Harold’s Place is a salon that has a special Children’s Hair Salon for African American and Multi Ethnic Hair for children and adults in Detroit, MI.We do not believe in using chemicals in childre…

Lydia Sarfati discusses Repechage Facial Bar Concept with 313 Salon Spa & Boutique. Facial bar allows salon clients to experience a facial outside of the facial room. It’s like a facial on the go b…

I’ve been reading up on all the wonderful benefits of Shea Butter…does it have any protective properties from the harmful sun rays ?

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Unless written otherwise on the bottle, then probably not. The only way to sure to read labels from the manufacturer of varying products

Currently i have long hair and have been learning alot so…
i do not have a relaxer i stopped getting them 5 years ago ( and i’ve only have 3 relaxers in my life time so this is all natural) so i can show you how to take care of hair without a relaxer. These are the basics, so i will answer your question totally. Often times there is many solutions to one problem.
1. The shampoo, unfortunately many black women are using shampoos with alcohol and petroleum jelly. step away from them. Use Aveda’s shampoo.. specifically the name is Brilliant…go to the website. I use it, i love it, it mouisterizes my hair and the products are natural. i have also heard that KeraCare is good.
2. Okay, step two condition it and then it is time to comb it out, Do not use a brush on you hair when it is wet,,it will hate you for it then break off in revenge. Put your your sections use a big tooth comb, to untangle it
3. Do a hot oil treatment atleast once a month with extra virgin olive oil…repeat..EXTRA VIRGIN olive oil..not the regular stuff. unfortunately i have yet to take this step however my hair is doing great.
4. Okay on the daily basis you need to pay close attention to your hair…i recommend conditioning your scalp(3-4 times a week) and your ends(everyday) so that they will not get dry and unhealthy Petroleum jellly and mineral oil are weapons of mass destruction ( in other words do not use grease) it does so much harm to your hair it cannot be all explained here. So you ask what do I use…well natural oils grapeseed oil ( use it for hair it deflects heat so it is good for flat iron users like us)
jojoba oil(i use this for my scalp), extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, emu oil, coconut oil…all these natural oils and more love you..i promise.
I also use Aveda’s Brilliant ( the name of the brand) emollient for my ends.
5. Next,,if you want your hair straight but still be natural it is time to get a freakin good flat iron.,i have the Chi..it does the job but I recommend getting the Sedu because of the good reviews. make sure to protect your hair..i have so thermal protector from Aveda. When flat ironing your hair do not let the iron stay on your hair for too long, just 1-2 quick swipes.
6. If you have a relaxer ( i have heard that Mizani and Affirm are the best relaxers) don’t continue to relaxer all your hair everytime you go to the salon..just the new growth and try to stretch relaxers as long as possible.
7. You do not need to trim your hair everytime you go to the salon maybe every 3 to 6 months.
8. Wrap your hair in a satin or silk scarf to prevent damage before you go to bed.
9. Eat healthy, drink lots of water,
10 take multivitamins, and fish oil pills you can get from GNC.
Follow these steps and life will be good..the best part about flat iron (which i do once a week or every two weeks not everday since it will kill your hair) is that it is not stringy but thick and healthy, yet straight and light enough to blow in the wind

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Thank you girl, this is the best black hair advice ever!!! I came across your comment when I was searching for comments about aveda cause I’m deciding whether to use it, which I will now! I have damaged breaking hair, and got my “last” relaxer 3 weeks ago. I just bought a flat iron a few days ago and I’m gonna use your suggestions…no more relaxers!

What have pineapples, lemon, turmeric spice and castor oil got in common? They are all home made remedies for wrinkle removal for face, forehead and around the eye areas. If you are lazy like me, perhaps you would prefer to use a deep wrinkle cream instead. Here are three things we need to know.

Sunshine is great in small doses but..
Well, after a lifetime in the sun and the open air, we will have to try and salvage the wreckage because the sun’s rays are the principal cause of wrinkles, especially in the forehead area. Some people have argued with this and say this is not the main cause. Studies done on identical twins however show that the twin who spent more time in the shade, had in fact a much smoother skin.

Turn the clock back?
The second fact about deep wrinkle cream is that if it claims to iron out those wrinkles completely, then it is probably a false claim. Given that the epidermis is losing about 10% of its cells annually, then the main problem is to try to regenerate collagen and elastin which hold the skin together. We also lose a certain amount of these as well, as the years advance.

What on earth is hyaluronidase?
If we are going to tackle wrinkles, the third fact we need to be aware of is about the three ingredients that make our skins look youthful. Everybody talks about collagen and elastin but what about the third one?
This is hyaluronic acid and we can think if it a sort of glue that keeps everything in place. Without this, our skin loses its tone and smoothness and wrinkles develop. If a deep wrinkle cream is to be effective, it must have ingredients which will help to replenish these three essential building blocks.

As we age this hyaluronic acid gets depleted by an enzyme called hyaluronidase. In Japan people eat Wakame a type of kelp or seaweed which actually stops this enzyme in its tracks. Result? Japanese have fantastic looking complexions. A company in New Zealand has included this in its ingredients for skin care products. They have also included CynergyTK and Nano- Lipobelle H EQ10 which also have an amazing effect on our skin.

Look, if you are really interested in a deep wrinkle cream that works, do yourself a favour and click through to read about these ingredients which really are going to make a difference to your skin. I know people who were paying three times the price for fake products for wrinkle removal for face and neck. Why not join them and within a few weeks, you will have a complexion that everyone will admire.

I’m sixteen years old and am considering going natural. I’m just sick of getting flattened and pressed every two weeks, wrapping, flat ironing, etc, etc. but i have a couple questions.
i’ve been researching some and i think i want to transition using braids…i get them every may anyway (with extensions) and keep them in for about 5 months.
so if i kept them in from may to may, without relaxing and cutting off every time i got them redone, would i have enough new growth to not have a TWA?
and is natural hair actually easier to take care of? i’ve gotten pretty conflicting response to that one.
you can answer either questions, or just give general tips, anything would be nice.
thanks!

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Being natural is not necessarily easier or harder than being relaxed; it’s *different*. You still have to spend time on your hair to keep it healthy and growing long. You still have to experiment with and buy products to keep up the health of your hair. Just like relaxed hair, natural hair is easier to maintain when it’s short, and I’ve had both short and long relaxed hair, and as my natural hair is growing more and more time is needed to take care of it. So, with natural hair, you can’t expect to get up and go and not worry about your hair all the time once it starts getting longer. Short hair you can do wash and goes that are quick and saves time. You also don’t have to comb your hair every day with natural hair, but depending on how badly your hair tangles you’ll have to do detangling sessions; for some it’s once a week and for others it’s a few times a week, but it really depends on your own hair texture.
Everyone’s hair type and hair texture are different. Some people find their hair easily tangles and forms tiny knots on the ends that are a pain to get out and cause breakage, while others, like myself, have a texture that doesn’t easily tangle or form knots. Some people can’t deal with the shrinkage involved, while others like myself, don’t mind shrinkage. The thing about natural hair is that it always *looks* shorter than it actually is and people cannot tell how long your hair is just by looking at it, and this leads to the misperception that natural hair does not grow.
I don’t know your reasons for going natural, but if you also plan to straighten your hair then flat ironing, depending on several factors, including hair length, can take over an hour and sometimes it reverts quickly if you don’t use good products. You can get your hair relaxer straight, but some people find they cannot do it themselves and have to go to a professional. And, then there’s heat damage from all the flat ironing and blow drying that can completely damage your hair and even permanently straighten it. If you want to be natural then straightening your hair often might not be the best option.
As far a length goes, it depends on how long your hair is now. On average, hair grows 1/2 inch per month, or 6 inches per year. That makes 1 inch every two months. If you keep them in for 5 months then that’s 2 1/2 inches of growth and additional length (assuming it doesn’t break off). My hair is still TWA status and it’s about 3 1/2 – 4 inches long, but with shrinkage it looks about 1-2 inches long. How long your natural hair will be in 5 months will depend on how much new growth you’re starting off with. If you just got a fresh perm and decided to grow it out then you’ll have 2 1/2 inches. If you currently have a lot of new growth then it’ll be longer.
Like relaxed hair, there’s a lot of work in taking care of natural hair, but many people find there hair is healthier and gets longer without all the chemicals. Since I’ve been natural I’ve not had any breakage and I’ve held onto all my length, and my hair is the healthiest it’s been in a long time, plus it’s much thicker than my relaxed hair. I like being able to wear flat twists and cornrows and seeing my braids much thicker and fatter than those skinny braids people with relaxers wear.http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/forum_po…

7 ways to take care of your skin. Taking care of your skin is best done from the inside out. I recently bought a ($100) skin care product & realised the ingredients were the same as butter. Not sur…

Hey my little lovebugs..Here is a dark fall look that I came up with. I used

Nyx in rust, copper, and red bean pie
Brown from the wales palette 2
Nyx nutmeg concealer as highlight
Wet and wild li…

We all work hard to look good and applying makeup is an essential part of it. Applying make up is an art and many of us struggle to master it. We are always looking out for make up accessories that can ease our work and get it done quickly and efficiently. The lack of right tools could mean a lot of time wasted especially if you don’t get it right the first time.

Proper tools are essential to complete any given task successfully. It is so with applying with make up too. Proper tools are essential and any attempts at improvisations or substitutions lead to disaster. You can’t possibly face the world with shady or improper looks. Right tools make the task simple and fast or else you may struggle to perfect your looks.

So what are the basic make up accessories that you need to definitely have? Makeup accessories take the toil out of makeup. It is faster and easier with the right tools. And when it turns out right the first time it makes you happier too. You can even take these basic makeup accessories along with you wherever you go.

Accessories you must have

Makeup mirrors – you can choose from a wide range of makeup mirrors available in various styles, shapes, sizes and magnification. These are a basic tool for applying make up. You may feel that your bathroom mirror is sufficient for the job. What you may not know is that makeup mirrors are made specifically for makeup applications. These mirrors magnify the image making it easier to apply makeup and pay attention to the final details. You can easily carry one wherever you go. They are effective in natural light or any other available light.

A makeup mirror is available in myriad styles and you may even pick up an integrated mirror which is a part of your compact or actual make up. This makes access easier and faster. You may even opt for mirrors of different types, so that you may have one fixed at home, one for your purse and yet another which you can carry with you while traveling.

Brushes – brushes are useful to application. Each woman may own different number of brushes for the various makeup application techniques. The number varies in accordance to choice.

Here are a few essential brushes.

* Foundation
* Powder
* Concealer
* Blush
* Lip
* Eye-shadow

Travel accessories – you may be going for a short trip or a long vacation, either way you can not do without travel makeup accessories. These help you to carry your makeup with ease and without any hassles. Be sure to carry everything that you need for a quick touch-up. Once you know what you need to carry, look for suitable travel accessory. A travel accessory should be able to carry your makeup, travel brushes, travel mirrors, lipstick cases and other travel handy tools.

The makeup accessory is as important if not more then your makeup. You need to look for the right accessories to suit your makeup needs. Not all of us need the same basic makeup tools. Choose accessories according to what you may need.

Aside from the strategic putting as well as use of such hair replacement procedure, there should also be a need to consider the patient’s remaining natural hair. The same is for the purpose of considering the same as the pattern of all the hair that is prospected to be transplanted in your scalp.

In this connection, you should then consider the expectation of each and every patient that you will be having. Before letting one person to undertake said procedure, the same must be within the consent and expectation of that same person. The doctor must then ask for the things that are existing in the mind of that patient, before anything else. Then from there, the doctor will be able to segregate the things which are realizable from those which are created by the mind of the patient as well; or those which are nearly impossible.

Those who suffer from hair loss, who on the other hand, have a donor supply which are as well healthy compared to others, must then possess some characteristics which are then to exist after the said procedure. Among which, are the great scalp elasticity as well as the thinner hair characteristics. It is true because at the end of the procedure that you are about to undergo, you will then have such traits of hair. In short, you can no longer reverse your natural hair because the resulting hair that you will see is already a product of the commercialized or artificial way or process.