HOT OIL TREATMENT BENEFITS

Most of us dont seem to know what Hot oil treatments and the benefits it gives to our hair, in this post i will discuss what it is, the benefits, and the whole procedure. i hope this post will be useful to us all. we should also know that some of the few saloons that know of this treatment and its benefits charge a bit for the treatment, i advice you do it yourself if you can.

This post is to give you an insight as to how adding a regular hot oil treatment to your hair routine can benefit your hair.
We all will agree that, with all the stress placed on our hair by styling, weather patterns, coloring, blow-drying, straightening ,it is only natural that all these things strips our hair of its oils and the strength of our hair. One of the best ways to put back nourishment and shine in our hair is giving it a little TLC, in the form of HOT OIL TREATMENT.

HOT OIL TREATMENT is a treatment used to give hair moisture as it gives the look of conditioned hair without having to condition every day.

THINGS YOU NEED:

Any natural oil (coconut oil, virgin olive oil, jojoba oil,etc)

A shower cap / steamer

An oil bottle / dispenser

Hot water


STEPS IN DOING HOT OIL TREATMENT:

1. Pour any oil of your choice in a bottle / dispenser

2. Place it in the hot water to warm the oil

3. Massage the warm oil in your scalp and the hair strands

4. Cover your hair with the shower cap and leave on for 20 - 30 minutes

5. Wrap your hair with a hot towel and allow it to sit for 20 minutes.

6. Wash your hair and style

NB: Alternately, place hair under a clean shower cap, processing cap, or plastic bag and either sit under a heat cap or steamer for 15-20 minutes, or just allow your body heat to nourish your hair during the treatment.

6. Wash and rinse your hair thoroughly.


BENEFITS OF THE TREATMENT:

1. Treating yourself to a hot oil treatment with coconut, olive or jojoba oil will add that extra healthy glow to your hair

2. Hot oil treatments made with natural oils protect hair and make it healthy and manageable.

3. Repair damage and maintain healthy hair.

4. Refresh dull and dry hair.

5. Condition a dry scalp.

6. Softens and moisturizes your hair.

NB: please note that you can use more than one oil, alternatively you can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to any (See my post on carrier oils) here. carrier oil of your choice
Now that you know the benefits of hot oil treatment and how to do it, i suggest you add it to your hair care routine and enjoy luscious, silky hair and healthy hair.
This treatment should be done once a month.

Don't forget to leave a comment or any questions on how your hot oil treatment went.

Priscilla

scillaattipoe@gmail.com
www.hairdivaghana.blogspot.com

THE GREEN HOUSE EFFECT ( HAIR GROWTH TECHNIQUE )

The Green House Effect (GHE) is described as trapping the heat from your body with a shower cup or a rubber wrap. this tecnique produces heat which helps to produce more sebum that help to feed your hair to enhance its growth rate. This method can be done between three (3) to five (5) times a week before going to bed, its an overnight method.
The three basic things you will need to do this method are

1. shower cup/ rubber wrap
2. scarf (Silk)
3. oil (of your choice)

once you've got the above mentioned things you are good to go.

1. Apply any natural oil of your choice
2. Put your hair in a pony tail , braids , twist etc
3. Cover your hair with the shower cap. please note that you can use more than one shower cap for more warmth
4. Put a scarf over the shower cap to secure it in place. you can wear a bonnet on top of it just to give you the needed warmth.
5. Remove the plastic cap and scarf the following day and allow your hair to air dry a bit and then moisturize and style.

NB: Please note that the idea is to trap in as much warmth as possible to achieve the needed result. also note that your hair should feel damp and not wet when you wake up. If your hair is relaxed and you want to maintain the hair straight please remember to star by scarfing your hair first before wearing the shower cap and top up with another scarf to keep it in place.



Now, to some the benefits of this method:

The GHE stimulates hair growth and has been proven to double and even triple the normal growth rate according to the inventor of this technique named Meeka Jael who Is the head of the social network Real Queen, she advocates the use of natural product and others who have tried it.

1. It stimulates hair growth
2. It helps keep dryness in check
3. It makes it easier to seal in moisture
4. It softens the hair and makes it manageable

” From doing the Green House Effect I’ve managed to average an inch of hair growth a month which is double the average hair growth rate which is 1/2 inch per month” Meeka Jael.

ive started this growth technique and cant wait to see the results. let me know if you have tried it and how it worked for you.
NB: IF YOU NEED ANY FURTHER CLARIFICATIONS, QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, LET ME KNOW. You can Email or drop a comment and i will gwt back to you. cheers.



with love,

Priscilla
fax:
scillaattipoe@gmail.com
www.hairdivaghana.blogspot.com

ESSENTIAL AND CARRIER OILS FOR HAIR GROWTH

Since essential oils and carrier oils are key in growing healthy long hair, i have decided to do this post to educate us on what they are, their uses , benefits and side effects.

NB: Please note that pregnant women should not use essential oils, High Blood Pressure,kidney problems,Hypoglycemia. please consult your doctor before using essential oils.

Essential oils are oil is a natural oil typically obtained by distillation and having the characteristic odour of the plant or other source from which it is extracted. Essential oils are used with carrier oils always.

Another type of oil for hair is called carrier oils. The oils are called carrier oils because they carry the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils are also known as base oil or vegetable oil they are usually derived from seeds or nuts. Carrier oils are best used as natural and unadulterated as possible.

Below are a list of some essential oils that promote hair growth

>Cedarwood Stimulates scalp and hair follicles and also used to treat hair loss and dandruff

>Peppermint it promotes hair growth by stimulating circulation of blood

>Chamomile helps scaly scalps and psoriasis and also conditions scalp

>Clary sage clarifies scalp and helps heal scalp problems such as psoriasis

>Lemon Helps balance natural scalp oils and also good for dry scalp and dandruff

>Thyme it Stimulates blood flow and also Invigorates scalp to help with hair loss

>Burdock improves scalp conditions and combat hair loss

>Tea tree is good for the treatment for dry scalp, dandruff and lice

>Lavender Helps balance natural scalp oils and scalp treatment for itchiness and dandruff

>Rosemary good for treating dandruff and also promotes hair growth

>Eucalyptus Antiseptic nature helps treat Dandruff.

**Please note that Pure essential oils have a wide range of therapeutic benefits. The method applied can effect the results you receive and for that matter no essential oil should be applied undiluted to the hair. always mix a few drops with a carrier oil.


Below are a list of some carrier oils that promote hair growth

>Coconut Oil also provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair and it softens the hair and conditions the scalp.

>Olive Oil “extra virgin” oil helps in preventing as well as curing hair loss

>Jojoba Oil , jojoba rapidly penetrates down to the scalp and hair shaft, and readily loosens, dissolves and cleans all hardened build-up under the scalp caused by products leaving the hair follicles clean to continue with their functions.

>Avocado Oil It is full of vitamins that your hair needs like vitamins A, E, D and potassium.

>Vitamin E Oil contains valuable antioxidants that help to keep the immune system up and improves circulation to all parts of the body, including the scalp

>Castor Oil nourishes hair and prevents the scalp from drying by retaining moisture.


NB: How to use both oils. 15 drops of essential oil to an ounce of carrier oil. An ounce is equal to two (2) table spoons.


Measurements/conversions (volume)
30 ml 1 fl oz 2 table spoons full
15 ml 1/2 oz 1 table spoon full
5 ml 1/6 oz 1 teaspoon
1 ml 1/30 oz 1/5 teaspoon


Now to where you can get Essential oils in Ghana.
Relish - osu near old american house
supermarkets koala, max mart osu and 37
Afro obsession. online shop

let me know if you have any questions or comments, i will be glad to help.
HAVE FUN USING YOUR ESSENTIAL AND CARRIER OILS AND LET ME KNOW HOW IT WORKS FOR YOUR HAIR.

Love

BASIC HAIR CARE TIPS 101

As women our HAIR forms an integral part of our appearance. As the saying goes a woman's hair is her pride and glory.it is also an indication of a persons health,beauty and youth. Most women love long, natural healthy hair but think it is impossible to grow long hair in Africa. It is very possible but i must admit this is hardwork and achievable only if you pay adequate attention to the needs of your hair like you do to other parts of your body and the results will astonish you.

Most of us women leave our hair care in the hands of other people all in the name of saloons. How many of our saloons in Ghana actually give us informed professional advice on how to take care of our hair after we have left the saloons and are in our homes ? Has it occurred to us that maybe many of these "HAIRSTYLIST" don't even know a lot about what they do? How many of us take it upon ourselves to research about how to keep our hair healthy even though we claim to be literates ? if we can't take care of our own HAIR who will ? Please note that this post is not meant to discredit anybody, i just want to draw our attention to the fact that if we can't take care of our priced possession(HAIR) do you think another person can or will?
Ladies lets do well to take care of our Hair. YES WE CAN. lol :)


I have listed below a couple of hair care tips that can aid and help in your journey to a healthy long hair.


Never shampoo your hair without using a conditioner.

Trim your hair once between 6 to 7 weeks to avoid split ends and bounce up hair.

Avoid pulling back your hair tightly as this weakens the root and it breaks easily.

Stimulate circulation of blood to your hair follicles by massaging your head with oil's that contains vitamin E.

Applying pure (virgin) coconut oil helps the hair to grow faster and healthier.

Regular Deep Conditioning treatments keep your hair in good shape.

Use heat protector products when styling your hair with heat.(flat irons and hair dryers).

After shampooing and before applying a conditioner, gently blot your hair with a towel to remove excess water. This helps the conditioner to penetrate your hair and prevents it from slipping.

When De-tangling hair, be sure to use wide tooth combs to avoid hair breakage.

Do hot oil treatments at least once a week to give your hair moisture and strength.

Always cover your hair with a satin or silk scarf before bed or alternatively sleep on satin pillow cases.cotton ones rip the hair off its oils and causes static hair growth.

Use of natural products like Amla,Castor,Argan, reeta and Shikakai are beneficial to hair growth.

Remember that your basic hair care routine should consist of the following:
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Deep conditioner
• Protein treatment
. Hot oil treatment

Incorporate these tips in to your hair regimen and let me know how it works.
NB: IF YOU NEED ANY CLARIFICATION ON ANYTHING PLEASE LET ME KNOW BY COMMENTING AND ILL GET BACK TO YOU.

Love

GOING NATURAL WITHOUT "BREAKING HEART'S"

There are lots of people who admire NATURAL HAIR and wish or want to go natural, but are always scared of "STARTING ALLOVER AGAIN" Yes we are scared of starting from scratch, how family and friends are going to embrace our new look, whether or not it will suit us, whether we are ready or not, these and a lot of questions deter us all. well, i must say its not your fault because all most of us know concerning going natural especially from chemically relaxed or treated hair is "the big chop" what most of us don't know is that there are other options aside big chopping (cutting the relaxed hair). For the purpose of this post we are going to look at one of the safe ways to go natural from relaxed hair. this wonderful method is called TRANSITIONING. It simply means Passage from one form, state, style, or place to another. for the purposes of this post it means moving from or passage from CHEMICALLY RELAXED HAIR to NATURAL HAIR over a period of months (depending on the individual) as you grow your NATURAL HAIR. please note, it means you are automatically doing away with chemically treating (RELAXING)your hair to make way for your NEW GROWTH. Now that we are clear about what it means to transition, we will move straight to some TIPS on transitioning.

1. It is not advisable to set a time that you will rock your natural hair completely at the initial stage.it is advised that you allow yourself some time between 4 to 8 months to big chop your hair that way you would have had enough new growth to work with.

2. Find your go to hairstyle, this tip is necessary because you will be working with two different texture of hair (relaxed and natural) and if care is not taken you will loose your hair to breakage. also know that the LINE OF DEMARCATION (where the two hair textures are joined) is very fragile so you need low manipulation hairstyles to protect the hair.

3. Keep your hair MOISTURIZED at all times. Please MOISTURE MOISTURE MOISTURIZE. Note that Water is one of the basic moisturizers you can get and be sure to seal in with any OIL.Use a lot of moisturizers.

4. Always DE-TANGLE only when hair is wet and conditioned to avoid a lot of shedding and do it with a WIDE TOOTH COMB.

5. Avoid or cut down on HEAT USAGE . Instead of Blow Drying or Flat Ironing, AIR DRY your hair.

6. Gradually Cut down damaged ends. Get a trim every month or two.

These are just a few of the tips i compiled. i hope this helps you to take that bold decision to go Natural. who says you cant have it all, enjoy both of the two worlds (relaxed and natural)till you make up your mind. note that the good thing about transitioning is, you can always go back to relaxed if you change your mind before the big chop. cheers.
Love

COCONUT OIL FOR HAIR

Coconut oil is not only great for your hair but also has a lot of health benefits. for the purposes of this blog I'm going to limit the benefits of this great oil to HAIR GROWTH. Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. It has various applications in food and medicine. according to the coconut Research Center " The scientific name for coconut is Cocos nucifera. Early Spanish explorers called it coco, which means "monkey face" because the three indentations (eyes) on the hairy nut resembles the head and face of a monkey. Nucifera means "nut-bearing." now enough of the scientific stuff. the benefits of the oil to the growth of our hair is our main concern on this forum, so im going to jump straight to that, aside that it is the most effective hair conditioner, . Coconut oil slows down hair loss. . Coconut oil prevents hair breakage and split ends, contributing to hair length. . Coconut oil adds luster, shine and softness to the hair. .it promotes the scalp health helping it fight against problems like lice and dandruff. .it also helps with the re-growth of damaged hair. HOW TO USE COCONUT OIL FOR YOUR HAIR NB: It is advised to warm the oil before using it in anyway .it can be massaged under the scalp and then the strands of your hair as well .you can use it for your pre-shampooing to minimize damage and breakage. .it can also be mixed with Shea butter as a moisturizer for the hair .it can also be used as a sealant when doing your LOC Method .it can also be mixed with your regular shampoo for washing the hair to retain moisture. .it can also be used for your hot oil treatments. .use coconut oil after shampooing to prevent split ends. these are a few of the benefits and uses of coconut oil. incorporate this amazing oil im your hair regimen and let me know how it works for you. good luck with that fabulous hair treatment with coconut oil.