…it wasn’t my intention, but it’s what everyone asks me about. Before they ask about beauty or aromatherapy, they ask about my hair. Or their hair. Or products (thankfully they don’t ask much about styling). I Love Love Love talking about hair; it’s a passion. Healthy wellness in general is my passion: it encompasses not only having a healthy beauty regimen for your skin but for your hair as well. Because knowing what’s in your products revolves around your skin and your hair. What goes on them both goes directly into your body.
It wasn’t my intention to launch a full hair care line. I learned how to take care of hair and skin simultaneously but skin was what I felt needed more attention. You all seem to disagree however…LOL It was because of you all that I was “forced” to make the conditioner I was using on my own hair available to the public. The support has been overwhelming, thank you. It’s because of the same and increased “forced” that I’m in the midst of formulating a hair butter and spray moisturizer. You guys are slave drivers, you know! Ok of course I’m kidding. I just want to say that I thank you, mainelement: love thanks you, and I am listening and am working hard (and hard is the operative word since you guys know I’m in school for massage therapy too!) to meet your heart and hair’s desires.
I plea for forgiveness. It’s been almost two years I’ve been living with these curls on top of my head and I love them more and more every day. When people stop me in public or contact me online with compliments I humbly nod and say thank you. I’m always told how beautiful it is, how healthy it looks, and/or asked what I’m doing to keep it so healthy. And I eagerly share with any and everyone because talking hair gives me joy, I can talk about it all day. I certainly don’t know everything, I’m not formally studied in any form of hair care, any information I have and share I do so with the disclaimer that these are just my experiences with my hair, experiences others have shared with me, or research I’ve done.
In these two years I’ve enjoyed caring for my hair. I have tried an assortment of at home remedies and processes, a few “off the shelf “and a few “online only” products from big name companies as well as small home based companies. I pamper and treat and spoil my hair with everything it needs to grow healthy and strong. I condition, moisturize, and deep condition regularly. And in some regards it is quite healthy…but I have a deep dark secret that I have to confess. I haven’t trimmed my ends in over 15 months. I know, I can hear your gasp through the screen. Please don’t look at me that way. Believe me; I suffer with it every day. My ends are dry and ragged and tangled. I undo countless knots every day. And with every knot, I experience breakage from my ends that tears at my heart. I’m an abusive woman, I’m so ashamed. I make excuses, I say I’ll go get it done next week…and I don’t go.
But today is the day of atonement. Today I confess my sins to all over you. This is my first step in the 12 step Natural Hair Care Abusers Anonymous. Hi my name is Ty and I’ve abused my tresses. Now that I’ve confessed I will get with a stylist who will love my hair as much as I do and let her fix the mess I’ve made. I only hope my hair can forgive me for my year of abuse. Please don’t walk in my footsteps. Don’t mistreat your hair. Love it, feed it, nourish it, and for goodness sake, trim its ends when it needs it!
I’ve always known chamomile to be a “sleepy time” tea, and that whenever I am suffering from insomnia, this wonderful little herb will lull me into sweet dreams. But like with most things in nature, chamomile’s healing benefits are not just limited to one thing.
Stomach cramps – because chamomile has such strong anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties, it is very effective when treating stomach or intestinal cramps. If you are suffering from cramps, try drinking 2 cups of chamomile tea to alleviate your pain. It also works well for menstrual cramps
Reducing dark under eye circles – this surprised me, but chamomile has been known to relieve eye fatigue and dark circles. To combat this problem, dip 2 chamomile tea bags in warm water for 5 minutes. Then let cool to room temperature and place on eyes at night like a compress
Treat burns and scrapes – Chamomile is useful in treating burns and scrapes because it contains flavonoids, which are anti-oxidant oils that help the body heal while protecting it from further damage caused by free radicals. To use, add 3 tea bags to one cup of boiling water. When the water has cooled, dip a cloth into the liquid and use as a compress on the wounded area
Treat anxiety – chamomile has calming benefits and relaxes muscle tension, so therefore it is effective in treating anxiety and panic attacks. Try drinking 3 cups daily to alleviate symptoms
Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)- chamomile has anti-inflammatory effects, which soothe the gastric and intestinal organs while combating gassiness and bloating. It can reduce pain and cramps caused by IBS, as well as the nausea and gastroenteritis associated with this syndrome.
While the side effects are minimal, it should be noted that if you have ragweed or pollen allergies, it might be a bit difficult to use chamomile. It is not recommended to use chamomile while pregnant.
I like the vanilla mint blend in the late winter into spring time because the warmer weather enhances the experience of the scent. The warm air gives you occasion whiff of the scent and it’s just an amazingly refreshing, uplifting scent. It’s hard to not be happy when you’re smelling peppermint.
Using the blend in my spray bottle allows me to still get the benefit of the scent and keep my hair moisturized on days I don’t do a co wash with the vanilla mint conditioner in the shower. The aloe and glycerin are staples in the water bottle because my hair Loves love loves aloe, and really likes glycerin as a moisturizing agent but only if its diluted.
What’s in your spray bottle and why? I’d Love to learn from what your ladies are using in your bottle.
