Keepin'ItRealLiz: August 2014

Watch this movie first and then we can talk about the situation that we all have. The situation might be simple when you do see it, if not, then it's going to get worst. I started to discover last year that my edges starting to thin, now just because I'm an au natural doesn't mean that I will not struggle from this. If you pay attention to your edges the thinning will come out. After watching this video I have realized that this might be the reason why my edges was thin and it was because of the tight braiding, some products coming to my hair, wear tight stuff, not eating healthy food.

Last year I wasn't eating better, I did not train at all, I was wearing a lot of gels, trying to experiment and see which gels will work well to my edges....not only the those gels that I am using weren't natural and it really damaged my edges and that is not good at all. I wish I could show you guys how my edges looked like last year. This year is even better now and that's because of the hairfinity when I finish taking all my hairfinity, I will definitely start to take care of my edges.

I have tried all kinds of gels out there noting, none of them works for my edges. The only one that works for me so far is Shea moisture JBCO strengthen, grow & restore edge treatment. I use that one as my daily moisturizer edges it gives me really shine and hold plus it also help to grow. ( Plus natural) I'm so happy that the Shea moisture company produced this line with the edge treatment too. I really love that product and I highly recommend this product to all my kink women out there. However, it's really important that you guys take care of your edges and stop using all those gel on your hair because that is not good. I have been there I was also losing all my edges, line, but thank God that I discovered really early before it was too late. In this video I was I think either begin stage or mid stage.
When I started to taking care of it , I really saw good result of it.

After taking care of edges by using the hairfinity this is what it looks like: http://keepinitrealliz.blogspot.com/2014/08/hairfinity.html

I hope you guys learn something from here and share this video to your friends and family =)
Keepinitreal

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Shea Moisture JBCO shampoo review

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This is how my hair looked like after using the Shea Moisture JBCO shampoo. The shampoo was really leather and the detailing was medium okay.

The shampoo looks like this, I really like this line a lot. I love the shampoo because it really moisturize my hair and it gives me a lot of shine as you guys can see in this picture.

Basically the ingredients are the same

Ingredients For Jamaican Castro oil Line:

Glycerin (Vegetable), Water, Zea Mays (Corn) Bud/Seed Extract, Pectin, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Tocopherol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Panthenol, Vinegar, Cetrimonium Chloride, Agave Tequilana Stem Extract, Niacin, Potassium Sorbate, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend), Yeast Extract, Citric Acid *Certified Organic Ingredient

The shampoo clarifies, nourish & gives grow in your hair. The smell is like ACV and that is obvious because it has ACV already in it.

This shampoo is really big, bigger than the other Shea moisture lines shampoos. It's also natural. The best part of this line is that relaxer hair people can also use this product because it's natural and chemically processed, plus it's colored treated and heat styled hair.

"This sulfate-free, clarifying shampoo removes build up, while infusing hair with moisture. Perfect for those who regularly color , straighten, perm or heat style their hair, as well as kinky, curly, wavy natural styles. Formulated with Jamaican Black castor oil and certified organic Shea butter to promote growth by nourishing and strengthening damaged or chemically processed hair reducing the appearance of breakage and shedding. ACV aids in regulating and balancing PH levels on the scalp, while softening hair to promote enhanced growth."

I really recommend this product to all my kink women out there.

Have you guys tried this product before? Keepinitreal

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RAW APPLE CIDER for itching hair / Review and tutorial step by step

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I divided my hair into 4 section

I use my spray bottle with Apple cider in it.

Spray it on my ends and on my roots.

Detangle the hair as well.

After you are done make sure that you use a plastic bag and let it sit for 30 mins. Rinse it out with cool water.

After the washing it out here is the result. It felt super soft, detangler , shine, and anti-itch free

I use the raw apple cider vinegar for anti-itch when my scalp is itching very much. The products reduce it and not only that it helps for the hair but the itching doesn't come for months.

That's what I love about the Raw Apple Cider Vinegar. I know that product has a smell and trust me it doesn't taste good at all, now that I gotta be real there. The smell horrible but it does the job so you can not say no to this one here, the plus is really valuable pris, it really big, you must have empty spray bottle so that you can spray on your hair.

You can find the product any supermarket, at Target , Walmart and many more

Many naturals use it as their shampoo, that's true you can use as cleanser or use it as a treatment ( that's your opinion). I use this ONLY when, my scalp is really itching bad. It's all natural there is no chemical in it.

Imma keeping it real y'all I started to use Apple cider this year and I must say that it has been bless to have this product I like it. I do recommended, because the price is super cheap and it last really long plus it does the job.

As a result, Apple cider vinegar uses and benefits for the hair include:

Vinegar hair rinse
Hair Herbal rinse
Essential oil vinegar hair rinse
Dandruff and itchy scalp relief
Natural hair loss treatment
Home Remedy for head Lice

1. Vinegar Hair Rinse

Hair is on the mildly acidic side of the pH scale and has an ideal pH of 4.5 to 5.5, which is close to that of an apple cider vinegar rinse (pH 2.9).

On the other hand, many of the hair care products we use, such as soap-based shampoos, bleaches, hair colors, and permanents are strongly alkaline.

Rinsing with apple cider vinegar will help balance the pH of your hair and remove the buildup that can result from the use of these styling products and inexpensive shampoos.

Rinsing will also close the numerous cuticle scales which cover and protect the surface of each hair shaft. This imparts a smoother surface which reflects more light and as a result leaves your hair shinier, smoother and easier to manage.

Rough hair shaft with open cuticles compared to smooth hair shaft with closed cuticles.

Don’t worry about the slight vinegar smell you will notice after rinsing. It will disappear completely as your hair dries.

Make your own healthy after-shampoo hair rinse by mixing 1/3 of a cup (75 ml) of ACVinto a quart (1 liter) of water. You can then store this mixture in a plastic bottle and keep it in the shower for ready use.

If you would like to prepare a smaller batch of this vinegar hair rinse recipe to experiment with, try mixing 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of apple cider vinegar into 1 cup (250 ml) of warm filtered tap water.

Apply the vinegar rinse after shampooing and then rinse it all out, or for extra conditioning, you can leave the rinse on your hair. This natural hair care product can be used once or twice a week or more often as needed.

2. Hair Herbal Rinse

By infusing various herbs into the vinegar rinse, you can enhance different hair colors and condition hair at the same time.

Here are some recommended herbs to use with apple cider vinegar:

For dark hair:……Parsley, Rosemary,Sage
For light hair:…..Chamomile, Flannel Mullein, Marigold
For red hair:…….Henna
For oily hair:……Lavender, Thyme, Witch Hazel, Yarrow
For dry hair:…….Marigold
For brittle hair:…Horsetail

To make your own herbal hair rinse natural hair care product:

Place 2 tablespoons of the dried herb (or herb mixture) into a muslin bag or tea ball and put in a warmed tea pot.
Pour 1 pint (500 ml) of boiling water over the herbs and infuse for 2 hours.
Allow the liquid to cool then pour it into a quart (1 liter) jar.
Add 1 pint (500 ml) of apple cider vinegar and mix well.

To add extra fragrance to the herbal rinse, try adding a few drops of lavender or lemon or rose essential oils.

No time to make your own natural hair care product?
You can buy online, ready made apple cider vinegar herbal hair rinses.

3. Essential Oil Vinegar Hair Rinse

If preparing a vinegar/herb infusion is not your cup of tea, then a faster way to enhance the hair conditioning effect ofapple cider vinegar is to add a small amount of certain types of essential oils.

To make a batch, just add 5 drops of the essential oil to 1 cup (250 ml) of apple cider vinegar. When you are ready to rinse your hair, take 1 tablespoon of this mixture and add it to 1 cup (250 ml) of warm water.

Types of essential oils that go well in a vinegar hair rinse include:

4. Dandruff and Itchy Scalp Relief

The acids and enzymes in ACV kill the “bottle bacillus”, a bacteria that is one of the causes for many scalp and hair conditions such as dandruff, itchy scalp, hair loss and often baldness.The bacteria clogs hair follicles allowing dry crusts to form that itch and flake.

For a simple home treatment for dandruff and itchy scalp, apply full strength ACV to the scalp, rub in, and leave on for a half hour to an hour before washing your hair.

For an extra strength natural hair care product, apple cider vinegar can be infused with herbs such as stinging nettle,southernwood, goosegrass, plantain andburdock root all of which help prevent dandruff on their own. Tea tree oil is another excellent natural anti-dandruff ingredient, which can be added.

5. Natural Hair Loss Treatment

In her book Apple Cider Vinegar- Miracle Health System, Patricia Bragg recommends trying the following natural hair loss treatment:

For bald and thinning areas apply to scalp an hour before shampooing- 2 Tbsp ACVmixed with a tiny pinch cayenne powder.
Then before going to bed, mix a royal jelly capsule with one tsp ACV, pat on bald areas and leave overnight.

The following herbs have also been used to prevent hair loss and stimulate hair growth:

Make your own vinegar mixture as per the herbal hair rinse recipe given above and apply it full strength to the scalp. Rub it in and leave it on for a half hour to an hour before washing your hair.

6. Home Remedy for Head Lice

Lice infestations are very contagious and are characterized by intense itching caused by an allergic reaction to a toxin in the saliva of the lice.

If you find that commercial lice preparations are too toxic (many contain pesticides) for you or your child’s skin, try the following herbal head louse treatment described in the Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine that uses all natural hair care products:

Carefully brush the child’s head with a mixture of 3 parts olive oil and 1 part lavender essential oil.
- First apply to a small area to test for allergic sensitivity or skin reaction.
- The hair should be saturated with the olive oil mixture and a shower cap put on for 5 hours.
- The olive oil clogs the breathing pores of the lice and they can’t hold their breath for more than 4 hours.
Follow this by an apple cider vinegar rinse, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ACV added to 1 cup (250 ml) water, to unglue the nits from the hair.
- Nits or lice eggs are fairly small and can be pearly to grey in color.
Then, using a fine-tooth comb, parents should comb the child’s hair meticulously to remove the lice eggs from the hair shaft.
And finally, wash the child’s hair with a natural shampoo.

Once completed, check the child’s hair every other day for the next 10 days, and if needed repeat the treatment.

Do you use Raw Apple cider Vinegar ? Keepin'itreal

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New Shea Moisture brand products Jamaican Castro Oil and Superfruit 10 in 1 complex

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Hey hey everyone

Yep, Shea Moisture has done it again and this time they made a Jamaican Castro Oil line with colored-treated which is very good for me doe and they also made Super Fruit Complex 10 in 1 line as well (color protect).

I knew that these were coming to the store so I had my patience, but what I didn't was they have already put out there plus it was on SALE!!! Can you guys believe it or not!! Everything was finished when I got there The only products that I find at CVS was the leav-in, the styling product and the edges gel I find it in another CVS store. Since the hairdresser told me I needed I product that are colored-treated I decided to go and hunt this product LOL. I haven't tried these products yet, but I have heard so many good reviews about so I can't wait to use them.

Here are the ingredients for both of these products and what it does to your hair as well. If you are interested about and if you live in United states you can find their products at your closes beauty supply or at CVS and at Ulta beauty store. If you don't live in United states you can still get these products by, check out their website or on ebay and amazon.

INGREDIENTS for Superfruit Complex 10 in 1 ( These products are all natural)
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Coconut Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Glycerin, Shea Butter, Stearyl Alcohol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Biotin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) oil, Mango Seed Butter, Fragrance, Raspberry Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Euterpe Pleracea Fruit Extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Citic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ipomoea Batatas Extract, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium chloride

Water	Moisturizer
Cetyl Alcohol	Fatty Alcohol, acts as a oily moisturizer
Coconut Oil	Penetrating oil; multiple purpose; strengthens, helps with dryness
Behentrimonium Methosulfate	Click here to learn all about this ingredient
Glycerin	Moisturizer and Humectant
Shea Butter	Hair Conditioner
Stearyl Alcohol	Fatty Alcohol, acts as a oily moisturizer
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil	Also known as Marula Oil (rich in Protein, Antioxidant, great for scalp health
Behentrimonium Chloride	Cleaning/conditioning agent
Panthenol	Vitamin B5 (humectant, emollient, glossifier, detangler and moisturizing agent)
Biotin	Improves health and aids in growth
Cetrimonium Chloride	Click here to learn all about this ingredient
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) oil	Treats dryness and helps prevent damage
Mango Seed Butter	Moisturizer
Fragrance	For smell
Raspberry Fruit Extract	Hair Conditioning for softness
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract	Goji berry
Euterpe Pleracea Fruit Extract	Acai fruit; great for hair conditioning
Psidium guajava fruit extract	Guava fruit; adds bounce to hair and aids in preserving color in hair.
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein	Increase hair elasticity and density
Caprylhydroxamic acid	Helps neutral pH and fights fungi
Caprylyl glycol	Hair conditioning agent, emollient, humectant
Citric Acid	pH adjuster, cleans and had shine to hair
Sodium Citrate	pH adjuster, cleanser, helps to lay cuticles to make it smooth and shine
Ipomoea Batatas Extract	Sweet Potato Root; Treats hair dryness
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium chloride	Hair color protector and protects hair from sun by preventing UVB damage

Product claims to:

Age-Defy, Color Protect, Hydrate, Nourish, Soften, Anti-Stress, Deep Condition, Revive Body, Strengthen, Shine

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Ingredients For Jamaican Castro oil Line

Our Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen, Grow & Restore Hair Care Collection fortifies and renews, while supporting healthy growth for all hair types, including chemically treated, heat styled, natural and transitioning. Restores dry, brittle, damaged hair with a special blend of nourishing, natural, certified organic and ethically sourced ingredients. Black Castor Oil's rich omega oil content has reparative benefits for hair and scalp. Certified organic Shea Butter bathes hair in nutrient-rich fatty acids and vitamins. Apple Cider Vinegar, with natural alpha hydroxy acids, clarifies hair and aids in balancing pH. Rice Protein adds thickness and smooths strands. Panthenol, a humectant, infuses water into hair and scalp. Peppermint Oil invigorates and stimulates the scalp's circulation. Coconut Oil intensely moisturizes hair, while helping to prevent breakage.

Copy from Shea moisture website

What are these ingredients doing to our hair?

Glycerin
     Humectant; Attract water to the hair to keep the moisture content high

Water
    Moisturizes hair and soften

Zea Mays (Corn) Bud/Seed Extract
     Acts as hair conditioner

Pectin
     Thickener

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
     Coat the hair shaft and smooth the cuticle layer, sealing in moisture and leaving the hair feeling soft and silky

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
     Sealant, Provide emolliency, conditioning, add shine

Metha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
     Normalizes scalp's oil production, helps with dry scalp and dandruff, reduces hair loss

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
     Moisturizes hair

Hydrolyzed Keratin
     Protein; Strengthens hair. Humectant; Attract water to the hair to keep the moisture content high

Tocopherol
     Vitamin E: Moisturizer

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
     Emollient; Conditions hair.

Panthenol
     Humectant

Vinegar
     Restores Hair's pH level

Cetrimonium Chloride
Its conditioning properties helps to smoothen our hair cuticle and minimize flyaways because it stop the build up of static electricity in hair. This ingredient can also act as a detangler for the hair.

Agave Equilana Stem Extract
     Restore and rejuvenates frizzy hair

Niacin
     Helps with hair loss by strengthening the hair

Potasium Sorbate
     Preservative

Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
     Also known as Brazillian Buriti Fruit Oil. Moisturize and protect your hair from sun damage and pollution.

Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend)
     For smell purpose

Yeast Extract
    Also known as  Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein. Hair conditioning agent

Citric Acid
     pH Adjuster

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How to restore thinning edges

Shea Moisture JBCO shampoo review

Training day on monday

Hair style for a week

Lco-method update

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Style from yesterday

Shea Moisture Super Fruit Complex 10-in-1 / Review

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RAW APPLE CIDER for itching hair / Review and tutorial step by step

1. Vinegar Hair Rinse

2. Hair Herbal Rinse

3. Essential Oil Vinegar Hair Rinse

4. Dandruff and Itchy Scalp Relief

5. Natural Hair Loss Treatment

6. Home Remedy for Head Lice

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I challenge you!! Challenge together with me and loss 10 pounds!!!

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