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This is my favorite , color really make it pop . I cant wait to try this out . Cute Messy curly styles  Shaved side , this is supper cute and edgy Cute short hairstyles

Benefits of long term transition I have experience numbers of benefits of being a long term transitioner . The most common benefits among all us long term transitioners is that we get to keep our long hair while we transition . Not everyone is ok with rocking short hair especially when you have never had short hair . Hair is a girl favorite accessories :) .

Long term transition meaning a person that can go pass a year without cutting off their relaxed ends . Long term transition will not work for everyone . Should  This be some weave put you get the idea If you are patient you will be able to do a long term transition successfully . Successfully meaning you will still have a lot of relaxed hair while you are going natural . Healthy and full Healthy hair from the beginning , if you had healthy relaxed hair their is no reason for you to big chop . healthy hair tends to hold longer and not look raggedy while it grow out . Also its possible that you already know how to take care of your hair . Long hair - if you had long hair or at least 6 inches  at the beginning of your transition it may be a shock to cut it all off. Also long hair may mean you know how to deal with a lot of hair and you can adjust accordingly to your hair needs with few tips .

Journey to natural hair tips you can do, you don Try starting with a fresh cut or trim , to get a more even ends and also to remove any split ends you may have . Start planning a regimen are you may need to adjust the one you have . If you are like I was in the beginning of my journey to natural hair I had no idea what was a regimen . See what is a regimen .

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Shampoo with baking soda can be better than using of commercially bought shampoo that contain harsh chemical that will strip and damage the hair also the foaming agent in shampoo ac even cause curly hair to be frizzy . Harsh shampoo not only affect people with curly and wavy hair but it also affect straight hair making it  flat, lifeless and dull . You can clarify your hair  just as effect with shampoo with baking soda . Having problem with product buildup and you dont want to lose the moisture in your hair then shampoo with baking soda is perfect , can used once every week and its cheap if you are on a budget . Here is the methods 1. Start with mixing the baking soda in a plastic container one part baking soda to four part water . Mix until clear , the baking soda is dissolved into the water . 2. Part your hair in 2-4 sections if your have curly or wavy hair 3. Get your hair wet like you would normally do 4. Pour the  mixture over hair , be sure to apply from roots 5.

For hair porosity guide   , high hair porosity is cause by extreme damage to the hair . To find out the porosity of your hair , you can do this simple at home hair porosity test   . hair porosity

So my trial with the S-Curls no drip activator moisturizer on my transition hair  is finish you can read my first review here  . These are my final thoughts on the S-Curls , it contain oil which I love but I dont like spray moisturizer in general , you will end up using too much or maybe too little since I only used it with water underneath I cant really tell much difference by looking .  The fragrance is nice but its kinda too strong , if I used it right before bed I cant stop smelling it . I also think its better for relaxed part of my transition hair   however it does keep your hair moisturized .  So will I buy it again ? maybe and maybe not ...  I will give it a 2.5 out of 5 . Motion Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion Since the S-curls is now finished I wanted to purchase a new bottle of   Pantene relaxed and natural  but there weren't any at my local beauty supply store . I had to choose something else and I remember using Motion Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion and how

My braid out result

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These are the perfect cream for dark circle , Puffy eyes, Spider vain and  even wrinkles  that make you look older .A lot of product out there but they all do not work  the best way to fight these blemishes  to not only used cream that moisturized but with vitamin k and retinol as active ingredients .  Here I gather a list of some of the best product. Lift and Lighten Eye Cream by MD Skincare This help and fix leak blood vessel, also the Chelators found in Lift and Lighten remove Calcium build up around the eyes deposited there from tap water. This cream improves the health and appearance of the skin around the eyes. Anti-Puff Eye Cream by Clark’s Botanicals  Product Description This cream reduces swelling around the eye and gets rid of dark circles. Smooth, soften and brighten under eyes with Clark’s Botanicals Anti-Puff Eye Cream. A potent concentration of active botanicals and vitamins specifically target stubborn puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines und

natural skin lightening remedies Getting that even skin tone is what we all want , but natural skin lightening remedies is the safest way . Though natural skin lightening remedies may take sometime to have noticeable result than commercial bought product . Lemon juice are one of those natural skin lightening remedies that can remove are at least reduce the appearance of age spot , acne scars and sun tanned .

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I am happy to announce the renaming of  http://beautifull-hair.blogspot.com/  to   www.inspired-beauty.com/ .It was not a easy decision has I have gotten used to the old name but I wanted something more personal and easy to remember , also I wanted to do this for quite some time     There will be a lot more update this time around, so more frequent post to keep you coming back .  I will have help for some topics *smile*  so it wont just be me alone . Hope you will subscribe and support our new page facebook page as well. The new pages will be update and more active than I was able to make it before . This new blog will not just focus on healthy hair care but beauty in general and fashion as well .  A new template will also be coming sometime this week to go with all the changes 

This is actually about one solution but two different methods . I previously wrote about this on my bubblews blog read here . Adding garlic to your deep conditioner . This will help to reduce excess shedding . Crush couple cubes of garlic or you can add garlic powder . You can pour the conditioner you plan on using for this treatment in a separate container then add your garlic powder . You can do this treatment over night , meaning letting it sit on your head with plastic shower cap for the night or in the morning for couple hours . Rinse the garlic conditioner from your hair and then wash away scent with mild shampoo . Now conditioner your hair with your regular shampoo . Follow this treatment for couple days and you will have your result in no time . If you have a bald spot rub cut garlic right on it twice a day until it show improvement . Garlic can prevent or reduce hair loss by providing nourishment to the hair follicles which may be blocked by DHT and som

Today I did another trim of about 2 inches . I am now 20 months post relax (hooray ) , my natural hair is crazy long and thick .  I was originally planning to go for two year transition time but since my relax hair is still pretty long (longer that my natural hair) I may go to three years without chopping just small trims until I am there .

When applying relaxer to previous relax hair follow these steps . Things you will need :   Relaxer - buy according to your hair type Applicator brush or rat-tail comb Gloves to protect your hands Large towel to cover your shoulder Neutralizing Shampoo  Hair oil / Petroleum jelly Mild protein Deep Conditioner Deep Moisturizing conditioner  Timer Step 1 Apply petroleum jelly to scalp , be sure to base your hairline Step 2 Put on gloves on your hands, put the towel around your shoulder. Step 3 Mix relaxer if you are using a  No-Lye or go straight ahead if you are using  Lye Step 4 Gentle untangle the hair Step 5 Section hair in four parts , two in front and two in back . Step 6 Set timer , start working with each section , make thin parts and apply relaxer start from middle of the strands followed by the roots and the ends, apply 1/2 inch away from scalp  . When finish with each thin section flip it out of the way. Spread relaxer through out y

To have an idea whats you hair porosity test you can do the simple float or sink test ..

I have low porosity hair so I do have my little challenge of using the right product and right technique that works for my hair . They key in your regimen for low porosity hair  is to get in and once your in,  it will keep moisture longer than the others . I cannot use protein regularly , my hair will become hard because my hair is already packed with protein, so it will just be sitting on it so I try to do this only when necessary . I do my protein treatment like once or twice a year for maintenance. You can do hard protein treatment every 3 months just don't do it too frequently .  

Product Features : Formulated with vitamin B1, it replenishes moisture to your hair’s driest areas. Detangles and tames frizz for beautifully defined soft curls and waves. Ideal for curly hair 

This is a popular topic among naturals , but its not just beneficial to people with natural hair . So I decide to do some research on this topic.  Knowing how porous your hair is can aid  in choosing the right products for your individual need .   Your hair’s porosity is its natural ability to keep/hold moisturized . How easy can the hair absorb water , chemicals and hair products .  

Product Features :  For Wavy , Curls and Natural hair  Reduce frizz and moisturized hair Can be used Daily Will not leave a greasy build-up Ingredients :   Water , Glycerine , Cetearyl Alcohol , Propylene Glycol ,Argan Oil , Olive Oil,  Acetamide MEA , Ceteth-20 , Olealkonium Chloride , Stearalkonium Chloride , Panthenol , Simethicone , Imidazolidinyl Urea , Methylparaben , Propylparaben , Fragrance My Experience : Today was the first time I am using this product as you know I bought it sometime ago but I wanted to finish the Pantene Relaxed and Natural Moisturizer before starting to used the S-Curls No Drip Activator Moisturizer   .This is the new Formula : I am really impress with this product ,  it lea ves my hair feeling mo isturized for days .    It contains Glycerine and Vitamin B5 which help my curls to stay supper soft and shiny . At first I was skeptical because its a thin spray moisturizer and since my transition I have been using cream mo

Hairspray helps to keep your hair in the style you want it for longer and add instant shine. Hairspray can really make your hair dull if it continues to buildup  .  So likely if you used hairspray on a daily bases you will have  these tips that can restore your hair to its natural shine and bounce. Shampooing and Baking Soda Mix  Add Shampoo with a  mixture of baking soda ... Pour out the amount of shampoo you would regularly used and add a table spoon of baking soda and mix well . Repeat once a week to keep your hair from having buildup . This is one of the best way to get rid of hairspray buildup . Lukewarm If you can wash your hair with lukewarm water daily you can avoid having buildup . Do not used hot water that will cause damage so be careful . Apple cider vinegar  Make  a mixture of one cup of vinegar and  one cup of vinegar . Wash and rinse your hair first and then apply vinegar mixture to hair and let sit for some time . Rinse vinegar mixture out .. Clari

 Coconut Milk Deep Conditioning can help to deydrah dry hair . 4 Ounces of Organic Coconut Milk 2 Teaspoons Honey 1 Drop of Essential Oil ( Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Vatika Oil etc) Your moisturizing conditioner ( Optional) Direction Mix together conditioner , honey , coconut milk and then add essential oil . Mix ingredients well in container , until smooth . If you have dry thick hair apply mixture after shampooing for added moisture . Apply mixture to hair , put on a shower cap and leave on hair for 30 minutes are more . If you have fine texture hair , you can apply mixture to damp hair not wash hair . When finish applying mixture to hair , cover hair with shower cap . Leave on hair for 30 minutes are more them shampoo mixture out . Note : If you add conditioner mix to coconut milk  please used the mixture all at once are store it with preservative . Related Read Homemade Deep Conditioner Natural Hair Relaxer : Coconut Cream Benefits Of Olive Oil Caring For dry Bri

Product Features Prevents from breakage Restores moisture in dry strands Helps prevent split ends Give your hair a natural touch of oil. Pantene Relaxed & Natural Daily Oil Cream Moisturizer is a deep replenishing formula with essential oils and moisturizers. This helps your hair defend against damage and transform it into resilient and healthy. It infuses your hair with moisture and glowing shine.

Its been a year ( maybe almost) since my last failed protein treatment , my hair was left feeling hard and tangled . I felt I may have left it on my hair for way too long so I make a few changes to match my hair type . I used my homemade protein mix , this time I let it sit for no longer than 20 minutes , with shower cap without heat . Wash my hairt with the V05 Moisture Milks twice

This Bantu Knot Out is done on my transition hair . Great Valentine hairstyles , soft bouncy curls . I did not used any form of heat Bantu Knot Out  Step One I wash my hair , I like doing styles on freshly wash hair Step Two Apply my leave in conditioner on all my hair at once Then start parting my hair according to the size of knot I am going to make , apply moisturizer then add my essential oil . Step Three Begin to Make my Bantu Knots , I twist and then rap it around , repeat the process until your finish. Step Four Leave  hair and let it air dry , If done early and you get a lot of sun may be fully dry by bedtime or slightly damp . At this stage its your preference to used a hooded dryer are just sleep  I would rather just sleep on it . Step Five Next day  , take down the knots and style according Note : I rather to make large Knots except for the two at the font of my head . Over all I may have 12 knots 6 on both sides . This last me up to 5 days with

Our hair is made up of mainly Keratin .  Our over all heath determine the result of our hair , so having a proper nutrition is just as important as healthy hair practice . You may be experiencing stunted hair growth , split ends , breakage and other kind of damage and products just don't seems to be helping . This may be the cause of not getting the right nutrients . You can improve the health of your hair by treating it from inside . I dont like to do a lot of protein treatment , so I have a rich protein diet  which not only good for your hair but for your over all health . So always remember that hair is made up of protein, so a rich protein diet plays an important role in maintain long healthy shiny hair . Food that are rich in protein are : Salmon - These are rich in protein and Vitamin D , both  are key to strong hair . Omega 3 Fatty Acid are found in these fish are what your body needs to grow hair , your body cannot make this on its own . Omega 3 also help to make u

Coconut Oil - I like using this as a pre-poo treatment because it really penetrating the hair shaft, nourishing your hair fro inside out . Its light on your hair and has moisturizing properties . I do pre-poo treatment once a month are whenever necessary . I do sometimes used this oil as a sealant . Olive Oil - Olive oil can be used as a natural relaxer ( Natural Hair Relaxer : Olive Oil ), I have done this  a few times and it really help my hair cuticle to lay down . It is moisturizing and its not too light on the hair , which is good when you want your hair to kinda lay down . This oil I really love it has so many great benefits,  read more Benefits of Olive Oil in Hair  . I also used this a sealant . Castor Oil - I love using castor oil on my scalp , and I also use it to make a slick pony tail and help my edges stay slick and flat since it really moisturized them .  This may takes sometime to absorbed in hair like , fine to medium strands but once it absorbed your hair stays m

I love bangs and I have bangs for most part of my life . I wear all kinda hair bangs , so maybe you will like these too. You choose bangs according to your face shape and our hair type . Side bangs can be very elegant and soft  , this is one of my favorite .  These bang can be romantic , sweet as you can see but also may not work with most face especially when still textured .  You would find these bangs more common in old TV shows . We dont see much of these today but some woman can still pull these off .  Curved Bang can compliment almost any face , gives a sweet soft look .  These are popular and they are generally thin . These are more versatile since they are thinner they can be pulled back in a pont tail at any time giving the appearance that you dont even have a bang .  Related Read Straight Hairstyles with Bangs Best Short Hairstyles Transition Hairstyles

Alicia Keys is one of the celebrity that love cornrow hairstyle , she wear some of the most creative cornrows  . Cornrows are very common  hairstyles in Afro texture hair because they keep the hair out your face and in place .   These styles are also nice if you are thinking of going natural , they can really help with your transition process . Also some of these can be used as protective styles/low manipulation . Alicia Keys Braided Hairstyles

Braid outs are great transition styles as it help to blend both texture of your hair . Braid out not only blend your two texture but also keep your hair stretch that reduce single strands knots .  This is How I do my Braids Out on my transition hair . Braid Braid Out Result and definition Products I used are the same as the ones I have always used What you will need : Leave in conditioner Moisturizer Natural Oil Spray Bottle  (optional ) Whenever I am doing my Braid Out I rather do it on freshly wash hair , if not I would used my spray bottle with plain water to damp my hair by section . I dont recommend doing braid out on dry hair if you really want definition that can last for days . I then apply my leave in conditioner  ( Neutrogena Triple Moisture Silk Touch)  sometimes I would used my rinse out moisturizing conditioner . I apply this per braid . I then apply my moisturizer , it could be water based are oil based . In this photo I am using my Oil based m

The many ways to used The Sunny Isle Jamaican Black Castor oil Pre-Poo Deep Conditioning & Scalp Health What is pre-poo? To find out more about Pre-poo treatment and how its done click How to do a pre-poo  treatment  Jamaican Black Castor oil can be  used for Hot Oil Treatment .  Read more on Hot Oil treatments and its benefits  Can be used to help with thinning and hair loss problem .  A lot of things can be the reason why you hair is thinning , using Jamaican Black Castor Oil on your scalp at least 2-3 times a week will help your hair and scalp to be much healthier , this will help to stimulate hair growth and make thicker and stronger hair . For regrowing thinning edges and other  trouble spot apply oil directly to that spot and massage for 10 minutes until you feel its getting warm. Continue this process and over time you will have noticeable improvement. 

Shampoo is harsh for the hair especially the ones with sulfate . Doing a pre-poo is a great way to prep the hair for the shampooing process , to prevent the hair from becoming too dry .The pre-poo treatment will coat the strands , and act as a protective barrier to stop the shampoo from stripping your hair of all its moisture . This is especially beneficial for Afro texture hair , because this hair type is more fragile than the others . A pre-poo treatment is done with any natural oil , mixture of oil ( Vatika Hair Oil ) ,  conditioner  are combination of natural oil and conditioner . Things you will need : A mixing bowl Natural Oil (option) Conditioner (option 2) Shower cap

If you want thicker hair this should be your friend , this product does amazing job . Jamaican Black Castor Oil not only thicken the hair but it strength , and moisturized the hair and  help stimulate hair growth .  Jamaican Black Castor Oil has multi purpose , can be used on the skin as massage oil and much more .

Wanting the perfect blow out without damaging your beautiful locks is not always easy and we sometimes make small mistake . Its important to have clean hair when attempting blow out. When your hair is clean it will have more moisture and little product build up, which can cause your hair to feel brittle and dry after a blow out . Try to used proper moisturizing conditioner and better yet deep condition you hair if you have the time and if you have curly hair. To see image of blow out  click here to see Step 1 Wash hair with moisturizing shampoo and conditioner ( you may also used deep conditioner ) Step 3 Detangle hair in section, and clip away Step 3 Allow your hair to air dry for sometime , at least until its nearly dry , then Apply heat heat protectant (option 1) Start blow drying right after detangle , always apply heat protectant . (option 2) Step 4 Start blow drying in sections , start from the roots and keep hair stretch out . Also at this stage you can used a b

Products Features Deep penetrating, moisturizing conditioner that softens & detangles. Enriched with Chamomile & Comfrey to moisturize dry, brittle or dehydrated hair. Guards against dehydration and leaves the hair soft and manageable. Infused with silicone to give ultimate shine. Package direction : Apply liberally throughout hair. Leave on for 5 minutes. Rinse and style.  As a deep treatment: Apply liberally after shampooing. cover hair with plastic cap and sit under a warm dryer for 10-15 minutes. Rinse. Proceed with desired styling.       Ingredients: Ultra-Purified Water (Aqua)(Eau), Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride,Lanolin Oil, PEG-12 Dimethicone,Amodimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicur (Basil) Extract, Polygala Senega Root Extract,Nasturtium Officinale (Watercress) Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thym