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3 NATURAL INGREDIENTS TO DETANGLE 4-C HAIR



From the looks of the video in this post, my hair seems to be not of this world.


It may not have been what Walter Scott meant when he wrote,"Oh what a web we weave, when at 1st we practice to deceive.", but it sure is what my hair might say if it could have a few words with me right now.


Concrete is a material comprised of a number of coarse aggregates (particulate materials such as sand, gravel, crushed stone, and slag) bonded with cement. Cement is a substance that is used to bind materials, such as aggregate, by adhering to said materials, then hardening over time.


My strands of hair feel like a Rose trying to grow from concrete with cement being the lint, dirt, and yuck adhering to my hair strands, then hardening over time. After not providing the care my hair needed for months, I knew there would be major repair needed for the damage I'd done. The dry, brittle sound of my coarse hair sent chills thru my body, especially because I "knew better". As a Naturalista who grew her hair to bra-strap length with good natural hair care, I definitely knew better.



Why wasn't I doing better. Well, I made other actions a priority

  • losing over 220lbs, which I did naturally...

  • building my dream reality_ body, mind, soul, career, relationships, etc...

  • I stopped taking vitamins regularly...

  • I stopped getting trims


Basically, I "fell off" my consistent good natural hair care for over almost two years and have paid a dear price. I needed to "flip the script" and put my hair and skin care back on the top 5 of self-care priorities.


Since I knew how to rock scarves and hats I was not in a hurry to follow my natural hair care routine in between nor while wearing braids. I did not value my crown. I let my crown down. After being disappointed in myself for a few seconds, I reminded myself of the stoic I am and remembered:

"This too shall pass." - original author is unknown

"AMOR FATI" - Walter Scott

"When you know better, you do better" - Maya Angelou (Often quoted by my mom.)

"Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best."- St. Jerome (1st heard from Delores Parker-My K-1 Teacher and Later my colleague)


Lest not forget, I've been here and done that. Damaging my hair with poor hair care in the past is the reason I "went natural" over 5 years ago. I knew what I needed to do to refresh, revive, and regrow and restore my dry, lackluster hair.



Determining what minerals and vitamins to feed my hair was step 1. After acknowledging some nutritional deficiencies as a result my diet, I had to modify it to meet my hair, skin, & nail nutritional needs as well. Like the hip-hop group Black Sheep rhymed in The Choice is Yours, If your train falls off the track, pick it up, pick it up. Back on the scene, crispy, and clean..."



The choice was mine. Therefore, I went into back to my BLACK NATURAL BLISS Kitchen and dug into the crates for my essential oils, books, and research on hair care. The result, a bottle of natural nutrients to help turn my hair strands into a a shiny, voluminous, and moisturized rose bush that grew from concrete. (see video and Recipe card below)


I also devised a nutritional plan that includes nutrient supplements and herbs such as

Essential fatty acids

Vitamin B complex

and much more. Subscribe to receive the BNB Newletter and the details to the BNB Hair Loss Nutrional plan.. The focus for the Month of May is Hair Loss.


Picking my train of falling hair off the floor and putting my hair care routine back on track is how #BlackNaturalBlissHairChallenge began. I challenged myself to care for my hair daily using Natural Food, Natural Supplements, and DIY Natural Hair Products for 30 days. Follow me on IG. join the FB Group, and subscribe to my youtube channel to learn more.


ESSENTIAL OIL Benefits?


Aromatherapy can be very beneficial for those suffering with hair fall, loss, brittlenss or alopecia areata according to one study.


Below are a few essential oils that been known to promote hair growth. Engage the artist in you and create an aromatic blend to add to your hair care cabinet.



Rosemary Essential Oil (Avoid while Pregnant or Breastfeeding)

  • Could prevent hair follicles from being starved of blood supply, dying off, and leading to hair loss according to some scientific evidence.

  • Benefits nerve tissue because of Carnosic acid, an active ingredient in the plant, known to have healed tissue and nerve damage in one study.

  • Possibly restore hair growth due to the Carnosic acid's ability to heal nerve endings which also rejuvenate nerves in the scalp. thereby stimulating hair growth.

  • Just as effective as Rogaine according to the results from One 2015 trialTrusted Source which compared Rosemary essential oil with minoxidil, known as Rogaine on humans with androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness). It actually helped the side effect of itchy scalp more successfully than Rogaine with partcipants during the study




Peppermint Essential Oil (PEO) (Avoid while Pregnant or Breastfeeding)

  • According to one study,PEO facilitates hair growth by promoting the conservation of vascularization of hair dermal papilla, which may contribute to the induction of early anagen stage. II

  • That same study revealed PEO effectively stimulated hair growth in an animal model via several mechanisms and thus could be used as a therapeutic or preventive alternative medicine for hair loss in humans.




  • helps facilitate wound healing and reduce inflammation. This may help promote hair growth and a healthy scalp.

  • Stimulates leucocyte (white blood cell) production

  • Bergamot displays antimicrobial activity when applied to the scalp.




  • Fights Fungal Infections because it helps to clear conditions such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatititis, athletes's foot, and fungal nail infections.




  • deep conditions the hair, keeps it shiny, and helps control dandruff.





Cedarwood Essential Oil (Not while Pregnant or Breastfeeding)

  • Soothes skin due to it containing highest level of anti-inflammatory substances, known as sesquiterpenes, of any essential oil. This quality makes it helpful for easing itchy, irritated skin, especially in cases of acne, dandruff, or athletes foot

  • Tones and heals skin with its astringent properties that help balance oily or acne-prone skin. This characteristic makes it an effective tonic for oily hair.




  • Tones the scalp and strengthens hair

  • Helps balance the secretion of sebum on the scalp, making it a useful treatment for flaky dandruff



  • Soothing, calming, anti-inflammatory making it ideal for treating allergic skin conditions and scalps

  • Stimulates leucocyte (white blood cell) production

  • adds shine and softness to hair



Want to try a starter kit with a few of the essential oils listed above? Check out Lagunamoon Essential Oils Top 6 Gift Set

Here is one great way to try using essential oils as a hair restorative and thickener. Swap out your expensive hair detangler and try your own DIY Hair Detangler using one or more of the essential oils mentioned above (3-7 for a blend).


Mix it into your conditioner for a DIY Detangler

You can do this with creams, shampoos and lotions too. Be careful and don’t add too much. Keep to about five drops per ounce of product (healthline). Afterward, you may use the product like usual.



Check out @BlackNaturalBliss use a repurposed spray bottle containing a simple 3 ingredients DIY Hair Detangler on her damaged hair after leaving in her braids for three months without proper hair care.






Download the Recipe Card Below for the Rose in Harlem DIY Hair Detangler by Black Natural Bliss


DIY Hair Detangler Video
A Rose In Harlem DIY Hair Detangler


BOTTOM LINE


Commercial hair-products are always boasting about their latest magical luster enhancing, voluminous ingredients. Rosemary, a blood flow booster is a great herb that promotes hair growth, reduces buildup, and slows graying. It may along with other essential oils mentioned in this post are known to be useful in various natural DIY remedies, including the hair and scalp.


With DIY remedies you get the "good stuff" without the heavy metals, harsh chemicals, and hormone disrupters that are found in many store-bought products, even those that claim to be "all-natural". You also get the added benefits that come along with aromatherapy which can be very beneficial for those suffering with hair fall, loss, brittlenss or alopecia areata.




Jacki Lynn - M.Ed (Human Potential Coach)


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