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No-Lye Vs Lye relaxer

Curly and Afro texture hair girls might find their hair unmanageable and unpredictable and just want a break from all that . Relaxer will keep your hair permanently straight , you will just have to touch up the roots at any point after six weeks post relax . The truth about these two relaxers are, that they are both chemical relaxers that will get your hair permanently straight and if misused can lead to hair loss . The chemical that caused the burn in lye relaxer are sodium hydroxide while no-lye relaxer are made up of guanidine, lithium, or potassium hydroxide and that  is the main difference between the two and how they are physically prepare . Lye Relaxers The stronger the ph balance the faster the lifting and swelling of the hair cuticle , once this process begin it cannot be undone . Your hair natural ph is around  4-5 and lye relaxer ph is  about 12-14 and no-lye is 9-11. Lye relaxer never have to mix they come ready to go   .Though lye relaxer seems to be more irritating t

Natural Hair Relaxer: Olive oil

This is not as strong as chemical relaxer but will give you a loser result the more you do it . All you will need is 1/4 Cup Olive Oil Olive oil Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in the microwave  . When warm remove from microwave and start applying to hair . Be sure to thoroughly apply to entire length of hair . Take blow dryer and apply heat to towel, then wrap hair with warm towel . Wait for 2-3 hours the then rinse with mild shampoo or with just conditioner. The more you do this process the better your result will be each time .

Homemade Deep Condition

This is Protein based Conditioner , to give hair strength Things you will need for you homemade deep conditioner : 3-4 Eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise Hair needs protein,Eggs and  mayonnaise  are pure protein . Protein offers a lot of benefits to fine hair , porous , and damage hair . Help to keep your hair strong and shiny . Treatment one  Egg and Mayonnaise Combine three eggs , 1/2 cup of mayonnaise and 2 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl , mix well Apply it to your hair from roots to ends Wear a shower cap , and sit under hooded dryer for 20 minutes Rinse hair with cold water ( to avoid scramble eggs) Shampoo Right after or next day if desire  Note : Do not do this regular , once a month is enough

10 beauty products every woman should own

With so many options out there, it’s not easy knowing exactly which beauty products you should spend your hard-earned cash on. We take the guesswork out of beauty shopping for you—here, a short list of your 10 absolute must-haves. Photo courtesy of ulta.com Beauty Must-Have: Cream Blush Blush is the ultimate instant picker-upper. Be it rose, apricot, raspberry, or fuchsia, gel, cream, liquid, or powder, nothing livens up the face faster than faking a fabulous flush with a pretty pop of color swiped across the apples of your cheeks. Revlon Photo Ready Cream Blush , $13, ulta.com Photo courtesy of drugstore.com Beauty Must-Have: Concealer If you find yourself plagued by dark circles, blemishes, pimples, and redness on a regular basis, it’s high time to become a pro at masking your minor imperfections. Make concealer your beauty BFF—nothing stands a chance against this cosmetic camouflage. E.L.F. Studio Comp

Natural Hair Relaxer: Coconut Cream

Things you will need:  Plain Yogurt/ Coconut Cream Coconut oil for hair Coconut Milk (optional) Plain Yogurt/ Add the Coconut cream  and Coconut oil in a bowl/jar and slowly melt in the microwave or double boiler. Add the yogurt to the mix when finish melting the coconut oil and cream and stir properly . Then go ahead and start applying the mixture to your hair from roots to tips in section , and comb through with a fine tooth comb. Let sit on your hair for at least 1 hours , this wont burn so the longer the better the result . Wash with shampoo and conditioner PS. This relaxer might only last 1-2 weeks. It also deep condition your hair making it healthier and softer Related Read Homemade Deep Condition How to apply your first relaxer Natural Relaxer

Cute protective style

Cute summer hairstyle and braids or in for 2012 summer . The summer is fun but you might also want some protective styling  . Fish tail braided hairstyles. These style are not only cute but or protective style for those who want to protect their ends .   fish braided hairstyle Cute fish braided hairstyle  Tips : Create volume at the root by adding styling product such as mousse to hair when wet . Blow dry and comb it in  upward direction . Gather hair to one side, then start braiding, and do not braid too tight be a little messy After finish braiding all the hair , secure it with a Rubber band , finish with hair spray/oil.  The classic French braid - Take a trip in time with a modern spin, pretty cute for all occasion  The classic French braid Tips :Create volume at the root by adding styling product such as mousse to hair when wet . Blow dry and comb it in upward direction . Gather hair to one side, then start braiding, and do not braid