Sunday, March 30, 2014

9 Tricks I've Learned To Make Asian Skin And Hair Look Gorgeous by Renee Jacques at Huffington Post

It happens to my mother almost every day -- people are constantly surprised when they find out she's 58 years old. They marvel at her shiny black hair, but mostly her skin. She simply has wonderful and extremely youthful-looking skin. It's all due to her Chinese heritage and how well she takes care of herself. This is a woman who drilled into me to wear sunscreen and moisturize my skin every day since I was about five years old.

I come from a mixed heritage -- half Chinese and half Caucasian. I inherited some Chinese features that a lot of other Asian girls encounter, like flushed cheeks (especially when drinking), blotchy and sensitive skin and sparse eyebrows. While it may seem like the unique Asian beauty features can present quite a challenge, the truth of the matter is I wouldn't trade my different look for anything. And with the right beauty techniques, Asian women can learn how to accentuate their features to stand out in a crowd. Here are 9 beauty tips every Asian girl should know.
1. Use liquid liner and volumizing mascara to enhance your eyes.
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Asian women's almond-shaped eyes are beautifully unique, but unfortunately the wrong eyeliner application can make them look smaller. The first mistake many Asian girls make is using way too much. In high school, I used to put eyeliner on the top and bottom of my eyelids because that's what other girls were doing. But too much eye makeup can overwhelm Asian eyes. Most of my Asian friends and I stick to a daily regimen of black liquid liner on the top lid only. And liquid liner seems to work better for Asian eyes than pencil since it provides a longer-lasting, intense color that's less likely to fade. I use Sephora's Long Lasting formula.
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Short, straight lashes are a common problem among Asian girls, and instead of going through the hassle of wearing fake lashes all the time, it's best to work with what you have. I found that using the right eyelash curler can really help keep Asian lashes curly. Shiseido's Eyelash Curler is great because it has more of a flatter design that fits Asian eyes better than a round-shaped curler. Make sure you start applying yourmascara immediately after curling before your lashes start falling (because that can happen instantly). Use a high-quality volumizing mascara -- my personal favorites are Clinique's High Impact Mascara for everyday use and their High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara for a big night out.
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The plastic bristles on Clinique's High Impact Extreme Volume mascara really give lashes a boost.
2. Avoid the fake "eyelid crease."
Monolids are eyelids that don't have a natural "fold" or "crease." Some Asian girls have them and they can be super frustrating to work with. My mother comes from a time when Asian women despised their monolids so much that they would get plastic surgery to create a "fold." Today, instead of running away from their heritage, I believe Asian girls should embrace their eye shape and learn the right eyeshadowtechniques to accentuate their single eyelids. That means not drawing on a fake "eyelid crease" -- that just looks bad.

Eyeliner might actually be enough; but if you feel the urge for eyeshadow, your monolids can look great by just applying a light dusting of eyeshadow on them. The Naked Palette has the right colors for a subtle eyeshadow look. Lightly dust the shade Sin underneath your eyebrow and smear some Half Baked on your lid for a natural, pretty look.
2. Avoid the fake "eyelid crease."Monolids are eyelids that don't have a natural "fold" or "crease." Some Asian girls have them and they can be super frustrating to work with. My mother comes from a time when Asian women despised their monolids so much that they would get plastic surgery to create a "fold." Today, instead of running away from their heritage, I believe Asian girls should embrace their eye shape and learn the right eyeshadow techniques to accentuate their single eyelids.
3. Learn the art of subtle contouring with the right color blush.
Many Asian women have small and flat facial features. Therefore, creating some angles and lines on the face can help you look more defined. The perfect product for this is a blush that comes in a more nude and muted color. I would avoid any peach or coral-colored blushes to avoid accentuating your natural "Asian flush." Tarte Amazonia Clay 12 Hour Blush in Exposed is a great color for a lot of Asian girls' yellow or golden skin. Apply the blush on the apples of your cheeks all the way up towards your temples. For definition near your chin, apply BareMineral's Warmth All Over Face Color in Warmth right along your jawline.
3. Learn the art of subtle contouring with the right color blush. The perfect product for this is a blush that comes in a more nude & muted color. Tarte Amazonia Clay 12 Hour Blush in Exposed is a great color for a lot of Asian girls' yellow or golden skin. Apply the blush on the apples of your cheeks all the way up towards your temples. For definition near your chin, apply BareMineral's Warmth All Over Face Color in Warmth right along your jawline.
4. Use a dark brown eyebrow filler.
They say "eyebrows are the gateway to your face," and unfortunately, for many Asian women, we just don't have enough eyebrow hair. While my mother resorted to having her eyebrows tattooed on, I think we Asian girls can do just fine with some good eyebrow filler products. First things first, I always use a medium or dark brown color on my brows -- black will come across too harsh against our lighter skin. I useAnastasia's Perfect Brow Pencil in Medium Brown, while other girls prefer an eyebrow powder. A good technique is to take an angled eyebrow brush and run it under some sink water. Then dab it in a dark brown eyeshadow color and fill in the sparse areas.
4. Use a dark brown eyebrow filler. First things first, I always use a medium or dark brown color on my brows -- black will come across too harsh against our lighter skin. I use Anastasia's Perfect Brow Pencil in Medium Brown, while other girls prefer an eyebrow powder. A good technique is to take an angled eyebrow brush and run it under some sink water. Then dab it in a dark brown eyeshadow color and fill in the sparse areas.
5. Simple skincare products can work wonders on sensitive Asian skin.
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Many of my Asian friends, myself included, make sure to wash our faces with products that aren't too fancy, so we don't agitate our sensitive skin. For years, my go-to face wash was the simple Cetaphil cleanser you can get in basically any drugstore. It thoroughly cleanses without leaving my skin red and blotchy. Today, I have switched to Mario Badescu's Enzyme Cleansing Gel. It does the same job and I love the smell! But even after I wash my face, my skin is still kind of red and agitated. So I always make sure to apply a toner after I shower to calm my skin. Nothing fancy here: I just use Dickinson's Witch Hazel. It's a tried and true product.

6. Enhance your hair with volumizing products withoutcurling it.
Back when my mom was in her thirties (in the 1980's), having straight and sleek hair just was not cool. So my mother would get her hair permed:
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My mother in 1988: A Chinese woman with a perm.
Not the best look. Thankfully, today straight hair is considered popular. But that doesn't mean we Asian girls don't get tired of our thin, sleek hair sometimes. I have found that instead of curling my hair (which ends up looking unnatural), using simple volumizing hair products gives my hair the bounce and lift that I desire. Recently, I have been trying out Marc Anthony's Oil Of Morocco Argan Oil 3x Volume Cream. It lifts my hair in all the right places and it lasts for about three days! I then finish off my look with a bit of Frederic Fekkai's Glossing Creme to bring down any frizz.
7. Find the perfect bright red lipstick.
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One of the many things Asian girls can completely rock is bright red lipstick. A solid red tone will accentuate an Asian girl's golden skin, and her dark hair will perfectly complement the color. Lipstick shades to avoid are coral or peach -- they don't pair as well with Asian skin tones. My favorite red lipstick is Lipstick Queen's Brat Pack (it glides on very smoothly and has a fresh mint scent).
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8. Apply sunscreen daily.
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Listen to my mother: Start applying sunscreen every day no matter how old you are. Asians are prone to hyper-pigmentation, which means we can easily develop freckles and then sun spots as we age. To avoid these, I use a sunscreen every day (even if it's rainy outside!). My favorite is Philosophy's Broad Spectrum Oil-Free Oxygen Moisturizer with SPF 30 sunscreen. It's super light and dries really fast, making it a cinch to add to your daily morning routine. If you are an older Asian woman and you have sun spots, you should start using a skin lightening product. My mother lovesShiseido's White Lucent Brightening Moisturizing Cream to tackle her sun spots overnight.

9. Take advantage of ancient Asian beauty discoveries.
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The Chinese have been using soy to brighten their skin and even out redness for thousands of years. That's why I always use an exfoliator with soy extract to help even out my tone (I love Aveeno's Skin Brightening Daily Scrub). For supreme moisturizing and to bring my face to life, I have recently started using Lancome's Energie De Vie Dullness Relief & Energy Recharge Daily Cream every day. The formula is especially created for Chinese women who want to enhance their "Qi Se,"or their complexion. The product uses three Chinese root plants to help women add energy to their skin: Rhodiola, wild yam and gentian.

These methods work for me, but I'm just one Asian girl. I'd love to know your amazing tricks -- please share in the comments!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/20/beauty-tips-asian-women_n_4815614.html

Friday, March 14, 2014

Madame C J Walker...Entrepreneur,Civil Rights Activist,Philanthropist,Inventor,Teacher,Manufacturer,Women's Empowerment Advocate,the First Female Self-made Millionaire in America.

Madame C.J. Walker amassed her fortune through hard work, innovative ideas, and a fierce dedication to her craft and her people. Contrary to most historical accounts, Madame C.J. Walker did not invent the pressing comb. Per her own words, Madame Walker started the “hair-growing” business, borne out her desire to remedy her own hair loss.
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Madame CJ Walker was born Sarah Breedlove on December 23, 1867 in Delta, Louisiana to Owen and Minerva Breedlove. She was one of six children; she had a sister Louvenia and four brothers: Alexander, James, Solomon,and Owen Jr. Her parents and elder siblings were slaves on Madison Parish plantation owned by Robert W. Burney. She was the first child in her family born into freedom after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Her mother died, possibly from cholera, in 1872. Her father remarried and died shortly afterward.

Sarah moved in with her older sister and brother-in-law,Willie Powell. At the age of 14,she married Moses McWilliams to escape Powell's mistreatment and three years later her daughter,Lelia McWilliams (A'Lelia Walker) was born. When Sarah was 20,her husband died, and Lelia was just 2 years old. Shortly afterward she moved to St. Louis where three of her brothers lived. They were all barbers at a local barbershop. In 1906 she married Charles Joseph Walker,a newspaper advertising salesman.

Like many women of her era, Sarah experienced hair loss. Because most Americans lacked indoor plumbing,central heating and electricity,they bathed and washed their hair infrequently. The result was scalp disease. Sarah experimented with home remedies and products already on the market until she finally developed her own shampoo and an ointment that contained sulfur to make her scalp healthier for hair growth.

Sarah,now known as Madam C. J. Walker,was selling her products throughout the United States. While her daughter Lelia (later known as A'Lelia Walker) ran a mail order business from Denver,Madam Walker and her husband traveled throughout the southern and eastern states. They settled in Pittsburgh in 1908 and opened Lelia College to train "hair culturists." In 1910 Madame C.J. Walker moved her ever expanding “Special Correspondence Course” business, founded on her System of Beauty Culture, to Indianapolis. There she purchased and paid for her home adjoining which was a factory and laboratory. On September 2, 1911 she petitioned the Indiana Secretary of State to become incorporated and on September 19th, 1911, said petition was granted, marking the genesis of the Madame C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company of Indiana, Inc. wherein Madame Walker was the President and sole shareholder of all 1,000 shares of stock.

She began to teach and train other black women in order to help them build their own businesses. She also gave other lectures on the political,economic and social issues at conventions sponsored by powerful black institutions. After the East St. Louis Race Riot,she joined leaders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in their efforts to support legislation to make lynching a federal crime. In 1918 at the biennial convention of the National Association Of Colored Woman (NACW) she was acknowledged for making the largest contribution to save the Anacostia (Washington, DC) house of abolitionist Frederick Douglass. She continued to donate money throughout her career to the NAACP, the YMCA,and to black schools,organizations,individuals,orphanages,and retirement homes. By the time of her passing in 1919, Madame C.J. Walker had built one of the largest black owned manufacturing companies in the world, an international network of over 15,000 Madame Walker agents, beauty schools in three states, and a 32 room mansion at Irvington-on-the-Hudson, New York.

Madame’s only child, A’Lelia Walker became President of the Madame C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company of Indiana upon her mother’s passing. Per Madame’s will, two-thirds of the stock of the Company was placed in a Trust, over which were five Trustees. The other one-third of the stock of the company was bequeathed to her only child. When A’Lelia died, the one-third share of stock she owned was “split” between two people, each receiving onesixth share. The majority two-thirds remained in the Trust.

Over six decades later, in 1985, the Trustees petitioned the Marion County Probate court to allow them to sell the stock and assets of Madame Walker’s company, including inventory and historical documents, to a man named Raymond Randolph. The owners of the remaining shares of stock also agreed to sell their shares to Raymond Randolph. Thus, on December 20th, 1985, Raymond L. Randolph became the first person since Madame C.J. Walker herself to own all 1000 shares of stock in the Madame C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company of Indiana, aka the Madame C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company.

http://www.madamewalker.net/History/tabid/537/Default.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madam_C._J._Walker
http://www.egyptsearch.com/forums/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=print_topic;f=15;t=005303

Iman...Fashion Model,Author,Actress Entrepreneur,Humanitarian,Style Mogul

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Iman is Founder and CEO of IMAN Cosmetics, Skincare and Fragrances, a beauty company that created the first cosmetics and skincare collection designed for all women with skin of color. She has a line of home fabrics and home decor. She also has a line of women's fashions and a luggage line on HSN.

Iman began her career in 1975 as a model and has challenged the prevailing notions of beauty ever since.She was born as Imaan Maxamed Abdimajiid on July 25, 1955,in Mogadishu,Somalia, Iman is the daughter of Marian and Mohamed Abdulmajid. Her father was a diplomat and a former Somali ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and her mother was a gynecologist. Iman grew up speaking five languages Somali, Arabic, Italian, French and English. She studied political science at Nairobi University,in Kenya,where she was discovered by legendary photographer Peter Beard.

Her first modeling assignment was for Vogue in 1976. Iman was an instant success in the fashion world, and a muse for fashion designers including Yves. St. Laurent, Versace, Calvin Klein and Donna Karan. During her 14 years as a model, she worked with top photographers Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon, Irving Penn and Annie Liebovitz. She was in a serious car accident in in 1983 which required facial reconstructive surgery but overcame that adversity and was featured in Jermaine Jackson's music video for song Do What You Do in 1984, the following year

Launched in 1994, the IMAN brand philosophy holds that women with skin of color represent many races, cultures and ethnicities. IMAN Cosmetics, Skincare and Fragrances are designed for African American, Asian, Latina and multi-cultural women with skin tones in a myriad of shades. The brand offers skincare and cosmetics, including 16 foundation shades. IMAN Cosmetics, Skincare and Fragrances are sold throughout the world including the United States, Canada, UK, France, Brazil, Africa, and the Caribbean.

In 2004, IMAN Cosmetics, Skincare and Fragrances announced its strategic alliance with Proctor & Gamble. Under the licensing and distribution agreement, the prestige brand once again broke convention and is now available at mass retailers including Target, Wal-Mart, Walgreens and Duane Reade.

In addition to running a global beauty company, Iman is actively involved in several charities, including The Children's Defense Fund, Action Against Hunger and the RAISE HOPE FOR CONGO campaign, that aims to build a permanent and diverse constituency of activists who advocate for protection and empowerment of Congolese women and girls.

Iman's first book, entitled I AM IMAN (Universe, 2001), was an autobiographical sketchbook of her career that questions "the unserious business of fashion and beauty and its serious affect on identity." Her second book, THE BEAUTY OF COLOR, THE Ultimate Beauty Guide for Skin of Color (Putnam Penguin 2005) is the first beauty and makeup book that truly addresses skin tones across the spectrum: Latina, Black, Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, Native American, as well as multiple ethnicities. She's revolutionized the way women with skin of color think about beauty.

Ever evolving, Iman is co-host of Bravo's "The Fashion Show" this Fall with Isaac Mizrahi. Further broadening her horizon, gleaned from experience and a keen eye, she has designed IMAN GLOBAL CHIC, a line of handbags, jewelry, and fashion accessories sold exclusively on HSN.COM. The line is one of four top sellers among more than 200 fashion and jewelry brands on HSN. Additionally, Iman most recently launched IMAN HOME, a collection of globally influenced fabrics and chic home décor. Most recently, Iman was honored by the Council of Fashion Designers (CFDA) with the prestigious Fashion Icon Award.

A mother of two, Iman is married to David Bowie with whom she has a daughter, Alexandria Zahra. Iman's eldest daughter is Zulekha Haywood.

http://www.imancosmetics.com/aboutiman/bio
http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Imans-Aha-Moment_1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iman_(model)
http://www.imanhome.com/Home.aspx

Lisa Price of Carol's Daughter...Entrepreneur,Author,Blogger,Huffington Post Contributor,Philanthropist,Humanitarian,Hair Care,Beauty and Fragrance Icon

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Beauty products entrepreneur Lisa Price was born on May 18, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York. She is the founder of Carol’s Daughter, one of the first African American-owned product lines with a flagship store. Price named the company for her mother, Carol Hutson. During her childhood, she remembers the smell of the soap her grandmother made at their Brooklyn brownstone. Price attended public schools in New York, where she received her high school diploma.

Founder Lisa Price began working on the products for her line in the 1980s, when she was working on the set of The Cosby Show. In her free time she made organic beauty products in her kitchen, including pure oils such as sweet almond, jojoba, and soy. Encouraged by family members and friends, she began Carol’s Daughter from her home in 1993. Her customers soon multiplied. By 1999, Price added mail-order, website and walk-in customers and her business moved from the parlor floor of her brownstone to a formal store in Brooklyn’s upscale Fort Greene area. Now her products are available in various salons as well as other stores such as Sephora,Macy's,Target and on HSN.

Supported by a staff of twenty-three, the Carol’s Daughter line boasts more than 300 aromatic products for the face, hair, body and home. Her clientele include celebrities like Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, Halle Berry, Chaka Khan and Oprah Winfrey. In 2002, Carol’s Daughter grossed more than $2.25 million in sales. In 2004, Price along with Hillary Beard wrote her memoir, entitled Success Never Smelled So Sweet: How I Followed My Nose and Found My Passion. In 2005, a group led by record executive Steve Stoute raised $10 million for the venture. Other investors include Jada Pinkett and Will Smith, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Jimmy Lovine,Tommy Mottola, and Thalía,the current spokeswomen for the line include Mary J. Blige and Solange Knowles,and Dominique Reighard assisted her in opening a flagship store in Harlem on 125th Street.

Price makes time to give back to the community. Carol’s Daughter donates monies, goods and services to not-for-profit organizations including the Arthur Ashe Foundation, Hale House, and the September 11th Fund. Her college speaking engagements and seminars encourage others to become entrepreneurs. Carol’s Daughter’s products are distributed nationwide.

Price lives in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn with her husband, Gordon, and sons Forrest and Ennis.

http://www.thehistorymakers.com/biography/lisa-price-41
http://aetnaafricanamericancalendar.com/2012/bios.php?month=7
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37874.Success_Never_Smelled_So_Sweet
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/index.php?author=lisa-price
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-price/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol's_Daughter

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Treatments to Keep Your Tresses Looking Terrific: Products for Home Maintainance of Locks,Sisterlocks,Braids,Twist and Similar Natural Styles

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Even when you go to a loctician or stylist to get your hair done professionally, there's still upkeep to do at home to make sure your hair stays looking fabulous. Avoiding sulfates and petroleum based hair care products is key when caring for natural hair. With the exception of the Aveda(selected salons and online),Carol's Daughter's products(Macy's,Target,Sephora and HSN) and the Joie Natural's My Gel(online only), that I listed,you can get these items at the drug store or your grocery store health and beauty isle. Some of these (Murray's and Africa's Best) can be found in the dollar store like Family Dollar or Dollar General.  I have listed links for you to buy all the products online also.


Dry Shampoo
Especially while waiting for hair to lock, it may be necessary to minimize the frequency in which you shampoo your hair with the traditional sudsy soap and water method. These are some good dry shampoos to use while you are going through that phase.
Organic Root Stimulator Herbal Cleanse Dry Shampoo is perfect for anyone who is temporarily unable to shampoo,or as a in between shampoo. The anti-bacterial action in this latherless shampoo removes odor & residue without suds. Aloe Vera cleans & softens the scalp,Kola Nut & nettle extracts stimulate the scalp & retard flaking,while lavender & sweet basil leave hair fresh & clean. Hair dries instantly to prevent odor & mildew that can occur with braids,locks,twists & other natural styles.
Organic Root Stimulator Herbal Cleanse Dry Shampoo is perfect for anyone who is temporarily unable to shampoo,or as a in between shampoo. The anti-bacterial action in this latherless shampoo removes odor & residue without suds. Aloe Vera cleans & softens the scalp,Kola Nut & nettle extracts stimulate the scalp & retard flaking,while lavender & sweet basil leave hair fresh & clean. Hair dries instantly to prevent odor & mildew that can occur with braids,locks,twists & other natural styles.

http://www.houseofbeautyworld.com/orrostheclla.html?cmp=googleproducts&kw=orrostheclla&gclid=CPGzt-WGjb0CFeRlOgod6BEAoA
Moisture Clenz by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products. Use in between shampoos for quick and thorough cleansing for braids,twists,locks and weaves.

Moisture Clenz by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products. Use in between shampoos for quick and thorough cleansing for braids,twists,locks and weaves.

http://www.naturalhair.org/moistureclenz8oz.aspx



Styling Gels,Cremes and Waxes
These are some styling products for natural hair for locks,twists and curl definition in natural and processed hair
MyGel - Joie Naturals, Inc. This is a specially formulated hair gel to promote healthy hair with its rich ingredients such as plant oils & extracts of herbs. It stimulates the hair roots and nourishes the hair shafts to give a thicker and healthier look. It is a great styling aid, specially for Locks and is  the #1 choice of locticians all over.
MyGel - Joie Naturals, Inc. This is a specially formulated hair gel to promote healthy hair with its rich ingredients such as plant oils & extracts of herbs. It stimulates the hair roots and nourishes the hair shafts to give a thicker and healthier look. It is a great styling aid, specially for Locks and is the #1 choice of locticians all over.

http://www.joienaturals.com/product.sc?productId=1&categoryId=7
Lock It Up by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products.Apply Lock It Up gel to the hair and use fingers to help shape and define curl pattern. Lock It Up will not flake or dry hard. It leaves the hair soft and manageable without a sticky, gummy feel. This is a versatile product.
Lock It Up by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products.Apply Lock It Up gel to the hair and use fingers to help shape and define curl pattern. Lock It Up will not flake or dry hard. It leaves the hair soft and manageable without a sticky, gummy feel. This is a versatile product.

http://www.naturalhair.org/lockitup6oz.aspx
Carol's Daughter Loc Butter. Intensely moisturizes twists, coils, braids and locs. The blend of natural Shea and Cocoa Butters and Soybean Oil deeply conditions hair while giving it a whole lot more shine. Made with the right balance of Beeswax to help prevent build-up.PLUS, No Parabens, No Petroleum, No Mineral Oil, No Artificial Colors
Carol's Daughter Loc Butter. Intensely moisturizes twists, coils, braids and locs. The blend of natural Shea and Cocoa Butters and Soybean Oil deeply conditions hair while giving it a whole lot more shine. Made with the right balance of Beeswax to help prevent build-up.PLUS, No Parabens, No Petroleum, No Mineral Oil, No Artificial Colors.

https://www.carolsdaughter.com/hair/loc_butter_8_oz.html?BCID=B9CA34CD22B4#
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Murray's Gel Loc-Lock holds cornrows braids,locks & twists tighter longer. This premium gel helps lock styles in place and keeps them looking better longer. The cream formula containing olive oil and sweet almond oil will not flake and will reduce itching. For use on wet or dry hair.

http://www.houseofbeautyworld.com/mugello80oz.html
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Murray's Beeswax for Hair 100% pure Australian wax contains the finest imported beeswax derived from the Australian honey bee. The excretions provide a stiff wax that is soft and easy to apply. Great for dreadlocks and other styling needs. Murray's Beeswax is easy to apply yet stiff enough for the most demanding hair styles. A must for braids dreadlocks and other hard to hold styles. Murray's imports the highest available grade of Beeswax from Australia. For use in dry rather than wet hair.

http://www.houseofbeautyworld.com/mubeforha10p.html?cmp=googleproducts&kw=mubeforha10p&gclid=CO32iK6ykL0CFahlOgod2G4Arw



Shampoo and Conditioner
The following shampoos are wonderful for natural hair. Now the jury is still out among hair care professionals about whether locks should be conditioned. However,mature locks,as well as all dry,brittle or damaged hair needs conditioner.
Total Body by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Shampoo is excellent for normal to dry, damaged,color treated over-processed hair. Total Body cleans while softening and making hair more manageable.
Total Body by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Shampoo is excellent for normal to dry, damaged,color treated over-processed hair. Total Body cleans while softening and making hair more manageable.
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Stimulating Herbal Cleanser by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products. Use before shampooing. When you use this product you must follow up by using Total Body Black Earth Shampoo. Great for itchy scalp. Not recommended for color treated hair.
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Enhancing Herbal Conditioner by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products. You will immediately feel the difference once this moisturizing conditioner is applied to your hair. Use to soften and add manageability to hair after shampooing.

http://www.naturalhair.org/bep.aspx
Aveda Rosemary Mint Shampoo invigorates scalp and hair.

Aveda Rosemary Mint Shampoo invigorates scalp and hair.

http://www.aveda.com/product/5311/28098/Hair-Care/Shampoo/Give-Refresh-mint/index.tmpl
Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture& Shine Sulfate-Free Shampoo. When your hair has the right balance of moisture the rest just falls into place - manageability,shine,softness - no matter how dry,dull or brittle the hair. So, fix it in an instant with help from this sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo that cleanses and restores your natural moisture without adding weight to your hair.

Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Sulfate-Free Shampoo. When your hair has the right balance of moisture the rest just falls into place - manageability,shine,softness - no matter how dry,dull or brittle the hair. So, fix it in an instant with help from this sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo that cleanses and restores your natural moisture without adding weight to your hair.

http://www.carolsdaughter.com/default.aspx?CN=6AAC7D11127C



Moisturizers for Soft and Shiny Hair and Healthy Scalp
The following includes oils,sprays,cremes and pomades to nourish the hair and soothe the scalp.
Protective Mist Bodifier by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products. Daily conditioning-Spray the Protective Mist Bodifier on the hair and scalp of braids, locks, twists and natural hair styles. Use at least 3 times a week.
Protective Mist Bodifier by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products. Daily conditioning-Spray the Protective Mist Bodifier on the hair and scalp of braids, locks, twists and natural hair styles. Use at least 3 times a week.

http://www.naturalhair.org/protectivemistbodifier8oz.aspx
African Healing Oyl by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products is a multi-use product that can be used on both the hair and body.
African Healing Oyl by Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products is a multi-use product that can be used on both the hair and body.

http://www.naturalhair.org/africanhealingoyl8oz.aspx
Organic Root Stimulator Coconut Oil- Coconut Oil has been used for centuries in Asia as a staple in everything from cooking to skin care. Coconut Oil has been known to help remove dead skin cells and renew tissue. This lightweight oil helps to enhance shine without weighing hair down. Also it is good to soothe dry itchy scalp
Organic Root Stimulator Coconut Oil- Coconut Oil has been used for centuries in Asia as a staple in everything from cooking to skin care. Coconut Oil has been known to help remove dead skin cells and renew tissue. This lightweight oil helps to enhance shine without weighing hair down. Also it is good to soothe dry itchy scalp

http://www.wigtypes.com/organic_root_stimulator_coconut_oil_5_5oz.php
OLIVE POMADE by Hollywood Beauty Products enriched with lanolin and five oils, daily use of Olive Pomade will help condition hair and restore its natural shine. Provides shine and moisture in one easy step
OLIVE OIL by Hollywood Beauty Products  designed to help fight hair breakage while bringing back your hair’s natural shine.
OLIVE OIL by Hollywood Beauty Products designed to help fight hair breakage while bringing back your hair’s natural shine.

http://hollywoodbeautyproducts.com/products/olive-product-line/

Hollywood Beauty TEA TREE OIL-This skin and scalp treatment has many uses. Use it for dry itchy scalp, dry skin and as a fungus fighter as well.
TEA TREE CREME BRULÉE  Consider it dessert for hungry hair! Infused with natural oils,aloe and vitamin E,this product was designed for dry,itchy hair and scalp.
TEA TREE CREME BRULÉE Consider it dessert for hungry hair! Infused with natural oils,aloe and vitamin E,this product was designed for dry,itchy hair and scalp.

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Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil, a professional strength product designed for use in the home & salon. A blend of light penetrating oils. Revitalizes dry, thirsty hair and skin, for hair bath and body.
Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil, a professional strength product designed for use in the home & salon. A blend of light penetrating oils. Revitalizes dry, thirsty hair and skin, for hair bath and body.




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Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil 100% natural Jamaican black castor oil for hot oil treatment,hair moisturizing,itchy scalp,and skin care

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