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NATURAL HAIR GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS - 2 (Tips to achieving and maintaining a long and healthy natural hair).

Hi, I'm Dami and I would like to warmly welcome you to my Natural Hair Blog - HAIRssentials, ( Welcome to HAIRssentials ) where hair-information and hairssential tips are shared that will help you maintain a healthy Natural Hair. Also, you'd learn to embrace, appreciate and have fun taking care of your hair. Just feel free to share with me any challenges you've been going through with your natural hair by making use of the comment box below or sending a mail to hairssentials17@gmail.com . You can also subscribe to Hairssentials, so you don't miss out on any hairssentials. Back to the main reason why you opened this page, of course we all want long and healthy Natural Hair and most times we ask ourselves the question - "how can I grow my Natural Hair long?" Here are few tips on how to grow your natural hair and keep it healthy: See Instagram photo - water 1. Drink plenty water Water is your natural hair's best moisturizer. Water is hairssentia...

EGGS - Benefits of using Eggs for Deep Conditioning

Image from Pinterest Yes, Eggs are good source of protein, sulfur and vitamins (A, D abd E) to the hair. They help nourish the hair, reduce inflammation and circulate the flow of blood, thereby increasing hair growth.  Benefits of egg mask for the hair: - promotes hair growth  - adds sheen or luster to the hair - serves as an antioxidant that repairs damaged hair or reverses hair loss - prevents dry or flaky scalp  - prevents breakage  - prevents dandruff  - makes the hair follicle strong giving the hair a nice texture - moisturizes the hair - softens the hair Eggs keep the hair's natural oils intact for easy detangling, thereby resulting in less breakage. Eggs are cheap and available everywhere. So you have no reason not to give your hair that healthiness.

AVOCADO

Hey Naturalistas, I'm here to share with you the benefits of AVOCADO for deep conditioning. Avocado is rich in protein, vitamins and amino acid. Benefits of Avocado for Natural Hair Deep Conditioning: - for increased hair growth - prevents dandruff - strengthens/revitalizes the scalp - prevents frizziness - increases moisture and shines - prevents hair loss/breakage DIY AVOCADO HAIR MASKS Image source: Pinterest OIL MASK - Avocado oil - Olive oil - Honey - Egg Image source: Pinterest DRY HAIR - Ripe Avocado - Honey - Egg - Any essential oil of your choice e.g. Rosemary Try it out!

TIPS FOR TRANSITIONING FROM RELAXED HAIR TO NATURAL HAIR

                  Image from Pinterest 1. Put more focus on the Line of Demarcation  – The line of demarcation is where your relaxed hair and natural hair meet. Make sure you focus more on the natural part so as to avoid breakage. 2. Enjoy the transition and don't get caught up with overnight growth - just keep doing the right thing by focusing on your normal hair routines, don't be overwhelmed by the thought of overnight growth. Your hair will definitely grow. 3. Expect to see a loss of hair length - at this point of transitioning, have realistic expectations, don't expect an overnight growth or sudden growth of your natural hair. Just be patient about it. It's also important to know that the natural hair is kinky and curly and also shrinks. 4. Deep Condition - don't get tired of this. Do this often when you're less busy, deep conditioning the hair helps prevent breakage, repairs damaged scalp and lots more. Chec...

DIY DEEP CONDITIONERS

Deep Conditioning! Deep Conditioning!! Deep Conditioning!!! Yaayyy!!! Who else feels excited like me whenever it's time for a DIY Deep Conditioning? There are many benefits of a deep conditioning treatment for your natural hair and it should be a part of your regular hair care routine. Anyone can actually do a deep Conditioning treatment on her hair. Here are 6 easy yet powerful DIY deep conditioner recipes that you can make in the convenience of your own home: DIY Banana, Avocado and Olive oil deep conditioning  They are rich in beneficial vitamins such as potassium and Vitamin A and aso very good for dry hair. Image from olwomen - one ripe banana - avocado - olive oil Mash the banana and avocado then put your olive oil and stir very well or blend with your blender until it's smooth, then begin to apply to your sectioned hair (section hair into 4 an apply). Apply to wet hair, cover with plastic conditioning cap and leave on for a mini...

BENEFITS OF DEEP CONDITIONING TREATMENT FOR YOUR NATURAL HAIR

Image from olwomen There are many  benefits of a deep conditioning treatment for your natural hair   and it should be a part of your regular hair care routine. See these DIY DEEP CONDITIONERS If you have been thinking about using a deep conditioner, but haven’t done it yet, here are a few key benefits of a deep conditioning treatment to help you start one: For shine and luster It can be used to restore luster back to your hair if it has lost it. Products you use at times can rob your hair of moisture and shine over time. Therefore, a deep conditioning treatment can repair damage and smooth the hair shaft, if the hair is dull and dry. To promote elasticity No one wants breakage. So, in order to prevent breakage, you need to nourish, strengthen and moisturize your hair. Deep conditioning treatments is best for that achievement. To prevent damage   Regularly conditioning your hair can help prevent damage. Imparting moisture, improvi...