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Caribbeaner Clip for Hair Rubber Bands

I was tired of having all of our hair rubber bands making a mess in the bathroom. To remedy this situation I found two caribbeaner clips to contain them. I separated out the small and large rubber bands, then put them onto the clips. Now we can find the right size and color when we are getting ready, without digging around and making a mess.By lalala...

By lalala...

Hair Turned Gray Too Early?

Hair Turned Gray Too Early ?

Effective Natural Remedies for Premature Gray Hair

Proper management of mental worries and diet modifications are effective tips for reversing gray hair. The diet plan should contain adequate amounts of vitamin B, iron, copper and iodine. Foods to be consumed include fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, lean fish and milk; whereas spicy foods, oily foods, refined flour and soft drinks should be avoided as far as possible.

 Following are some of the gray hair natural remedies that can slow down the process of premature graying:

Coconut Oil

One of the most effective natural remedies for reversing gray hair is regular application of coconut oil. Use pure coconut oil for massaging the scalp each night before going to bed and wash next day. Another tip to cure gray hair is to use the extract obtained by boiling coconut oil and cut Indian gooseberry till the oil turns dark in color

Curry Leaves

Curry leaves contain essential nutrients to restore the hair follicles and prevent premature gray hair. One can use curry leaves either by including them in the food recipes or applying in the scalp. For application, add curry leaves in coconut oil and heat for a few minutes. Use the oil with curry leaves for massaging the scalp.

Amaranth Vegetable

Amaranth vegetable is also an effective natural remedy for gray hair. Use fresh leaves of amaranth vegetable and blend to obtain the leaf extract. Apply the leaf extract on the hair scalp for restoring the natural hair color. Alternatively, one can boil the amaranth leaves in water and use the water extract for local application on the scalp.

Gooseberry

Indian gooseberry is often considered as an effective natural remedy for premature graying. For using, cut gooseberry into pieces and dry them in the sun. Grind the dried gooseberry pieces into powdered form and mix with coconut oil. Apply this mixture in the scalp regularly for treatment of graying hair.

Henna and Coconut Oil

For extensive gray hair, staining the hair with henna can be an effective method to restore the hair color. Take coconut oil and heat till it boils. Add ample amounts of henna leaves in the oil and leave it till the coconut oil turns brownish in color. Allow the mixture to cool down and apply on the scalp. Wash off the henna leaves after about 35 - 45 minutes; the gray hair will turn dark brown.

Well! These are some of the basic home remedies for reversing premature graying. In addition, applying a mixture prepared by combination of one teaspoon lemon juice, one teaspoon almond oil and one teaspoon Indian gooseberry juice can also be used to treat premature graying. Overall, proper hair care, consuming a balanced diet and managing mental worries are the keys to maintain natural hair color.

Home Remedy For Premature Graying Of Hair

One of the best home remedies for premature graying of hair comprises of curry leaves. Include them in your daily diet. Alternatively, you can put some curry leaves in coconut oil and boil it. Strain the oil and let it cool down. Apply it over the scalp.

Dry a few pieces of ribbed gourd in the sun. Soak them in coconut oil for about 3 to 4 hours. After this, boil it until the residue becomes black and cool it down a bit. Massage the scalp with the residue.

Extract juice from fresh leaves of amaranth vegetable. Apply this juice on the hair. It will prove helpful in retaining the black color of hair and also aid the growth of new hair.

Massage the scalp with butter made out of cow's milk. This should be applied at least two times in a week.

Indian gooseberry is beneficial in treating premature graying of hair. Cut the fruit into pieces and dry them. Once dried, put them in coconut oil, until the solid matter becomes dusty or powdered. Apply on the hair.

Mix a tsp of Indian gooseberry juice with a tsp of almond oil and few drops of lime juice. Apply this mixture on your hair and keep it overnight. In the morning, wash the hair. This is an effective home remedy for treating premature graying of hair.

Avoid having refined flour and sugar, soft drinks, pastries, jam, too spicy food, hot food, chilies and oily food.

Eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. They are effective in treating premature graying of hair.

Mix a liter of yogurt with a tablespoon of yeast. Have a bowl of this mixture before every meal, as it is effective in treating premature graying.

http://www.pioneerthinking.com/beauty/hair/hairtreatment/bb_gray_hair.html

Dandruff Help Chemical Free

It's Dandruff or dead skin that forms on the scalp. Skin cells die and flake off the body all the time, but if the rate is increased and the scaly flakes are not removed then they can be seen on the head. Normally skin cells die and are replaced around once a month, but with people with dandruff, the process is speeded up to about once every two weeks.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Water

1/2 cup of White Vinegar

The Instructions

Combine ingredients then apply directly to the scalp. Use before shampooing. Apply twice a week.

Hair Helps

Dry hair:
  If your hair is very dry, you may have used too much baking soda and should lesson the amount. You may also need to use more Apple Cider Vinegar in your rinse. Also, try smoothing a tiny bit of oil into your hair either after you shower, or in the morning. A tiny bit is all you need. Coconut oil works well, and smells great!
  If you find your hair is chronically dry, and you like the idea of a hot oil treatment every so often, you can follow one of these recipes, the latter is best for dry hair and the former is a hot oil treatment for occasional use :

-- 1 teaspoon soybean oil
  -- 2 teaspoons castor oil
  Combine ingredients then warm on low heat. Massage mixture into the scalp and hair. Wrap hair in a hot towel for 15 minutes. Shampoo & rinse out.

 

-- 1/2 cup of dried rosemary leaves
  -- 1/2 cup olive oil
  Combine ingredients then heat up until warm. Strain. Coat the entire scalp and ends of hair with the oil mixture. Wrap hair in saran wrap and a towel over that, leave on for 15 minutes. Wash hair twice to remove the oil. Use this treatment twice a month or when your needs a deep conditioning. Leaves your hair shiny and rehydrated.

If you want, or need the occasional deep condition, especially if you have very long hair with breakage at the ends, you can try a mix with one small jar of real mayonnaise and 1/2 of an avocado. Mash them together in a bowl with your hands until it's a minty green color  then smooth onto your hair. Put on a shower cap, or wrap your hair in saran wrap and leave on for 20 minutes before thoroughly rinsing clean. If you're using this only for the tips of your hair, or for very short hair, half the ingredients.

If you swim regularly in pools, or have very chlorinated water you may find your hair dries easily. To help prevent chlorine damage after you've gone swimming, try mixing one egg, one eggshell's worth of olive oil with one quarter of a peeled cucumber. Blend together, spread evenly onto hair, leave in ten minutes and then rinse well. See also [I have hard water!]

If you regularly blow-dry, stop! Scrunch with a towel and then let your hair air-dry. Curling, straightening or kinking your hair using hot irons can also attribute to drying and breakage. You can also try using a boar-bristle brush to brush your hair with, this will distribute your hair's natural oils evenly. Though be warned that you don't need to use it all the time, and using it too much might actually make your hair feel more oily then usual!

White Build-up: 
  You're probably using too much baking soda! Remember, you only need one tablespoon per cup  of water, for long hair, you only need a maximum of 2-3 tablespoons. It doesn't seem like much, but it goes a long way. For easier distribution, keep a little cup with some baking soda in the shower and take a pinch and apply to wet hair, then rub in.

Itchy hair/scalp:  Rinse with tea tree, rosemary or lavender essential oils (just a few drops at the most!) Try changing your rinse routine. Add a bit of honey, try a rosemary tea rinse... experiment! For itchy scalp caused by build-up or dryness, try adding a few pinches of brown sugar (not white, as it will dissolve) to your wash and rubbing it through. Be sure to rinse thoroughly. If you use any oils on your scalp (like jojoba, or coconut), stop and see if that makes a difference. See also [I have hard water!]

Dandruff: 
  Skin cells flake and slough off the body all the time, normally skin go through the cycle of dying and being replaced once a month. If this process is sped up and the skin cells aren't removed, you get dandruff. Although the real causes of dandruff are still unknown, most theories involve the sebaceous glands being plugged, or overproducing.

To help control dandruff you can use a mild acidic solution on your scalp, before shampooing, about twice a week.

-- 1/2 cup Water
  -- 1/2 cup of White Vinegar 
  Combine ingredients then apply directly to the scalp. Use before shampooing. Apply twice a week.

If you're using any oils on your scalp (coconut, jojoba, etc - not essential) stop and see if that helps. Also try adding some brown sugar to your baking soda wash and massage it into your scalp to help slough away flakes. Don't use white sugar, it will just dissolve.

Limp or weak hair:
  You are over-conditioning! Cut back on how often you use a conditioning rinse. If you're using hot oil treatments, try going a little longer between them. Think about which moisturizing ingredients you're using in your routines, and cut back where you can.

http://babyslime.livejournal.com/174054.html

Hair Rinse Homemade

Hair Rinse Homemade

1 TBS Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Cup Warm Water

I make in plastic measuring cup.
I add the Apple Cider Vinegar then add warm water in the shower.

Apply to WET hair. 
Massage into scalp
Rinse off with cool water (cold if you can) it closes the pores (warm - hot water opens the pores).

I only use hair rinse AS NEEDED. 

You have to see what works for you.

Non-Soap Shampoo

ONE IDEA
1 TBS Baking Soda
1 Cup Warm or Hot Water
Store in up-cycled shampoo or cream rinse bottle.
Pour the mixture onto your hair and work it in, let sit minute, rinse.

Use more water is your hair is long or thick.
DO NOT use more Baking Soda, it will cake in your hair, become hard or brittle.

~ I don't store any of this mixture.

TWO
Quarter size Baking Soda palm of  hand and make paste.
Massage into hair.
Rinse.

THIRD IDEA
Sprinkle Baking Soda over VERY WET hair and massage in then rinse.

You have to do trial and error and see what works for you.


Frizzy Hair: Add honey to moisturize or moisturizing oil like coconut, jojoba.

Long Hair: Use 1 - 1 solution. Don't use too much baking soda, it will dry your hair.

Greasy Hair: De-tox may mean greasiness. Don't over-wash, it will pass. Try using less Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse.

Hair Gel Homemade

Hair Gel Homemade

1 cup warm water

1 1/2 - 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin (makes it sticky) (flavored DOES NOT WORK, it has dye)

Small Stainless Steel Pot

1 Mason Jar

Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup warm water.

Keep refrigerated and use as regular hair gel

 ~I store in small Mason jar.

 

How To Make Hairspray Without Chemicals

How To Make Hairspray Without Chemicals

RECIPE

2 Lemons

2 cups Water

Stainless steel pot

Cheesecloth

Spray Bottle

1 TBS Vodka 

or Rubbing Alcohol 1 oz.

Simmer in stainless steel pan (only others can soak in toxins in pans or pans coatings). 

Low Heat until lemons are very soft.

Cool, strain in cheesecloth.

Pour into spray bottle

Add 1 TBSP vodka and shake. (or rubbing alcohol)

Dilute with water if too sticky.

Vodka makes it last longer, not for drinking (sorry). 

Stored in frig or out for 2 weeks in winter.

Herbs to help Hair's Health

 
  A few drops goes a LONG way! 

How to improve my hair's health --- EASY HERBS 

  Burdock: root helps prevent dandruff

  Catmint: leaves encourage hair growth and soothes scalp irritations

  Chamomile: flowers soften and lighten hair

  Flannel Mullein: lightens hair

  Goosegrass: tonic and cleansing, helps prevent dandruff

  Henna: red hair dye and conditioner

  Horsetail: non-fertile stems and branches strengthens the hair

  Lavender: antiseptic, antibiotic, stimulates hair growth, and degreases

  Lime: flowers clean and softens

  Marigold: lightens hair color

  Nasturtium: for hair growth

  Parsley: enriches hair color and gives a nice luster

  Rosemary: tonic and conditioner, one of the best herbs to use, gives luster and body, also slightly darkens the hair. (This is good to use if you notice your hair lightening due to baking soda use.)

  Rhubarb: the root makes a yellow hair dye

  Sage: tonic and conditioning, darkens the hair

  Southernwood: encourages hair growth and helps prevent dandruff

  Stinging Nettle: tonic and conditioning and helps prevent dandruff

  Witch Hazel: leaves and bark are astringent and cleanses oily hair

Most recipes using these herbs call for dried or fresh, you can boil it into a tea and infuse it into your rinse routine (or make it a rinse all by itself). The oils will work as well, but make sure they're pure, and use very little. A few drops can go a long way!