Reading the Label: 10 Ingredients to Avoid When Shopping for “Natural” Hair Products
hair + beauty- June 19, 2012
- Ashley
hair + beauty
June 19, 2012
Ashley ONLY sure-fire way to gather information about the ingredients contained in your hair care products so you can make smart purchasing decisions. This information can also be useful in helping you determine which styling aids to purchase and to understand why certain products are heavy, greasy, or drying to your hair. Companies may (sometimes intentionally)…
Natural Chic of the Week: Tamara Natalie Madden
- life + style
- June 18, 2012
- Ashley
She’s a Leo. She’s no nonsense, and being natural is literally, in her roots. Growing up on the tiny island of Jamaica, 34-year-old Tamara Natalie Madden was raised around family who embraced all things organic. But her road to naturaldom incurred a few bumps and even Jheri Curls, but hey, we all fall. But successfully…
Curry Rubbed Salmon Recipe: only 597 calories
- health + fitness
- June 15, 2012
- Ashley
You will need: 1 C. brown rice Salt and pepper 1 lb. or ½ head of Napa cabbage (thinly sliced) 1 lb carrots (grated) ½ C. mint leaves (fresh) ¼ C. lime juice 2 tbs. grape seed oil 4 Salmon filets (6 oz. each) 2 tsp. curry powder Directions Boil 2 cups water in large…
Food Inc.: A Must See Movie
- health + fitness
- June 15, 2012
- Ashley
Directed by Robert Kenner, Food, Inc. is a brilliantly put together documentary film about the United States food industry. The film goes behind the scenes to provide an inside look at how food gets from the farm into our supermarkets and restaurants. You will be surprised and shocked by some of the captured footage provided…
Cracked Wheat Salad with Dijon Brussel Sprouts
- health + fitness
- June 15, 2012
- Ashley
Ingredients (a meal for 2 – if you’re alone, call a friend, and tell them you’ll cook tonight): 2 uncooked chicken breasts 1 can of mandarin oranges 1 cup of sliced almonds 1 cup cracked wheat 6oz of spinach (about 3 or 4 handfuls) Mango-Coconut Dressing (I recommend the following brand featured in the picture…
Top 7 Foods for Healthy Hair Growth
- hair + beauty, health + fitness
- June 14, 2012
- Ashley
Seafood Some seafood like salmon and other fatty fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and B12. Omega 3s help prevent dry scalp, promoting healthy hair growth. Spinach and leafy greens Dark greens contain high levels of vitamin A and vitamin C which help produce sebum. Sebum helps shield the hair and lock in moisture.…
Green Smoothie Recipe: Spinach Coco-berry Smoothie
- health + fitness
- June 14, 2012
- Ashley
Ingredients: 1.5 C. coconut milk 1.5 C. water 1.5 C. blueberries (frozen or fresh) 1.5 C. raspberries (frozen or fresh) 1.5 C. baby spinach (washed) 4 raw egg yolks 2-3 Tbs. honey or sweetener to taste Directions: Combine ingredients into a blender. Blend until smoothened to desired consistency. Add honey or sweetener to taste. Enjoy!…
Summer Trends: Orange Lips
- hair + beauty
- June 14, 2012
- Ashley
Try out some of these orange hues from affordable brands: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Siren Moon Drop Lipstick in Orange Mood Drop Lipstick in Orange Flip Cover Girl Blast Flipstick Lip Color in Stunner Queen Collection Lip Color in Into the Red Mac Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Good to Go L’Oreal Colour Caresse…
Top 5 Vitamins for Hair Health
- hair + beauty
- June 14, 2012
- Ashley
B Vitamins These include B3, B5, B6, and B12. B vitamins are known for promoting blood circulation and melanin production in the scalp and preventing graying, fading, and hair loss. B vitamins are found in a number of foods including brewer’s yeast, meat, fish, egg yolks, whole grain, and vegetables. Vitamin A Known to promote…
TGIN-Style: Straightening Natural Hair
- hair + beauty
- June 5, 2012
- Ashley
[youtube]q406ucIttLE[/youtube] Stylist: PrettyDimples Goal: To have straight natural hair that moves Products: Shampoo to co-wash hair and a heat protestant, the stylist used Zone Heat, Protection Spray and a flat iron. Level of difficulty: Easy The stylist in the video co-washed her hair and then let it air dry over night. Once dry, she sectioned…
7 Vitamins for Healthy Hair Growth
- hair + beauty
- June 5, 2012
- Ashley
Good nutrition is just as essential to healthy hair growth as it is to your overall health/well-being. Just as your body needs a variety of nutrients in order to function properly, there are several vitamins and minerals that can help to can maximize your hair’s growth and potential. • Vitamin A produces healthy sebum in…