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I am currently transitioning and am 3 months in. I still have a ton of relaxed hair left. I have a dry scalp and I am looking to find ORGANIC hair products for natural and transitioning black hair.

You will need a moisturizing shampoo (without sodium laureth sulfate, commonly known as sls; it dries the hair out and strips it of it’s natural oils and moisture) you may want to try aubrey organics products for this (can find them at whole foods stores); next you will need a protein deep conditioner: organics hair mayo (in a jar) or organics replenish packs. both of these work great for me (i’ve been transitioning for 7 months) and they help tame my natural hair. also, invest in a moisturizing leave-in conditioner and a protein leave-in conditioner. I use giovanni direct leave-in for my protein conditioner and i’m still on the lookout for a moisturizing leave-in (I’ll probably invest in pure shea butter or aloe vera with glycerin). this is what works for me; there’s so much information out there for properly caring for hair, especially when dealing with two textures. the key is to have patience and to learn and understand your hair and what it’s telling you. if you would like more detailed information you can email me at my yahoo address.

My daughter’s hair is very dry. As soon as she gets out of the shower the front part of her hair is already dry. For this reason I have to put her hair in a braided ponytail with hair barretts all over the front of her hair. I would like to have her hair loose sometimes instead of a ponytail.

Mayonnaise is supposed to be helpful because of it’s protein and oils. Apply it to hair like a conditioner and let is soak in for 5-10 minutes. Then shampoo as normal. Are you using a conditioner? That would be helpful.

Whenever I wash her hair it’s extremely soft and wavy/curly. But a few hours afterwards it gets fairly dry though it sort of maintains the curl factor. What can I use in her hair that will keep it soft, shiny and curly that isn’t full of harsh chemicals?

Olive Oil or Tea might work! You put some on after shampoo/conditioner, then rinse!

Yeah, I’m interested in health and all that. Wanting to get natural, and all that. So, what are the brands, where can I buy them, do they smell really nice, and what are the resluts on your hair after a couple times of using….

and other natural products that are beauty related

Thanks!

10 points best answer!!!

Aveda products are about 97% natural. You can check out there website for salons near you that sell their products. www.aveda.com Some of their stuff smells very good, but smells very "earthy."

While a receding hairline may be easier to deal with and hopefully slow down or even reverse, localized hair loss on the other hand is a lot trickier to deal with, even for men.

Massive localized loss of hair is usually caused by disease or as in the case of a condition known as alopecia areata, by an autoimmune disorder. Spot baldness can either happen in just one location (referred to as alopecia areata monocularis) or in the rather extreme case where one loses all the hair on the entire body-a condition referred to as alopecia areata universalis.

A famous case in point here is where one of the richest men who ever lived, oil magnate, John D. Rockefeller got an extreme case of alopecia that saw him lose all of the hair on his face including eyebrows and eyelashes. His doctors linked it to his extreme anxiety that had something to do with the running of his vast oil and petroleum interests. Another famous person to suffer from severe hair loss is well-known Italian soccer referee Pierluigi Collina.

What makes the treatment of localized hair loss so difficult is the general rule about hair loss which states that the more severe the loss of the hair, the more difficult recovery and growth of hair again will be.

Admittedly, there are cases where surgery has been tried and has proved successful although not in all cases. Failure can be a great disappointment because any kind of surgery does not usually come cheap. Let alone the highly specialized one required to deal with hair loss. Surgical methods used usually include the hair transplantation method. In this procedure hair-producing follicles are taken from the back and the sides of the head and then injected into bald or thinning areas.

A lot of success has also been recorded with certain natural hair loss products. In some tests whole localized areas have seen a complete recovery in hair growth. Admittedly not all natural products have been successful. One has to first find a way of confirming that the product they are dealing with is indeed natural as promoters keen to sell their products will often label them natural, when the truth is that they are not.

Secondly it is advisable that you opt for a natural product whose genuine independent test results you can obtain. Or at the very least, genuine third party case studies showing the conditions under which tests were carried out and the results.

Syndey Krause
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My natural hair colour is dark chocolate brown, & 4 months ago I dyed it red with hair dye, is there any way to make it darker without using harmful chemicals?

coffe! make a black coffe or tea without milk, get into a bath or shower basin and pour over your head and rub in, then wait for at least 20 mins and wash it out with warm water then style as usual, it may stink, (hairspray) but it will go darker deffinatly.

Are everyday products affecting your fertility?

by Midi Fairgrieve, D.Th.D, D.N. Med.

 

 

Before heading off to work each day many of us have exposed ourselves to an array of different lotions and potions containing a cocktail of synthetic chemicals. Yet how many of us are aware that these chemicals could be adversely affecting our fertility. The truth is that most of the toiletries we use on our body are made from the same harsh chemicals used in industry! and many of these are hormone disrupting, for both men and women For example, propylene glycol is a solvent used in hair care products, make up and deodorants. It is also the main ingredient in antifreeze and brake fluid (6).

 

At present, only new chemicals by law have to be assessed for their effect on our health, which amounts to no more than 3% of those in everyday use. Although there is pressure to change the law in both Europe and the US, it may take some time before all the chemicals in our bathroom are properly evaluated for safety.  When this happens, several commonly used ingredients will be banned due to their toxicity.

 

Studies show that many of the chemicals found in everyday beauty products may be linked to a variety of health problems including, allergies, skin reactions, endocrine/hormone disruption, and possibly even birth defects.

 

Exposure to harmful chemicals can mount up unnoticed in terms of the quantity of different ingredients that we are using every day. And this is the important fact. It is what we expose ourselves to on a daily basis that if used only occasionally may not harm us, but when used frequently can accumulate in the body and ultimately cause health problems.  For the first time in history we are exposed to potentially dangerous chemicals from the moment of conception.

 

For this reason alone, when preparing for pregnancy, it is worth seriously considering a well structured detox programme first, to give your whole system a chance to eliminate accumulated toxins. Detox not only helps the body to mobilize stored toxins, but revitalizes the whole body at cell level. Organs and systems are rejuvenated and become more efficient in their function. Hormone balance can be restored and sperm health is greatly enhanced. The value of this level of preparation cannot be underestimated in today’s toxic world.

 

Have a think about which products you normally use on any given day. Which brand of toothpaste do you use? Do you also use a mouth wash? Which shampoo or conditioner do you use, and how often? What about hair gel, hair spray, hair thickener! How about your underarm antiperspirant deodorant, have you any idea what it contains? Have you ever checked the ingredients of your body lotion, shaving foam, moisturiser, or make up?

 

As we know from the successful use of HRT and nicotine patches the skin is an efficient and absorbent medium for the transfer of chemicals into the blood stream. It’s the largest organ in the body and acts as a two way membrane, allowing toxins both out and in. The skin can absorb up to 60% of what we put on it, so we should never put anything on our skin that we wouldn’t put in our mouth!

 

So what kind of chemicals are we exposing ourselves to and what effects can they have, especially on fertility and reproduction?

 

In 1989 the Australian Occupational Safety and Health Administration analysed nearly 3,000 chemicals used in personal care products. 884 of the ingredients were found to be toxic, and of these:

 

218 can cause reproductive problems.

314 can cause biological mutation

778 can cause acute toxicity

146 can cause tumours

376 can cause skin and eye irritation

 

With 218 chemicals that can cause reproductive complications there are major concerns regarding fertility and pregnancy. Yet few people are aware of the facts.

 

Have a look right now at some of the products in your bathroom. You’ll find a long list of chemical ingredients in minute writing on the label. Even with perfect eyesight you may need a magnifying glass to read the small print. Have you ever considered exactly what these ingredients are for and what effect they may be having on your health and fertility?  

 

Given that reproductive health in both men and woman can be so negatively affected by synthetic chemicals in everyday use it is vital to switch to using chemical free alternatives if you are planning to have a baby or currently have fertility problems. These are just a few of the most commonly found chemicals to look out for and avoid.   

 

Parabens are used by the cosmetic industry as preservatives and are found in most body care products. They have been detected in human breast tissue and evidence suggests they can act as oestrogen making them a hormone disrupting chemical in both men and woman. Propyl paraben has been shown to adversely affect male reproductive functions. At the daily intake level currently acceptable by EC law, it was found to decrease sperm production (8). 

 

Phthalates are insidious hormone disruptors and worse still they are exempt from any labelling requirements. They are often used as one of many ingredients in fragrance which makes them hard to spot since the complete list of ingredients which make the fragrance don’t have to be labelled individually. If your products contain ‘fragrance’ or ‘musk’ or ‘parfum’ then it will most likely contain phthalates. Phthalates are implicated with low sperm counts and also causing sexual abnormalities and deformities. A survey by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention of 300 women found high levels of phthalates in them all, with the highest levels found in the women of reproductive age. Phthalates are common plasticizing ingredients found in products from hair spray, perfume, make up, nail polish, shampoos and soap. In tests they have been found to lower sperm motility in men (3) and are linked to reproductive and fertility problems in women at high levels of exposure (4). They have been linked to birth defects in the reproductive system of boys at exposure levels typical for about ¼ of woman using common body care products (2). Studies have also shown Phthalates to damage adult reproductive organs, and also the liver, adrenals, and kidneys (5).

 

Triclosan is another endocrine disruptor.  It is found in toothpaste, soaps, body washes and antibacterial handwash.

 

Talc is found in baby powders, face powders and body powders as well as on some contraceptives such as condoms. It is a known carcinogen and a major cause of ovarian cancer when used in the genital area.  It can also lodge in the lungs, causing respiratory disorders.

 

Anionic Surfactants. Anionic refers to the negative charge these surfactants have. They may be contaminated with nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic. Surfactants can pose serious health threats including adversely affecting reproductive hormone health. They are used in car washes as garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers – and in 90% of personal-care products that foam. They can be found under the following names. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS), Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES), Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, TEA (Triethanolamine) Lauryl Sulfate, Lauryl or Cocoyl Sarcosine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate and Disodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a known oestrogen mimic linked to breast and endometrial cancer and low sperm counts (7).

 

Over the past 20-30 years, in the developed world, infertility has been on the increase, bringing with it much sadness to those who deeply desire a child. Although infertility and miscarriage can be caused by many factors including a poor diet, environmental toxins, deficiency of specific vitamins and minerals, accumulation of toxic metals, emotional blocks, and general ill health, everyday body care products play a vital role in the overall toxicity picture. What you chose to put on your skin can also play an important role in decreasing your toxic load.

 

As important as eating an organic whole food diet when preparing for a pregnancy is reducing the amount of toxins that you’re exposed to. When it comes to body care products and make up this is something you can have control over and there are many chemical free alternatives on the market. The growth of natural body care products is testimony to the fact that people are looking for safer and healthier alternatives, making it easier to switch to health friendly products.    

 

Apart from affecting fertility adversely, we know that chemical toxins are also passed from mother to baby during pregnancy. Babies are therefore directly affected by the toxins present in their mother’s choice of personal care products.  The problem with chemical toxins is that they persist in the body and are difficulty to eliminate without extra help.  To illustrate the point, studies have found more than 350 synthetic contaminants in human breast milk. Not all of these are from personal care products; however we take in toxins from a variety of sources, and body care products are a significant source. Under normal circumstances the body cannot eliminate all of the chemicals it takes it, which is why a committed detox programme is an important step towards achieving optimum health and fertility prior to conception.

 

The good news is that one thing all prospective parents can do right now is to replace the worst chemicals with safer alternatives.  Just taking this one step towards a less toxic lifestyle will reduce the overall toxic overload on the body. The world health organization has warned of the dangers of exposure (particularly pre-natal exposure) to certain hormone disrupting chemicals (1) and reducing your overall body toxicity can make the difference for some people between fertility and infertility.

 

What can I do?  –  Quick guide

 

• Carry out an audit on you and your partner’s body care products. Look through all the products in your bathroom and check the labels. If it isn’t a genuinely natural product then it will definitely contain several synthetic chemical ingredients.

 

• Check the websites listed below for information on specific ingredients. Find out what the ingredients do and what their effects might be on your health. 

 

• Examine your daily routine and make a list of all the products you use and when.  See how much you can either reduce or eliminate the use of a product or change it to a healthy alternative.

 

• Have a look through your other household products, such as air fresheners, bathroom cleaners, bleach etc. Question how toxic they are. Look for natural alternatives which are sold in health food shops and supermarkets; for example, brands like Ecover and Green Care.

 

• Do some research into alternative natural based products. The internet is a good source of information. Investigate what’s on sale in health food shops and supermarkets.

 

•  Consider a detox programme to rid yourself / partner of any accumulated toxic load. This is especially important when planning for pregnancy.

 

 

References

 

(1) World health Organization IPCS Report (2002)

 

(2) Environ Health Perspect, 2006. 114(6): p.805-9

 

(3) Duty, S.M., et al., the Relationship between environment exposure to phthalates and computer-aided sperm analysis motion parameters. J Androl, 2004. 25(2): p 293-302.

 

(4) Eisenhardt, S., et al., Nitromusk compounds in women with gynaecological and endocrine dysfunction. Environ Res, 2001. 87(3): p. 123-30.

 

(5) CERHR, NTP-CERHR expert panal report on di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). 2000, Centre for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction.

 

(6) What Doctors Don’t Tell You. Vol 10 no. 7. 10/99

 

(7) Day, P. The ABC’s of Disease, Credence Publications, 2003.

 

(8) Oishi, S., Effects of propyl paraben on the mal reproductive system; Food and Chemical Toxicology, 40:1807-1813 (2002).

Midi Fairgrieve
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i was thinking of getting some things from carol’s daughter but i heard some negtaive things about their products, plus besides the fact that it is expensive. i dont mind paying the money for something that works. can anyone recommend natural hair products for relaxed hair ? please include the type of product you use and what it has done for your hair.

I do not have relaxed hair, but I can recommend some tremendous products to you. I used to be an huge fan of CD products, even her prices. However, there is a major flaw in her formulas. The preservatives in which she uses for her products are synthetic. So, regardless of how natural your hair may look, it will still eventually become damaged over time.

Since your hair is relaxed, I recommend that you use Janelle Beauty. She has an amazing shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in treatment that will leave your hair silky smooth. In addition, if you would like to take a break from your relaxers, you can use her Diva Smooth product. It is an all-natural alternative to relaxers that is safe on relaxed and natural hair. The treatment lasts approximately 4 weeks. Just follow the instructions on the site and use a flat iron to see instant results (the treatment will not work if you do not flat iron your hair).

Oh, and last but not least, if you have anymore questions, allow me to invite to the hottest hair forum on the net [forum.hairfinity.com]. You may have heard of it or not, but I suggest that you register to the site to reap the full benefits…

What is effective hair loss treatment is a common question being asked by many men and women. Effective Hair Loss Treatment aggressively seeds your scalp to create the optimum environment for new, healthy hairs. It supplies the proper nutrition required to bring damaged, dead hair follicles back to life.

Strong, healthy hair begins with the proper nutritional building blocks. Proper nutritions supplements your body’s natural supply of these nutrients and lets the tiny follicles beneath your scalp receive exactly what they need to create beautiful, full-bodied hair.

The best and most effective way to provide your follicles with the nutrients they need is through the bloodstream. Hair supplements are taken orally and absorbed quickly, to promote new, healthy hair growth. It provides all the vital elements for faster growing, strong and beautiful hair.

However, the most important factor in hair loss and restoration is being commonly overlooked. For Men the imperative in hair loss treatment is to block DHT (dihydrotestostrone) from getting to the body, which is one of the major causes of hair loss in men.

There are few formula on the market that was designed to block DHT and supply the proper nutrients to your body specifically tailored to prevent hair loss and to help you regrow hair naturally. Nevertheless it is hard to recomend them as a solution or cure since they are weak on the side of proper nutritional building blocks provided with most supplement. To build a strong, healthy hair one have to begin with the healthy lifestyle. You don’t have to wait until there’s a problem to prevent it!

As for Women aggressively seeding the scalp to create the optimum environment for new, healthy hairs is proven to be sufficient in most cases. Supplies the proper nutrition to bring dead hair follicles back to life or prevent hair loss from occurring!

However, Female Pattern Baldness (FPB) effects 1 out of every 4 women in the United States. Recent findings have found that the incidence of FPB has been reported to be as low as 8% and as high as 87%. And, it does appear to be as common for women as for men. Most often, menopause is the most frequent time for female hair loss to become apparent.

There are many hair loss solutions on the market of cosmetics, manufacturer and distributors offers a wide variety of herbal supplements, liquid formulas, and capsule products. It is strongly recomended prior any buying decisions to consider issues of unique, safe and effective products preferable of natural essence of finest quality supplements made of hiegh pharmaceutical grade ingredients available.

Frank Schliff
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