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		<title>Review: Shea Moisture Organic Shea Butter Shampoo</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I kept passing this stuff whenever I was at Target, because I remember the old Shea Moisture brand, (remember the ones in the white bottles with the red and green lettering?) and they were chock full of icky ingredients. Then one day someone asked me had I tried their reformulated shampoo and I got curious. [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I <em>kept</em> passing this stuff whenever I was at Target, because I remember the old Shea Moisture brand, (remember the ones in the white bottles with the red and green lettering?) and they were chock full of icky ingredients. Then one day someone asked me had I tried their reformulated shampoo and I got curious. I&#8217;d already tried their <a title="savvy brown shea moisture deep treatment masque review" href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/review-shea-moisture%E2%80%99s-deep-treatment-masque/" target="_blank">Deep Treatment Masque</a>, and I really like it. So I thought I’d check the shampoo out for you guys. Here’s my review:<span id="more-6804"></span></p>
<p><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51039nhfguL._SL500_.jpg" alt="" width="270" height="270" align="left" /> <strong>Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo (12 oz.) $9.99</strong></p>
<p><em>Ingredients: De-ionized water, Decyl Glucoside (sugar beets), African Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea butter) (denotes certified organic ingredients), aloe vera leaf juice, Argan Oil, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B-5, rosemary extract, sea kelp extract, vitamin E, Lonicera Caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower and Lonicera Japonica (Japanese honeysuckle) flower extract.</em></p>
<p>Ok so, I separated my hair into sections and washed each section with this stuff, concentrating mostly on my scalp and well <em>wow</em>. First of all, a little goes a long way. It really<br />
suds up! Which made me nervous enough to re-read the ingredients like 5 times to make sure that it didn’t have any sulfates in it.</p>
<p>It doesn’t.</p>
<p>I really judge shampoos by how well they clean my <em>scalp</em>, because I don’t really put much on my hair when I use them. (Unless I’m rinsing out some crazy product I’ve tried). I use my conditioner for that. This product really got my scalp clean on the first try! I also don’t believe in shampooing more than once.(I read somewhere, that that’s just a manufacturer’s claim to get you use up more of the product more quickly). It was extremely emollient with a lot of slip. So much, in fact, that I was able to finger detangle the section BEFORE I used my <a title="savvy brown's trader joe's condish review" href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/review-trader-joe-tea-tree-tingle-condish/" target="_blank">Trader Joe’s Condish</a> and <a title="shower detangling comb" href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B003WXSHTS" target="_blank">detangling comb to finish the job!</a>.</p>
<p>On top of that, my skin felt great! In fact, I’ve used this shampoo as a body wash a couple of times, I love the scent and the shea butter really softens my skin. I even squirt a little on my pumice stone at the end of a shower to scrub at my heels and elbows. Nice!</p>
<p><strong><em>RATING:</em> 5 Savvy!* – Great product, great ingredients, great price, multi-use!</strong></p>
<p>You can find this product in bulk at the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shea-Moisture-Organic-Retention-Shampoo/dp/B0038TVHGG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1327001375&amp;sr=8-2">Savvy Shop</a></p>
<p><strong><em>*Savvy Ratings: 5=Savvy 4=Smart 3=Suitable 2=Satisfactory 1=Stupid</em></strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:56:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My girl Scarlett is back with some new products in the Wonder Curl line and I couldn&#8217;t wait to try them! I&#8217;ve reviewed and done giveaways on her Wonder Curl Get Set Hair Jelly here on the blog, and so I was excited when she told me that she was coming out with another product [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My girl Scarlett is back with some new products in the Wonder Curl line and I couldn&#8217;t wait to try them! I&#8217;ve reviewed and done giveaways on her <a href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/hair-product-review-wonder-curl-get-set-hair-jelly/" target="_blank">Wonder Curl Get Set Hair Jelly</a> here on the blog, and so I was excited when she told me that she was coming out with another product call <strong>Butter Than Love</strong>. It comes in two formulations: <strong><em>pudding and whipped</em></strong>. Here, I’ll review both:</p>
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<p><strong><img class="alignleft" title="Butter than love whipped" src="http://www.wondercurl.com/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/WC_whipped.jpg" alt="wondercurl" width="260" height="259" />Wonder Curl Butter than Love Whipped 4oz. $12.00</strong></p>
<p><em>Ingredients:</em><br />
<em>Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Castor Oil, Shea Butter, Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Glycerides,Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Acrylates/C-10 Alkyl Acrylates, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin</em></p>
<p>Although some of the ingredients aren’t 100% natural, the product does not contain any sulfates, parabens, cones, mineral oil, or petrolatum. I also know for a fact that Scarlett makes this product in her kitchen, where I’m sure she wouldn’t be handling any harmful chemicals!</p>
<p>This product is thick and rich and emollient. I like using thicker products on freshly washed damp hair because I think they lock in the moisture better because since they have less water in them, there’s less to evaporate. (I would say that I have 4a/4b hair with 4c back in my &#8220;kitchen&#8221;.) I damp twisted my hair with this product and added a dab of [WonderCurl Get Set Hair Jelly] to about 11 medium-large sized twists (because it was really humid and rainy out) and let them air dry. In the morning, I untwisted and fluffed and got these fab results!</p>
<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gbbqp88PHMw/Tsy0Jt1cgII/AAAAAAAADuk/ce1n9HNL5uc/s400/DSCF5178.JPG" alt="" /></p>
<p>My curls were nice and defined, but did shrink a bit (which I don’t mind) and were definitely tight that first day. After a couple of days they loosened up a bit.</p>
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<p><strong><img class="alignleft" title="butter than love pudding" src="http://www.wondercurl.com/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/WC_pudding.jpg" alt="" width="260" height="259" />Wonder Curl Butter than Love Pudding 4oz. $12.00</strong></p>
<p><em>Ingredients</em><br />
<em>*Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Castor Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Shea Butter, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Acrylates/C-10 Alkyl Acrylates</em></p>
<p>Now this product is a little thinner, has less chemicals and reminds me of the consistency of thick conditioner. I used this mid-week last week when my twist out was in need of a little TLC, and my hair felt a little dry. I spritzed each section with a little <a href="http://savvybrown.com/tag/oyin-handmade-juices-and-berries/">Oyin Handmade</a> and slicked each section with Love Pudding before twisting. This product alone, doesn&#8217;t seem to provide much hold, so again I paired it with <a href="http://www.wondercurl.com/products-page/styling-products/get-set-hair-jelly/" target="_blank">WonderCurl Get Set Hair Jelly</a>, and twisted up 10 or 11 sections.</p>
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<p>The results were soft moisturized hair that extended my twist out a few more days before wash day. I also like smoothing this product on my edges before I put a scarf on to smooth out my up dos.</p>
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<p><strong>RATING: <em>4 Smart!</em> – Good ingredients, great price, curls looked great, will buy again!*</strong></p>
<p><strong>*Savvy Ratings:  5=Savvy  4=Smart  3=Suitable  2=Satisfactory   1=Stupid</strong></p>
<p><em>FULL DISCLOSURE: These products were sent to me free of charge, but I was NOT compensated for this review. For more info about this product, please see info below.</em></p>
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		<title>Review: Amazing Botanicals Aloe Mint Spritz and Hibiscus Gel</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’m back with another review of Amazing Botanicals Products. Last week I reviewed the Pumpkin Pomade and this week, I decided to double-up the review by trying both the Aloe Mint Spritz and the Hibiscus Cream Gel.
Amazing Botanicals Aloe Mint Spritz $7.00
Ingredients: Distilled water and Aloe Juice infused with Marshmallow root, Burdock, Nettle, Horsetail, Plantain [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I’m back with another review of <a href="http://amazingbotanicals.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Amazing Botanicals Products</a>. Last week I reviewed the <a href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/review-amazing-botanicals-pumpkin-pomade/" target="_blank">Pumpkin Pomade</a> and this week, I decided to double-up the review by trying both the <strong>Aloe Mint Spritz</strong> and the <strong>Hibiscus Cream Gel</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong><img class="alignleft" title="aloe mint spritz" src="https://dpegb9ebondhq.cloudfront.net/product_photos/367579/spritz1_large.JPG" alt="" width="120" height="161" />Amazing Botanicals Aloe Mint Spritz $7.00</strong></p>
<p><em>Ingredients: Distilled water and Aloe Juice infused with Marshmallow root, Burdock, Nettle, Horsetail, Plantain Extract, Irish Moss and Peppermint, Behentrimonium Methosulfate , Cetyl Alcohol, Jojoba oil, Black Castor oil, Baobab, Wildflower Honey,Polysorbate 20, Panthenol, Neem Oil, and Rosemary</em></p>
<p><strong><img class="alignleft" title="hibiscus gel" src="https://dpegb9ebondhq.cloudfront.net/product_photos/341465/gel_original_original.jpg" alt="" width="121" height="161" />Amazing Botanicals Hibiscus Gel $5.00 (2oz.)</strong></p>
<p><em>Ingredients: Distilled Water, Flaxseed, Hibiscus tea infusion,Chamomile, Aloe Gel, Optiphen,Rosemary, Lavender, Sunflower, Glycerin, Xantham Gum</em></p>
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<p>After washing my hair I squeezed out the excess water with my <a href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/i-found-my-favorite-hair-styling-tool-at-an-auto-parts-store/">microfiber towel</a>. I then sprayed the hair in sections with the Aloe Mint Spritz. I then applied the creamy Hibiscus Gel to each section liberally. It really has the consistency of conditioner and has a nice, flowery scent. (It’s not overpowering though). I then two-strand twisted the hair into about 10 large sections using a new method I will reveal in an upcoming post! <em>wiggles eyebrows</em></p>
<p><strong>Day 1</strong></p>
<p><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XA9NKjPrqk4/TqRxQRRmAaI/AAAAAAAADtQ/rbxFgY8it_o/s400/DSCF5159.JPG" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Day two</strong></p>
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<p>I actually got four days of this twist out before it started getting fuzzy. The creamy Hibiscus Gel provides great definition with soft hold. It’s not crunchy at all like some of the other clear gels out there. I loved it! The Spritz conditioned my hair well too, and did a good job of rehydrating my hair the second day. I was skeptical that a 2oz. Jar of anything could handle all of my hair, but I’ve done this process twice now, and I still haven’t finished it. A little goes a long way!</p>
<p><strong><em>RATING</em>: 5 Savvy! – Great ingredients, great price, curls looked great, will buy again!*</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #008000;"><em><strong>SPECIAL!</strong></em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="savvy pak" src="https://dpegb9ebondhq.cloudfront.net/product_photos/429576/Savvypack2_original.jpg" alt="" width="315" height="235" />For a limited time, <a href="http://amazingbotanicals.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Amazing Botanicals</a> is offering the <a href="http://amazingbotanicals.storenvy.com/products/77544-savvy-pack/" target="_blank"><strong>Savvy Pack!</strong></a> This includes the <strong>Pumpkin Pomade</strong> (previous review <a href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/review-amazing-botanicals-pumpkin-pomade/" target="_blank">found here</a>) the <strong>Aloe Mint Spritz</strong> and the <strong>Hibiscus Cream Gel</strong> a for just <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><em>$14.00!</em></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><em>Savvy Ratings: 5=Savvy 4=Smart 3=Suitable 2=Satisfactory 1=Stupid</em></strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I actually met Shelley, one of the creators of the Amazing Botanicals product line in my neighborhood coffee shop. I immediately got excited when she told me about how they only use natural ingredients in all of their products, judging by her pretty locs, I could tell whatever they were doing was working. So here [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I actually met Shelley, one of the creators of the <a title="amazing botanicals " href="http://amazingbotanicals.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Amazing Botanicals</a> product line in my neighborhood coffee shop. I immediately got excited when she told me about how they only use natural ingredients in all of their products, judging by her pretty locs, I could tell whatever they were doing was <em>working</em>. So here is my first of a few review from the <a title="natural hair products" href="http://amazingbotanicals.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Amazing Botanicals</a> line of products.<span id="more-6563"></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 234px"><img src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/35579084/hair1.JPG" alt="" width="224" height="300" align="left" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Pumpkin Pomade</p></div>
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<p><strong>Amazing Botanicals Pumpkin Pomade $6.00 (2.5 oz)</strong></p>
<p><em>Ingredients: Babassu oil, Pumpkin Seed Butter, Uccuba Butter, Castor Oil, Candelilla Wax, Saw Palmetto, Bergamont, Rosemary, and botanical blend</em></p>
<p>This stuff is great! I’ve used it for midweek dry twist outs as well as on the ends of my twists to keep them from drying out. I also used it to twist my damp hair after washing it and left them in a couple of days before I pulled them out. The consistency of this product is kind of like shea butter. BUT there’s no shea butter in it! My hair stayed really moisturized and I really liked the results.</p>
<p>Here’s what my twist out looked like when I just separated the twists and did not fluff them. (I pulled the sides up and secured them at the top of my head with a comb…</p>
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<p>A couple of days later I separated the twists further and finger fluffed, still keeping the comb in place.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><em>RATING</em>: 5 SAVVY! – Great product, all-natural ingredients, great price, multiple uses, will buy again!*</strong></p>
<p>This product is available from <a title="pumpkin pomade" href="http://amazingbotanicals.bigcartel.com/product/sample-pumpkin-pomade" target="_blank">Amazing Botanicals</a>.</p>
<p><strong><em>*Savvy Ratings: 5=Savvy 4=Smart 3=Suitable 2=Satisfactory 1=Stupid</em></strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here’s a message that landed in my inbox a few weeks ago. I’m sure more of you have had this problem.
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”…I have one quick question: I’ve been natural for about 5 years but the hair in the front of my head is still straight and will not grow or get thick no matter what [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here’s a message that landed in my inbox a few weeks ago. I’m sure more of you have had this problem.</p>
<blockquote><p>Monique wrote:</p>
<p><em>”…I have one quick question: I’ve been natural for about 5 years but the hair in the front of my head is still straight and will not grow or get thick no matter what I do. Do you know of anything that might help me? I usually do twists but when it comes to the front my hair usually looks like I haven’t done a thing to it the next day. Can’t wait to hear from you.”</em><br />
<em>Your up and coming all natural sister,</em><br />
<em>Mo</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Hi Monique!</p>
<p>Everyone seems to have different textures of hair on their head. (Myself included, it drives me nuts!) It’s possible that past relaxers/hot pressing has changed the texture of your hair in that area.  I am not a certified hair dresser, but here’s what’s worked for me in the past:<span id="more-6502"></span></p>
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<p><strong><em>Styling tips:</em></strong></p>
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<li><strong>Flat twist</strong> damp hair instead of two-strand twisting the front and use a little gel to give it more body. Need some help flat-twisting? Check out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/curlychronicles#p/search/0/wxnhNpowAi8" target="_blank">this great tutorial</a> by <em><strong>Autumn, The Retro Natural</strong></em></li>
<li><strong>Use hair clips</strong> in your hair near the front near the scalp to lift hair from the root, and give the impression of more body. <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B003TA799S" target="_blank">These</a> are great to use.</li>
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<p><strong><em>For hair growth and less shedding:</em></strong></p>
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<li><strong>Scalp massage</strong> &#8211; Massage stimulates the follicles at the point of contact, and has been proven to aid in hair growth. <strong><em>Fleurzty of Texture Playground</em></strong> has a <a href="http://www.textureplayground.com/blog/2009/04/03/scalp-massages-the-video/" target="_blank">great video</a> on how to do it right.</li>
<li><strong>Tea Rinses</strong> &#8211; These are great for dry scalp and breaking hair. Just be sure to rinse them out thoroughly and follow up with a deep conditioning. Check out my post on <a href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/why-i-love-tea-hair-rinses/" target="_blank">Why I Love Tea Rinses</a></li>
<li><strong>Don’t Pull Hair too Tightly</strong> &#8211; The hair around the edges of the scalp is the weakest and most sensitive, pulling it into tight braids, buns or puffs for extended periods of time can make it even weaker.</li>
<li><strong>Apply a healthy growth product</strong> &#8211; like <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B0009OXHC0" target="_blank">Nature’s Blessings</a> and massage it into the thinning area (My dad did this and it filled in his bald spot!)</li>
<li><strong>Protect your hair under your hats</strong> &#8211; Natural fiber hats tend to pull and snag on the hair when worn. Protect your hair by wearing a silk scarf or bonnet on your head under the scarf. Or wear hats that are silk or fur lined and don’t pull on hair at the front. In the fall I like wearing a satin bonnet under my hats. You can <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B003I5SC72" target="_blank">buy a satin bonnet here.</a> I like wearing my furry aviator like the one below over my head during the winter. It won’t mess up my style or snag on curls. You can <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Faux-Aviator-Trapper-Hunting-Camouflage/dp/B00434YLHM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1317830011&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank">buy a fur lined aviator hat here.</a></li>
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<p><strong><em><br />
</em></strong><em>Thank you so much for your question Monique, and thanks for supporting the blog!</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<li><em><strong>What are some of your hair growth (or lack thereof) remedies folks?</strong></em></li>
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<div>If any of you have question that you want answered feel free to email me at <strong>savvy@savvybrown.com</strong>. I can&#8217;t promise you that all emails will make the Mailbag, but I definitely will answer your questions as best I can. Thanks!</div>
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<p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><strong>The Top 5 Oils For Healthy Beautiful Hair</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are an abundance of natural oils that can help you to achieve beautiful, healthy looking hair. In this blog post, I want to share my top five. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Without further ado, let’s get going…<span id="more-6448"></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Olive Oil</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Olive oil is perhaps the most effective oil for your hair. It works to strengthen, nourish and condition, while also cleansing your hair of harsh chemical products. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here’s a fantastic, and really simple, olive oil recipe for your hair. </span></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. In a glass jar pour approximately half a cup of good quality extra virgin olive oil. Add five drops of rosemary oil (or another essential oil of your choice, such as tea tree, lavender or frankincense) and shake well. </span></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. Allow the mixture to settle for at least 24 hours in a cool place away from direct sunlight and then shake again before use. </span></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. Pour a tablespoon measure of the oil into your hands and rub to warm it up. Gently massage the warmed olive oil mixture onto your hair. Start by massaging into the scalp and then move to the tips. </span></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. Once the scalp and tips of your hair have been covered, secure a plastic bag around your hair and leave for half an hour. </span></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">5. Finally, rinse your hair in the shower and shampoo – preferably using a natural shampoo.</span></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">You will now be left with soft, silky, stronger looking hair. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One further benefit of olive oil is that it can help to stimulate new hair growth. For more information have a read of the below article.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.revitaliseyourhealth.com/olive-oil-for-hair-growth/" target="_blank">How To Use Olive Oil For Hair Growth </a> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Coconut Oil</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Coconut oil has been used extensively in the Indian Subcontinent for many years. Sri Lankans, Phillipinos and Malaysians swear by the sweet smelling oil. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are a number of components that make coconut oil so effective at healing damaged hair, preventing hair from aging and nourishing and moisturizing. For example:</span></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">- Lauric acid is an antimicrobial agent that stops one of the primary reasons for hair loss – microbial action. </span></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">- Vitamin E is one of the most important vitamins for skin and hair care. Coconut oil possesses an abundance of vitamin E that serves to revitalise and rejuvenate your hair and scalp. </span></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">- Coconut oil is not broken down easily. This means it has a high moisture retaining capacity. This reduces the breakage of hair and retains moisture keeping your hair looking soft and shiny. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Coconut oil is fantastic for your hair and I strongly recommend you include it in your hair care regimen. I’m a big fan of Vatika Coconut Hair Oil, and, so it seems, is Savvy. Have a read of her review of this product at the link below. </span></span></p>
<p><a title="Vatika Coconut Hair Oil Review" href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/vatika-coconut-hair-oil-review/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Vatika Coconut Hair Oil Review</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Castor Oil</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Castor oil has huge benefits for de-frizzing out of control hair, eliminating split ends and getting rid of dandruff. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It is an oil extracted from the castor bean plant and can be used in a multitude of ways for your hair. Firstly, it works to cleanse your scalp of dirt and bacteria, secondly it heals scalp infections and side effects of using harsh chemical products, and finally it moisturizes and hydrates your hair and scalp eliminating brittle hair and a flaky scalp. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Tea Tree Oil</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tea tree oil has two important properties that make it an effective essential oil for our hair. It is antiseptic and fights bacteria, mites and head lice. It is antifungal and helps to fight the fungal infection ‘malessezia fur fur’ with only a 5% concentration. This fungal infection is one of the primary causes of dandruff. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tea tree oil is nutrient dense and helps to nourish hair, reduce breakage, retain moisture and leave hair looking soft and shiny. It is also effective at preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">You can buy a bottle of tea tree oil for just over $5 from the SavvyBrown.com shop at the link below.</span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B000W3XG1K"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tea Tree 100% Pure Essential Oil</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Argan Oil</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Argan oil, derived from the kernels of the Argan tree in Morocco, has a number of medicinal and cosmetic properties that makes it fantastic for your hair. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Firstly, it is a rich source of vitamin E which we have already discussed is fantastic for your skin and hair. It also contains omega 3 and 9 fatty acids that help to penetrate the hair shaft and deliver nutrients directly to the hair follicles. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">To reap the maximum benefits of Argan oil simply massage gently onto the scalp. It will help to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you want to learn more about <a href="http://www.revitaliseyourhealth.com/argan-oil-for-hair-growth/">Argan oil for hair</a>, simply click the link. </span></span></p>
<p><a name="_GoBack"></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In this blog post I’ve shared what I believe to be the top five best oils for your hair – but don’t take this as gospel. There are lots of other oils out there that have important benefits for our hair health. Some that spring to mind include lavender, rosemary, jojoba and almond oil.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">• <em><strong>What’s your favourite? Please share how you’ve used natural oils to achieve beautiful, luxurious hair by leaving a comment below. </strong></em></span></span></p>
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<p>Thank you so much for your informative tips and information Daisy!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[I mentioned missymistique in my last post My Henna Gloss Recipe, and here is the video as promised. Missy uses some interesting ingredients like &#8220;purple antioxidants&#8221; that I&#8217;d like to try. For those of you with natural hair that are new to/struggling with henna, this tutorial video will be very helpful to you.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I mentioned <strong>missymistique</strong> in my last post <strong><a href="http://savvybrown.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=6394&#038;action=edit" target="_blank">My Henna Gloss Recipe</a></strong>, and here is the video as promised. Missy uses some interesting ingredients like &#8220;purple antioxidants&#8221; that I&#8217;d like to try. For those of you with natural hair that are new to/struggling with henna, this tutorial video will be <em>very</em> helpful to you.<br />
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<p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for the tutorial (and the shout-out) Missy!</p>
<p>Follow missmystique on <a href="twitter.com/4missymistique">twitter</a>, <a href="www.facebook.com/missymistique">facebook</a> and on her own blog, <a href="http://missymystiquebuzz.com">missymistiquebuzz.com</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s been awhile since my last henna. One of the reasons is that the process is rather time consuming. You really need to block out a chunk of your day or night to do it. Don’t get me wrong, it’s worth it, as you can see in my My First Henna and subsequent So I [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s been awhile since my last henna. One of the reasons is that the process is rather time consuming. You really need to block out a chunk of your day or night to do it. Don’t get me wrong, it’s worth it, as you can see in my <a href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/my-first-henna-treatment/" target="_blank">My First Henna</a> and subsequent <a href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/so-i-tried-henna-again/" target="_blank">So I Tried Henna Again</a> posts.</p>
<p>I decided to try Henna gloss for 2 reasons, from what I’ve read the process is shorter, and because you’re mixing the henna with conditioner, clean up (of both your hair and your bathroom) is easier.</p>
<p>It’s true.</p>
<p>Here’s what I did:</p>
<p><strong>Henna Gloss Mix Recipe<span id="more-6394"></span></strong></p>
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<li>1 box <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B000RLBTMA" target="_blank">Jamila henna</a></li>
<li>2 cups (approx) steeped green tea</li>
<li>1 cup thick conditioner (ex.-<a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B0006GZCVK" target="_blank">AOHSR</a> )</li>
<li>1.5 cups thinner conditioner (ex. &#8211; <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B0002FCD5I" target="_blank">Suave Tropical</a> or <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B0006GZCVK" target="_blank">Trader Joe’s Tea Tree</a>)</li>
<li>Plastic bowl (not metal)</li>
<li>Spoon or spatula</li>
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<p><strong>Directions:</strong></p>
<p>Empty henna powder into bowl and add cooled green tea until mixture has the consistency of cake frosting. Then add both types of conditioner and mix well. The consistency should be like cake or pancake batter at this point.</p>
<p><a href="http://savvybrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6400" title="image" src="http://savvybrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image-300x224.jpg" alt="jamila henna" width="300" height="224" /></a></p>
<p><em><strong>1 box of Jamila Henna</strong></em></p>
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<p><a href="http://savvybrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image_1.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6401" title="image_1" src="http://savvybrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image_1-300x224.jpg" alt="conditioner for natural hair" width="300" height="224" /></a></p>
<p><em><strong>1/2 c. &#8220;thinner&#8221; conditioner</strong></em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://savvybrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image_2.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6402" title="image_2" src="http://savvybrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/image_2-300x224.jpg" alt="henna gloss mix" width="300" height="224" /></a></p>
<p><em><strong>adding 1/2 cup of &#8220;thick&#8221; conditioner to rest of ingredients</strong></em></p>
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<p>Cover and let sit for a few hours. (I let mine sit overnight) In the morning the mixture was thick like cake icing again, which is good because that means less drippies. I applied it exactly the same way I did my <a href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/so-i-tried-henna-again/" target="_blank">last henna treatment</a> and I left it in for about 4 hours. Rinsing it out was incredibly easy, and it only took two or three rinses with my <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B0002FCD5I" target="_blank">Suave Tropical Coconut</a> condish to get it all out. I then deep conditioned by mixing <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B0006GZCVK" target="_blank">Aubrey Oragnics Honey Suckle Rose conditioner</a> with <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B0015KAYN2" target="_blank">coconut oil</a>, water, <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B000J3WFTW" target="_blank">jojoba oil</a> and 1 tbsp of <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B000Z93FQC" target="_blank">raw honey</a>. Left that in for another couple of hours and then rinsed.</p>
<p>The color wasn’t as intense as it usually is when I do a regular henna treatment, but my hair was incredibly soft.</p>
<p>I like soft. ^__^</p>
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<p>All of the above ingredients are available in the <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20?_encoding=UTF8&amp;node=20" target="_blank">Savvy Shop</a>:</p>
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<li><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B000RLBTMA" target="_blank">Jamila Henna</a></li>
<li><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B0002FCD5I" target="_blank"> Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner</a></li>
<li><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B002LMNJDA" target="_blank">Trader Joe’s Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner</a></li>
<li><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B0006GZCVK" target="_blank">Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose conditioner (AOHSR)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B0015KAYN2" target="_blank">coconut oil</a></li>
<li><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B000J3WFTW" target="_blank">jojoba oil</a></li>
<li><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B000Z93FQC" target="_blank">raw honey</a></li>
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<p><em>Stay tuned for a guest post this weekend featuring <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/4missymistique">missymystique</a></strong> of YouTube and Twitter fame as she documents her first henna. (She uses some interesting ingredients, too!</em></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><em>- How do you henna?</em></strong></p>
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		<title>How I Wore My Natural Hair This Summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:07:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The heat this summer has forced me to change up my style a bit. Y’all know I love my twistout, but when it’s 125 degrees outside, my hair goes up. So I thought I’d show you some of the styles I’ve been sporting this summer. Some (if you follow this blog) you’ve seen before, some [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The heat this summer has forced me to change up my style a bit. Y’all know I love my <a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aQB6HYW8Hh4/TNHO4ntmMJI/AAAAAAAACv0/hKy6qbbIBnc/s400/napp_selca_retch.jpg" target="_blank">twistout</a>, but when it’s 125 degrees outside, my hair goes up. So I thought I’d show you some of the styles I’ve been sporting this summer. Some (if you follow this blog) you’ve seen before, some are new.</p>
<p><strong>The Donut Bun</strong> &#8211; <em><a href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/the-donut-bun-protective-hairstyle" target="_blank">tutorial here</a></em></p>
<p><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RHxQlodydy4/TQLRkYrrxZI/AAAAAAAAC54/JQkZ2WTGuNw/s400/DSCF4729.JPG" alt="" /></p>
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<p><strong>The Twisty Bun</strong> &#8211; <em><a href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/new-simple-protective-style-the-twisty-bun" target="_blank">tutorial here</a></em></p>
<p><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RHxQlodydy4/S9GyT1tcUdI/AAAAAAAACR8/YjCJcCK4FDc/s400/DSCF4125.JPG" alt="" /></p>
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<p><strong>Pineapple</strong></p>
<p><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-a8dgGoe-TUE/TkcVlAz90BI/AAAAAAAADps/QWr6lMaguyQ/s400/pineapple.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>I put my hair in two-strand twists, and then tip my head over and pull the twists as high up on my head as possible. Then secure it with one of <a href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/i-%E2%99%A5-tomokas-twists" target="_blank">Tomoka’s Twists</a>. A few twists are left out in front for style.</p>
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<p><strong>Messy Twisty Bun</strong></p>
<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NRoxwGRhRm0/TkcVnMAXYkI/AAAAAAAADpw/yj6-YBSrcTk/s400/messy%252520bun.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>This is similiar to the “Pineapple”, but the twists aren’t pulled up as high on my head. I used a silky scrunchie and instead of pulling the hair al the way through the scrunchie, I only pull it halfway. Again a few twists are left out in front for style.</p>
<p>All of these style I’ve been doing right after I wash my hair, and wearing the styles themselves for a week. During the week I will take my hair down from the style sometimes, (but I don’t untwist) just so I can spritz the strands with [leave in conditioner] or re-seal the ends if it’s been a really hot day.</p>
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		<title>Review: Giovanni Smooth As Silk Deep Moisture Shampoo</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’ve been raving about Giovanni’s Smooth As Silk Conditioner for awhile now, so when there was a twofer sale at Marshalls including the shampoo in the same line, I snatched it up. Here’s my review:
Giovanni Smooth As Silk Deep Moisture Shampoo $6.91
Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau ((purified water)), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Extract (*), [...]
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I’ve been raving about <a href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/hair-product-review-giovanni-smooth-as-silk-conditioner/" target="_blank">Giovanni’s Smooth As Silk Conditioner</a> for awhile now, so when there was a twofer sale at Marshalls including the shampoo in the same line, I snatched it up. Here’s my review:</p>
<p><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4NEnPmCP4Lg/S70-KSScdXI/AAAAAAAAAKY/L2exhsMy9yE/s1600/smooth.jpg" alt="" height="240" align="left" /></p>
<p><strong>Giovanni Smooth As Silk Deep Moisture Shampoo $6.91</strong></p>
<p><em>Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau ((purified water)), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Extract (*), Mangifera Indica (Mango) Extract (*), Cymbopogon Schoeanthus (Lemongrass) Extract (*), Ginkgo Biloba Extract (*), Echinacea Angustifolia (Coneflower) Extract (*), Salix Alba (Willow Bark) (*), Marcocystis Pyrifera (Sea Kelp) Extract (*), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract (*), Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract (*), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract (*), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract (*), Sodium C14 16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamide MEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Glycol Distearate, Amodimethicone, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Decyl Glucoside, Ethylhexyglycerin, Disteareth 75 IPDI, C11 15 Pareth 7, Citric Acid, C12 16 Pareth 9, Glycerin, Trideceth 12, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance with Essential Oils</em></p>
<p>Ok so this product freaked me out at first because it has A LOT of ingredients, the good news is I recognize most of them, <span id="more-6298"></span>and the good stuff is all near the top of the list. Which means that they are majority ingredients. This shampoo definitely cleaned my hair well. I only washed with it once (which is all you need for a regular cleaning really) but a little lathered well and got my scalp really clean. My only complaint with this shampoo is that it left my hair a bit dry. I don’t know if that’s because of the orange and lemongrass extract or because of the formulation. I just kind of expected it to be as rich and moisturizing as the conditioner. I detangled as usual, and put my hair in twists with my new <a href="http://savvybrown.com/hair/review-shea-moisture%E2%80%99s-deep-treatment-masque/" target="_blank">Shea Moisture Deep Treatment</a>, and kept it moving.</p>
<p>My overall opinion? <em>Meh.</em> This stuff does the basics, but I probably won’t buy it again because of the dryness. I also used it as a body wash when I ran out of soap the other day and it actually worked well for that.</p>
<p><strong><em>RATING:3=Suitable – Decent product, good ingredients, multi-use product. Left hair kind of dry.</em></strong></p>
<p>As always. This product is available in the<a title="SASShampoo" href="http://astore.amazon.com/savbro-20/detail/B0016BFQ0G" target="_blank"> Savvy Shop</a></p>
<p><em>*Savvy Ratings: 5=Savvy 4=Smart 3=Suitable 2=Satisfactory 1=Stupid</em></p>
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