Wednesday 9 December 2015

Hair: DIY protein treatment


In this day and age everyone and their grandma has the perfect recipe for hair care, maintenance and growth.
There are so many products on the market that promise all kinds of things... "DO GROW, WILL GROW, PERMANENT GROW?" and in my experience 99.5% of these don't actually do what they promise.

Growing up I was blessed with an All Natural grandmother, if it wasn't from the earth/natural she very rarely used it on her hair and skin.

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She washed my hair in Aloe Vera and used things like eggs and olive oil to condition my hair.


Now, I use pretty much the same but have added a few extras for a protein treatment mix which my hair loves.

So why does your hair need protein?
To strengthen the hair shaft, add shine, improve elasticity and reduce frizz.
Read more...
http://www.livestrong.com/article/481535-effects-of-protein-on-hair/

When should I do a protein treatment?
I like to do a protein treatments when my hair feels dry, damaged or limp, so it depends on you and your hair as to how often you do a treatment.
Read more..
http://blackhair.about.com/od/basiccare/f/doineedproteintreatment.htm


My protein treatment recipe*
1 egg
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 tbsp of your favourite deep conditioner
1tsp honey
2 tsp argan/olive oil
2 drops of rosemary oil
2 drops of nettle oil

Mix all together, add to your pre-washed,de-tangled and sectioned hair .
Leave for 30-60 mins, rinse thoroughly, air dry, moisturise and style.
*Deep conditioner, honey and oils are optional, for a basic protein treatment use Eggs, Mayo & Olive oil.
This mix works for my hair, when it comes to natural hair care treatments you have to do what works for you, so there's a lot of trial and error. 


I hope you enjoy x

@MsShayDivine





Thursday 3 December 2015

Life- Mindfulness

***MINDFULNESS***

It's easy in this day and age to get so wrapped up in our busy lives that we can fail to appreciate now.
We often look back to the past or try to look ahead to the future and by doing so we can easily miss key moments in life and our lives in general.
I have recently got a few books on mindfulness and have also been to a workshop and I'm really enjoying this thought process. 
I noticed how much of my daily tasks or routines I perform on auto-pilot and have started to be more aware so that I am present in my life!
It is said that paying more attention to the present, your own thoughts and feeling, you could drastically improve you mental wellbeing...Who wouldn't want to do that?
So what is Mindfulness?

"Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally"
http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/mindfulness.htm

Why not take a moment every day to really focus on NOW!

What do you feel?
What can you smell?
What can you see?
Do it for a few days and pay attention to what you think and feel, do it for you...it really can't hurt!

Amazon have a great selection of books on Mindfulness.

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Also, check out this video on Mindfulness from Oprah-Super Soul Sunday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVHkYG4864Y

Stay Mindful!

@MsShayDivine