Natural Hair Mist

I have been using a basic water based hair mist since my natural hair journey began.  As I started researching (goggling) hair care I came up with another hair mist that I also enjoy.  I use both daily as I am styling my hair, well not at the same time.  Different days but I mist my hair everyday.  I have natural curly hair and my hair needs moisture so this is a way for me to add that without drenching it and walking around with dripping hair.

Image from: http://water.aiche.org

When you are mixing your hair misters make sure you are careful to clean and sterilize everything you use.  Bacteria and fungi can grow in your recipes and then on your hair.  Always keep products in a cool dry place.  Add preservatives, refrigerate or make only what you are going to use immediately to prevent microbial growth.

My go to recipe that I have been using since the beginning is:
    -water
    -coconut oil
    -add ingredients to spray bottle and shake
One tip is to get the coconut oil to melt is to add warm/hot water and shake.  This usually keeps the coconut oil from solidifying.  However, if it does I run hot water over the bottle or add more hot water inside.

A new recipe that I am trying and like because it makes my hair feel really soft and moisturized:
    -aloe vera juice
    -essential oil (your choice but lavender is good)
    -coconut oil (or any oil of your choice)
    -add ingredients to spray bottle and shake

What are your hair mister recipes? Do you have different ones for different hair issues?

Mist Lightly,
CurlyBeautyBoss

Natural Me Hair Style

I recently Hennaed my hair and decided to see how my hair would look without product.  Usually when I style my hair I use a leave in conditioner and curling gel at minimum.  This time the only product I used was an oil (that I mixed).  This is how it looked with silver hair combs holding up one side.

This side is much curlier.

The top and first time I noticed the red dye from the Henna.

Front, I wanted to add curling product to the front but I resisted.

Left side isn't as defined.  

I like it but would probably add curling gel next time.  What do you guys think? How does your natural curls look without product?


Naturally Me,
CurlyBeautyBoss

Coconut Oil Uses

Let me start by saying I am a coconut oilaholic.  I use it on everything.  However, some forums boost 101 uses, 160 uses 333 uses of coconut oil and the list just goes on and on.  This blog is dedicated to the simple ways I use coconut oil that has worked for me.

This is the brand I am currently using.

I first started using coconut oil as part of my weight-loss regimen 2 years ago.  I went into the vitamin shop and asked about coconut oil and the girl there told me she uses it on her skin and hair.  My first thought was why would you want to put oil on your hair and skin it will make it, oily.  Especially since she had straight, fine, blond hair but her hair did not look greasy and heavy.  Instead it looked shiny, smooth and healthy and her skin was flawless.  But, I still was not convinced.  I was there to buy coconut oil to use in my cooking to help increase my metabolism and energy to lose weight.
            -use instead of butter on toast
            -cooking oil (it burns quickly)
            -baking

Eventuality, I did start to experiment with it on my skin.  It worked great! I would put it all over my body at night and my skin would be soooo soft and moisturized.  It did not clog my pores and make my skin greasy. I have an oily T-zone and am sensitive to new products as it will make my skin break out.  I had no issues with using coconut oil on my face.  As an added benefit it also has anti-aging and anti-wrinkle properties.
               -Eye cream
               -Pre-shave & After-shave
               -Moisturizer
               -Massage oil

I recently started using it as a makeup remover and it works great (see Eye Makeup).

Once I decided to go natural I started researching transitioning, big chop, hair regimens, etc.  What I found that was a staple in most naturalista's hair care was coconut oil! Well I already had coconut oil in my pantry so it was easy to start using it on my hair.  An issue for me was dry, brittle hair and when I started adding coconut oil it helped my hair become soft, moisturized and manageable.  What worked best for me:
           -Pre-poo conditioner
           -Moister sealer
           -Daily spritzer
           -Homemade hair products

Table Spoon of Coconut

Cocoholic,
CurlyBeautyBoss


What are your uses for coconut oil? Do you love it or hate it?