SCALP MASSAGE BENEFITS

A scalp massage releases tension in the forehead and scalp areas, stimulating mental function. It is also a great way to help the circulation to your scalp and can serve as one part of a total nutrition and hair care regime to keeping your hair in good shape. Giving yourself a scalp massage is easy and something you can do to relieve tension anywhere – sitting at the desk at work, sitting in a traffic jam, when watching TV, or preferably, when relaxing somewhere pleasant.

The beauty of this massage is that it can be done anywhere without the need for anything other than your fingers.

The less distractions, the better so that you can concentrate on what is happening. However, there's no harm squeezing this into the ads of a favorite show provided you press the mute button!

Place the fingers of both hands on your forehead. They should meet one another at an imaginary center line of your forehead. Rest the thumbs on your temples; they will provide support.

Apply pressure. Make the pressure firm but light, as you press, then release
Shift your fingers slightly further up your forehead nearer to the hairline and raise your thumbs with them. Repeat the press and release movement.
Keep moving this position up and onto the scalp, bit by bit, repeating the pressure/release movement. Follow the line of the Governor Vessel meridian (see "Tips"); approximately the center of your scalp.

Once you have reached the the base of your skull, return to the front. This time, position your hands about half an inch (1.27cm) either side of the mid-line of your head (in other words, this time your fingers won't be meeting but have a gap either side of the imaginary line across your forehead).

Things You Need

Comfortable place to sit
Essential oil and carrier oil for hair/scalp massage
Shampoo and towel for hair/scalp massage

Enjoy your scalp massages.



with love,

Priscilla
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AFTER MY BIG CHOP (NATURALISTA NOW)

hello people, i know Ive been on hibernation as my friend will say, went to school for a while, but im back. a lot of things have happened to me during these past three months, especially to my hair. lol. well i finally Big Chopped, yes lol three weeks ago and I'm loving it soo much. will upload some pictures of my Natural hair just to show you the few styles ive tried this few weeks. enjoy.

these are the styles ive tried, first picture shows the day i big chopped followed by my first twist and then i tried a twist out without gel.

with love,

Priscilla

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DANDRUFF (CAUSES AND TREATMENT)

A scalp condition called seborrheic dermatitis. This could also be caused by eczema, psoriasis, or, very commonly, an overgrowth of a yeastlike fungus called malassezia.

Dandruff one of the commonest scalp conditions that has to do with flaking of the skin on our scalp can be very irritating and embarrassing for most of us. most of us have been battling with this scalp condition for several years now. i personally have experience a little flaking under my scalp before. if you are battling with this condition, relax because it can be controlled if not prevented or cured.In this post I'm going to discuss some of the causes, symptoms and treatments to curtail this condition.

Get a mug of tea, chilled glass of water or a drink, relax because i have a feeling this is going to be a lengthy post but very informative. :)lol

For most of us teens and adults, dandruff symptoms are easy to spot.the basic is spotting white, oily looking flakes of dead skin that is seen in your hair and your shoulders when you comb your hair.It also comes with itchy scalp which is not soo cool. for a young woman it can be pretty embarrassing when it is severe because traces of the whitish substance can be spotted in your hair and shoulders as well.

Some of the causes of dandruff are:

Sensitivity to hair care products
Not shampooing your hair enough
A yeast-like fungus (malassezia)
Irritated, oily skin
Dry scalp

Treatment:

wash your hair with a shampoo that has tea tree oil in it frequently. Alternatively get a tea tree oil and add a few drops to your normal shampoo and use.

Apply olive oil under your scalp before shampooing and leave it to sit for about 20 minutes, then shampoo after.

Shampoo your hair with sulphate free shampoo since lauryl sulphate shampoos rips our hair off its natural oils. Example of sulphate free shampoos are hair one shampoo, Aubrey's organic shampoo, Cream of Nature Argan oil Shampoo etc

TREATMENT:

Rinse your hair with Apple Cider Vinegar it also helps to curb dandruff

Replace your shampoo with a handful of baking soda. Baking soda is used in a wide variety of ways, and is reputed to work as a natural dandruff remover.Rub a tablespoon or two of baking soda into your wet hair and scalp. Wash thoroughly after one minute.

Wash and rinse your hair, then rub plain yogurt into the scalp, and leave for 10-15 minutes.Rinse and wash again with little shampoo and dry.

Add a crushed aspirin powder to your normal shampoo and use,it is advised you leave the shampoo in your hair for about five minutes before rinsing.

I hope this post helps. good luck to fighting that irritating stuff called DANDRUFF.







with love,

Priscilla
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WASH DAY 15TH FEBRUARY 2014

Hey peeps, i know i have not been documenting my hair progress and regimen soo much, but trust me Ive turned a new leaf.lol so i have decided to document my wash day on Saturday. Before i begin you should all know that i have been in a protective style (weave on) for close to 5 weeks, which i took off on Saturday.

wash day started by me taking down my weave on and the braid underneath it.since I'm soo lazy when it comes to taking down any form of protective style, i had my hairdresser help me with it. after which she detangled the hair for me, but of course all these were done under my eagle eye watch.lol.

after detangling and combing in sections, my hair was put under running water after which i shampooed with Aubreys honeysuckle and rose shampoo (sulphate free) considering that was the first time using it, i think it was pretty much ok, the only bad thing is i got home only to realize my hairdresser used close to half the bottle of the shampoo, i was soo furious, how could she, aside the fact that it cost a bit much, it took a hell of a time to get that product in Ghana. hmmm. i washed my hair twice considering i hadn't in like six weeks and there might be build ups, i needed it squeaky clean.

i followed this by massaging using my Tressme deep cleansing conditioner,of course i made sure i covered all my hair from root to tips, sat down for about 20minutes then i rinsed it out . i parted my hair dry and waited for it to dry partially ,

I then applied my favorite leave in conditioner American silky straight leave in conditioner to my hair covering all the hair from root to tips. i love this leave in because of the ingredients and the smell is not irritating plus its mild too.

I did the LOC Method ( Liquid, oil and Cream ) method to lock in moisture since my hair is a transitioning hair, t means im dealing with two textures (relaxed and my new growth) which i love soo much.(dancing in my chair) so, for the liquid i used my leave in and then i mixed coconut oil, jojoba, sweet almond and some drops of vo5 Argan oil Elixir. i sprayed my hair with just enough and then massaged it in my hair and combed it.

After taking this picture i realised my hair needed some trim or call it cut, so i asked my hairdresser to cut about 2 inches and trust me i liked the results better than the picture above.
I then followed with my Elasta Qp Olive oil and mango butter moisturiser and then i combed and put my hair in a ponytail. quite a simple regimen.

well the results of my hair below, be the judge. :)

closer look at my new growth. picture above.

with love,

Priscilla
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FOODS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY HAIR GROWTH

It is very essential for us to know that healthy nutrition also contributes to the growth of our hair. that aside there are some key foods that enhances the growth rate of our hair. some of these foods are present in our daily meals whiles others are not. i will list a few of these foods and also give some of their nutritional values to the growth of our hair.

LIST OF FOODS

1. AVOCADO

2. LENTILS

3. YOGHURT

4. DRY FRUITS

5. OYSTERS (Plenty of zinc from this)

6. SALMON

7. SWEET POTATOES

8. EGGS

9. WALNUTS

10. SPINACH

The above listed are some of the foods that can promote healthy hair growth. i will elaborate more on a few of these food. their nutritional values and exactly what they do to your hair.

1. SALMON: Rich in omega 3 fatty acids and protein is known to help in healthy scalp and shinny hair.

2. EGGS: First, they’re a good source of protein and amino acids, protein’s building blocks.It is necessary for hair growth and strength.

3. SWEET POTATOES:Is high concentration of beta-carotene, thereby contributing to healthy hair growth, plus a smooth and healthy scalp.

4. WALNUTS: Walnuts have a significant amount of omega-3 fatty acids and also rich in vitamin E. Walnuts also have copper, a mineral that helps keep your natural hair color rich and lustrous.


5. SPINACH: It is rich in beta carotene, foliate, iron and vitamin C which helps keep the hair follicles healthy and scalp oils circulating.

voila, i hope this post is helpful to you. incorporate them and let me know the results. please feel free to leave a comment, suggestion,question or contributions in the comment box below.

Cheers Diva,s.





PICTURE COURTESY: laurenconrad.com


with love,

Priscilla
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