Tamanu Oil

Good day, Everyone! I hope all is well for you. Another of my favorite oils for hair care is tamanu oil. I acquired my first bottle of tamanu oil from Mt. Rose Herbs, and I've been completely satisfied with it. Their Tamanu Oil Profile is informative, for those of you that are new to this heavenly oil.

I mention Mt. Rose Herbs often, because I'm familiar with their products from my own, first-hand experience of regular usage. In other words, I am a satisfied customer. So, it's easy to recommend the great products of theirs that I've used.

For a few more details about tamanu oil, visit JASCO Organics Certified Organic Tamanu Oil and Tamanu Oil, The Universal, All Round Skin Healer by Natural Skin Repair.

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Jojobo Oil

Good day, Everyone. I'm a fan of essential oils and carrier oils, too. One of my favorite oils is jojoba oil. It is silky on the fingertips, and has a lovely, light fragrance. The bulk of my usage of it is in my own hair creme recipe. The Jojoba Company has a lovely, informative webpage detailing "What is Jojoba?" Also, Mountain Rose Herbs' Organic Jojoba Profile and Aubrey Organics 100% Organic Jojoba Oil are informative, too! Enjoy.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Good day, Everyone. I love to use extra virgin olive oil on my food, on my skin and hair, too! When I first tried to use olive oil on my hair and body, I did not like its aroma. That was some time ago, and perhaps the oil was old, expired, rancid or simply not "extra virgin". Now, I still notice an aroma and it is always pleasant. Some of my favorite extra virgin olive oils are Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Newman's Own Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Learn a bit more about Extra Virgin/Organic Olive Oil from Mountain Rose Herbs, one of my favorite resources for organic products.

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Cocoa Butter

Hello, Everyone! Cocoa butter is another favorite "butter" for me! I love the way it smells, and it's silky feel on my fingertips and skin, including my lips. I have no problem, whatsoever, with smelling like CHOCOLATE! I began using cocoa butter on my hair when I had nothing else on hand to use as a conditioner other than a stick of cocoa butter. From that moment forward I've enjoyed using cocoa butter on my hair, because it glosses and silkens my hair.

I thought you all might enjoy reading a bit more about cocoa butter. So, you can view RawGuru's Truly Raw Organic Cocoa Butter and Mountain Rose Herbs' Organic Cocoa Butter for wonderful information about cocoa butter.

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Shea Butter

Shea Butter

Good day, Everyone. I've been using shea butter for several years, now, as an ingredient of a hair creme I created for my own hair. I love the way shea butter feels on my hands as I apply it to my hair. And I love the conditioning impact shea butter has on my hair. You may want to add shea butter to your hair care routine, too, if you haven't done so already. So, here's more information about shea butter, below.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

"Shea butter or Shea nut butter is a slightly yellowish or ivory-colored natural fat extracted from fruit of the shea tree by crushing and boiling. Shea butter is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer and an emollient. Shea butter is also edible. It is used as a cooking oil in West Africa, as well as sometimes being used in the chocolate industry as a substitute for cocoa butter.

The shea or karite tree, formerly Butyrospermum paradoxum, is now called Vitellaria paradoxa. It produces its first fruit (which resemble large plums) when it is about 20 years old and reaches its full production when the tree is about 45 years old. It produces nuts for up to 200 years after reaching maturity."

Read more about Shea Butter at Wikipedia. Also, gain more details at The Organic Shea Butter Company's beautiful, informative website and check out their Therapeutic-Grade, Certified Organic Shea Butter .

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Meeting Mt. Rose Herbs

Mountain Rose Herbs

Hello, Everyone! Mountain Rose Herbs is one of the companies I like to purchase my essential oils, cocoa butter, shea butter, and other oils from; particulary the organic ones. I'm always satisfied with my purchases, and the excellent condition they arrive in via delivery from UPS.

Here's a video featuring John Gallagher's, of LearningHerbs.com, visit to Mountain Rose Herbs near Eugene, OR. "Since 1987 Mountain Rose Herbs has consistently delivered exceptional quality certified organic products with a strict emphasis on sustainable agriculture. From bulk organic herbs and spices, to essential oils and herbal teas, the quality and integrity of what they offer is unparalleled with smiles guaranteed." by mountainroseherbs

You may like to view 'Natural Botanical, Organic Herbs, Teas, Oils and More!', as well.

Conditioning Curly Hair - IV

The video, below, features styling tips for coarse, thick curly hair by Mixed Chicks founder, Kim Etheredge. With a few easy steps your hair can be soft, shiny, and frizz-free with the hair care products by Mixed Chicks. Even if you don't wear your hair curly, you can use their deep conditioner as a detangler and shine product.

Conditioning Curly Hair - III

The video, below, is a really good instruction guide for conditioning type 3a-type 3c curls. You can condition your hair to a "frizz-free" state in minutes with the Mixed Chicks system.

Conditioning Curly Hair - II

The TightlyCurly.com webpage entitled "Very Curly Hair Primer" has great, tested tips on conditioning curly hair.

The video, below, shows how to define your curls using the Conditioner Only method, which works best if your hair is sopping wet with lots of conditioner in it, after combing your hair.

Conditioning Curly Hair - I

How to Condition Curly Hair from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit

Taking care of your curly hair can be a challenge if you don't know what products and tools work best for your hair type. A good conditioner and homemade remedies can be essential for curly hair.


Steps

1. Find a good conditioner that adds moisture to hair. You can find them at drugstores, health food stores (organic conditioners are often very good), or specialty stores (such as Ulta or Sally's Beauty Supply).
   


2. Distribute conditioner throughout all of your hair and untangle gently. Use your hands or a wide-toothed comb. Start by untangling bottom sections of your hair and then gradually move upwards. Let the conditioner sit in your hair for five minutes or so for extra moisture.
   


3. Do the final rinse of your hair with cool or cold water. This will decrease frizz and add shine. Leave some conditioner in your hair, especially in dry sections like the ends and if you are not adding styling product. You can also opt to use a thick conditioner as a leave-in.
   


4. Add a leave-in cream or conditioner to wet hair. Distribute gel as well and scrunch the hair.
   
5. Protect your hair from the sun. You can wear a large floppy hat or a scarf on top of your hair. Otherwise look for a conditioner that has a sunscreen in it and leave some in your hair if you're going to be outside in the sun. You can also leave normal conditioner mixed with sunscreen in your hair.
   


6. Realize that curly hair has different needs during different seasons. In the summer use more liquid-like products so as to not suffocate the hair. It's also helpful to leave less conditioner and leave in cream in your hair to prevent frizzing and increase definition. It's sort of the opposite in winter. You should use heavier, creamier products and more conditioner or leave-in to combat dry, wintry air.
   

Tips

• It is especially necessary to do this during the colder months, when hair can become dry and brittle. It's also important during warm months when swimming and chlorine can wreak havoc on curls.
  


• Trim the hair every two to four months to get rid of split and dry ends. Ask your hair stylist not to use a razor as it will leave your ends ratty.
  


• Sulfates- ammonium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, etc.- are found in most shampoos and can be drying and damaging to curly hair. Consider not shampooing and washing with only conditioner. However you will have to avoid silicones. Also consider purchasing non-sulfate shampoos and using them sparingly.
  

Warnings

• If you are using essential oils, always remember to dilute them first before using them on any part of your body - whether hair or skin.
  

Things You'll Need

• Conditioner


• Wide-toothed comb

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• How to Follow the Curly Girl Method for Curly Hair
  

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