7 Essential Oils For Your Natural Hair

Coconut Oil -- Great for promoting hair growth, moisturizing, thickening hair, preventing damage,                                        straightening hair and preventing dandruff.


Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) -- Oilive oil helps with moisturizing, deep conditioning, eliminating                                        dandruff, improving the strength of your hair and it helps fight hair loss.


Castor Oil --   Castor oil promotes hair growth, thickens hair, moisturizes, prevents thinning, helps                                       tame frizz, reduces split ends and can prevent scalp infections.


Avocado Oil -- Has lots of nutrients, amino acids, essential fatty acids, as well as vitamins A, B, D                                         and E. Great for deep conditioning, strengthening hair, promoting hair growth and                                         boosting sheen.


Rosemary Oil -- Great for stimulating follicles for hair growth, preventing hair loss and dandruff,                                              as well as strengthening hair and boosting sheen.


Safflower Oil -- Nourishes hair follicles, protects hair and moisturizes. Stimulates red blood cells                                            which promotes hair growth and thickness.


Almond Oil -- Locks in moisture- great as a sealant. Smooths hair cuticles to help control                                                    shedding. Nourishes hair, promotes thickness and growth, prevents hair loss and                                          gives sheen.

Coconut Oil Moisturizing Treatment: How-To

At the Beach with Natural Hair-- Things You'll Need

It's important not to forget to properly care for your hair during these summer months.
Here are a few of the essential items that you'll need this summer when enjoying a hot day at the beach or pool:

• Swimmer's conditioner - Apply before swimming to prevent hair from absorbing too much water.

• UV Spray- Will protect your hair during long periods of sun exposure to your hair.

• Chlorine Removal Shampoo- Will rid your hair of damaging chlorine after your swim

• Swim Cap- To prevent your hair from being soaked with chlorine-filled water

• Floppy Hat- Protects your hair from the sun and keeps you looking FAB all at the same time.

Easy Ways To Stretch Your Hair

Banding

• Divide your detangled, wet hair into 8-10 sections
• Apply rubber bands about 1 inch apart along length of the hair
• Allow to air dry

Bunning

• Start with wet, detangled hair and apply leave-in conditioners
• Divide hair into 2 sections and brush edges with boar bristle brush
• Tie into 2, low twisted buns 
• Allow to air dry

"Double Bubble"

(Provides the best results)

• Stretch your wet hair by bunning or banding method
• Allow to air dry
• Once dry, section hair and braid 
• Leave overnight to set

Quick Tip #2

If you blow dry your hair, always use a diffuser to dry curls evenly. Flip your head, start at the roots and work your way down to the ends.

Quick Tip #1

Condition wet hair and gently detangle with a wide-toothed comb before shampooing to protect against split ends and breakage