DIY recipes for healthy hair care, healthy and glowing skin, healthy body for an improved overall lifestyle. Simple recipes with step by step instructions in all articles.
In this article, I break down the different types of healing clay, composition, other names they are known by, and which type of healing clay is best for hair and skin. I covered bentonite clay and its benefits in an earlier article – Bentonite Clay and its Benefits for Hair. …
What is Aztec Secret Healing Clay? Aztec Secret Healing Clay is a brand of bentonite healing clay, which is very popular in curly hair care. Bentonite healing clay, aka montmorillonite clay, has been used for centuries as a facial mask as well as taken internally to help detoxify the body. …
There are many benefits to including vanilla oil in your hair and beauty treatments. Vanilla oil is versatile and can be used in many ways for household purposes. The orchids of the genus vanilla are used to produce vanilla flavoring. The vine consists of long, dark brown stringy pods from …
I’m always on the look out for a great YouTube tutorial that simplifies a style and makes it easy to understand. If you’re a style challenged natural, this video shows a very easy way to achieve a twist out. The closest I’ve ever come to a defined twist out was …
I went natural in 2009 after a terrible experience at a place that was supposed to be a “premier” salon in my area. The lady relaxed my hair, which didn’t take, then proceeded to blow dry and flat-iron my hair to within an inch of its life. I should have …
Herbs are plants used for flavouring food, in medicines, perfumes and spices. I’ve recently started getting more interested in herbs and have incorporated a wide variety of herbs in my diet this year with outstanding results. They are usually leafy green and used either fresh or dried. I prefer the fresh …
Learn how to fight the signs of premature aging with the power of kiwi fruit seed oil in this article plus 4 ways to use the oil in your skin care regimen. The kiwi fruit aka Chinese gooseberry is native to China. It spread to New Zealand and parts of …
I began a protective style challenge with wigs in January. I decided to go this route because I wanted to try a different look without damaging my hair and I also wanted to give my hair a rest. I conducted a lot of research before choosing wigs as keeping my …
Star anise essential oil makes a great preservative for DIY concoctions and this step-by-step guide to using this amazing essential oil as a preservative is sure to become your best friend! We’ve looked at natural oils as preservatives in homemade concoctions in various posts previously amongst which were:- I’ve recently …
Following the earlier article about appropriate oils for the pubic area, I received an email asking about other neglected body parts too. Coincidentally, I’ve been testing out a mix on my elbow and knees for some time and was going to write about it later on. We all take baths/showers every …
This DIY argan oil and pomegranate oil serum moisturizes and rehydrates dry skin but can also be used on oily skin due to its non-comedogenic abilities. Argan oil is an extremely beneficial oil that has been hailed as “liquid gold” in the hair and beauty world. Derived from the crushed …