A few days back I received a very thoughtful comment on hair loss: ‘Dear all, unless we stop taking tension, and stop worrying about small things in life the natural remedies won’t work. I mean a person must be happy, stress-free, eat lots vegetables and reduce junk food. So first take care internally and […]
Continue readingI think I have figured out the natural solution for hair loss. My hair is getting thicker, stronger and healthier. I can see plenty of new growth on my scalp. I have come a long way since I last wrote 17 Things I did to Regrow my Lost Hair. It’s been over two […]
Continue readingAloe vera has a long history of use, both as a cosmetic and medicinal herb. It’s said that Egyptian queens Cleopatra and Nefertiti used it as part of their regular beauty regimes. Alexander the Great and Christopher Columbus used it to treat soldiers’ wounds. This desert plant is native to Arabia but now grows wild […]
Continue readingDo you want incredible shine and tint from henna? But without too much fuss – do a henna gloss. You do use henna for henna gloss, but it’s used in lesser quantities than you would use in a traditional henna. Gloss refers to the conditioning and moisturising ingredients such as yogurt, egg, coconut milk or […]
Continue readingAs a child, I was fascinated by Halo Egg Shampoo advert, in which a lady in a yellow dress would flaunt her black, shiny and bouncy hair. The promise of egg protein was hard to forget. Although, I can’t remember if we ever bought it. The egg is a very good hair cleanser. Hard […]
Continue readingIs your hair dry, coarse, frizzy, tangled or unruly? In healthy conditions, hair’s moisture content is about 10 to 12% moisture. People with dry, coarse hair find it difficult to retain moisture into their hair. When the hair dries, it all evaporates out, leaving the hair in a dry, tangled mess. This all-natural, handmade […]
Continue readingCoconut oil is fab. But why the obsession. It’s touted as ‘the’ natural beauty aid for every hair or skin type. Coconut oil or for that matter any ‘one’ oil is not going to work for everyone. Why Coconut oil May Not Work For Every Hair Type Coconut oil can penetrate inside the hair […]
Continue readingBreakfast is the most important meal of the day, so make time for it and you will function more efficiently throughout the day. My beautiful, traditional mother took a lot of effort to feed the family hot, fresh and highly nutritious breakfast. We were served home-cooked beans with yoghurt (also homemade) and wholegrain roti […]
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