Goat milk is another milk for hair, it contains many  of the same nutrients when compared to cow’s milk, however, it is lower in fat. Goat’s milk is an excellent source of calcium, protein, phosphorous, vitamin B2 and potassium and it is very highly digestible. Even persons with lactose intolerance find it easier to take goat milk in moderation without any problems at all. Overall, goat milk is a tad bit more attractive to drink than cow’s milk because of it high digestibility, high absorption of minerals like iron and …

It is well known that milk is used in several beauty treatments and is quite nourishing to skin. It turns out that the same benefits that milk imparts to skin can be useful to the hair if used externally. Milk as we know is a whitish liquid that contains proteins, fat and various vitamins and minerals that is produced from mature female mammals to feed their young. It can also refer to liquid, such as coconut milk, milkweed sap, plant latex, or various medical emulsions, that is similar to milk …

Green tea is made from the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant, according to the United States Department of Agriculture green tea has a high flavanoid content. Though this content may vary in different tea products. Green tea is said to be cancer fighting and and disrupts the production of harmful bacteria.
Why are we interested in green tea rinse for hair?

Green tea stimulates hair growth and combats hair loss. The antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) that is present in green tea is said to stimulate the hair follicles.

Green tea is very …

Peppermint wears two hats, it is widely known as a stimulant and a relaxant. Generally, it stimulates the body’s circulation but it also calms the nerves. There are several reasons why peppermint is used as a tea, it is undisputedly one of the best teas to drink when you need to calm an upset stomach and it relieves indigestion.
It is also used to cleanse the pores on your face and gives your skin a healthy glow. The tea can also be used as a rejuvenating bath to relax and calm …

Horsetail is one of those herbs for hair that you are not really aware of until someone mentions it and then you see it popping up on most of your organic hair care products list. The plant is called horsetail because of the thin; branchlike leaves which in some ways are similar to the hair of a horse’s tail. There is a reason why horsetail seem to be omnipresent in natural product preparations, it contains high mineral levels including silica and contains other ingredients such as potassium, selenium and manganese. …

When one thinks of butter usually the spread that you put on bread or a creamy peanut butter comes to mind and these butters really do something to a dry piece of bread or a lonely cracker. No wonder then, when hair and butter are mentioned together you might think of a creamy spread for your hair. Hair butters are really very good for the hair, both natural and relaxed. As a matter of fact, the butters I am about to mention are crazy about your skin also.
What are hair …

Even though we tend to focus on our hair and hair growth and maintaining hair, the truth is, the hair scalp is where the action begins. A good understanding of how the scalp works and its role in hair growth and maintenance can save us a world of hurt. I usually think of the hair scalp like a movie production, when the movie is being made, you have a host of people behind the scenes who get the actors ready to portray a story-line, when the viewer watches the movie …

Have you ever looked in the mirror and despaired at the way your hair end looks, some are shorter than some and the whole bunch of it is just ragged. How did it get that way and why did you let it? Better yet, you ask yourself, does my hair look good with all these straggly ends? The truth is, there are straggly hair ends, which may look good after a little TLC and then there is chewed up looking ends which just looks like you are desperate for hair …

Like many black women I have experimented and tested my hair to see what works best for my locks. This article follows 3 Tips To Prevent Heat Damage To Black Hair, for a reason, direct heat for the purpose of drying hair is damaging to hair, avoid it if you can. The best alternative to using heat is to air-dry hair, only problem is, air drying can make your hair frizzy and trashy if you don’t know how to do it right.
For Natural Hair
Most natural hair ladies are not into …

Heat should be used with care on hair but especially black hair, as the hair is prone to be dry anyway. Heat from styling equipment such as curling irons, hooded dryers, pressing combs, and blow dryers are very damaging to our hair. If smoke can be seen coming from the barrel of a hot comb or curling iron then the appliance is too hot and will cause hair breakage. The lowest possible heat should be used on any appliance and a heat protectant should be placed on the hair before …

Brrr… it is getting colder and at this time of the year you may have to adjust your hair care regime to reflect the weather. Here are some tips:
1. Protective Styles
This is very important because snow, sleet, heat and wind will damage your hair if you do not protect it properly. It is best to keep your vulnerable hair ends out of the way from the harsh weather even if you are inside, indoor heat can play havoc with your ends if you let it. If you absolutely have to …

One of my very best pastimes is to experiment with natural ingredients on my hair. I get really excited when I learn that fruits, vegetables, spices and other food that I have in my kitchen can be used in my hair. Since, I eat them, I have no qualms in trying them on my head, if it is safe for stomach it should be safe for head. Some of the foods on this list might be well known to you. Others may be a bit surprising.
Recently, I tried cinnamon and …