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Are you sick of the challenges that you face with trying to grow your hair long and healthy?  Do you struggle to retain length and seem to be making no progress on your natural hair care journey?  Do you suffer from thin or see through ends? Do you suffer from uneven hair growth?  If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone.  Entire sections in beauty supply stores are devoted to potions, tonics, and miracle cures for black hair, both natural and relaxed. Many of these product offer false promises and many can even cause our hair to become more dry and brittle and provide the opposite effect of what it is said to achieve.  In the past many resorted to chemicals, magic treatments, pills, and other hair straining methods to attempt to speed up our hair growth. There is no miracle concoction that can grow hair overnight, but in this app we provide a number of natural hair mixtures that can be made in the comfort of your own home with the u...

Oils Used for Natural Hair Growth Potions

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Often when we think of oil, we may often think of pore clogging oils, or even acne. Oil, depending on the type used, can nourish, clean, strengthen, and stimulate your hair, hair follicles, and scalp, enabling your hair to grow longer and fuller. Oil is often mixed with other ingredients, but can also be used alone. This section explore the different types of oils used for natural hair growth. Almond Oil Almond oil is loaded with fatty acids that improve the strength and luster of your hair. The oil will also soften hair, which is great news for women with coarser hair. Almond oil is primarily used in hair growth recipes as a secondary ingredient, not the main or base of the recipe, but hair can be treated with almond oil by itself. Begin with a tablespoon of the oil and massage into the scalp, working your way down the hair until you reach the tips. Depending on the thickness and existing length of your hair, more oil may be needed. Once your hair is coated, allow ...

Natural Herbs and Spices For Hair Growth

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There is a reason why herbs and spices have been used for centuries for just about anything, but the medicinal properties of herbs and the like are by far their greatest asset. Different herbs have different functions and different strengths. There are wide varieties of herbs that stimulate the growth of black hair. The biggest advantage to using herbs is that they are all natural, and most are fairly easy to find. Oil Infusion of Rosemary and Sage  Ingredient:  1 cup olive oil  1/4 cup rosemary leaves  1/4 cup sage leaves  Directions:  Create a double boiler by placing a metal or glass bowl over a quarter-full pot of boiling water.  Mix the herbs and oil in the bowl over the heat for 30 minutes.  Pour into a jar big enough to accommodate the oil with room the spare. Secure a square of cheesecloth over the mouth with a rubber band.  Tuck the jar away in a warm, dark place for about 2 weeks. Stir the mixture once a...

13 Kitchen Staples You Can Use In Your Hair

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Many of us have the desire to make do-it-yourself hair growth recipes for a good reason. Homemade recipes are usually all natural, you can control what you put into them, they are cheaper (in many cases), and you can experiment. However, you may come across recipes that call for ingredients that you don't currently have. These are the recipes you may consider skipping because it means a special trip to the store that you would rather not make. Don't despair, there are reams of recipes that you can whip up with pantry staples almost everyone has sitting around. Although it may not always be the case, you have a better shot with ordinary kitchen ingredients than the fancier stuff. Keep in mind, the vast majority of ingredients throughout this collection are not overly difficult to find. On the other hand, it's still more gratifying to be able to simply open a cabinet and find everything you need the second you want it, so in this section we skip to health and be...

Oil Mixes that Boost Natural Hair Length Retention

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The majority of home hair growth recipes call for familiar, easily accessible ingredients, but sometimes wildcards pop up. Specialty ingredients run the gamut from exotic to unusual to slightly bizarre. Some specialty ingredients can simply be found at a health store or specialty market, but others need to be hunted down over the internet.  In addition to being somewhat bothersome to find, specialty ingredients can also be a bit more expensive. However, some of the most dramatic results occur with the use of the more exotic or limited ingredients. If you are adventurous or curious about these items, this section is for you. Don't allow unusual ingredients to intimidate you if you want to make any recipe calling for something you have little knowledge about, or have never even heard of.  Trying new things makes life fun, and your hair will thank you for giving it a chance to experience the potency of ingredients that are often commonplace in other parts of the wor...