Falling Hair Series- Alopecia Shampoo

Information from: The Complete Book Of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood

Blend the ingredients together in a bain-marie and use the shampoo once a week.  Don’t shampoo in between but instead get adventurous with the scarves.

Alopecia Shampoo

Soap stew     4 ounces

Jojoba oil     12 ounces

Carrot oil     6 drops

Lavender     10 drops

*A bain-marie (also known as a double boiler) is a French term for a piece of equipment used in science, industry, and cooking to heat materials gently and gradually to fixed temperatures, or to keep materials warm over a period of time.

Falling Hair Series- Alopecia Conditioner

Information from: The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy- Valerie Ann Worwood.

Before shampooing, apply the following conditioner.  Blend the ingredients together and massage into the scalp.  Leave on the hair for at least thirty minutes before washing off.

Alopecia Conditioner

Jojoba oil- 1/2 teaspoon

Evening primrose oil- 10 drops

Palma rosa- 3 drops

Hair Loss- Why

Hair loss happens for a variety of reasons- In my experience, outside of hereditary, it generally stems from some sort of past or present abuse, dhb.

Hair Loss- The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy- Valerie Ann Worwood

When hair starts coming out in handfuls and bald patches appear, you have a serious problem of hair loss.  Balding is a separate subject, but for those who suddenly start to lose their hair in a more haphazard way, and without the reassuring knowledge that their hair loss is hereditary, the sight of a clump of hair in the comb can be a really frightening experience. 

The first thing to do is to see your doctor and make sure that you are not suffering from a deficiency of the thyroid or pituitary gland, especially if you have other symptoms.   Scarlet fever and syphilis can also cause bald patches.  Hair loss is something of a mystery once these medical conditions have been ruled out, and the medical profession does not know the basic physiological reasons for the hair follicles suddenly refusing to do their job.  Other known causes include severe mental strain, radiation treatment, certain prolonged medical treatments, ill-health, and wrong hair care, but these do not apply to all the unfortunate sufferers of his very distressing condition.

In this section the treatments recommended are for alopecia,  and those with a less serious case of hair loss can apply the essential oils for reducing hair loss listed below to those treatments.  Essential oils, and indeed many nut oils, can stimulate the hair follicle and increase circulation and oxidation sufficiently to bring about regrowth of hair, although in some cases this may resemble vellus, or baby hair.  While encouraging growth with the essential oil treatments, use only purified water (boiled or filtered) to wash your hair.  Avoid chlorinated swimming pools and do not swim in polluted seas.  Eat correctly and take vitamin B supplements.  Shampooing too often can increase hair loss, so cut down on that, and avoid heavy conditioning treatments which can stretch weakened hair, causing it to break.  Chemical products may leave a residue which if it builds up can lead to hair loss.  So turn to the natural option: first the oils.

Leave The Shine At Home- Heart & Soul Magazine (Aug/Sept)

I picked up this issue of Heart & Soul Healthy.Wealthy. Wise and was pleased to see that it was just as I remembered- full of much needed health centered information. You kept us healthy way before health was cool,dhb.

Leave The Shine At Home

A little lip shine can do more than make your pucker stand out; it could leave you open to skin cancer.  Recent research found that the shiny nature of lip gloss could actually attract the sun’s UV rays.

Our lips come with a natural protective outer layer, but the hydration in lip gloss makes that layer less effective, according to Bruce Robinson, M.D.,a New York City dermatologist.  The result is skin that is more susceptible to cracking, premature aging and squamous cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer that is more aggressive on the lips than other parts of the skin.

So what’s a gloss-toting girl to do?  There are options:

Switch to lipstick. Get Maximum protection by mixing it with zinc oxide.

Layer a lip balm containing SPF 30 underneath your gloss.

Opt for a lip gloss containing SPF, though most provide only SPF15.

written by Kendra Lee

Jolie Magazine- rate The Studio

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Check out Red Creative Art Concept Studio at Jolie Magazine. Rate the page-support the magazine and The Studio by logging onto www.jolie-magazine.com and join the Jolie family. Once you sign up, go to Beauty, Beauty Directory, scroll down to Red Studio and rate. To fully enjoy the benefits of Jolie Magazine, you must join.  If you choose not to join, the direct page to rate The Studio is http://74.54.207.107/.  Scroll down to Featured Businesses and share your thoughts.

Debra Hare-Bey’s top 10 hair styles when growing out your relaxer

Are you trying to grow out your relaxer- frustrating isn’t it! I will have patience with you because, I want you to be patient. My advice to you is to cut it- remove all the relaxed hair. Cut out the frustration of dealing with two textures (your textured new growth and your straight ends), the tangling, the hair loss and a style that doesn’t look good anymore. Cutting off your relaxed hair is the  only way to return back to your natural texture. 

True Statements

1. Relaxed hair will not suddenly turn into natural texture over time.

2. Your newgrowth will be naural, your relaxed hair will always be relaxed. 

3. Washing your hair in beer will not revert your hair back to its’ natural state. 

 

Reality

I know you know this but do not want to face reality-the only way not to have relaxed hair is to cut it off!

Patience

Now having said all of that, there are a few options you have if you do not want to cut off the relaxed hair all at once. Understand- without cutting it, it will not magically turn into your natural texture. Cut- you will have to. Gradually is your choice. If you choose this method, you must choose styles that do not require a lot of care. Choose styles that will allow your hair to rest and grow. If you choose not to follow this advice, your hair will break once you stop your touch ups.

Style Options

1. If you have any length to your hair, move into a shorter version of your hair style.  Go from your length to a Bob cut. From there, move into a Pixie. Keep your Pixie tight (cut often)- before you know it, all your relaxed hair will be gone.

2. Extensions: add extension to your hair in the form of braids or twist. This alternative will give you 2-3 months at a time of what I call “rest and grow”.  This is perfect for growing out your relaxer. Do this for a year- cutting your hair each time you replace your braids and vola’ no more relaxed hair.

3. Weave it: depending on the type of hair you choose, once again you have 1-3 months of allowing your hair to rest and grow. Like the extensions, cut and re-weave. In no time at all you would have removed all the relaxed hair.

4. Any type of wet set: Straw Set, Rod Set, Roller Set

5. Easy Twist Out: large flat twist or cornrows straight back done with gel in the evening- untwist/unbraid in the morning and finger comb. This can be worn for 3-5 days at a time.

6. Topknots, Buns, French Rolls etc.: all wonderful choices for a fabuously neat sophisticated look that requires very little care.

7. Twist & Curl: twist your hair (no extension added) and rod, roller, or straw set your hair. This will last for about 2-3 weeks depending on length and texture.

8. Finger Waves: perfect- you can bring that style back with all your fabulosity.

9. Wiglet: add a wiglet to the back of your hair for that chic, quick, easy style.

10. Barber Cut- you know you always wanted to try it. You have the face for it, it’s just finding the right barber. Now is the perfect opportunity and besides, the look is hot in temperature and in style. ” You go girl.”

Office Glamour

Nu-Locs , The Glamorous Executive

Hair by Debra Hare-Bey 718-221-5581

As a Natural Hair Stylist, I often find that professional women with natural hair feel they are limited in their hair style choices. It is quite the opposite. Wearing your hair natural opens up a world of options. Wearing your hair natural allows you to enjoy all worlds- straight, curly, kinky, loced and everything in between.

Nu-Locs

The beautiful style above is a Loc Alternative. A Loc Alternative is a style option that allows you to have a loc look without the permanence of Locs. This style is done with yarn. Yarn is used for its soft texture, light weight, matte finish, and easy to care for sensibility.

The Office

Nu-Locs translate well as an appropriate hairstyle for the professional. Whether you choose to wear a suit for the board meeting, dress or slacks- your hair style will compliment your attire.

Maintenance

Perfect for the busy women. Nu-Locs really are wake-up and go hair; it’s really that simple.  You are not required to cover your hair nightly with a silk or satin scarf. If you choose not to cover your hair, you are required to sleep on a silk or satin covered pillow. You may shampoo your hair as often as you like. I would not recommend more than once-a-week. Oil your scalp as needed.

My Birthday Party- family, friends, The Cake

My Fabulous Cake

The Simple Gourmet- fernterra@aol.com

Sharon the tea lady- www.takingtea-instyle.com

 

Lisa-aka silky locs

  

My birthday party was fabulous. The party was thrown at Oh My Heavenly Hair Boutique in Trenton, NJ. I had a blast. Family, friends, clients, and Oh My Heavenly Hair family showed their love. The champagne flowed as it sweetened the celebration of one more year on this earth for me.

The Cake

I can’t stop talking about the cake. The cake was outstanding. It was delicious, beautiful and a peice of art. As fabulous as this was, you couldn’t tell me this wasn’t the extravaganza of the year. The cake absolutely played the part. The 3 layer Red Velvet beauty left us wanting more and more and more. The ingredients were so rich and fabulously decadent.

I look forward to my next birthday. I’m already thinking about the cake.

Note: If you want your next occasion to be fabulous- feel free to contact The Simple Gourmet, fernterra@aol.com. Enjoy.

Calm The Frizz

Curly, kinky, tightly coiled or just simply textured hair is problematic for some- frizz, frizz and more frizz. What is the key element of frizz-dehydration.  Curly, kinky and similar hair types frizz because it lacks moisture. Improper treatment of textured hair is another key element of frizz.

To tame frizzy hair, you want to look for products that are all natural or at least natural based. You want products that are moisturizing in addition to soothing or calming to your cuticle. 

Choosing the right shampoo

Choosing the right shampoo is the perfect place to start for frizz free hair.  Look for shampoos that do not contain any sulfates. Sulfates (foaming agent) dry the hair out!

Are you using the right towel

How you dry your hair is as important as choosing the right shampoo. I recommend my favorite (and only) *towel made specifically for hair. The towel is made of Aquitex, an innovative fabric woven from ultra-fine microfibers to create a lightweight material that dries hair without frizzing. This is a healthier way to dry your hair which makes this towel ”a must have”. 

Frizz free

To maintain your textured hair frizz free, use products that smooth and seal the cuticle.  I recommend Miss Jessies products. What I love about the products is its’ ability to hold your natural curl pattern in tact for manageable soft curls. The products also extends your natural curl pattern to its’ maximum length- you know how we love hair long! I also love the website. It is filled with a wealth of information about the products including before and after pictures.

Shopping

Shampoo- Try Whole Food Markets or health food store

Hair Towel- The Studio 718-221-5581 or Oh My Heavenly Hair Boutique 609-396-4247

Maintenance- Miss Jessies Products-missjessies.com

Enjoy, dhb.  

I Hate My Hair- No, you should be happy you have hair!

“God, I hate my hair, I am so sick of this mess”- all while pulling, yanking, brushing too severely and continuing a host of other physical abuse. Could it be that you are not treating your hair properly, so in return, it does not look the way you would like it to look.  So now, because you’re having problems, you label your hair in the worst way-you physically and mentally abuse it. This has got to stop if you want to have hair. And, certainly if you want healthy, beautiful hair.

Talking badly about your hair is my personal pet peeve- when you talk badly about your hair, I believe you are sending the wrong message to your hair and  to your psyche. Self love in all forms for every part of you is important. That is what nurturing is all about. Take a moment and put yourself in your hairs’ place. Each and every day (not everyone but most) you complain about your hair. No thanks to your hair for providing you with beauty, coverage and sexiness. No thanks for remaining on your head opposed to the floor. No thanks for anything. What would you do if you were hair? At some point you would want to leave. But, yet and still, for the most part, your hair hangs tight- taking the verbal and some times physical abuse. If I were hair I would leave, I would certainly go where I was wanted (hair heaven) and cease to exist on your head. Think about that the next time you complain about your hair. dhb.