Ayurvedic "Grease"

Formula:

Phase 1

Coconut Oil   13.5%
Castor Oil   24%
Shea Butter 6.7%
Cocoa Butter 6.7%
Beeswax     3% (optional)
Vitamin E Oil 1%
Bringraj Oil  20%
Almond Oil Infusion(Nettle,Hibiscus, Brahmi, & Amla)  23.9%

Phase 2
Rosemary Extract  .3%
Tea Tree Oil   .3%
Lavender EO  .6%



Instructions:

1. Make Herbal Infusion (1 cup dried/powedered herbs and 8oz Carrier Oil)
1. Using a double boiler gently heat the oil and herbs for 2 hours, stirring occasionally with stainless steel spoon    Make sure heat is low so as not to cook the herbs and oil, thus causing rancidity.
2. Let cool and then strain infusion and place in cobalt glass jar, label with date. ( Keep Refrigerated & Should last 3 monthes)
3. Measure out each oil using a digital scale and place into stainless steel bowl.
1. For example, jojoba oil 23.4% of 4oz would = .94oz. 
4. Measure out Beeswax
5. Place Oil mixture into double boiler and add beeswax.  Let mixture heat on medium until beeswax melts.  Not too hot though
6. Measure out each part of phase 2 and place into stainless steel bowl
7. Let oil mixture cool a little and add Vitamin E Oil, Stir
8. Add Oil & beeswax mixture to Phase 2, Stir
9. Add EO if desired
10. Allow mixture to cool and place into sterilized jar.  Label with date. 

Avoid getting water into mixture this has no preservative. 

Natural Hair Gel Videos

Here are some helpful vidoes I found on youtube making the different types of natural hair gels posted here.  These vidoes are vloggers renditions and personalized recipes that can give you some inspiration in creating your own recipes.

Enjoy!

Guar Gum/Xanthum Gum

Flaxseed Gel

Liquid Pectin

Flaxseed Gel & Fruit Pectin

Aloe Vera Juice & Fruit Pectin

Just Add Peppermint Oil

 

Hair Growth is very important and always in the back of every woman's head.  Peppermint Oil is great for this!!!

 

Peppermint not only feels good on your scalp, but it promotes scalp circulation and stimulation, thus hair growth.

 

Add Peppermint Oil to your conditioners, oils, shampoo.  A few drops go a long way, avoid overdoing it!!

 

Co-wash your hair as normal and/or add a scalp massage. Rinse conditioner with cool water.

 

 

Avoid going outside too soon on cold days!

Some other Cool ways to use Peppermint:

• Facial Toners
• Muscle Ache Cream/ Salves ( makes your skin tingle and gives warm & cooling sensation)
• Facial Cream
• Facial Steam
• Use with air Humidifier
• Mouth freshening mist

However you use it remember a little goes a long way,  Peppermint essential oil is very strong!

Enjoy!

Sealing Your Ends/Avoiding Split Ends

For all those women out there trying to maintain length  and/or obatin APL hair or what ever lentgh desired, the trick is simply keeping your hair moisturized and sealing your ends.  Take care of your tresses and you will get your desired results.  There is no "treatment" to fix split ends except some good ol' scissors, lol.

Split ends are counter-productive when it comes to growiung out your hair, so do everything you can do avoid them.  Some suggest that you trim your ends every 6 weeks, but if you take care of your hair daily you can go for two to three months.

What to look for:

Products to Use:

Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Shea Butter( I prefer mine whipped)

1. Apply these one of these products at night before you go to bed and protect your hair with satin cap and/or satin pillow case.

2. Apply after and wash-n-go and leave-in conditioner focusing on your ends.

3. Apply during your wet set, i.e. twisting or braiding.  This not only protects your ends from fraying, but also assists in smoothing your cuticle and preventing frizzy twist outs and braid outs.