From Colombia....

Colombian women are gorgeous! How do they get that beautiful thick hair? Some get it from generation old recipes.

Grandmothers in Colombia pass down this natural recipe from generation to generation.

Colombian Hair Mask

Ingredients:

2 eggs

1/2 of an avocado.

Combine two egg whites with a half of a mashed up avocado. Smooth into hair. Leave it in for 15 minutes. Wash and condition hair. 

It leaves hair super smooth!

Respect your hair, respect your roots.... respectedroots.com

Beauty Secret from Oman

Psst.....a secret from Oman! Women from Oman, an Arab state, add dried roses to boiling water. They let the rosewater cool and rinse their hair with this solution for fragrance.
Sounds heavenly!

Neem OIl

Women from India have beautiful traffic stopping shiny hair. What is their secret? My previous post  "Beautiful Hair Made Easy" touched on this subject. These women have beautiful, thick, shiny hair because of scalp oil massages.
Another oil massage can be made with the following oils: Neem Oil, Coconut Oil and Almond Oil

Neem Oil:  good for itchy scalp, dandruff, cradle cap, oily hair and it is a natural anti bacterial.

Coconut Oil:  It is a great moisturizer and wonderful for over processed hair.

Almond Oil:  Great for thinning hair and opening up roots.
indian scalp massage

Mix some of each oil into a bowl. Drench scalp with the mixed oils.  Massage generously into scalp, to increase circulation . Leave on for 30 minutes. You may also sleep with it in your hair, but put towel on your pillow.  Either way, wash out afterwards.


Coconut and almond oils are available at respectedroots.com.

Harem Women Secrets...Longer, More Beautiful Eyelashes

Turkish, Egyptian, Arabian, as well as most Middle Eastern women in general, are known for their amazingly long and thick eyelashes. How do they get these  abundant, feminine and exotic eyelashes? 

Every single morning and evening, take a small eyelash/eyebrow brush and smear it with a tiny bit of almond or olive oil. Then, in front of your mirror, comb the brush carefully through your own eyelashes (with no mascara on them of course.)

A beauty secret to longer, fuller more beautiful eyelashes.
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Natural Recipes

I haven't had a chance to try all the recipes I blog about.  However I have tried some.
My favorites are the green tea with rosemary water and the coconut milk.

Coconut milk is used for shiny hair. I found it left my hair full of volume and very manageable.

Green Tea with Rosemary Water is used to leave your hair strong and beautiful. I found it left my hair very shiny and healthy looking. It was manageable and had a nice look to it.

I tried the recipe titled "Beautiful Hair Made Easy". It is a recipe with a combination of 5 different oils. I loved the way it left my hair feeling soft and silky. This one you need to repeat often to see results.

"Save Some Money on Skincare" is another recipe I tried for my facial cream. It felt great when I put it on, but results did not stay all day. You do need to replenish hydration in your skin.

Vitamin E in the scalp is another recipe I tried. It is used to help with hair growth and needs to be done more frequently to get results.

Mayonaise in the hair! Yes I tried it! It was nice, but I prefer the coconut milk over this one!

Natural recipes are fun to try! I have enjoyed these new discoveries! I look forward to researching and discovering more.

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Harem Women and Their Hair Secret

So many beautiful women in the world. So many secrets to make themselves beautiful. My secret is my Folichili shampoo available at respectedroots.com. I use it daily and it continues to encourage my hair growth. It is a low price scalp stimulating shampoo. It leaves my hair feeling clean and refreshed.

Another secret from beautiful women in the Middle East, is their secret to keeping soft, silky, gorgeous hair. Long, beautiful and luxuriously silky hair is regarded as a crowning glory, and the best ornament of Middle Eastern women. Harem women have their secrets. Most of their hair products are made from natural ingredients, like almonds or yogurt. One natural beautifying conditioner is Almond Milk.

Almond Milk
Place 3.5 ounces of peeled sweet almonds in a bowl. Pour one glass of warm milk over almonds and cover with a saran wrap. Leave out overnight.
The next morning, blend almond milk to a smooth consistency.
Warm up smooth consistency in sauce pan until warm.
Put generously into hair and leave in for 20 to 30 minutes.
Rinse off.

This recipe is recommended to be used 2 to 3 times a week. It is said to leave your hair luxuriously like silk!
Interesting topic and interesting recipes. I will re-visit this topic again since they have other recipes for skincare that seem wonderful.

Stylish and Perfect for Day or Evening!

This hairstyle is perfect for a warm day or a lovely evening! It is stylish, cute but yet very professional! The way this bun is made gives it volume. It is called a sock bun.
Follow this link for some easy how to get this look directions.


http://www.beautylish.com/a/vcvzi/how-to-sock-bun

Really...Is It That Easy? Beautiful Russian Women!

All women are beautiful! Russian women have their secret to staying beautiful. Russian women respect themselves by taking good care of themselves. They walk a lot and eat small portions. This keeps their bodies looking beautiful. They have beautiful skin, by getting a massage on a regular basis. The massage oil keeps their skin looking supple and soft. They get plenty of sleep, 7-8 hours per night, and when needed take their naps. They drink plenty of water. Taking care of themselves, keeps them looking and feeling amazing!
Not only are they beautiful on the outside, they are beautiful on the inside. They are known for being kind and selflessly care for their families, children and others in their community.
Respecting yourself inside and out keeps one looking beautiful!!

A Secret From Italy...

Italian women have gorgeous beautiful locks!  Italian women keep their hair shiny and nourished by combining yogurt and olive oil, and using the mixture as a conditioner. The protein in the yogurt nourishes and conditions.
Use 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt with 1 teaspoon olive oil.  
Apply to wet washed hair. Let sit for approx. 5 min then rinse off. 
Respect your hair, respect your roots..... respectedroots.com

Green Tea for Hair

Green Tea is beneficial for the body. It has important anti-oxidants that are helpful for your health. In China, some women use Green Tea as a rinse for the hair. They mix the Green Tea with Rosemary water and the combination makes strong, beautiful hair!
Another fun recipe to try!

Lavender Oil

Lavender oil is used for aromatherapy and massage. It can also be used to stimulate your hair follicles. Massaging lavender oil into the scalp daily can help control hair loss and help encourage new growth. It has some powerful antiseptic and anti fungal properties that help control dandruff and itchy scalp.

For hair growth:  take 10 drops of lavender oil, 10 drops of rosemary oil, 5 drops of basil oil and 4 oz of jojoba oil. Mix them and store in a dark container. Use it daily to massage you scalp. It helps boost your hair growth.

Respect your roots.....respectedroots.com

Inner Peace

How do you feel on the inside? Anxious, nervous, angry, stressed, depressed, bitter? Most of us go through our lives feeling one of those emotions listed. We consider it part of our normal routine. Some thrive on it to get them through the day.  Others will let the emotion eat away at them, eventually going into silence or violence.

Many have forgotten how it feels to be calm and to have inner peace. Inner peace can come through prayer, meditation deep breathing, exercise or hypnosis. Taking a walk, jog or Just taking a couple minutes to re focus on your breathing and clear your mind and think of nothing, can make a big difference in your day. It lowers your stress.

It is common for one to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day. Stress can lead to excess hair loss!  Respect yourself and give yourself a moment to think of nothing!  Respectedroots.com

To live the dream of Rapunzel...

Came upon this amazing article about this woman who has not cut her hair in 26 years. Article is written by Zhao Feifel (eastday.com) I trimmed down the article and bolded some of the key points from this article. To live a dream of beautiful, long, long hair....

China's first lady of long hair reveals scalp secret

By Zhao Feifei (eastday.com)
Updated: 2005-07-06 10:24

China's first lady of long hair whose tresses are 4.2 meters long was the star attraction at another exhibition in the ongoing "The Year of France in China" which delved deeply into the secrets of the growth on everyone's scalp.

Dai Yueqin shows off her 4.2-meterlong hair at the “Decoding the Hair” exhibition in Beijing. [eastday]

An old Chinese saying says that long hair will bring a woman "troubles." However, that is definitely not the case with fashion-conscious ladies in today's China who well know the importance to their appearance of having a chic hairstyle.

Just ask Dai Yueqin.

Dai, the woman with the longest locks in China, removed the scarf wrapped around her head to show off her 4.2-meter-long hair at the "Decoding the Hair" exhibition in Beijing last week. Dai has not cut her hair for 26 years from when she was 14 years old. She was swamped by visitors at the exhibition and she shared with them her tips on how best to look after one's hair.

Patricia Pineau, a professional hair expert, says given that an individual hair grows between 1 and 1.5 centimeters a month and that its usual life expectancy is about three years, a person with very long hair is quite exceptional.

Unlike blood, hair can store evidence of a person's toxicology and food habits. So 6cm of hair can hold six months' worth of information about their lifestyle.

And it pays special attention to one's hair in summer. The sun-drenched season can be extremely harmful to hair and while people use some form of skin-care protection, most don't even think about the harsh effect the sun has on hair.

Alain Franbourg, one of the co-authors of the "Science of Hair Care," says that sunbathing and swimming will damage even the healthiest hair by exposing it to harmful UV light, sea salt, and pool chemicals. And if one's hair is already dry, brittle, damaged, bleached or dyed, great care is needed to protect it.

Unprotected hair soaks up the sun's rays and the pool's chlorinated water like a sponge.

Heat has a drying effect. Wind dries out the hair and increases static electricity. UV rays weaken the hair and fade color. Salt and chlorine attack, the hair follicle opens up and hair can fall out or split ends appear.

Franbourg says that Chinese people's hair is much more malleable compared with that of Europeans and its completely round circumference indicates that it should have a better sheen. However, Chinese hair still needs protection.

The newest development in hair care is protective products that utilize natural plant proteins in shampoos and conditioners, vitamins, UV filters and polymers that coat and actually repair damaged hair.

A healthy diet also helps. Nuts and seeds can help promote luster and the fiber from fruits and vegetables help to restore shine and body.

And don't forget to have eight to 10 glasses of water a day because water benefits both hair and skin.

And last of all, Franbourg warns "not to brush your hair too much" because it hurts the scales protecting the hair strands."

A Natural Way To Straighten Your Hair

Straightening your hair can be damaging by the chemicals and the heat. It can leave your hair fried or frayed.
There is a natural way to straighten your hair without the heat and chemicals. However, you will need to try this a couple of times before it works.

Coconut milk and Lemon Juice

Juice one lemon. Add the lemon juice to 1 cup of coconut milk. Place this mixture in the refrigerator where it should begin to coagulate and form into a runny paste.

Heat a towel by either putting it in the dryer on high heat or by ironing it. Apply the coconut milk and lemon juice paste to your hair. Wrap the hot towel around your hair. The heat from the towel helps the mixture to saturate.

Leave the towel on for 2 to 5 minutes. Wash your hair as normal. Run a comb through your hair to remove tangles.

Using this recipe each time before you shampoo, for 3 weeks, you should start seeing sleeker, straighter results.

In the Philippines, they like to use coconut milk for strengthening and straightening hair. Most women from there have beautiful, thick hair.

Personally I like my curls....I will respect my curly roots and enjoy them.  Respectedroots.com

Re-posted from March

You can see the difference.......

This was originally posted in March 2012. I thought it was a nice follow up to the last post...
When I get a chance I will take an updated photo......

Almost a year after using the shampoo.....

     My entire life my hair would never grow past my shoulders. I have now been using the Folichili shampoo daily for almost a year.
     Recently I straightened my hair and added some color. I never had the courage to straighten my hair before because I have always had thin, curly, short hair.  This is my hair now. Picture was taken on 3/9/12.
     The results may not be overnight  hair growth, but with consistent use, the Folichili shampoo has made a difference in my life!

My Story--Re visited

I started using the Folichili Shampoo in March 2011. My hair would not grow past shoulder length and was thinning along the top front. My entire life I have always had difficulty growing my hair past the shoulders. The shampoo was recommended by a friend. I even had doubts. I tried it and around 4 weeks I noticed my hair did look longer and slightly fuller. I continued using daily and noticed my hair began growing from about 1/4" or less per month to almost 1" per month. With my hair being curly it is hard to notice the results right away. However, my co-workers began noticing my hair growth around May. When my friends began asking me how to get shampoo, I found it hard to get in San Diego. I had to travel to Los Angeles or Mexico to purchase it. So. my friends inspired me to open my own internet business. Since August 2011, I have been creating Respected Roots with my 18 year old and my family. We created a business that has natural hair products at a low price. www.respectedroots.com 

April 2011

November 2011

September 2012
Long hair has made a difference in my life with my confidence! I am a woman in my mid 40's going through mid life. During mid life, women have hormone changes that cause hair to thin and break off.  To have my hair the longest ever, during this time, is a blessing! When I get a chance, I will take an updated photo. Busy with work, busy with family, busy with life! Respect yourself and give yourself some time to enjoy you!

Beautiful Hair Made Easy...

Beautiful women with long gorgeous hair are seen throughout the world. What are their secrets? Is it cultural, nutrition or genetics? Nutrition and genetics do play a part in long, beautiful hair. However, some hair care routines are simple and low priced because they use natural products.
Some women in India use a down to earth approach for hair care. They believe the scalp must be clean and well nourished to grow beautiful thick hair. The hair cannot grow if the roots are clogged.

Hair massage recipe to open up roots:
40 drops of rosemary oil
40 drops of thyme oil
40 drops of lavender oil
40 drops of lemon oil
100 ml bottle of almond oil

Massage generously into scalp. While massaging tug on hair slightly. Cover with towel, leave on for 30 minutes, and shampoo.

Give your roots some love.....respect your hair.... respectedroots.com

Curls Under Control

Curls kept under control on a warm day. Sophisticated look with wisps framing the face. Beautiful look!

Respect

Texts, emails and phone calls, can sometimes leave the other person with a misunderstanding. There may be an under written tone, or the words themselves, or how they are expressed can be offensive. One party thinks everything is cool, while other party thinks they are in trouble, being harassed, or left uncertain. Face to face conversations are difficult with our high speed technology, however they are much more effective. Think before you hit send...
Any of this may cause UN needed stress! Stress leads to hair loss and wrinkles. Respect yourself, respect others and think before you hit send!

Skin

Your skin does need good lotion/oils. However, what is more important is what we put on the inside. How much water we take in is important. Hydration and nutrition are valuable to the appearance of our skin. When properly hydrated your skin will look and feel supple. This is when the creams/lotions/oils are most beneficial. It is recommended 8 glasses of water a day. During the summer it is easy to drink that much. During the winter, it is more difficult. Remember your body, and skin need this extra hydration. Show your skin some respect! Hydrate first, soften it second with lotion/oils or creams.

Positive thinking!

Happy positive thinking day! Positive thinking can aide, can make things happen, and can lower stress! Positive thinking can aide in any situation with a positive outcome! Your attitude is important and affects others in seeing through the situation!
Positive thinking can make things happen! Feel positive and your confidence will rise and others will feel confident in you.
Positive attitude can lower stress! Less fears, less stress, better health, better looks, better life. Your life span will be longer!
Think positive, feel positive, be positive!

Save Some Money On Skincare..

Personally I use the skin care brand called Ren. I love it! It is natural, however it is pricey! Some months I have to cut back and use something else. I found this great make your own skin cream
from Livestrong.com.

For those months when I cannot afford Ren...I will be trying this....

3 tbs Aloe Vera Gel
1/2 tbs Vegetable Glycerin
1 tsp Vitamin E Oil
1/2 teaspoon Powdered Vitamin B3

You can add grapefruit seed extract to help cream last longer.

Combine ingredients, mix thoroughly, put into a dark glass jar and refrigerate. It will last approx 2 weeks. THANK YOU livestrong.com for a fantastic natural recipe!

San Diego Homes.....

Need a home in San Diego? Ready to buy or just look? I know a great Realtor!

http://www.raymondmatthewson.com/

Contact him for your home/condo needs.

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Vitamin C and Hair

Since my last few posts involved Vitamin C, I thought I would continue on that trend.
Ever have hair color come out wrong. I have! I ran to the hair stylist the following day. She fortunately was able to darken my hair and it came out beautiful.
However, Vitamin C can help in this situation. My friend told me she used Vitamin C as a natural hair dye remover. She crushed up Vitamin C added to some shampoo and put on her wet hair. Put on shower cap, left in for about 30 min, then rinsed off.
Her hair was then two shades lighter than before. It helped her hair color oops!
I can't say if this works for everyone, but it is low in price and can be done at home after a hair color oops!!
Use at own risk.
Respect your hair, respect your roots, respectedroots.com

Time to Clean...

If you live in San Diego, Ca, and need some residential or business cleaning services, contact my friend.

Clean House, Clean Heart.......Jay  619-244-3687  or cleanhousecleanheart@gmail.com

Professional services.
Respect your home, respect yourself..... respectedroots.com

Natural Skin Care

Haven't tried this recipe, but I will soon. It was recommended by a friend.

Concentrated tea extract (red, green or white tea)
mix with a small amount of Vitamin C powder (1/2 capsule)

Massage into skin. Rinse. Aides in skin renewal and reconstruction.
I will update my results when I try out recipe!
I love trying new things!

Respect! It is all about the respect!
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More skin care....

 My primary business respectedroots.com is primarily about hair care. However, some friends have asked me to include skincare into my posts. So, from time to time, I will mix it up! Vitamin C and skincare have been the latest buzz. Oprah, along with Dr. Lancer,  has launched a great skincare line, using this great anti oxidant. I haven't tried her new line but I hear great things about it!
Vitamin C helps the skin with renewal, reconstruction, and reducing wrinkles.
My friend is in her late 50's but she looks like she is in her 30's! When I asked her what her secret was, she told me she has been putting crushed up vitamin c powder in her face lotion for the past couple of years!
I began using this method as well. I noticed my wrinkles began fading right away. Of course they are not totally gone, but have faded immensely. Be cautious with how much powder you put in your face lotion. A 1/2 teaspoon was recommended to me. However, if face cream is not kept cold in refrigerator it will begin to smell funny after 2 weeks.
A great little trick that saves you money! Use with caution. Not recommended if you have acne or broken sores on face. This is only for informational purposes, it may not work for everyone.
Respect your skin, respect your hair....respectedroots.com
        

Natural Recipes For Strengthening Hair

Coconut Oil is a diverse product. It can be used for consumption, health care, skin care and hair care. It is involved in several recipes. Recently it was used to lift the fog that Alzheimer's patients have. It is a very diverse product with many benefits.
Honey is a wonderful natural product that is used for consumption and is also a humectant. It can help the hair retain moisture.

This natural recipe can help strengthen the hair:
4 tbs of extra virgin coconut oil
2 tbs of pure honey
Place the coconut oil and honey in a small cup and place the cup in a larger bowl of hot water.  Allow the cup to stay in the water for a few minutes until the mixture is warm.  Pour the mixture onto freshly washed  hair. Put on a shower cap, and wrap with a towel to prevent mixture from dripping onto face. Let it sit for 20 minutes, then rinse out 80-90% of the conditioner, and style as usual.

Egg yolks can be used for consumption and for the hair. They can be used for strengthening, conditioning or preventing hair loss.Vitamins A, D and E are present in egg yolks. These vitamins provide protection against drying factors that affect hair like sun, or chlorine and they protect against thinning and loss of hair. A quick easy recipe for strengthening hair:
Mix an egg yolk with ripe avocado. Mix into a paste, put on hair and leave for 15 minutes. Wash, as usual. I love trying new recipes and have not been disappointed yet! Respect your roots....respectedroots.com

Fresh Face News

I have had such fun researching through other people, internet and creativity about natural hair recipes, that someone asked me to include some fresh face recipes. I came across two that interested me....
An oatmeal mask which helps open up the pores and exfoliates dry and dead skin cells. 

1/2 cup oatmeal
3 tbs honey
2 tbs vitamin e oil
Mix oatmeal and honey first to form a paste. Add oil. Wash face, dry, then apply. Leave on for about 15 min. Wash off.

Refreshing facial wash:

1 tbs fine white sugar
2 tsp of lemon, calamansi or orange juice, fresh squeezed.
1 tsp water
Combine ingredients and apply to clean face in a circular motion. Rinse well. Vitamin C is great for wrinkles and can give you shiny beautiful skin.
Take care if you have acne...this recipe may not work for broken skin.
Care for yourself...respect yourself!

Watch this video!

A shoutout to another friend making it in the music industry! Check out this video:






http://bestinthewestrap.blogspot.com/2012/08/new-bay-music-d-varg-mr-jones-ft-double.html?spref=tw

Credit to the person that got me started...

The person that introduced me to the Folichili shampoo is Dr. John Jimenez. He specializes in Alternative Treatments for Cancer Patients around the world.
Please check out his web site:

http://canceroptions.us/

Summer Heat Still On....

Summer is still warming up our days even though we are nearing the season of Fall.  My friends with long hair wear their hair up in cute summer hair styles. I prefer wearing my hair down. I am in my mid 40's, going through change of life. This is the time when women have hormone issues, start losing hair, start gaining weight and wrinkles. Through exercise, good skin care and good hair care routines, I feel fabulous, look better than ever and I finally have the long hair that I dreamed of my entire life! I want to show it off! I love it so much the heat of summer does not bother me!
 My entire life I have had short, thin, shoulder length hair.  Since I began using Folichili Shampoo my hair is now half way down my back, with curls, looking pretty and healthy.
We all have bad hair days! Somedays I wake up with volume, and out of control curls! Other days I shake out my hair and it looks gorgeous! That's life for most of us women! Good hair care routines help reduce bad hair days. Find one that works for your type of hair and stick with it. I have sampled so many hair products and have spent thousands of dollars, and keep coming back to the basic products that work well for me.
Look at the labels before trying a new product. If your conditioner has alcohol as an ingredient, which most do, don't leave it in the hair too long. Rinse it out quickly. Alcohol may control oils but it dries out thin hair and thins out thick hair. Now that I know this, my conditioners go on and come off quickly! My hair feels the effects but does not get the dryness anymore!
Take care of yourself at any age! Build healthy routines now and your skin and hair will thank you later!

Natural is the way to go....

Natural, organic, green are the new buzz words. Our ancestors used natural recipes to have gorgeous, beautiful hair full of volume. They did not have fancy, expensive shampoo or conditioners. They tried various recipes through trial and error and shared the ones that worked through the gossip mills.
I am enjoying researching various recipes and sharing the ones that have intrigued me.

Mustard Seed Tea:
 A tea made from mustard seeds is used for hair growth. Add 1 tsp of mustard seeds to about 1 cup of boiling water and steep for 5 minutes. Strain the seeds and allow the mixture to cool before drinking.
I love tea....I look forward to trying this.

 Olive Oil
 It is said that a scalp massage with extra virgin olive oil will help with hair growth. Olive oil is being used more for cooking, massage and hair care. Shampoo after the scalp massage.

We have a lot going on in our lives. Give your self and hair some time and love. Take a moment, breath, relax and enjoy the beauty of our selves... 

Limp Hair....Help!!

Flat, limp hair can be due to genetics, thin hair or too much oil build up in the hair. Too much oil build up can cause the hair to be limp.
Baby shampoos are lighter on the hair and can help with excess oils. Shampoos with rosemary or orange extracts can be gentle on the hair and help with build up. Also baby powder sprinkled on the crown and hairline can help soak up excess oils.
Here are a couple home recipes that can help add volume or growth to your hair.

For natural hair growth:
Fresh curry leaves and coconut oil. Boil these two together until the black residue starts forming. Save this residue. Use twice a week on scalp. This recipe also helps to fight gray hair.

For limp hair:
Rinse hair after shampoo with vinegar.

or

Wash hair with baking soda. This helps control and minimize the oil build up. 
Love your hair! Treat it right! Respect your roots!

 

Ginseng and hair...

I never thought of Ginseng as a hair helper. Ginseng is another powerful herb that is commonly used in many Chinese medicines. Ginseng is an adaptogen, which causes the body to adapt to stress. Stress is a common cause of hair loss. It is common to lose 50-100 hairs a day. However, after a stressful week I notice I may lose slightly more hair than usual. Since I use the Folichili shampoo regularly, I don't notice a hair loss like I use to. Ginseng can be found in shampoos for external use on the scalp. One shampoo that has Ginseng is Cre-C. It is a light scented shampoo, that leaves your hair feeling great!
Soon available at respectedroots.com.

Vitamin E and Hair!

Vitamin E is needed by the body for many different reasons. Recently, it was found to also be useful for the hair.

Our scalp needs to have proper circulation in order to keep the hair follicles alive and thriving. Massaging your scalp can be beneficial to encourage circulation to the scalp. When done daily, scalp massages can help to the hair grow.

Vitamin E capsules can help for hair growth, because it contains valuable antioxidants that help to keep the immune system up and improves circulation to all parts of the body, including the scalp. However, use care when taking Vitamin E because excessive use can lead to side effects, such as causing clotting problems, and causing blood to thin. 

Vitamin E Oil can be used in small amounts on the scalp after shampooing. This helps encourage growth. It is also great for using small amounts on ends of hair to keep them hydrated and prevents split ends. 

Avocados are a good source of natural vitamin E. Enjoy them. Respect your body! Respect your hair! Respectedroots.com 

Loving Home Recipes For Hair

Never knew so many home recipes existed. As I do my research I stumble upon variations and variations of recipes. Do they work? I have tried a couple with successful results.
Recently I tried the pure coconut milk recipe:

One can of pure coconut milk is needed. Pour the whole can or just half on dry hair. Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave in for about 20 to 30 minutes. Wash as usual. 

I loved the results. My hair had more volume and was more manageable!   

Here are some more great home recipes to try:  
     
Almond oil or coconut oil (available at respectedroots.com)
These oils are used to help strengthen and repair the hair. By applying a few drops of almond oil on the hair and scalp several times a week can increase strength, thickness, and it gives your hair a natural sheen.

Rosemary and lavender oil
Rosemary oil and lavender oil are used to thicken hair.  It is useful to overcome the problem of dandruff. The oil can be used by all types of hair can stimulate hair follicles, while slowing down the process of hair loss early on. Lavender oil can also be considered aromatherapeutic.

Home made hair conditioner:

4 drops of rosemary essential oils

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup olive oil (warm)

Mix all ingredients well and pour into a clean bottle. Dampen your hair and apply the mix gently rubbing the scalp and making sure the mix is spread well all over the scalp and hair. Use a warm towel and wrap the hair up leaving it on for 20-30 minutes (or use a shower cap). Wash your hair with a shampoo and rinse off with cool water.

When I get a chance I will try recipes and share results! Love and respect your hair!! respectedroots.com