Monday, December 18, 2017

Garlic Oil for the Hair

Why on Earth would anyone want to use garlic on their scalp? That is the question!!! Garlic is known for its hellacious odor. There are some great benefit in using garlic on the scalp. You must be careful because too much could cause scalp irritation.

Benefits:
1. It contains a high level of sulfur. In the hair care world, sulfur is gold. I remember how women on the hair forum use to concoct a witch's brew of sulfur and a carrier oil or they would purchase MTG. MTG was liquid gold and they swore that the concoction would make their hair grow.
2. It is anti-fungal.
3. It contains selenium.
4. It contains vitamins B1, B6, and C.
5. It is rich in calcium, copper, iron, and manganese.
6. It stimulated blood circulation.

Garlic oil can also be taken internally, but I am not going to get into that because the focus of this is scalp application.

Hey Tea, How do you use  the garlic oil?
 I am glad you asked. I apply it to my scalp just like you would if your were going to apply hair grease. I leave it on my scalp for 30 minutes. I use my conditioner just like a shampoo and scrub my scalp. The smell is strong but when you wash it the smell goes away.

Can I make my own instead of purchasing it?
Yes, you can. There are recipes on the Internet, and you are welcome to do a search for them. I will not be making it because the smell is to much to endure for me.

Why are you using garlic?
I heard that it makes the hair grow. Seriously, I have terrible dandruff and I need something that is going to help with it because I am not using my Selsum Blue. I am co washing my hair. Since using the product, I have noticed that my dandruff is minimal. For that, I am grateful.

What brand of garlic oil are you using? I inserted a picture. I purchased it at the local Indian grocery store in my area. Hemani.

How much oil comes in the container?
1 oz.

I recommend that anyone should give it a try. You won't know unless you try. Happy Hair Growing (HHG).

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Amla Oil Recipe

I have recently decided to get back on the horse after a great fall. I have gone back to the basics. I am using hair oils which work out well for my hair. I recently infused an oil that I am using and it makes my hair feel super soft and strong.


Things that you will need:
 2 tablespoons of each dry ingredient 
     Amla Powder
     Lavender Flower herb
     Rosemary herb
     Peppermint herb
8oz carrier oil (your choice)
slow cooker

This is what I did.
Step 1: I put my  carrier oil of choice into the slow cooker and set the temperature to low.
Step 2: Next, I added all of my dry ingredients.
Step 3: Finally, I allowed the oil to infuse for 3 hour stirring every 30 minutes.

Carrier Oils that are good to use.
1. EVOO
2. EVCO
3. Sesame Oil

Directions 
Hair Care: For daily use, apply a generous amount to your roots, scalp, and hair. Massage the oil into your scalp using your fingertips to stimulate circulation.
Hot oil treatment: Heat water in a microwave safe container for 1 minute. After water has been heated place oil into the water until it is warm then apply to hair.

This oil helps to strengthen hair and replenish lost moisture. It uses natural ingredients. I like to use this oil as part of my deep conditioning treatment.