Hello to all of my lovely followers
So last week I gave myself my first blow out....ummm I guess I liked it I mean it looked nice. I loved the fact that I could give myself a cool afro puff but I love my curls way too much right now to blow dry my hair. I say this because when I went to wash my hair this week I noticed that my coils were not bouncing back in the front area and I am pretty sure it was because of the heat that I put on my hair. So I decided to try this rinse that I had read about just to give my hair a little extra added moisture. After I washed and conditioned my hair I mixed 1 TSP of honey with 4 cups of warm water stirred and poured over my hair. Well not only is my front doing better but my hair has a nice sheen to it and when I feel it I have this nice little moisture on my fingers (not exactly sure how to describe it) but its not sticky it is just moisturized. Of course I like to take a couple of days to see if the product fully agrees with my hair but for now it was a really nice addition to my hair care product family! Please try this rinse everyone could use a little extra moisture and let me know if you have a positive or negative experience.
Always,
Verano
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Oils and Their Properties
Hello to all of my lovely naturals,
I know you hear a lot of use this oil or gurl I use this oil but do we really know what these oils do for our hair? Or if this oil will benefit your hair or benefit your body all we hear is this oil is good for your hair. So I have done some research and have compiled a list of different oils that we use for our hair and bodies with their properties.
Jojoba oil- Similar to sebum, which is secreted by human sebaceous glands to lubricate and protect skin and hair. Jojoba oil conditions hair and prevents it from becoming brittle and dull.
Honey- Is high in vitamins and minerals, and has wonderful benefits for the skin and hair. Honey is a good humectant and emollient, serving as a good moisturizer and conditioner
I don't want to bombard you all with to many facts at one so this will be a series that I will continue throughout my blog. If you have a request for info on on of your fav oils please let me know.
Always,
Verano
I know you hear a lot of use this oil or gurl I use this oil but do we really know what these oils do for our hair? Or if this oil will benefit your hair or benefit your body all we hear is this oil is good for your hair. So I have done some research and have compiled a list of different oils that we use for our hair and bodies with their properties.
Jojoba oil- Similar to sebum, which is secreted by human sebaceous glands to lubricate and protect skin and hair. Jojoba oil conditions hair and prevents it from becoming brittle and dull.
Coconut oil- Is one of the best natural nutrition for hair. It helps in healthy growth of hair providing them a shiny complexion. Coconut oil prevents dandruff, lice, and lice eggs, even if your scalp is dry. It is an excellent conditioner,helps in the re-growth of damaged hair, and provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair.
Honey- Is high in vitamins and minerals, and has wonderful benefits for the skin and hair. Honey is a good humectant and emollient, serving as a good moisturizer and conditioner
I don't want to bombard you all with to many facts at one so this will be a series that I will continue throughout my blog. If you have a request for info on on of your fav oils please let me know.
Always,
Verano
Sunday, November 7, 2010
My Miracle Elixir:Whipped Shea Butter
Hello to all of my lovely naturals,
As women we are bombarded with so many products that I think we tend to get overwhelmed. Well I know that I do, there are so many different products and oils out there and I want to try them all just to satisfy my never ending quest to find my "miracle elixir".Since we are always on the grind to find newer and better working products we either forget the ones that work for us or we never give them a proper chance cuz its on to the next.With that being said In the winter time I think that we need to go back to the basics. We need to use the products that give us the proper moisture and there is little room for error. That is why I am going to give you all my recipe for whipped shea butter it is my miracle elixir (it took my husband to remind me of this little fact) not only does it make my hair shine but it makes it soft and keeps it moisturized. I am not sure if I included this in my regimen but after I wash my hair and condition it I put my whipped shea butter on my hair immediately. So here it is
2 TBSP Shea Butter
1 TBSP Coconut Oil
1 TSP Olive Oil
1 TSP Castor Oil
1 TBSP Glycerin
1/4 TSP Honey (remember as a preservative)
Add shea butter,coconut oil, olive oil,castor oil,glycerin, and honey
mix in a food processor for about 5 min then freeze for about 10 min then mix again and ENJOY!!!!!!!
Once you use this let me know how it works for you
Always,
Verano
As women we are bombarded with so many products that I think we tend to get overwhelmed. Well I know that I do, there are so many different products and oils out there and I want to try them all just to satisfy my never ending quest to find my "miracle elixir".Since we are always on the grind to find newer and better working products we either forget the ones that work for us or we never give them a proper chance cuz its on to the next.With that being said In the winter time I think that we need to go back to the basics. We need to use the products that give us the proper moisture and there is little room for error. That is why I am going to give you all my recipe for whipped shea butter it is my miracle elixir (it took my husband to remind me of this little fact) not only does it make my hair shine but it makes it soft and keeps it moisturized. I am not sure if I included this in my regimen but after I wash my hair and condition it I put my whipped shea butter on my hair immediately. So here it is
2 TBSP Shea Butter
1 TBSP Coconut Oil
1 TSP Olive Oil
1 TSP Castor Oil
1 TBSP Glycerin
1/4 TSP Honey (remember as a preservative)
Add shea butter,coconut oil, olive oil,castor oil,glycerin, and honey
mix in a food processor for about 5 min then freeze for about 10 min then mix again and ENJOY!!!!!!!
Once you use this let me know how it works for you
Always,
Verano
Thursday, November 4, 2010
All Natural Sugar Scrub
Hello to all my lovely naturals,
I know that I have been on a hair kick so I want to balance things out with some other natural products that I thoroughly enjoy. Making your own sugar scrub is amazing and everyone will love it, and I figured with the holidays so close you can give your little home made goodies out for gifts!
1. You will need to acquire some glass jars make sure they are clean and free from tomato sauce ; )
2. Decide on what type of scrub you are making you can use:
Coffee-Caffine will tighten the skin
Salt-Kosher or sea salt
Sugar-Cane sugar or brown sugar (for the face)
3. What oil you would like to use:
Coconut Oil (my fav)
Olive Oil
Sweet Orange Oil
4. You will need a preservative to make sure that the scrub does not go bad
ie tea tree oil or another of my favorites a drop of honey
5. Add whatever extras you would like be it essential oil, vanilla extract,or maybe even some pumpkin spice...get creative have fun!
Okay so now that you have the basics you are ready to make your scrub remember to only use 2 part exfoliate to 1 part oil. If you decide to use essential oil I think 15-20 drops should do. When I made these for Fathers Day I made a coffee scrub with coconut oil and vanilla extract. It was a big hit and my husband used it like everyday. I also made a brown sugar scrub for my face with coconut oil, a drop of honey, and vanilla. I just recently made a sugar scrub with orange zest,lemon zest, and a drop of tea tree oil. So there you have it making sugar scrub have never been so easy. Just remember that you will need to use tea tree oil or honey as a preservative because if not it will go rancid. I love sugar scrub but I love it even more now that I know the ingredients are all natural.
Always,
Verano
I know that I have been on a hair kick so I want to balance things out with some other natural products that I thoroughly enjoy. Making your own sugar scrub is amazing and everyone will love it, and I figured with the holidays so close you can give your little home made goodies out for gifts!
1. You will need to acquire some glass jars make sure they are clean and free from tomato sauce ; )
2. Decide on what type of scrub you are making you can use:
Coffee-Caffine will tighten the skin
Salt-Kosher or sea salt
Sugar-Cane sugar or brown sugar (for the face)
3. What oil you would like to use:
Coconut Oil (my fav)
Olive Oil
Sweet Orange Oil
4. You will need a preservative to make sure that the scrub does not go bad
ie tea tree oil or another of my favorites a drop of honey
5. Add whatever extras you would like be it essential oil, vanilla extract,or maybe even some pumpkin spice...get creative have fun!
Okay so now that you have the basics you are ready to make your scrub remember to only use 2 part exfoliate to 1 part oil. If you decide to use essential oil I think 15-20 drops should do. When I made these for Fathers Day I made a coffee scrub with coconut oil and vanilla extract. It was a big hit and my husband used it like everyday. I also made a brown sugar scrub for my face with coconut oil, a drop of honey, and vanilla. I just recently made a sugar scrub with orange zest,lemon zest, and a drop of tea tree oil. So there you have it making sugar scrub have never been so easy. Just remember that you will need to use tea tree oil or honey as a preservative because if not it will go rancid. I love sugar scrub but I love it even more now that I know the ingredients are all natural.
Always,
Verano
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Girl has my hair sweated out?
Hello lovely naturals,
I hear alot of my girlfriends talk about their hair sweating out. Well the great thing about being natural is that humidity can help your hair and hair style! Remember that humidity or sweating is just moisture and moisture is what we all want for our hair. So before I work out I put my hair in chunky twists with my special leave in-conditioner mixture which is half of my Trader Joe's light conditioner, half aloe vera juice, and some olive oil (I love this mixture) and pin curl them place a head scarf over my head and have at it. After I shower I take down the twists and rock my chunky twist afro add some hair pins if you would like. With this hair style you don't have to worry about sweating out your hair while you work out the moisture will help volumize your hair for this cool hair style. Another issue that we have is while in the club you get to dancing and work up a sweat (not too much cuz that would be gross :P ) and now you have to go to the bathroom and double check that you have out of control hair. So this hair style will have to be planned a couple of days before. I twist my hair in medium/small twists and rock that for a week. Now the night before I party I take my twists, moisturize them with coconut oil, and roll them up with rollers. You can rock this curly twists for the day (super cute) the day of the party I un-twist my hair and rock my twist out. Remember that since you had medium/small twists in your hair your twists will be well defined. When you work up a sweat your twists will naturally loosen up but still keep their form. Remember naturals moisture is our friend! Please comment and let me know if you have any hair styles that work well with humidity
Always,
Verano
I hear alot of my girlfriends talk about their hair sweating out. Well the great thing about being natural is that humidity can help your hair and hair style! Remember that humidity or sweating is just moisture and moisture is what we all want for our hair. So before I work out I put my hair in chunky twists with my special leave in-conditioner mixture which is half of my Trader Joe's light conditioner, half aloe vera juice, and some olive oil (I love this mixture) and pin curl them place a head scarf over my head and have at it. After I shower I take down the twists and rock my chunky twist afro add some hair pins if you would like. With this hair style you don't have to worry about sweating out your hair while you work out the moisture will help volumize your hair for this cool hair style. Another issue that we have is while in the club you get to dancing and work up a sweat (not too much cuz that would be gross :P ) and now you have to go to the bathroom and double check that you have out of control hair. So this hair style will have to be planned a couple of days before. I twist my hair in medium/small twists and rock that for a week. Now the night before I party I take my twists, moisturize them with coconut oil, and roll them up with rollers. You can rock this curly twists for the day (super cute) the day of the party I un-twist my hair and rock my twist out. Remember that since you had medium/small twists in your hair your twists will be well defined. When you work up a sweat your twists will naturally loosen up but still keep their form. Remember naturals moisture is our friend! Please comment and let me know if you have any hair styles that work well with humidity
Always,
Verano
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Hair Type Hair Type What's My Hair Type?
Hello to all of my lovely naturals (yes I decided to change my greeting)
How many of you are fixated on your hair type? How many of you just want a label for your hair? I personally believe that hair type is not important but I do understand where you all are coming from. So I have decided to dedicate this post to hair types. Please keep in mind that we are mixed with a variety of ethnicity's and our hair types can not (in most cases) be assigned to one type, more than likely you will have a mixture of hair types. Not to mention that years of chemically straightening you hair could have changed your hair's curl pattern. What I am trying to get at is that lets not get to fixated on our hair types because it can easily be turned into a good hair vs. bad hair (although neither exsists) type of thing. I can fully understand wanting to know your type for the purpose of identifying products that work best for your hair, but don't limit yourself because something is not for your hair type try all products and hairstyles. You might be pleasently surprised and find yourself rocking a new doo that a type 3a introduced you to! Okay with that said and done I have done a lot of research on finding what hair types exsists and what my hair type is. There is a ton of different information out there some is extensive and some is general. As of now there are two ways to catagorize your hair the numbering system and the LOIS system, the number system focuses on coil pattern and the LOIS system focuses on hair shape. I choose to go with the numbering system which goes from 1-4 with A,B,or C after the numbers. The lettering is to determine the thinckness of the hair strand. Now on to hair types.....oh my hair type is 3c.
Hair Type 1-Straight no curl pattern
Hair Type 2-S shaped waves no curl pattern
Hair Type 3-Has a S curl pattern to it might turn straight when wet but will go back to its S curl pattern once dry does not hold a sheen and is soft to the touch
Hair Type 4-Has a L shape,Z shape, or coils that form O shapes. When wet it will appear the same as being dry. This hair type will not hold a sheen might appear wiry and is fragile.
And there you have it the hair types lets not get hung up on these lets focus on our natural hair. Please let me know how you feel about labeling our hair as "types"
Always,
Verano
How many of you are fixated on your hair type? How many of you just want a label for your hair? I personally believe that hair type is not important but I do understand where you all are coming from. So I have decided to dedicate this post to hair types. Please keep in mind that we are mixed with a variety of ethnicity's and our hair types can not (in most cases) be assigned to one type, more than likely you will have a mixture of hair types. Not to mention that years of chemically straightening you hair could have changed your hair's curl pattern. What I am trying to get at is that lets not get to fixated on our hair types because it can easily be turned into a good hair vs. bad hair (although neither exsists) type of thing. I can fully understand wanting to know your type for the purpose of identifying products that work best for your hair, but don't limit yourself because something is not for your hair type try all products and hairstyles. You might be pleasently surprised and find yourself rocking a new doo that a type 3a introduced you to! Okay with that said and done I have done a lot of research on finding what hair types exsists and what my hair type is. There is a ton of different information out there some is extensive and some is general. As of now there are two ways to catagorize your hair the numbering system and the LOIS system, the number system focuses on coil pattern and the LOIS system focuses on hair shape. I choose to go with the numbering system which goes from 1-4 with A,B,or C after the numbers. The lettering is to determine the thinckness of the hair strand. Now on to hair types.....oh my hair type is 3c.
Hair Type 1-Straight no curl pattern
Hair Type 2-S shaped waves no curl pattern
Hair Type 3-Has a S curl pattern to it might turn straight when wet but will go back to its S curl pattern once dry does not hold a sheen and is soft to the touch
Hair Type 4-Has a L shape,Z shape, or coils that form O shapes. When wet it will appear the same as being dry. This hair type will not hold a sheen might appear wiry and is fragile.
And there you have it the hair types lets not get hung up on these lets focus on our natural hair. Please let me know how you feel about labeling our hair as "types"
Always,
Verano
Monday, November 1, 2010
Product Review Part 2
Hello to all my lovely followers!
Here is my review on Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque. I hope that you find it informative. Let me know if you have used this product and if it worked for your hair. Don't forget to comment!
Always,
Verano
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