TIME HEALS ALL BALD SPOTS

After roughly 6 1/2 months, I am happy to report my bald spots have finally started growing back in. I was told to give it a while (with any specific time frame) and I'll start to see growth but that wasn't a good enough answer for me. I needed to know when, if ever, it was going to grow back. I made several trips to the dermatologist, primary care doctor, beauty supply store for products, and the list goes on. Nothing had seemed to be working. So after about 4 months of that, I stopped. I left it alone and went on to caring for my hair as I did before the discovery of the bald spots. The other day I went to check on them and i could find them. So I started parting my hair in itsy bitsy sections so I can target right in on them and I STILL could find them. What I did find was little patches of hair that was drastically shorter than the rest of my hair...That's when I saw the light at the end of the tunnel.....
So sometimes it's just best to leave thing alone and let things be. I also found other short pieces of hair in the very middle crown area. I'm not sure what caused the breakage but I decided to give the twist outs and wetting my hair everyday a break. I gave my hair a good 4 hour oil treatment (cayenne pepper/EVOO mix and coconut oil), shampooed my hair b/c of product build up and deep conditioned my hair. I then applied some Chi Silk Infusion in my hair and blow dried it and flat ironed. Results are posted below. It's been a while since I applied heat to my hair so I had to switch up. Plus I like to do a length check ever once in a while. My hair is almost back to original length prior to me going natural. Check it out and feel free to ask questions and or comment.
CHOW.......
PJ-1

Freshly blow dried

Leela James watch out ~lol~

Freshly flat ironed

No I'm not naked...Tube shirt

Showing how lite (weightless) my hair is

Products used to acheive the look.....Point! Blank! Period!

BLACK SOAP

What is Black Soap? Where does it come from?

Black Soap or African Black Soap comes from plantain skin. It is a natural source of vitamins A & E and iron. (Plantain is a popular food in Africa, South America & other parts of the world. It can be found in ethnic or international grocery stores such as Latino, Caribbean or African. It looks like banana but much bigger. It does not taste like a banana & has to be cooked before eating) The skin of the plantain is gingerly dried to a precise texture under the hot African sun. It is then roasted in a clay oven. The heat must be constant in order to achieve a particular color, texture & smell. In some recipes, Cocoa Pod is used instead of plantain skins. Others use both the Cocoa Pod and plantain skins. Cocoa Pod is the shell of the Cocoa fruit. The cocoa beans are used for making chocolate or cocoa butter among other things.

 

I love black soap it is very moisturizing try whipped shea butter for mouisture after your bath or shower and see how beautiful your skin looks and feels, so soft.....parben free ladies and gents

 

PJ-4

EVOO AND CAYENNE PEPPER

HI LADIES I FOUND THIS OVER THE WEEKEND AND I PLAN TO TRY IT WHEN I TAKE MY MICROS OUT...ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This recipe is simple, easy to make, and most importantly, it WORKS! Here it is:

* 4 to 5oz EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
* 2 tablespoons Cayenne Pepper

Add both ingredients to a squirt bottle (one with a nozzle) and shake before use. Apply and massage into scalp the night before washing your hair.

Stimulates growth like you wouldn’t believe. Please NOTE, the cayenne pepper will REALLY make your scalp tingle so don’t be alarmed b/c that’s what it is supposed to do! Also, take caution when rinsing this mixture out of your hair. If it gets into your eyes, it WILL sting. I simply close my eyes when rinsing it out and open them once it’s all rinsed completely out of my hair. Unless you're that good, I guarantee you will forget this your first try at this and it will get in your eyes and it will sting. LOL. But you will learn quickly!

As with any hair growth stimulants, CONSISTENCY is the key and the only way you will receive results. Don't expect to see results right away. You should start to see results in about 4 weeks if you use it CONSISTENTLY, some see results sooner than that. Give it a try and after 4 weeks share your results! Or if you use this now or used to, share your comments! Stay blessed and beautiful.

PJ4

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PEACE IM OUT...PJ-4 TAHIRA

MIX AND MATCH MONDAYS

I've been sitting here contemplating on posting this post because...well....it's not about hair. However, how I see it, my hair sometimes is an accessory and sometimes my hair IS my outfit. You CAN'T talk about hair without talking about fashion/makeup/beauty/etc...They all tie into each other...So just to spice things up a little, I'm going to add those topics in 'hair' and there. lol

So, this is more of an FYI for all of those MAC lovers....
Nicki Minaj has team up with MAC Cosmetics to design a limited edition product. Pink 4 Friday is the name of the lipstick that Nicki has designed and named to match her Pink Friday album.

The exclusive shade will cost $14.50 and Friday, Dec. 17th will be the LAST day you can purchase it.

So do you plan on purchasing Pink 4 Friday??
Drop me a line....
Signing off, CHAN, PJ1

All You Need to Know about Olive Oil

Many people are not aware of the usage of olive oil for health and beauty. In fact, if it is traced one by one, we could be surprised by the usefulness of this vegetable oil.

As reported by Reuters, people who consume olive oil regularly can avoid the danger of cancer. This is proved by the research with 182 people as samples.

The results mentioned, olive oil can reduce levels of secondary metabolic results and it can be a factor on triggering the cancer cells. Therefore, the researchers recommend European to include olive oil as part of their diet.

Dr Henrik E Poulsen of Copenhagen University Hospital, Danish, strongly recommend to replace the animal fats contained in butter and meat with vegetable fats, particularly olive oil. "Olive oil contains phenols which are believed as cancer-preventing antioxidants," he explained.

In addition to the anticancer, olive oil also contains vitamin E which is very useful to maintain skin elasticity. By consuming olive oil, our skin will be tighter, smoother, and healthier. Of course it is supported also with the good care.

In addition, olive oil is also useful to moisten dry skin when it is used as a mask. Another benefit is that it can protect the skin from bad effects of the sun. It is said that the queen and princess in ancient Greece use olive oil for their beauty rituals.

Why does it so? Because this oil is proved efficaciously can make the skin looks smoother and younger. In fact, single-saturated oil content extremely useful in removing black stains on the skin.

Each olive fruit contains 80 % water, 15 % of oil, 1 % of protein, carbohydrate, and fiber. In addition, olive oil also contains omega-9 which is closely related to cholesterol. Omega 9 can suppress levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL), aka bad cholesterol and raise levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol. Therefore, olive oil is also highly recommended in dietary cholesterol and heart patients.

Herbs for Acne Treatment & Tips

There are many ways in which people undertake to treat pimples that grow on their face. Some of them use modern medicine and some try traditional medicine. To use modern medicine, there are a few things into your consideration, the cost and side effects of modern drugs.

Here there are a few tips to prevent acne before take a look at the traditional medicines:

• Always keep the face clean, diligently wash face with soap that matches your skin PH.
• Exercising regularly or doing physical activities which pretty much produce sweat.
• Drink plenty of water. It does look simple, but this therapy really works not only to have acne problems and even to diseases other major diseases though. With a good system of mineral circulation in your body, then your blood or other organs of your body will be more "clean" and healthy so it will support your healing process of acne or other diseases.
• Avoid excessive stress can be a trigger for increasing the number of your acne.

You can also use the traditional way to handle the acne, in addition to the efficient of costs and side effects which are not as large when using modern medicines.

Traditional acne treatment uses natural ingredients easily available and affordable in relative costs. Examples of these alternative treatments include:

Wild Ginger

5 slices of ginger, leaves mimba 7 pieces, and 30 grams of Centella asiatica. All materials are boiled with 5 cups of water until the remaining 2 cups. Results of stew is taken 2 times a day each 2 cups. During the process of healing, acne sufferers, avoid eating fatty foods, animal oil, coconut milk, brains, eggs, peanuts, organ meats and spicy foods.

God’s Crown (Phaleria macrocarpa)

God’s Crown fruit which are still green and the grated results directly attached to the skin as acne face mask.

Mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia)

2 pieces of Mengkudu fruit and 2 segments of the fingers crushed rock sugar (blend) with a glass of water (200 cc), then strain and boil it. Drink while still warm, in every morning one hour before meals. This potion will clean dirty blood. This dirty blood is one cause of acne.

Lime

A squeeze of lemon and a crushed and squeezed of cucumber, the water is taken, then mix. Rub mixture all over the surface of the skin as a face mask, leave for 30 minutes then rinse with warm water. Perform regular 2 days. If the acne feels stung, the usage is stopped.

Garlic

Half clove of garlic, a finger segment of turmeric and medium-sized potato and cucumber added with Aloe Vera. All the ingredients are blended and mixed. This potion is applied to the entire skin surface of acne as a mask, leave for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water, followed by cold water.

Jasmine Petals

20 of jasmine petals, 2 finger segment of Java acid, 2 tablespoons of lime juice and sulfur as big as marble, they are mixed and ground until becomes smooth, then apply on pimples facial skin in the morning and at night before sleeping, the potion can cause acne to deflate.

Betel Leaf

5-10 of betel leaf sheets then boiled with 2 cups water in a covered container. After boiling, remove and let stand until lukewarm. This herb is used to wash your face with acne; it should be done routinely before bed and after travel.

Star fruit Acids or Starfruit Buluh

5 fruit starfruit acids and salt water, and then finely ground water is applied to the skin of acne twice a day in the morning and at night before bed.

Spa using Natural Materials

There are many materials used for spa;

1. Turmeric

Turmeric for Spa can be used as an antioxidant, antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and allergy. Eliminate itching of the skin, and also serves as a stimulant to the blood circulation smoothly.

2. Powder

To refine the skin, treat irritated skin tissue, as antiseptic, get rid of body odor, and helps eliminate fatigue.

3. Coffee

As a thrower toxin (detox). Coffee used in spa such as coconut spa to eliminate scars or mosquito bites, improve blood circulation, improve skin metabolism so that the skin becomes healthier and stronger.

4. Green tea

These antioxidants can be used in a natural spa.

5. Chocolate

As anti-aging substance because chocolate contains antioxidants that can fight damaged cells. Likewise coconut spa is used.

6. Milk

Bleaching, softening, rejuvenating, and accelerate the regeneration of skin tissue in a way likewise it is used in spa services.

Healthy with Candle Therapy

Have you ever heard Ear Candle therapy? Ear Candle therapy is the therapy candles that use a special candle burned.

Ear Candle therapy has been already done centuries ago. It is said that this therapy comes from ancient Indian tribes in South America. Initially using corn skin dipped in a beehive. Now it is used special candle made of quality linen coated wasp nest. There is holes in the middle.

How to use it is putting a candle in a container such therapy coasters that have been drilled, so the candle can be through. Place the tip of the candle in the ear canal, while the other end was burned. After about 15 minutes, make the fire of candle off, then repeated for the other ear.

After that, cut both ends of the candle and there will be visible dirt. That's the dirt from the ears of the reach of ear cleaning. How? Smoke or steam from the candle takes all the dirt.

Ear Candle therapy is best done by experts or mistakenly you can burn your ear. Besides ear discharge, ear therapy can eliminate insomnia, vertigo, overcome ear infections, hearing sharpens, overcoming insomnia, reduce sinusitis, overcome ear buzzing, cure asthma, coughs and colds, and respiratory relief.

This therapy was not only useful for ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat). We have a lot of beauty salons as well as providing care services Ear Candle Therapy. This therapy can help to eliminate acne and gives freshness to the face. Besides, this therapy also can be used for relaxation. The smoke produced from burning candles can make us relax.

If undertaken regularly, this therapy can get rid of ear diseases mentioned above. After Ear Candle therapy, the effect will be felt immediately, you'll sleep even more soundly.

Fresh Skin, Looks Ageless

To get fresh skin and minimize wrinkles, get used to consume vegetables, fruits, avocado, orange, blueberry, and sunflower seeds, also salmon fish from deep sea. Those are needed to be consumed. You need also to take care of your outer skin by using carrot. Take 1 big carrot, 1 tablespoon of almond oil, and 5 drops of jasmine oil essence.

Blend those ingerdients and use as face mask. Avoid it from eye and mouth. Let it for 15 minutes then clear it with warm water. Try it for several times in a week.

source: Nirmala Indonesian magazine