-Hair-Comprehensive-Textured/dp/0984518428/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306268805&sr=8-1">The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care</a> by <span class="contributorNameTrigger" jquery1306701144883="72"><span style="color: #003399;">Audrey Davis-Sivasothy. </span></span></span><span class="contributorNameTrigger" jquery1306701144883="72">There is also a useful website <a href="http://www.blackhairscience.com/">http://www.blackhairscience.com/</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">NOW HAIR THIS! The Destruction of Black Hair by Debe Dene</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5VfANLqGRpI/TeKwUTljWqI/AAAAAAAAAHo/8EXgvil2z6g/s1600/4160256_500x500_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5VfANLqGRpI/TeKwUTljWqI/AAAAAAAAAHo/8EXgvil2z6g/s320/4160256_500x500_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>4Nappiness4evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491268440873731794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468581978868788648.post-84798696423878722592011-04-27T18:35:00.002+01:002011-04-27T18:36:54.119+01:00The Body Shop Rainforest Moisture Conditioner<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="460" height="289" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1hSu814rbIw?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>4Nappiness4evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491268440873731794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468581978868788648.post-46250770330231905162011-04-12T19:13:00.001+01:002011-05-29T21:48:47.115+01:00Hair News #1<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have dreams of being a hair aficionado, knowing all there is to know about hair and giving outs lots of advice on how to care for it and maintain it, but not really sure how long that’s going to take! So instead I thought that I would share with you on a regular basis articles and hair blogs that I come across. I love surfing the net looking for new ingredients and finding out what others are saying about hair or doing with their hair. <o:p></o:p></span> <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I could find this stuff and claim that it’s mine, but I’m not like that let’s give credit where credit’s due. So what have I come across this week?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><a href="http://nadiasnotes.com/">Nadia's Notes</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Love this blog, I came across it while on my iPad, why mention this? Because it was in a totaly different format compared to on my PC, and that is what attracted me. Nadia comes across as gunially interested in her hair and I wanted read evwrthing se had bee doing with her hair, I would say that I would love my blog to be like hers but I don't seem to have the time to keep it updated. Definaltey check this blog out!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EnEFWQZ7M9w/TaSTYv9QGLI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/PWAVp73R6Iw/s1600/chicoro-grow-it-cover1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EnEFWQZ7M9w/TaSTYv9QGLI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/PWAVp73R6Iw/s320/chicoro-grow-it-cover1.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.beautifybitbybit.com/">Chicoro</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Many of you have probably already heard of her, I read her book ages ago, but what you may not know os that of you sign up to her website you'll get regular USEFUL emails about hair, looking after it, and maintaining it. For example read below for one of the emails I gt this month:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
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<div class="style6"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Candara;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Five Ways to Get Water into Your Hair <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Candara;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am a big advocate of placing and keeping moisture, which is water, into the hair. In a worse case scenario, without water being present within the hair structure, you doom the hair to a shortened life span. In other scenarios, dry, thirsty hair tends to be dull and lacks shine. Since water is good for your hair, let's talk about some ways to get it there.</span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><ol style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Candara;">Rinse Your Hair With Very Warm Water</span></b><span style="font-family: Candara;">: The easiest way to get water in your hair is to saturate or rinse your hair with water. Warm water will penetrate hair faster than colder water. You don't want the water to be boiling hot!</span></span></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="font-size: small;">Steam Your Hair</span></span></b><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="font-size: small;">: Another way to infuse your hair with water is to steam your hair. There are four methods or ways you can steam your hair.</span> </span></li>
</span></ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"></div><ol start="2" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><ol style="margin-top: 0in;" type="a"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="font-size: small;">Most Expensive</span></span></b><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="font-size: small;">- Purchase a hair steamer. These can run up to $200 US dollars or more. Steamers add a steady stream of warm, vaporized water to the hair. If you wet your hair first, then get under the steamer, it will keep your hair wet and warm. Sounds delicious!</span> <o:p></o:p></span> </span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="font-size: small;">Expensive</span></span></b><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="font-size: small;">- Purchase a hair dryer. These can start around $45 US dollars. Dryers use hot air and no water or moisture. You can wet your hair and put a plastic cap over it and then sit under the dryer. Or you can wet towel under hot running water, or heat it up the wet towel in the microwave, put it on your wet hair and sit under the dryer. Don't burn or electrocute yourselves, please!</span> <o:p></o:p></span> </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Candara;">Less Expensive</span></b><span style="font-family: Candara;">- Purchase a heating cap. They can run about $20 US dollars when on sale. You wet your hair and put this on top. <o:p></o:p></span> </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Candara;">Not Expensive</span></b><span style="font-family: Candara;">- Got get a towel that is not too large, wet it, put it in the microwave to warm it up, put it around your head and place a plastic bag around or over the towel <o:p></o:p></span> </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cheap-</span></span></b><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Wet hair and place plastic bag or shower cap on your hair. Leave on from 10 minutes to overnight.</span> </span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list 1.0in; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="font-size: small;">Use Water Based Moisturizer- Use a water based moisturizer in your hair. You can place on your hair during the week. You can also use this with a plastic cap.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</span></div><ol start="4" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="font-size: small;">Use Hygroscopic Ingredients on Your Hair- Perform treatments on your hair by adding honey to your conditioner, amino acids or glycerin to your other products.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Candara;"><span style="font-size: small;">Use Protective Styling- To help hold in the moisture longer. Keep the hair moist and protected.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jb5Mjc2VTlE/TaSUTGlbuKI/AAAAAAAAAHU/pDhAdwJ4gb8/s1600/solange13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jb5Mjc2VTlE/TaSUTGlbuKI/AAAAAAAAAHU/pDhAdwJ4gb8/s320/solange13.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Solange Knowles</span></b></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">I am loving this girl's hair, I thought that we she cut her hair off it was justa fad but she seems to be sticking with it, and looking good with it too! She says that she has grown 12" of hair in 2 years, GO GIRL!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="profileName fn ginormousProfileName fwb"><u>Midlands (Birmingham) Natural Hair Meet up UK</u></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="profileName fn ginormousProfileName fwb">If you are going to be in the Birmingham area on May 7th then you may want to attend. It's being organinsed by Lorien Hay at Where: Coffee Lounge, 10-11 Navigation Street, Birmingham B2 4BS, WM from 4pm - 7pm.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
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</div>4Nappiness4evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09491268440873731794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468581978868788648.post-5526806155054879902011-01-01T16:39:00.000+00:002011-01-01T16:39:20.878+00:00Macadamia Natural Oil Detangling Comb<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4NdzlR51D7I/TR9YAwnwk2I/AAAAAAAAAHE/YPlMa72VzrI/s1600/macadamia%252520comb%252520200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4NdzlR51D7I/TR9YAwnwk2I/AAAAAAAAAHE/YPlMa72VzrI/s1600/macadamia%252520comb%252520200.jpg" /></a>Surfing the web I came across this comb retailing for £8.95 not too sure about it though?!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><strong><u><a href="http://www.thestyleministry.com/product.php?productid=17351">Macadamia Natural Oil Detangling Comb infused with healing oil treatment</a></u></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The macadamia Oil Treatment comb is made using an innovative new process that allows a blend of Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment directly with specially formulated resin. The end result is a unique detangling comb that is infused throughout with our special oil. Regular use will impart cumulative benefits of our wonderous oil treatment without leaving any residue on your hands. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Features & benefits: </div><ul><li><div style="text-align: justify;">Hassel-free nourishment and tangle maintenance. </div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: justify;">Detangles hair while adding shine and smoothness. </div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: justify;">Oil treatment benefits with no residue on your hands. </div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: justify;">Provides even distribution of healing oil treatment.</div></li>
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