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.