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Herbs and Natural supplements and Your Hair Journey!!!

Hello Ladies,

I recently found a posting that gave a brief description on herbs and natural remedies and I thought it would be a great read so I am sharing it with you feel free to try some of these out on your hair and skin you would be surprised at the results I have used some and plan to try others good

Jojoba oil is 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. Avocado oil Softens skin, helps skin and hair retain moisture and fights the aging process Coconut oil is one of the best natural nutrition for hair. It helps in healthy growth of hair providing them a shinny complexion. Coconut oil prevents dandruff, lice, and lice eggs, even if your scalp is dry. It is an excellent conditioner and helps in the re-growth of damaged air 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 Basil: Oily hair. Promotes hair growth. Treats eczema, psoriasis Bay: relieves scalp conditions and acts as a hair tonic Cedarwood: Aids in Dandruff, relieves itching Chamomile: Fine to normal hair. Gives golden highlights Geranium: deters head lice Grapefruit oil: Promotes hair growth, astringent for balancing oily scalp Juniper Berry: an astringent for the skin and hair Lavender: Normal to oily hair. Scalp treatment for itchiness, dandruff, and even lice! Controls oil production, reduces itchy/flaky scalp Lemon: Oily hair. Gives golden highlights; treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands Myrrh: Dry hair. Treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands Neroli: balancing oil for the skin and hair, and can help control overproduction of sebum Orange Oil: Oily Hair. regulates the production of sebum, the hair’s natural oil Palmarosa: helpful for balancing oily and dry skin. Patchouli: Oily hair. Dandruff treatment Peppermint: Dry hair. Promotes hair growth. reduces itching and irritation Clary sage: All types of hair. Dandruff treatment. Adds Shine. Good for weak hair, has antioxidants Cypress: Use in treating hair loss, alopecia. clears oil


This was shared by Naturally free to be me on facebook go friend her she has great tips and suggestions again I hope this helps you on your journey!!




Yours Naturally, 

Happy New Years!!!!!!

Hello Ladies,

Happy New Years!!!!!!! Its 2012!!! Make this Year a Great one!!




I know I have been been a bit delayed but I will be coming to you soon with some great tips!!!!

Natural Hair Takes Patience!!!

Hey Ladies,

So as many of you know I have been natural for 3 months now and I must say is a decision I am very glad I made but I will be honest.

I HAVE MY DAYS***

Have you discovered your natural curls, coils, and kinks to try you some days!!!! Yes I have to admit I do have days when I am frustrated and some days it seems as though products work better and then some days I am just not feeling it.

I am writing you to encourage you and say don't give up when you get to that point. Natural hair can be trying and for some it could very well be your (Breaking Point) lol! I Encourage you to hang in there.

 Don't give up or give in here are some tips for those rough days when hair just will not act right: 

Try adding a cute head wrap to your outfit with some faboulous ear rings you would be surprise how this new addition can add style and trend to a outfit.

A cute hat is always trendy and with the winter months approaching is a great way to protect hair from dry and hard air and winter weather again I say spice up the makeup and always keep you favorite earrings close and Viola!! You have a hot new winter trend going.

And if you are like me a slow schedule just add some oils and moisturizer and let it flow thanks Toni Braxton for that song I have so learned to let it flow some days!!

I will agree that sometimes even our hair needs a break so some days less is best and doing little to no manipulating saves on breakage just remember our natural curls,coils, and kinks need moisture so ladies keep it curly and hang in there!!!!

Yours Naturally,

Minah

Hey Friends please Join us December 23rd for the Annual Christmas Party!!!

 Hey Friends if you are in the Pine Bluff area come join us!! Merry Christmas to you all!!

My first Beauty Tutorial *******

Im Natural and My man Hates it!!

Hey Ladies,


I recently watched a video that was related to a a woman who decided to go natural and her man hated the new look. Ladies I personally have dealt with a male friend who by personal preference preferred longer relaxed hair and that is okay we are all entitled to our own opinions.

However, if a man shows more interest in your physical appearance than who you are as a person I would have to say that is a RED FLAG!!! that he is not the one.  Ladies to embrace on a journey such as this takes courage it requires you to step out of your comfort zone and embrace a new reality.

Self-Esteem and Confidence are the key ingredients in embracing the natural you. Many have suggested those who wear no weave or no makeup are considered the true Naturals but its is my opinion that being beautiful in the skin you are in and taking excellent care of the Mind, Body and Soul is what matters when trailing on this natural Journey!!

Ladies Remember some men are ignorant to what matters most and those are the ones you want to weed out and believe it or not there are some really great guys who are ready and willing to embrace and travel along with you on your Journey and that is the man after my own heart!!

FYI!! More men than you think actually prefer the natural curls,kinks, and coils. I find that more men than woman desire to touch and play in my hair so ladies no fretting there !!

I hope this inspires you that no matter what love yourself and anyone who doesn't love you past the physical is not worth the effort of the time!!


Yours Naturally,

Minah

A Product Suggestion** Million Lashes False Lashes By Loreal**** I love it**

Hello My Lovely Naturalistas,

By now most of you know that being Natural is the ultimate style of them all however on this natural journey most of you have discovered a few changes such as updating clothing style, adding more to the makeup bag, and just taking better care of oneself.

Today I am writing a product suggestion on a favorite of mine as you may have noticed in my pictures I love to wear makeup. Makeup to me is an added bonus with being a natural beauty it only adds to the beauty it does not cover up but it enhances get my drift.

Product:Loreal Million Lashes (false Lashes*Faux Cils)- this mascara is one that is truly defines and it provides superb length and volume if you are one who likes long full lashes you know the look the models have on the commercials I suggest  trying this mascara preferably because it has great coverage and it give lashes a natural dramatic curl that is eye capturing!!!!!

Price: 7.99 -8.00-  The price is a bit fair consider the average cost of a good mascara starts around $6.00 

  Ladies if you are looking for a great mascara that true to its own I would go to the nearest Walmart, Target, or drug store and grab one of these Mascaras let me know what you think please feel free to leave a comment!!

And remember I will come to you with the latest in Natural trends, Makeup and my favorite product suggestions!! (Only Those I have tried or found Great Reviews on))

Blessings to you All!!

Natural and New Years****

Hey ladies,

 Its almost that time of the year you know when we make that list. Yeah you know the list the one we make every year and it is consisted of all those to do's and promises of things we plan to do in the New Year.

  I have made my list and its rather easy I plan to view my life and the thing in this next year in short comparison to the feeling I have towards my natural locks as a growing experience and learn how things flow and adjust accordingly only if it benefits me.

 As most of you Natural ladies know that when it comes to our hair its very sensitive and ever changing and with life I have found things to be so similar as I embrace this change I must adjust tot he level of growth that comes along with the growth phase and with the growth phase comes more responsibility.

Also as many of you may have notice considering the economy one must choose to be more financial savvy and along wit my hair and the many products advertising and the prices thrown at you one must also choose wisely and consciously when it comes to product purchases because realistically who wants to go broke just to have a counter full of hair products.

Also ladies again remember the Golden Rule if its not broken don't fix it I'm just saying!!!!! 

Again Ladies I encourage you to allow patience to be your virtue because with anything you really want it requires patience and what ever you do promise to not give on your journey in life or the sweet new Natural Journey and for those of you in the TWA phase remember we won't be in this phase forever hang in there fill free to comment leave a post and share your stories with me!!

Happy Holidays!!!!

Yours Naturally,

Minah

My First Natural Hair show and Convention****

Is counting down the days until the weekend when my bestie and I head down to Houston for our first natural hair convention and meet up.

 I am so excited and yet ready to see all of the beauty naturals in attendance things I expect to do and see while there are: I want to shop till I drop, I plan to buy new products to try out and I am hoping and praying some fine men are in attendance that would be great!! I plan to attend a few workshops to learn new tips and ways of styling my hair and my friends hair. I hope to gain inspiration in establishing my product designs and furthing my business ideas !!!!

So I am excited so tune in i will be blogging about my experience this weekend ladies!!

Yours Naturally,

Minah

A New Tip!! For my Curlies and Naturalistas!!!!

Hey Ladies as you know I am very open on tips and suggestions and its my responsibility to report what works and doesn't work from my perspective. Yesterday I reading around the web trying to locate a way to better maintain and manage my wash n Go. Like most people when I wake up in the morning my hair is flat and need to be revamped.

So I came across a article that suggested spritzing my hair and night and applying a plastic cap under my satin cap would help me keep my curls. So I decided to try it out!!

Its the next morning and I must admit it worked!!!!! My hair is slightly damp not wet and my curls are still softly their now I will admit I did have to manipulate my sides because I am a side sleeper but for the most part my hair is still soft and moistened.

Again here what you do to maintain moisture and keep shape of curls at night for a wash n go
1. Spritz hair lightly with your water mixture-mine is a mixture of bottle water,aloe vera juice, essential oils-lavender, rosemary, and tea tree oil, and vegetable Glycerin.

2. Apply plastic cap

3. And lastly put satin cap on or bonnet and head to bed try this please come back and let me know how it works for you this comes highly reccommended I have visited several other sites who suggested this as well

again I am only sharing tips I have tried please post a comment or subscribe and I will keep you posted as I journey!! Also I am so excited about the Natural hair convention meet up this weekend!! Pics coming soon of that event!!!

Team Natural We are Inspiration One to Another***

Hello Ladies ,

I have to admit that it has been a true pleasure to journey and share my natural hair story with you. Over the past few months I have come to find that we in our own right have a unique and individual story and it is worth sharing I have found that we all are motivated by the growth and progress we have achieved and that of our biggest hair idols.

I  found that even sharing product reviews and product suggestions is a big motivator and tool of mine. I  feel that in this journey we have to be open and willing to try because mastering our natural tresses is a skill to be obtained. I enjoy sharing my tip and regimes as well as receiving  new tips and suggestions daily.

 I feel that the bond shared through naturals is actually cool because we get to laugh and share our hair ups and downs. It is great to see how we as sisters and women of ethic backgrounds have come together and found a common ground that we all share and that is simply our love for ourselves and our beautiful unique hair.

Again I am taking this moment to say Team Naturals together we are Inspiration to one another let us share in this journey!!

Wishing  You Season Greetings!!!!!!

NEW ANNOUNCEMENT**** Dec 9&10 Natural Hair show in Houston Texas ***

Hey Ladies I am writing to encourage those who can attend to mark your Calendars for this event I am definitely excited and making plans to be in attendance just a P.S.A for all my naturals and Curlies!!!!

P.S.A message for my curlies***

Hey Ladies

I have recently been trying out new products and I understand certain products can be very pricey and it causes a serious dent in the pockets if you try a product and find that it doesn't work for your hair type so I thought I would come to you with a

Special Announcement*******WALMART AND TARGET*** Will take back in products purchased whether open or closed!!


I know this to be fact and considering that I am a bit more comfortable with trying products because I thought it would be a dear shame to purchase something and it not work and have to take that loss!!


 So Yes again they *****Walmart and Target*** will allows returns on open or unopened products as long as you have a receipt you can get a full refund if you do not have a receipt you will get store credit also products must be returned within the first 90 days!!!!

Just a PSA!!

Stay tuned for more natural updates!!!

Miss Jessies curly pudding**

Hey ladies this is ya girl Minah coming at you with a product review so I recently purchased the Miss Jessies curly pudding and the curly buttercreme so far I am satisfied with the results but not enough to continue use of this product ;. I have found that I did  acheive the best results with this product when my hair was damp. I co-washed my hair and applied the curly pudding and to my surprised I was blessed with a head full of coils and curls and its was great to finally have some luck at achieving coils and curls without having to aplly a multitude of different products however now I am not saying that product layering is wrong I am simply saying that I was a two step process and I had my hair styled.

The Cons to this product was it made my hair hard after it dried and the smell is too much for me I have decided to return the product be cause cost and its value to me just doesn't balance but at least I gave it a shot.

If you are interested in trying this wash and Go style now is the perfect time at select Targets and at Target.com you can now purchase Miss Jessies products at a holiday rate of buy one get one free so I was able to buy the pudding and the buttercreme. I found that these two products work insync with each other because you apply the Pudding immediately following a wash and then the next morning or so you apply the buttercreme to revive and bring curls back to life.

And I will say that not all products or suggestions work for everyone but I am curious and excited about this natural journey so I am open to trying things that may work for my hair. Again results may very I hope this helps some one stay tuned for more Natural journey with Minah!!!

Yours Naturally,

Minah

What do we call a Friend**

In the recent days I discovered how some of us place certain values of this title on others and I am learning that sometimes what we feel and how others feel isnt the same. I have had some of the best friends and they have taken and gotten me into some of the craziest situations but through it all we grew. Now day people want those friends who sale them lies and  it is better to have a friend who is honest and truthful than one who pleases your ears with sweet words. A real friend is not always going to tell you what you want to hear but in times of triumph and trouble they are there when you need them to be and will give  hard core truths they however most people want those yes friends tell me yes or sale me lies when you know I need your honesty the world we live in today and then when you are honest people call you judgemental maybe i say things that inspire you to think or consider reality but not judgemental because at the end of the day its your life what kind of friend do you want??

2 Month Big Chop Anniversary Pics!!!!

Hey ladies and friends as promised here are pics of my 2 Month Post Big Chop!!! Hope you like and enjoy celebrating with me!!

2 Month Post Big Chop Anniversary

Hey Ladies!!!!!

 Can you believe it  again that time has come its my Two Month Post Big Chop Natural Hair Anniversary I must say that I am very please with where I am two months later. I am reminded of my short fade and now I have two months of growth. I admire the texture and beautiful hair that has grown from my roots.

 In this two month journey I have discovered what works and what doesn't but I am enjoying the journey as I keep growing I am excited to say that my hair present to myself is a new product I plan to try out by Shea Moisture (Organic Raw Shea Butter) Deep Treatment Masque or leave In.

Ladies I feel that every month as I approach a hair anniversary I will debut a new product I am using or give reviews on a favorite product of the month.

 Ladies lets celebrate Do You Know What Today Is??? Its My 2month Natural Hair Anniversary all smiles here pics coming soon!!! As always ladies keep glowing and keep growing we will master this thing!!

Please tune in for more from Yaminah and my Natural Hair Journey!!!

Yours Naturally,

Natural Hair and the Winter Weather and your Style!!!

Hey Ladies,

So its getting cooler and not only are we having to adjust our styles but we are having to accommodate our growing locks. In doing so make sure you remember to protect and hydrate and this can be with simple methods of wrapping your hair up at night with a satin scarf or pillow case.

 Also ladies remember that everyday does not have to be a day of high and rough maintenance during the harsh winter seasons try doing less manipulations as possible if you can avoid rough combs and brushes do so a easy remedy is to finger coil or as some call finger do's.

 Products I recommend for the winters are oils that hydrate and I have posted a spring water mixture that can help hydrate for my wash and go naturals a friend of mine mentioned she has been mixing pure Shea butter, coconut oil and a few of her fav essential oils up as a good hair conditioner for these cold months ahead .

Remember that your hair needs winter protection from dry and rough air so don't slack up in the months to come ladies!! Again this is just me coming to you with a daily 411

Tune in for more updates!!!

Yours Naturally!!

Natural Hair is it a Trend or is it here to Stay My take****

Hey ladies I am sure you have heard many say that the new thing is black women going natural and is this just some new trend. I personally feel that the decision to go natural is more than just a trend because of the transitions and the growth process required. In a trend you have something that shows up on the scene quick and at the blink of an eye its gone. In going natural I have learned that in somethings there is a required level of patience and since cutting my hair and fading it short I have indeed learned patience with my new and growing look every week there is a different level of growth and change with my hair but I must admit I love the changes and the levels of transition from super short to wow all this soft and beautiful hair. Ladies !his is not a step to tread lightly because when you consider this process it requires a life style change just my take and the answer is NO GOING NATURAL IS NOT A TREND ITS A CHANGE OF LIFESTYLE .

Also I have some new product I am trying listed below::

I am using Lekair Cholesterol $2.99 (Deep Conditioner with Aloe Vera, Cholesterol, Jojoba Oil, Protein)- This product has thick consistency the smell is very good and lightly fragranted I applied on my hair to deep conditioned since I recently added color my hair feels soft and smells fresh I would suggest this product but I will try it out for  a few weeks and let you know further my results and opinion.

Also I am still using the hydrating spritz I made with some bottled water, essentials oils lavender, Rosemary, Tea tree, and Jojoba, along with vegestable glycerin, and Aloe vera Juice. This product works well for a daily wet and go look and it allows your hair to get the needed moisture with the mix of water and the oil to seal the hair cuticles. I love it so far!!

My routine is currently wash once a week, deep condition weekly and daily spitz my hair with water and oils, I only add styling gel if I am going out but if its a day in I add no gel.

Again this is what I am doing it may not work for everyone but I love my results counting down till my two month Natural post big Chop Annicersary!!!

1. Continue to support me and I will continue to share my story of my natural hair journey!!