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June 04 2015

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How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) on Natural Hair

Written By Bold Apps - June 04 2015

Posted by Dalilah,

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is a type of vinegar that is made from the cider of the apple. As well as being used as a salad dressing, weight management, and acne treatment it also has incredible benefits for use on our hair. The acids and enzymes in ACV kill a type of bacteria called bottle bacillus which is responsible for many conditions such as dandruff, itchy scalp, hair loss and often baldness. The bacteria clogs hair follicles enabling dry crusts to form that itch and flake.

Whilst many of the hair care products we use such as soap-based shampoos, hair colourants and bleaches are strongly alkaline, ACV on the other hand has a PH level of 2.9 which makes it more acidic. This is beneficial because our hair makeup has a natural PH of between 4.5 and 5.5, so rinsing with ACV after using these hair products helps to restore your hair's natural balance.

Rinsing your hair with ACV will also remove some of the build-up that can result after using products over a long period of time. Be sure to dilute your ACV with water. The trick is finding the perfect ratio of ACV to water, and I recommend you start with 1:4 of ACV:Water. ACV treatments are not for everyone, there is no 'one hair product fits all', but it is inexpensive and therefore worth trying. You should use the rinse after shampooing then rinse it all out. You can leave it in for extra conditioning. Rinsing with ACV also helps to seal your cuticle layersmaking your hair appear less damaged, more healthy and reflect light. Your hair might smell of vinegar afterwards but don’t worry about this as the smell should go completely once your hair dries. Have you tried an Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse? How did it work for you? Please share your comments below.

Date

May 21 2015

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Bold Apps

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Product spotlight: Coconut Cleanse Shampoo Bar

Written By Bold Apps - May 21 2015

Posted by Dalilah,

We pride ourselves on the amazing products that we take special care to manufacture for your use. We want to make sure that you’re aware of all that we have to offer so we’ll be periodically highlighting different products to give you more information about them and answer any questions that you may have. First up is our Coconut Cleansing Shampoo Bar. We know the concept of using a bar of shampoo may sound a bit weird, but we promise you’ll love it. Shampoo bars are generally a lot safer than using shampoo in bottle form. Why? Shampoo bars are crafted with all natural products that don’t harm your hair. Our Coconut Cleansing Shampoo Bar is formulated with coconut oil to condition and add moisture to your hair, aloe to treat and cleanse your scalp while repairing damage and vegetable glycerin that helps to lock in the moisture. Our Coconut Cleansing Shampoo Bar retails for £5.00 and is available for purchase on our website. Have any questions about this product? Leave them in our comments section and we’ll get right back with you!

Date

July 24 2014

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Bold Apps

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Products For My Natural Hair

Written By Bold Apps - July 24 2014

Posted by HMH Blogger By Patience Muia The society may create a notion in our minds that products for your natural hair are rare, expensive or hard to find, but do not allow yourself to be deceived! After reading through this article you will realise how easy it is. Coconut oil

With this one, I would like to say that it is an excellent natural way to make your hair radiant and healthy. Besides it also soothes the scalp. Coconut oil moisturizes your hair and can be used by a wide range of hair textures. It’s antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial oil. It prevents protein loss from hair hence ensuring that the hair strands remain strong and healthy. Jojoba oil

This is pure oil whose molecular structure is same as that of sebum. Sebum is the oil naturally produced by the skin. Jojoba oil is very rich in nutrients and is lovely when used in your hair. It is one of the ingredients in Hug My Hair's Multi-seed Hair Oil. Benefits of using jojoba oil with your natural hair ·        It reduces hygral fatigue because it hydrates the hair. ·        It thickens thinning hair ·        It treats your scalp and has antibacterial properties. ·        It increases hair softness, elasticity and make it shine. ·        It does not alter the scalp’s natural balance. ·        It’s light and non-greasy, more so it speeds up hair growth. ·        Jojoba oil plays a great role in repairing damaged hair. Olive oil  Olive oil strengthens and increases the elasticity of your hair. It also conditions and nourishes one’s hair.  Shea butter

  Benefits of using Shea butter It is a great hair sealant, when used on damp hair It softens your hair For those who have curly/afro hair then this is a must have product for you Shea butter may not give the best results when used alone but when co-used with coconut and olive oil, it gives excellent results. Castor oil

Benefits of using castoroil
  • It promotes hair growth if used persistently
  • Attracts and locks in moisture in your hair
  • It reduces chances of premature greying of hair
  • Just as jojoba oil it also softens and makes hair shine
  • Jamaican black castor oil is famous for it's hair growth qualities and is an ingredient in many of Hug My Hair's Butters.
 Castor oil is not as light as jojoba oil so for best resultsI recommend that you use the two together.  Final words Now you are informed and know that natural hair is beautiful and easy to maintain in addition to being stylish, beautiful and original. Why don't you try some of these and let us know how you got on?

Date

June 19 2014

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Bold Apps

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Chemical Free Hair

Written By Bold Apps - June 19 2014

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By Patience Muia Soon hair relaxer sellers especially in black dominated regions will run out ofbusiness due to the fact that more women are opting to do away with chemicalsand go natural with their hair.

 

Manywomen are accepting their hair as it is and even encouraging their children togo the natural way as well. Most people associate long straight hair withbeauty but this is a wrong misunderstanding. The decision to go natural isnever easy but I can guarantee you that it is always worth the sacrifice.Personally I just can’t stand those [people who equate chemical free hair tobeing less effective.  Such kind of mindssorry to say, suffer from lack information on the beauty of chemical free hair.

 Chemicalled hair restricts what we do like for example going swimming, working out in fearof sweating and much more. Unchemicaled hair gives you freedom from suchslavery and makes you more flexible. With chemicalled hair your salon visitsare cheaper; your hair is fuller and healthier. Unchemicalled hair helps yousay goodbye to the weakened strands you get from chemical damage.  Youshould understand that chemicals make your hair delicate and prone to damage.You always have to put a lot of effort In order to treat and chemically hairunlike chemically hair. At times we tend to think that unchemicalled hair ishard to maintain in the sense that it is difficult to style, fears that we maynot get the right texture with unchemicalled hair, we also think that unchemicalled hair is unprofessional and that we do not have a face forunchemicalled hair, we fear losing length while transitioning, but these areall wrong. The best favour you can do to yourself is doing away with chemicalsfor your hair.  In real sense, natural hair gives self-acceptance and confidence. Love your hair and do not work against it. It will give you results that you will not regret.The only way you can show great love for your hair is by letting it be natural free from chemical damage.

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