Friday, June 29, 2012

Hair Color by Lustrous Henna Hair Dye –Select Your Shade.

Hair Color Selection Guidelines

Select your Lustrous Henna® shade according to your own hair color. The following chart details:

Effect of 100% Natural Hair Dye Lustrous Henna® on Various Hair Color

♥ No PPD ♥ No Ammonia ♥ No Peroxide ♥

Product Name	Hair Color
Product Name	Black	Brown	Golden Brown	Gray/White
1. Lustrous Henna RED	Reddish tint Brownish Red reflection against light	Reddish tint Brownish Red reflection against light	Reddish tint like deep orange. Brownish Red reflection against light	Deep Orange Red 30% darker than natural henna Reddish Orange reflection against light.
2. Lustrous Henna Brown	Not Recommended	Brown Reddish Brown reflection against light	Brown Reddish Brown reflection against light	Brown Reddish Brown reflection against light
3. Lustrous Henna Dark Brown	Dark Brownish Black	Dark Brown Reddish Brown Reflection against light	Dark Brown Reddish Brown Reflection against light	Brown Reddish Brown Reflection If more than 30% gray hair, the effect will appear in two applications.
4. Lustrous Henna Soft Black	Dark Black	Soft Black	Soft Black	Soft Black If more than 30% gray hair, the effect will appear in two applications.
5. Lustrous Henna Mahogany	Not Recommended	Mahogany Reddish Brown Reflection against light	Mahogany Reddish Brown Reflection against light	Mahogany If more than 30% gray hair, the effect will appear in two applications.
6. Lustrous Henna Golden	Not Recommended	Not Recommended	Yellowish Brown	Golden If more than 30% gray hair, the effect will appear in two applications.

Note: Actual color will gradually deepen and fully appear within 48 hours after application. If you have more than 30% gray hair, you may need to repeat the application to get actual color. The final color is dependent on the color of your hair as explained above.
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*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Shikakai Powder - Recipes for Hair Growth

Shikakai Powder Shampoo for “Do-It-Yourself” Healthy Hair

Shikakai is referred to as "fruit for the hair." It has a naturally mild pH, and it gently cleans the hair without stripping it of natural oils. Use Shikakai as a natural hair shampoo for sensitive to normal scalps or to control dandruff. Shikakai is said to aid hair growth and strengthen hair roots.

Saba Botanical of USA stocks all natural shampoos, free of sulfates, etc. (Imbue All Natural Shampoo and Lustrous Henna Shampoo Powder) that contain Shikakai powder and other great botanicals for cleansing healthy hair and to encourage hair growth. However, some men and women love to mix their own recipes for natural hair growth and healthy hair. Here are a few using pure Shikakai powder from Saba Botanical of USA:

Healthy Hair Shampoo (Quick Method)

1 tablespoon EACH of : Pure Shikakai Powder, Pure Amla Powder, Pure Reetha Powder Organic Wash (from Saba Botanical of USA)
1 ½ cup water.

Mix dry ingredients with water in a saucepan. Bring to ALMOST boiling and lower heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Discard solids. Let mixture cool to room temperature.

When ready to use, apply to hair and leave on for approximately 5-10 minutes or longer (if desired). Wash out thoroughly. You can follow up with a natural conditioner (although not necessary).

Shikakai Powder Traditional Shampoo (Slow Method)

6 cups water
1 tablespoon pure Amla powder (from Saba Botanical of USA)
2 sticks of cinnamon
12 cloves
2 teaspoons of loose black tea leaves
Combine in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes; then add the following:
2 cups of Pure Shikakai powder (from Saba Botanical of USA)
½ cup pure Pure Reetha Powder Organic Wash (from Saba Botanical of USA)

Raise heat to ALMOST boiling –but DON’T boil. Turn off heat and remove saucepan from hot burner. Let mixture in saucepan sit for at least 4 hours or overnight.

When ready, do the following: Heat mixture to ALMOST boiling –but DON’T boil. Turn down heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Discard solids. Let mixture cool until warm to touch.

Stir in the following ingredients to the mixture:
1 tablespoon of honey
2 teaspoons of almond oil
2 teaspoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of Vitamin E oil
Let mixture cool to room temperature and transfer into tightly sealed jars or bottles with lids. Store in the refrigerator. Mixture should keep up to one month.

When ready to use, apply to hair and leave on for approximately 15-20 minutes or longer (if desired). Wash out thoroughly. No need to follow up with a conditioner (unless you really want to).

Whether to maintain healthy hair or to encourage hair growth, Shikakai powder works wonders!

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Dermatologist Visit Can Help Hair Loss Concerns

Dermatologist? Not Usually a Natural Hair Care Theme

“All Natural Herbal Hair Coloring/Natural Hair Dying Education. Focused on: Non-toxic PPD-free Hair Dye for Men and Women, Vegetable Based Hair Color Dye for Gray Hair Cover. Face, Skin and Body Care combining Ancient Botanicals with modern Earth-Friendly, Green Living.”

As alluded to in our top banner, the LustrousHenna.com blog is primarily devoted to naturally improving overall hair and skin condition though the use of ancient botanicals. However, in today’s modern age, there are a number of afflictions that can affect the growth of hair in men and women that could be due to an underlying medical condition that might warrant a visit to a dermatologist. An abnormal thyroid, hormonal changes from conditions like pregnancy or menopause; even medications for blood pressure and gout can contribute to hair loss (hair fall).

Natural Cures Help Hair Loss (Hair Fall)

If hair loss is a temporary condition, due to undue stress, temporary illness or similar issue, then proven home remedies and ancient natural cures can help stop hair loss (hair fall). A change in diet can be quite beneficial as we have written in a number of articles in our blog archives. Exercise also help improves overall health and can boost self-esteem while treating some causes of hair loss (hair fall).

The botanical extracts and powders on the Saba Botanical website are well-known to be natural cures for hair loss (hair fall), used for literally centuries. In our modern day, they have proven to be truly beneficial home remedies.

Hair Loss (Hair Fall) Due To Physical and Emotional Stress

According to the American Hair Loss Council*, surgeries and stress can temporarily affect hair growth:

“Surgeries, severe illnesses and emotional stress can cause hair loss. The body simply shuts down production of hair during periods of stress since it is not necessary for survival and instead devotes its energies toward repairing vital body structures. In many cases there is a three month delay between the actual event and the onset of hair loss. Furthermore, there may be another three month delay prior to the return of noticeable hair regrowth. This then means that the total hair loss and regrowth cycle can last 6 months or possibly longer when induced by physical or emotional stress. There are some health conditions which may go undetected that can contribute to hair loss. These include anemia or low blood count and thyroid abnormalities. Both of these conditions can be detected by a simple, inexpensive blood test.”

**Dermatologist Visit Really Needed?**

If you are concerned that your hair loss is excessive, then it’s best to visit a dermatologist. In fact the American Hair Loss Council suggests the following:

“First have your hair loss diagnosed by a competent dermatologist who sees hair loss patients on a regular basis. Once you know the diagnosis you will have a better understanding of exactly which treatment option may be best for you.”

*Citations: ahlc.org website.

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Physician Recommends Lustrous Henna

Physician Shares His Experience with Lustrous Henna® Hair Dye

Dear Syed, I, Dr.Bhagwan Bang, a pediatrician who had extensive allergic reaction with color dye. While reading about allergic reaction to chemical in Annual of Pediatrics, published by North Western College of medicine Chicago, I came to know about your product and is extremely pleased to say that it was wonderful. I never had reaction with LUSTROUS HENNA of yours. I have no hesitation in recommending to anybody. Thanks, Bhagwan Das Bang, MD. Recipient of AAP Hero Award 2009

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Why is Lustrous Henna Physician Recommended?
Benefits of Lustrous Henna

Both for men and women
PPD free, No Ammonia, No Peroxide.
Blocks UV so your hair doesn't become sun damaged
Strengthens your hair so it won't get split ends
Makes your hair glossy and shiny
Will give you most natural look.
Adheres to the hair beautifully
Looks more like your natural color
Since color fade gradually, do not create ugly white/gray lines with growth
Conditions and protects your hair, instead of stripping your hair from the natural protein it needs to stay healthy and grow.
Does not penetrate in the hair shaft to cause them to dry, and become lifeless and brittle.
Covers any other color as it coats the hair.
Lustrous Henna colors contain herbs that have therapeutic values, will heal not hurt, as opposed to chemical-based dyes that have known to cause cancer and severe damage to vital organs as they penetrate into the skin.
Lustrous Henna contains herbs that are known to prevent hair loss, herbs that are known for anti-dandruff properties and to improve overall health of your hair
Beautifying qualities of henna have been established and admired for thousands of years. Famous beauties as Cleopatra and Nefertiti have beautified their skin and hair with henna.
Allergic reaction to pure henna is extremely rare.

Saba Botanical of USA is proud to receive unsolicited endorsements, whether written by a physician, dermatologist or a happy consumer. We hope to share your experience soon.

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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Allergic Contact Dermatitis from PPD in Hair Dye –Can be Avoided.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis Caused by PPD* is Serious.

The following information is quoted from an article in the Canadian Journal of Medicine**:

“Contact dermatitis caused by PPD in hair dye often extends beyond the scalp to include the forehead, neck, eyelids and face. It usually manifests as pruritic, edematous, erythematous scaly patches and plaques; vesicular lesions sometimes occur as well. It can take weeks to fully resolve and may require treatment with corticosteroids, orally administered. In addition to more localized reactions, reports of disseminated dermatitic eruptions after PPD exposure that can be quite debilitating have been reported. Other skin reactions, such as postinflammatory hyper-or hypopigmentation, can also ensue.

All 6 of our patients were told that they had an allergy to PPD and cross-reacting substances. Interestingly, none of them suspected that their contact dermatitis to hair dye had stemmed from their previous black henna tattoo. They were instructed to never again get black henna tattoos and to avoid dyeing their hair with any products containing PPD or other para-dye ingredients. It was pointed out to them that PPD can be in both light and dark shades of hair dye. The patients were given a list of products that may contain PPD or cross-react with it.¹ There are some PPD-free hair dyes that patients with PPD allergies can use. Some patients may be able to tolerate highlights if the hair dye does not touch the scalp when applied, but application of dyes with PPD to hair roots (i.e., where the dye comes into contact with the scalp) must be avoided.”

Avoid Allergic Contact Dermatitis Caused by PPD in Chemical Hair Dye.

The solution for avoiding Allergic Contact Dermatitis is to avoid using synthetic hair dyes altogether. Most contain PPD, ammonia, peroxide and other harmful chemicals. As noted above, results through continued use can be quite detrimental.

Dermatological Solution for Avoiding Allergic Contact Dermatitis

The solution given by most dermatologists across the globe is to use an all-natural hair dye such as pure henna, that works like a semi-permanent color dye. but without chemicals. The problem with using pure henna dye is that it only gives one color: bright red-orange. Most people don’t care for pure henna color. Most people are satisfied with covering their gray hair or coloring their hair with their own natural shade of hair color.

Many men and women have experienced successful results using Lustrous Henna® 100% all Natural Hair Dye. It comes in nine (9) natural hair color shades. The shades are a result of mixing pure henna extracts with the extracts of other botanical plants. All shades of color are totally natural and therefore, don’t contain any harmful chemical substance. Allergic Contact Dermatitis can be avoided since allergy reaction to pure henna is extremely rare. Lustrous Henna® 100% all Natural Hair Dye is a combination of ancient traditional hair dye combined with modern green living. *

Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) is a chemical substance that is widely used as a permanent hair dye. It may also been found in textile or fur dyes, dark coloured cosmetics, temporary tattoos, photographic developer and lithography plates, photocopying and printing inks, black rubber, oils, greases and gasoline.

**© 2011 Canadian Medical Association. ¹
Matulich J, Sullivan J. Contact Dermatitis 2005;53:33-6.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Traditional Henna Hair Color or Lustrous Henna. Which is Quicker?

Traditional Henna Hair Dye Release Takes Several Hours

Henna hair dye or Hina (Lawsonia Inermis) is known by a variety of names: Al-Khanna, Al-henna, Jamaica Mignonette, Mehndi, and Mendee. The lawsone, primarily concentrated in the petioles of the leaves, cause staining or dying. However, they must be crushed in order for the lawsone molecules contained within the leaf, to release (when mixed with a mildly acidic liquid, such as found in lemon juice, strong tea, etc.). Once released, the lawsone gradually bind to the outer layer of the proteins in the skin or hair, thus staining or dying it.

Fortunately, to make hair dye, we don’t have to search for and crush henna ourselves. It is commonly traded as a dried powder from milling and sifting the henna leaf. As a powder, it’s also known as mendhi and is not only used for dying hair color, but hair conditioning as well. Traditionally, the henna mix must be soaked for 6 to 12 hours and rest on the hair for 3 to 4 hours or the lawsone in the henna won’t work.
Lustrous Henna Hair Dye Quickly Releases in About an Hour

Thankfully, Lustrous Henna® hair color releases in about an hour. It’s much easier to apply and comes in many hair color shades . Being a true eco-friendly hair dye, the hair color comes from Mother Earth. Obviously henna powder is the primary ingredient in this natural vegetable hair color dye. The various shade mixes of hair dye include: Soft Black, Dark Brown, Brown, Mahogany, Red, Blonde, Golden Blonde, Medium Golden Blonde, and Golden.

100% Natural Ingredients of Lustrous Henna Hair Dye

Depending on the hair color shade, Lustrous Henna® contains the following ingredients (please refer to the package for more detail):

Pure Henna (Lawsonia Inermis)

Only high quality, finely sifted pure henna is used in Lustrous Henna ® hair dye . It’s described in the previous paragraphs of this article.

Indigo Powder.

The botanical name is Indigofera Tinctoria. Other synonyms are true indigo, pigmentum indicum, neel and neelii. The plant is actually a leafy shrub that grows 3-6 feet tall with magenta-colored flowers.

Indigo has been used since ancient times as a hair dye that is totally natural. It was used by men and women to dye textiles and dye hair color. The dye is made from processing the plant’s leaves by soaking them in water and allowing them to ferment. This converts the natural glycoside indicant into the dye, indigotin. It can then be pressed into cakes, dried and powdered. As a hair dye, it is used along with henna to create shades of color. It also makes hair soft and silky to the touch.

Catechu powder.

The botanical name is Acacia Catechu. It is commonly known as mimosa catechu, cutch, katha or khar This thorny tree grows up to 50 feet tall in the vicinity of Asia, China, India and the Indian Ocean. The heartwood extract is a natural hair coloring dye and is also used to dye textiles. The bark is a natural breath freshener called, "Katha".

Bacopa monnieri

Bacopa monnieri is a thyme-leafed water hyssop that is also called Brahmi, Halneem or Bacopa. It’s a perennial creeping herb that grows 1-2 feet tall that grows in wetlands, muddy shores and other marshy areas. As seen in the image, the leaves are succulent and thick. The plant contains small, white flowers with four or five petals. It can be found in the marsh in India and neighboring countries. It is also found in the USA in Florida and other southern states.

Acacia concinna

Acacia concinna is also known as Shikakai or Satla has been used in the Indian Subcontinent since ancient times for hair care. It’s known as, “fruit for hair” and is used as a mild cleansing shampoo in India. It doesn’t strip hair of natural oils and it also acts as a detangler.

Lustrous Henna® is the brainchild of Syed Abbas, who states, “We list all of our ingredients on every package for your convenience. You can always go online and check the ingredients, too.”

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Friday, June 8, 2012

Happy Feet Love Pampering!

Happy Feet Pedicure at Home.

Ready for great fun and some lustrous happy feet pampering in the privacy of your own home? Use a "Face Pack" for the ENTIRE BODY.

Get Ready: You’ll need a comfy robe, turban and open slippers (optional, but lots of fun). Also: towels, washcloths, dishes, access to bathroom and kitchen sinks, etc.

Make sure you have a Lustrous Henna ® Face & Body Maskpack available. If you want to add a pack of great-smelling Lustrous Henna® Orange Peel Powder, that’s an option too. Remember: a little goes a long way and you should have enough for several “happy feet” evenings.

Appeal to the senses and create a spa-like atmosphere

Music: nature sounds like the ocean, trickling brooks, soft classical music or some cool jazz. Lightly scented candles or essential oil simmering in water on stovetop or oil burner are aromatic and heighten the senses.

A glass of good wine or a cocktail can help create a pair of very happy feet too!

Foot Mask Pedicure

“Happy Feet”workout: Take a golf ball and rub it around the foot, concentrating on the arch andsides; or set a smooth river rock on carpeting and walk on the stone for a few minutes. If you have enough smooth rocks, you can also add them to a basin filled with warm Lustrous Henna® Soapnut (Reetha Fruit) Powder /water solution. Rub your feet back and forth on the stones. All workouts are soothing and massage the feet.

Exfoliate and cleanse: Fill large dishpan, bucket or whatever will fit your tootsies with warm Lustrous Henna® Soapnut (Reetha Fruit) Powder /water solution. Soak feet for several minutes. Using a pumice stone (or similar item), scrub calluses off heels. Rinse, then pat dry.

Apply mask: Apply to entire foot up to ankles. After 15-30 minutes, remove mask by rinsing feet in same container, replaced with clean water. After removing foot mask, if you want to proceed with toenail manicure, do so. Gently rub feet in favorite natural skin oil; pat dry. Be gentle!

The Face and Body mask is hands down my favorite product. Many of you know that I’m a spa brat. You can rub me down with just about anything at a spa-mud, seaweed, chocolate, blueberries- I’ve done it all. This is one of the best facial masks I have ever tried.It mixes with water and apply the paste. I left it on for about an hour and then washed off. You can feel it tightening on your face and your face just lifting. It is the cheapest facelift you will ever get! After I washed it off I noticed an immediate glow and smoothness to my face. My skin seemed to be much more even-shaded and just wonderful. And, since I only used it on my face, I only used needed a small amount of the package. So... I could get 3-4 facials; that is my idea of home economics!

Denise

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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Face Masks, Body Masks. Recipes to Moisturize Skin.

Home Remedies Easy as 1, 2, 3: Mix, Apply, Wait, Rinse.

Dry skin needs pampering? No matter what the season, it’s always a great time to use home remedies to baby your skin. So get cozy and relax while improving your skin tone with home remedies. Light candles and add background music and have some fun with one or more of the following recipes for face masks that you can use in the privacy of your own home. (Most take 20 minutes or less.) Your supple skin will love you back!

Face Masks to Moisturize Dry Skin

Orange Juice Mask

2 tbsp. Lustrous Henna® Face & Body Skin Treatment
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup fresh orange juice

Mix Lustrous Henna® Face and Body Skin Treatment and orange juice. Stir in honey and let the "pudding" simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool. Spread the mixture over your face and neck and let dry for 20 minutes. Rinse off gently with cool water.

Lustrous Garden Mask

1/2 papaya
1/2 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 tbsp. Lustrous Henna® Face and Body Skin Treatment

Mash papaya; blend the ingredients together. Apply to clean face, leave on for 10-15 minutes; rinse off gently with cool water.

Strawberry Mask

1/2 cup very ripe strawberries
3 tbsp. Lustrous Henna® Face and Body Skin Treatment

Enough water to make paste, (if needed) Mix strawberries and Lustrous Henna® Face and Body Skin Treatment together to make a paste and apply it to your face, Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse off gently with cool water.

Avocado Moisture Mask for Excessively Dry Skin

1 ripe avocado
4 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tbsp. Lustrous Henna® Face and Body Skin Treatment

Puree avocado and blend with yogurt and Lustrous Henna® Face and Body Skin Treatment. Apply mixture to face. Leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse gently with cool water.

More Face, Hand and Full Body Masks for Dry Skin

Moisturizing Paraffin Bath for Hands

4 ounces paraffin
1/4 cup wheat germ extra-virgin olive oil or almond oil
1 tbsp. Lustrous Henna® Face and Body Skin Treatment

In a small saucepan, heat the first 2 ingredients together until liquid. Mix in Lustrous Henna® Face and Body Skin Treatment until well-blended. Cool to comfortably warm and "paint" each hand or dip both hands at once into the mixture. Wrap in plastic wrap. Leave on 10 minutes; then peel off.

Full Body Mask

2 tablespoons Lustrous Henna® Orange Peel Powder
5 tablespoons Lustrous Henna® Face and Body Skin Treatment
2 tablespoons honey
¼- ½ cup hot water (enough to make paste)

Mix all ingredients to form a paste. Slather on (especially on back and chest areas) and leave for 15-20 minutes. Gently rinse off.

Glow Mask for Dry Skin

1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon warm milk
1 teaspoon honey
2 tbsp. Lustrous Henna® Face and Body Skin Treatment

Mix together. Apply to face and throat, hands or feet. Leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Softening Emollient Mask

2 tbsp. Lustrous Henna® Face and Body Skin Treatment
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup avocado, peeled and mashed
1/3 cup milk

Pour Lustrous Henna® Face and Body Skin Treatment in small container. Beat the egg yolk until fluffy, then add and mix. Add milk and avocado, mixing thoroughly with the yolk-powder mixture. Apply to face and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water to remove. Re-rinse to close pores with cool water. Gently pat dry.

Whether face masks or body masks:

If you prefer a very basic "recipe", you can always mix any of the powders with plain water. However, to step your home remedies up a notch, try using different recipes for different areas of body.

Be creative! Important Note: The amount of ingredients contained in the above home remedies are approximately enough to do smaller areas of the body (enough for face and neck area –except where noted). It's perfectly okay to add a little more or use a little less of any ingredient. To use for hands and feet, you will need to increase recipe proportionately with the area you want to cover. Please avoid contact with area around the eye, if doing a face mask. Also for both face masks and body masks, do a small patch test to make sure you are not allergic to any ingredients, prior to applying mask to entire area.

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Friday, June 1, 2012

Curly Hair. How to Love Your Locks

Curly Hair Natural Care

Embrace the natural beauty of your curly hair and you will be moved to care for it gently and naturally. If you do this, the natural beauty of your curly hair will “thank you”. The following hair care tips will help you stay in touch with your own natural beauty. Others will admire your natural glamour too.

10 Hair Care Tips

Stay away from relaxers, flat irons, blow dryers and other straightening appliances. Spiral curls be seductively attractive if you treat them right.
Shampoo only when needed (no more than once a week). Instead: “Wash” your hair with a moisturizing conditioner*, instead of shampoo. Co-washing is gentler to your hair and you can do it 2 or 3 times a week if you want and still keep your locks protected from dryness and damage.
While hair is wet with conditioner, use a wide-toothed comb to gently comb your hair. Start from the ends, working up to the hair roots.
Avoid clarifying shampoos. They will not protect your wet hair against damage. Choose a shampoo* that works well with curly hair, providing needed moisture without stripping hair of natural oils.
Moisturize daily! Curly hair tends to be drier than other hair types; therefore, moisture is essential to eliminate frizz and brittle hair. First: Lightly spritz your hair with genuine aloe vera juice or other natural hair “spritz”. Next: Apply the moisturizing conditioner in the palm of your hands and gently work through hair from ends to root. A daily moisturizing conditioner can be made by combining your regular moisturizing conditioner with a little water to thin it out just a tad; then add a small amount of honey and olive oil, almond oil, avocado oil, etc.
Smooth towels are the best choice for wet hair drying protection. Terrycloth towels can cause frizz and even damage the cuticle of the hair. Use a smooth fabric, like a cotton-knit (t-shirt fabric) or microfiber towel designed for curly hair.
Oil seal your hair (lightly) during cooler seasons. Jojoba, lavender and rosemary are some oils easily absorbed, so you don’t have to worry about having oily shine or hands.
Deep condition at least once a week with a moisturizing conditioner to combat excessively dry hair.
A Hair Olive Oil Treatment (HOOT) or other oil treatment (known for natural hair care) is essential for great-looking curly hair.
Don’t feed split ends. Every 2- 3 months (seriously that’s all that’s needed for healthy, well-cared for natural hair) have a hair stylist trim only your ends. Make sure your stylist knows that all you want is a light trimming of the ends (not a haircut) or you may start to wonder why your hair isn’t getting any longer.

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Satin pillowcases love natural hair curls. Your hair will be kept from detangling. Cotton pillowcases suck natural oils from hair. If you don’t want to use a satin pillowcase, then cover your hair at night with a satin or satin like hair covering. This will protect your hair from the cotton pillowcase.

Celebrate your natural hair. Take care of it by following the hair care tips above. You’ll become a natural beauty with beautiful curly hair.

*Hair care tips recommendation for natural beauty:

Lustrous Henna® All Natural Shampoo Powder. Sulfate-free and preservative-free herbal shampoo, Contains herbs that are known for the following benefits: Natural hair conditioning, Hair softening, Fight against dandruff, Help fix hair split ends, Prevent hair loss, Helps cure scalp problems. Ingredients: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Phaseolus Aureus, Sapindas Trifoliatus, Andro Pogon Muricatus, Accacia Concinna, Azaduacha Indica, Acalypha Hispida, Santanum Album, Lawsonia Inermis

Imbue™ Natural Conditioner. This natural herbal conditioner plant extracts as Bhringraj, Aloe Vera, Wheat germ oil, Almond oil, etc. It will help revitalize and nourish your hair and scalp. It contains no harsh chemicals; no artificial colors. Always use after Imbue™ Natural Shampoo. Makes an excellent “co-wash” (conditioner-only wash) too.

Read other real customer testimonials.

Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

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Friday, June 8, 2012

Happy Feet Pedicure at Home.

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Music: nature sounds like the ocean, trickling brooks, soft classical music or some cool jazz. Lightly scented candles or essential oil simmering in water on stovetop or oil burner are aromatic and heighten the senses.

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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

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Full Body Mask

Glow Mask for Dry Skin

Softening Emollient Mask

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Friday, June 1, 2012

Curly Hair Natural Care

10 Hair Care Tips

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