This cost $3.79 for 200 ml.
My friend bought this for me at a Pakistani store.

My hair feels soft, it doesn't really help detangle my hair that much but with the softness of my hair it helps. I fell like the texture of my hair has changed. There is a more defined curl pattern in my hair.

The only problem I have with my amla hair oil is that there are no ingredients labeled, and some things are in Arabic orPakistini.

Amla oil really does work

I have been using amla oil for about 2 weeks or more and after one applicaiton my hair felt so soft. Right now my hair looks like this:

Sorry again

I'm sorry for not writing for so many months but I'm a senior i nhigh school and I have a lot going on like college applications, college essays, and projects and stuff.
I really feel bad.


I've been providing advice but I rarely follow my own advice. I've recently cut my hair and have been using Wild Growth Oil, but not regularly. I'm trying a new hair regimen which includes:
2 weeks in double stranded twists
Organic root stimulator Uplifting shampoo
deep conditioner Fantasia IC
air drying my hair
using organic root stimulator olive oil on the ends of my hair
wild growth oil
and some sprays -whatever will make my hair smell good

long locks

At http://www.longlocks.com/how-to-grow-long-hair.htm
There is a list of 2o things to do to achieve healthy hair and/or long hair.
This is a few of them:

1. Start with healthy hair to grow long beautiful hair. Trim, cut off those split ends. Damaged hair doesn't grow, it breaks.

2. Avoid using heating apliances whenever possible.

3. Don't use any harsh chemical on your hair. For color use non-peroxide or henna .

4. Avoid chlorine & saltwater, shampoo hair as soon as possible after exposure.

5. Be very careful of what kind of hair jewelry you use. Never use metal barrettes, never use rubberbands, they will tear your hair when you try to remove them. If you take anything out of your hair and hair comes out with it, never put it back in, use scrunchies.

6. Never put your hair in any style that will put undue stress on the individual hairs, meaning no tiny braids, no extremely tight coils.

7. Avoid extreme diets. Every part of the body is affected by the foods we put in our mouths.

Products i use almost everyday

shea butter makes my hair feel so soft and manageable.

Wheat Germ conditioning cream and Dudley's pre-protect treatment contains protein and that's the only reason I bought them. In the directions for using the wheat germ it says to wash out after 3 minutes but I never do such a thing.

I use castor oil and cocount oil together in one bottle. I massage my scalp when it feels dry and my ends.

I wash my hair every 3 to 4 days so don't worry.

Mane

I recently became interested in horse (mane & tail) products. We all know Mane 'n Tail hair products but did you know that those products were formulated for horses and the creators realized that it did wonders for their hair as well and so they decided to put on the market for use on human hair. I did a search on mane & tail care and realized that most of the products out there for horses include wheat germ oil, protein, and panthenol. Which means, we can either consume protein or we can add it to our hair care regimen. I have a sensitive scalp, so if you're like me then you can just put it on your ends. I'll share my product list some other time.

peace.

Sorry

Sorry I haven't written anything in a while. School has taken up all of my time. I've been reading some books and I will be updating my blog soon.. Have patience.

peace

Teleseminar at growlongblackhair.com

Listen to the online playing version seminar at:

http://www.growlongblackhair.com/blog/?p=9

Date posted: March 15th 2006.

Love her hair, don't you?

In Megan Jenifer's own words:

...That look was achieved using blue flexirods and a light setting agent. I have fine bushy hair. It's about shoulder length when the coils are stretched out. To achieve this look, shampoo with your favorite moisturizing and anti-breakage shampoo. Deep condition with your favorite deep penetrating and strengthening conditioner. Make sure you comb through gently with a wide-tooth comb to make sure it's detangled fully. Rinse thoroughly. I usually part in five sections (one part across the diameter of the head through the crown from ear to ear. 1 part down the middle and 3parts in the back. Using your favorite creme hair dress or light moisturizing lotion massage the scalp and put a small amount in hands and work through each section (I usually secure each section as an individual Bantu knot while I'm setting one section at a time.) Starting in the back,using a light setting agent, either a creme or a mouse, I part each section in rows based on how much hair I want to put on a flexi-rod. I do one rod at a time starting from the nape of the neck. Using a bone comb or rat tail comb, I gently comb the setting agent through to the ends until the section of hair to set is almost straight. I secure the ends with an end-paper and then starting at one end of the flexirod, I begin to spiral the hair aroundthe rod and bend against the scalp to secure. The rod should sit vertically on your head. I continue this until the front is complete. Your head will be full of blue flexi-rods sticking everywhere!! !!! You can attempt to sit under a dryer at this time, but the hood needs to be big. Allow the hair to dry completely before removing the rods. Once you remove the rods, separate the coils by hand. Don't comb and try not to upset the curl pattern too much. As the style ages, the roots will swell and the style will get puffier. The curl pattern should remain, but depending on humidity and perspiration, some of the curls at the end will start to shrink back to their original curl pattern, which is still very cute usually. Sleep with a satin pillowcase. You don't have to put a scarf or a bonnet over it if you have a satin pillowcase. This seems to work better to prolong the life of the style. It usually lasts about 1 week.I hope this is helpful!

http://meganjenifer.com - find out who she is.

alternative methods

I have been reading a book on ayurveda. I am really interested in alternative methods, it provides a balance in the mind, body and spirit that no pill can ever give.

In ayurveda, coconut oil, castor oil, amla oil, brahmi oil, or sesame oil is massaged onto the scalp to prevent baldness and to improve circulation at the root of the hair. Dip your fingertips into the oil, and then run your fingers through your hair. Gently masssage from the center of your scalp down towars your ears.

Home remedies for hair loss

• Apply almond oil on the scalp and massage.
• Grind fenugreek seeds in water and apply on your scalp. Wash off after 40 minutes.
• Massage warm castor oil, plus almond oil into your scalp gently. Wrap a hot towel around your scalp so that it gets absorbed into the hair. Do this twice a week for healthy and shiny hair.
• Add 2-3 drops of honey to a glass of water and use this as the last rinse after shampooing.
• Periodic, scientific juice-fasting removes toxic chemicals built up in your body, especially from chemically grown foods, polluted air, water and drugs used, thus producing healthier hair and prevent premature graying.
• An ounce of sage and rosemary, left for 24 hours in a pint of good water, provides a tonic for treating dandruff.
• Apple-cider vinegar, applied as a rinse, is another remedy for dandruff. Heat slightly, pour and let it set for an hour on a towel-draped head before shampooing.
• Vitamin E rubbed on the scalp, is also an effective remedy against dandruff.

Quick Hair-care Conditioner

• Mix 1 egg, 2 tbsp castor oil, 1 tsp vinegar and 1 tsp glycerine. Beat until it becomes frothy and massage it lightly on to your scalp. Wrap your head in a hot towel, steam and then wash off. This conditioner makes hair thicker, shiny, soft and manageable.

Honey Conditioner

• Beat 1 or 2 eggs (depending on the length of the hair), 1 tsp honey and 2 tsp olive oil. Massage gently on the scalp. Steam and shampoo after an hour.

From http://www.indiavarta.com click on women's life, then click on health on the left and click on the article "From Hair to Nowhere" to read the whole thing.

From Tulani Kinard's book:

Fruit Rinses
Mix one part fruit juice to three parts water. Let them sit in the hair 20 minutes and then rinse out thoroughly.
Banana rinse- Excellent emollient, highly natural lubricant and hair conditioner; beneficial to the hair and scalp because it binds with water to hold in moisture.
Coconut milk- Great conditioning proteins. Helps reduce the loss of moisture and to soften and smooth the hair.
Lemon rinse-Stimulates the scalp, dissolves sebum buildup
Apple Cider Vinegar-retards dandruff, provides sheen to hair.
Scalp Oils for Locked Hair
Rosemary oil- Stimulates growth, antiseptic, good for dandruff, good for dandruff; excellent for shine on dark-colored hair
Sage oil- Astringent, stimulates growth, kills bacteria; it is said to have the ability to darken graying hair.
Jojoba oil- Smooths and conditions curly hair, good for dry scalp
Sweet Almond oil- Contains vitamin E and F. Good for itchy scalp, mild and easily absorbed.
Avocado oil- Rich in potassium and sulfur, vitamins A, D, and E. Easily absorbed.
Evening Primrose oil- Moisturizes and conditions the hair.
Birch oil- Antidandruff, effective in treating in flamed scalps.
Calendula oil- Light and astringent. It soothes scalp and eczema problems.

Review of No Lye!: The African American Woman's Guide to Natural Hair Care by Tulani Kinard

I loved the pictures in the book.

Tulani really knows her stuff.

The contents of her book include:

Chapter 1: The Root of it all

Don't get stranded: Understand your Hair's composition

Shape Up: Determining your Hair's Shape

The Look and Feel of It: Determining your Hair's Texture

Texture Test

Chapter 2: The Breaking Point

You are What you Eat- And So is Your Hair!

Keeping Baldness at Bay

Cosmetic Solutions

Chapter 3: Coming Clean- Shampoo And Grooming 101

Just the pHacts, Ma'am

Shampoos

Why is our Hair Dry, Normal, or Oily?

Shampoo Ingredients

The Right Shampoo for You

How to Shampoo Natural Hair

Conditioners

Drying Your Hair

No pains, No strains for Natural Manes: How to Comb Out Natural Hair

Scalp Disorders

Diet for Healthy Hair

There are eight chapters in No Lye! The African-American Woman's Guide to Natural Hair Care.

This is a book for anyone and everyone who really wants to understand their hair and obviously their roots. However, the book left me wanting more. Soemtimes I would be reading one topic then turn the page and a new topic comes up.

But it was a good read overall.

My natural coils.

natural hair care sites

http://www.tytecurl.com

http://motowngirl.com

http://www.ourhair.net

http://www.naani.com

http://www.blackhairmedia.com

http://www.growafrohairlong.com

http://www.nappturality.com

http://www.longhaircareforum.com then click on forum

http://www.treasuredlocks.com

http://www.geocities.com/hotsprings/4266/shampoo.html site about products to use for different types of hair example: fine, dry, normal, etc.

Some tips of my own

• Iron helps carry oxygen to the hair and can be found in dark greens or legumes, red meat or in a supplement.
• Zinc is necessary for building hair protein and in preventing hair loss. Seafood and meat are highest in zinc.
• Vitamin B and Vitamin C are important for good circulation, strong strands of hair that do not split, hair growth and color.
• Copper optimizes your natural color with diets rich in shellfish, liver, fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds and meat.

What I learned from Lonnice Brittenum Bonner

• Detangle one's hair before washing
• Comb hair with a wide tooth comb after detangling
• Use satin and/or silk pillow cases (or scarves) to allow the oils from the hair to not be stripped away while one sleeps.
• Spray water bottle to help in detangling or re-styling hair
• wash hair in sections
• Read labels in every product used and if one does not know what it means, or is, then look it up.
• Use a heating cap to absorb deep conditioners and hot oil treatments
• Use a natural boar bristle brush

I haven't used all of these valuable tips to attain healthy natural hair, but those I have use so far, have left my hair with fewer breakage.

Beautiful. Isn't it? I love trees.

Review of Good Hair: For Colored Girls Who've considered weaves when the chemicals became too Ruff by Lonnice Brittenum Bonner

Just this weekend I went to the library and stumbled upon this book. Again. I had skimmed through it once before and probably got a lot from it but I resisted change and only began to use a spray bottle of water to spritz my hair with.

I feel that "Good Hair," relates to most Black women who want to try something, anything to keep their hair from falling off. Lonnice Brittenum Bonner speaks with ease that makes any reader feel like she's one of her girlfriends. In the introduction she talks about her hair problems which makes it so much harder for us African-American Women to shy away from our own hair problems/stories. An example of a hair problem from her book is:

When I wore braids for one and a half years and grew a shoulder-length head of hair I literally thanked God for, only to screw it right up with a chemical straightener... on top of a home curly perm. Go ahead and snicker, but you know women who've done this if you haven't already done it yourself...