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Carbonated Water Rinse

To control frizz, pick up a bottle of non flavored carbonated water to rinse with. After you wash your hair, give it a final rinse with a mixture of regular water and carbonated or sparkling water. So, use half regular water and half carbonated water, the longer your hair is the more you will need! Carbonated water rinses work well for those who just can’t bare the smell of apple cider vinegar. Using this rinse will leave your hair shiny, healthy and less frizzy, which is a added bonus for curly headed women. 

Many of the hair products that people use disrupt the natural pH of the hair. A substance that is too alkaline will cause the hair cuticle to open, while a substance that is too acidic will cause the cuticle to contract. 

Human hair and scalp oil, sebum, has a pH balance of between 4.5 and 5.5. Carbonated or sparkling water reduces frizz is because of its low pH level. Carbonated water has a pH level of about 7.35. It should be diluted with water until it has a pH level of 4. Anything between 0 and 6.9 is acidic, 7 is neutral, and anything between 7.1 and 14 is alkaline.

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Banana’s Hair Stimulating Power 

Bananas strengthen hair because they contain vitamin A and potassium. Vitamin A regulates sebum production in the scalp. This creates a healthy moisture balance that encourages healthy hair growth. Potassium clarifies the scalp by removing any bacteria that could be clogging hair follicles.

Banana Smoothie Recipe 

Ingredients
1 banana
1/2 orange, peeled and quartered
1/3 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1/4 cup water or milk
1 to 2 teaspoons honey

Method

 

Roughly chop banana and orange quarters then add to a blender. Top with yogurt, water (or milk) and a teaspoon of the honey.
Turn blender on and blend until creamy and smooth. Taste then adjust with extra honey if needed.

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Black Seed Oil For Hair Growth 

If you suffer from balding or thinning hair due to medication, traction alopecia, stress, thyroids, or pregnancy more than likely you have been searching for a remedy to reverse your hair loss. Black seed oil is a healthy oil that can be used to promote growth and overall thickness. 


Black seed oil is extremely for the hair due to its many healthy properties. Black seed oil contains vitamin A (Retinol) vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, biotin, folic Acid Vitamin C, D3, Vitiam E, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium selenium, zinc. Amino acids – aspartic acid, threonine, serine, glutamic acid, praline, glycine, alanine, valine, methionine, isoleucine, leucine, tyrosine, phenylalnine, histidine and lysine. This amazing oil won’t only stimulate hair growth but, it will also add moisture, luster, shine, and softness to each strand of your hair. Black seed oil can be found online or in most herbal health food stores.

*Warning
Women who are pregnant should not use black seed oil!

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