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I’ve been on my healthy hair journey for some time and I’ve learned so many things. This knowledge has helped me achieve my goals but once in a while, some truly preposterous hair growth suggestions come up. They’re so out there, you just have to stop and wonder why anyone …
The tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is a plant found in Australia. Tea tree essential oil is derived from the leaves of this tree and has a strong camphor-like smell. Tea tree essential oil is widely known for its powerful antiseptic properties. It is a highly toxic essential oil that should …
The featured curlista today is Cyrena from Birmingham, UK and she shares her natural hair story, favourite products, favourite oils and much more. I started the featured curlistas series a while ago to encourage women considering going natural and inspire women who are already natural. You can view all the …
Smoothies are a blend of raw fruits and vegetables. The possibilities are endless and they usually include additives like water, ice cubes, milk, honey, nuts, seeds, supplements, and powders. Smoothies can be used as individual meals in a weight loss regimen or can be consumed after an intense workout program. …
There are many deep conditioners with some new miracle oil on the market touted as the next best thing. As a recovering PJ (Product junkie), it’s disappointing to jump on the bandwagon and discover the product doesn’t even live up to the hype. After some testing and research, I have …
Mother’s day is round the corner again. If you’ve left it to the last minute or just can’t figure out what to get mum, below are some excellent suggestions in hair and beauty. You can put together a gift basket stocked with
My obsession with green food and salads has grown over the last few months since I commenced my fitness challenge. I’ve discovered there are so many different kinds of healthy vegetables, herbs, and fruits out there that you can combine in a lot of ways for health and fitness. These …
The rosemary plant is a very common ingredient in cooking. It’s a very aromatic herb with needle-like leaves. It’s used it in marinades, bread, soups, potatoes, pasta, and sauces. The leaves are stripped from the stem and then chopped finely for use. Rosemary essential oil is steam distilled from the …
Peppermint oil has been proven to help treat hair loss issues and regrow bald spots and I break down the science in this article. This is the continuation of the Best Herbal Oils for Hair, Cooking & Aromatherapy Series where I outlined around 15 herbal oils. You can follow the …
Just to be clear, keratin is not bad. Keratin is a protein found in hair, which is responsible for strengthening hair, preventing breakage and heat damage. Keratin treatments, on the other hand, involve the application of a semi-permanent hair straightening product to curly or frizzy hair followed by flat ironing …
Butter is the primary reason why baked goods turn out fluffy and nice. Without butter or an inadequate amount of butter, baked goods turn out dry and unappetizing. I’m sure we’ve all tasted baked goods like that at one time or the other. Butter is a vital ingredient in baking. However, …