Brown Sugar Scalp Scrub

3 Tbsp. Brown sugar
2 Tbsp. Olive oil

Mix well. Wet hair and apply scrub to scalp massaging gently for a few minutes. Rinse, shampoo, and condition if desired.

Sugar Scalp Scrub

½ Tbsp. Sugar
1 Tbsp. Olive oil

Combine. Wet hair. Use scrub on massaging in for a few minutes. Shampoo and condition if desired.
** Gets rid of excess oil and flaky skin.**

Deep Cleansing Scalp Scrub

2 Tbsp. Sea salt
1-2 Tbsp.  Lemon juice
1-2 Tbsp. Olive oil

Mix together. Wet hair and massage scrub into scalp for several minutes. Rinse well, shampoo and condition.

Exfoliating Scalp Scrub

2-3 Tbsp. Brown sugar
2 Tbsp. finely ground oatmeal
2 Tbsp. Conditioner

Combine ingredients in a bowl. Shampoo hair first. Scoop a small amount of scrub into palm of hand and work into scalp, using circular motions. Rinse throughly.

Curl Hydrating Mist

½ cup water
½ cup aloe vera gel
1 tsp. Glycerin

Combine well in spray bottle.
Use to help moisturize,  soften, and detangle curls.

Simple Rice Water

Organic rice
Water

Pour some rice into a small bowl. Cover rice with 1 inch of water. Mix rice in water for about 30 seconds to clean it. Dump this water.
Cover rice with 1 inch of water again.  Mix and let stand at least 20 minutes. Pour the milky rice water in container.
**Keep refrigerated unless using. Good for 1 week.**
Use after cleansing face as a toner! I use this and I love it!!
Can use as hair mask: After shampooing hair, dip hair into rice water. Let soak into hair for a few minutes. Rinse with cool water and condition. This is a good protein sealer for weak, dull, and broken hair shafts.

           °°°°Benefits of Rice Water°°°°

1) Brightens complexion
2) Tightens pores
3) Strengthens hair shaft
4) Makes hair smooth and shiny
5) Softens skin
6) Regenerates cell growth
7)Prevents hyper-pigmentation (Age spots)
8) High in antioxidants
9) Skin protecting properties

Reason enough to make!!

Coconut Oil Hot Oil/Deep Conditioner

Coconut Hot Oil/Deep Conditioner

Coconut Oil

Massage warmed coconut oil to your scalp and hair. Wait 15 minutes, then rinse. You don't need to use conditioner after shampooing.

** Dont use coconut oil as hair treatment during cool months as it makes hair dull. Or use 30% coconut oil to 70% other oil. I like olive oil.**

Banana Milkshake Hair Mask

Banana Milkshake Hair Mask

3 bananas (2 if your hair isn't super-long)
Coconut milk (or whole milk)
Honey (you can skip if you don't have--it just adds moisturizing properties)

Mash bananas well with a fork or blender (no chunks!!). Drizzle in coconut milk (or milk) until the consistency is similar to your typical store-bought conditioner. Add honey if using. Apply your banana-coconut mix to dry hair in the shower or over the sink. Use enough to saturate your scalp and hair, then put on a shower cap or towel and chill for 20 minutes. Wash hair as usual.

Citrus Hairspray

Citrus Hairspray

1 orange, peel removed and chopped in pieces
1 lemon, peel removed and chopped in pieces
2 c. water

Add all to a small saucepan and boil until reduced by half. Strain and add to a bottle outfitted with a spray pump. Use as you would hairspray, but keep refrigerated or it will begin to smell badly after a few days!

Hair Detangler

Hair Detangler

A spray bottle
Hair conditioner of your choice
Water

1. Fill your spray bottle two-thirds full with water.
2. Add conditioner of your choice to finish filling the bottle.
3. Shake the bottle well, making sure the conditioner and water are thoroughly mixed.
4. Spray the mixture into your hair and brush as you would normally.

Beachy Hair Spray

Beachy Hair Spray

8 oz. warm water

1 Tbsp. Epsom salt or sea salt

1 Tbsp. hair gel

1 Tbsp. conditioner

Combine all ingredients in spray bottle. Shake very well. Mist on wet or dry hair and scrunch. Let air dry. This produces beach like waves.