Stop Shedding Fast!...Naturally

Good Remedy for Shedding that is Caused By:

Stress
Post pregnancy
Medical illnesses
Hormonal Changes

Known To Help With:

Scalp health, increasing blood flow, itchy scalp, healing of scars, dandruff etc.

You will need:

• 100% Aloe Vera Juice
• Spray Bottle

Directions:

Pour the Aloe Vera Juice in the spray bottle and leave it in the fridge to cool. Carefully part your hair in sections and spray it in your scalp 2-3 times per week before you moisturize your hair. Massage it in once finished (Your hair should not be wet but slightly damp).


Results:

You should notice less shedding, no dandruff, improved scalp health and as a bonus more growth!


Testimony:

My sister used to suffer from severe shedding NO MATTER WHAT she did. Loads of hair would fall out whenever she combed her hair, especially on wash days. Now, she's been spraying Aloe Vera Juice in her scalp for the past 2 months and she has noticed a significant decrease in shedding and itchy scalp. She sprays her scalp 2-3 times per week (not on wash days). If you see her now she is the happiest person because she found a method that worked for her. Now she can keep more hair on her head than in the comb. LOL. I just wanted to share her testimony and hopefully it will help others.


♥ Sunshyne

Tips On How To Summer-ize Your Hair

Summer is here and the heat has officially begun to wreak havoc on our hair! Remember that dryness is the enemy (why? because it leads to breakage), so here are a few tips to help your hair stay hydrated, leading you to retain length throughout the summer.

1. Co-wash frequently. This is one of the best ways to instantly infuse moisture into the hair. As opposed to shampoo, it cleanses the hair without removing your natural oils. Do this 2-3x/week.
   
2. Increase your deep conditioning. Instead of deep conditioning once a week, increase it to 2-3x/week. Remember, water is your friend!
   
3. Moisturize & Seal often. You should be moisturizing internally (i.e. drinking 8 glasses of water a day) and externally. Moisturizing your hair with a water based moisturizer (water should be the first ingredient) at least twice a day should do the trick (depending on your hair type). If you are the type to lightly spritz throughout the day, try a mixture of Aloe Vera Juice, Water, Glycerin and Coconut Oil in a spray bottle for softness and moisture. This will also help cool your scalp.
   
4. Introduce humectants in your regimen. Humectants draw moisture from the air into your hair. So take advantage of those hot humid days by adding Honey, Glycerin or Castor Oil to your Moisturizers and/or Deep Conditioners. Or you can purchase moisturizers with at least one of these ingredients to increase hydration. Your hair will thank you.
   
5. Rock a damp/wet bun. Dampen your hair with water (if you haven't co-washed or deep conditioned first), apply your moisturizer then seal, immediately bun your hair. Damp bunning a simple and an easy way to lock in moisture.
   
   



6. Wear a hat. This will ensure maximum protection from the sun and keep you cool.
   
7. Baggy your ends. Moisturize and seal then baggy for a few hours or overnight. This will give your hair a quick pick-me-up of hydration.
   
8. Protect your hair with Protective Styles. Opt for easy styles. Rock a chic side bun, french braid or half wig for protection against the heat. These low manipulation styles will help lock in moisture, prevent breakage and help retain length.
   
   
   



9. Beat Frizz. Keep your ends covered in the styles listed above and/or invest in an anti-frizz leave-in solution i.e. Leave-in Conditioner, Serum etc. to apply on the hair while damp for better results. Remember, frizz is caused by dryness, therefore; the best way to prevent dryness is to keep the hair moist and don't touch it (constant manipulation of the hair can cause frizz)!
   
10. Put down the Blow Dryer & Air Dry! Using heat frequently while in the heat can really rob the hair of moisture leading to unnecessary dryness and breakage. Put down the blow dryer and try air drying for a change. Give your hair a break. It may take a little longer but it's much healthier.
    

♥ Sunshyne

Now Available! Tropic Isle Living Organic Jamaican Black Castor Oil Moisturizing Shampoo

From the Desk of Lois Reid-Hines, Vice President and Co-Owner of Tropic Isle Living ...

Now Available! Tropic Isle Living Organic Jamaican Black Castor Oil Moisturizing Shampoo for Clean, Soft, Silky Hair! With the Moisturizing Power of Shea Butter

Ladies the time has come! We have listened to your requests and have answered your call with Tropic Isle’s Jamaican Black Castor Oil Organic Shampoo. This has been a labor of love in the making for over 2 years and we are pleased to share it with you!

Why use this Shampoo?

Tropic Isle Living’s Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo is first of all organic. No chemicals whatsoever are used in this wonderful product. It is a special blend of Jamaican Black Castor Oil, Jamaican Red Pimento Oil, Shea Butter and other key oils and essential oils necessary for healthy hair and scalp.

You will experience the following when you shampoo with our Jamaican Black Castor Oil Conditioning Shampoo: it will gently cleanse and moisturize your hair; it will leave your hair soft and silky; during and after shampoo you can comb through your hair without the help of additional conditioner; and best of all…no more dry, brittle hair after shampooing.

Lathering your hair with Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo is also a very aroma-therapeutic experience. Our special blend of Jamaican Red Pimento Oil and Lemon-Ginger essential oils will leave you feeling invigorated, energized and uplifted. I know you will enjoy using this wonderful product as much as I do.

For even greater results please try our Protein Conditioner and Hair Food. The key to healthy hair is to moisturize and condition from beginning to end.

To purchase this product visit sams247.com or simply call them and place an order (516)858-0054.

Please call 718-503-4603 or 770-300-9863 to learn more about our Black Castor Oil Shampoo and don’t forget to visit us at www.tropicisleliving.com to learn more about our line and hair care system.



Jamaican Black Castor Oil Explained


Hi everyone,

My name is Lois Reid-Hines, vice president and co-owner of Tropic Isle Living, it is with great pride that I blog about Jamaican Black Castor Oil right here on Hairlicious Inc.

I am extremely proud of how far Jamaican Black Castor Oil has come. This journey began approximately 16 years ago when my company began importing this wonderful healing oil into the United States. I believe we were the first to sell it commercially in the USA. We initially only sold it to health food stores, mainly in the New York, New Jersey areas, as an “all-purpose” healing oil for a variety of conditions including: laxative, ache and pain, hair, skin, afterbirth waste and much more.

It was not until 7 years ago that beauty supply stores began to sell Jamaican Black Castor Oil as they realized that many Caribbean women were looking for it to use in their hair. A few years later, the benefit of Jamaican Black Castor Oil reached the social networking circles and thanks to sites like Hairlista Inc. and Hairlicious Inc., Jamaican Black Castor Oil is now becoming a household word in Black hair care circles.

For years Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil has been the only brand of black Castor oil in the marketplace, but with the popularity of the product, it’s only natural for other brands to enter the market. This sometimes can cause confusion amongst consumers. Is one brand better than the other? The answer to this question is really a matter of personal preference. The bottom line is - are you getting results? Tropic Isle Living’s brand is tried and proven. All you have to do is search on you tube and witness dozens of women testifying on how Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil has helped them with their various hair problems. We truly thank those who have supported us and continue to support our efforts in bringing quality health and beauty aid products traditionally used by our ancestors.

A Little Background on Jamaican Black Castor Oil

According to our own research, it would seem that the Castor oil plant and knowledge on how to make black Castor oil was brought to Jamaica by African slaves centuries ago. The slaves used black Castor oil for several purposes including: laxative, hair oil, skin lotion, induction of labor, expel after-waste, healing of cuts, burns, bruises and other skin conditions etc. Interestingly, the word Castor oil was coined in Jamaica. Many people do not know that. At one time the island was the leading supplier of Castor oil to Europe.

Is Jamaican Black Castor Oil Literally Black?

The truth is Jamaican Black Castor Oil is not literally black. The name more describe the traditional way it is made, whereby, the seeds are mostly wild-crafted, then roasted and then slow boil to release the ultra pure oil. Pending on how long the seeds are roasted the color can vary between light honey brown to medium dark honey. Jamaicans prefer the lighter color as it can be used for a wider variety of applications.

Stay Tune for my next blog on how to use Tropic Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil Hair System and its many benefits.

Please call 718-503-4603 or 770-300-9863 to learn more about our Black Castor Oil Shampoo and don’t forget to visit us at www.tropicisleliving.com to learn more about our line and hair care system.


Many Blessings,

- Lois Reid-Hines

CALLING ALL NATURALS, List Your Regimens Below!

Please share your secrets, methods and techniques on how YOU achieve soft, silky, defined curls (also state your hair type i.e. 2 a/b/c, 3 a/b/c, 4 a/b/c etc.).

Spill the beans on the oils, products, and home treatments that work for you!



♥ Sunshyne

Are You Experiencing Scalp Burns? Irritation? Itchiness? Dandruff?

Let's admit, scalp issues are the worst and it can be quite embarrassing sometimes. No one likes to see dandruff flakes on their clothes, relaxer burns on the scalp feel horrible and not to mention itching your scalp vigorously in public is not a pleasant sight...I'm just saying.

There is a natural ingredient that can help soothe the scalp, stimulate hair growth, it is safe, natural and affordable. Those who suffer from those symptoms listed above, listen up!

The answer you've been looking for is Aloe Vera Juice!

What does it do?

This natural remedy has superb healing properties both internally and externally. It's known to heal wounds, fade scars, cure digestion problems, promote growth, calm the scalp, heal sunburns etc. The anti-inflammatory properties of aloe are wonderful for inflamed follicles. With that being said, this is an excellent topical treatment to aid in the healing process of relaxer burns/scabs on the scalp. It helps to soothe any burning or itching sensation. Aloe Vera, consistently applied on the scalp, can cure/prevent dandruff. In as little as 1-3 weeks, you should begin to notice your hair retaining more moisture, a cool/calm scalp, no itching, less shedding and a slight increase in thickness.


How can I use it?

You can use Aloe Vera Juice in a variety of ways i.e. prepoo (leave the Aloe Vera juice in your hair overnight mixed with oils such as olive, avocado or coconut for extra conditioning then put your hair in a shower cap. In the morning, rinse well, shampoo and/or condition) or add the juice to your deep conditioner (2-3 tbsp).

I recommend using it in the form of a spritz. Fill up a spray bottle with Aloe Vera juice to approx. 75% and the remaining 25%, fill that up with water. Massage the mixture directly yet gently into the scalp. Use this spritz at night directly on your scalp (section by section) and on your hair if you desire (just make the hair damp not wet). Then you can proceed to moisturize and seal. Remember to store this mixture in the refrigerator.The soothing fresh feeling of Aloe Vera juice on the scalp will feel fantastic! Say goodbye to your itchy, irritated or relaxer burned scalp. For dandruff, you can mix the Aloe Vera juice with an essential oil i.e. peppermint oil, tea tree oil etc. for faster relief. Reapply if necessary.

Where can I find it?

You can find Aloe Vera Juice at Walmart, GNC, or your local health food store.



♥ Sunshyne

Update On The Udo's Oil Blend 3-6-9 & Multi-Vitamins

Back in October 2009, I started taking Progressive Women Multi-Vitamins along with Udo's Oil 3,6,9 Blend (look here for a quick recap) for overall health. I took these supplements consistently (until finished) and I did see an improvement in my skin and nails.

The multi-vitamins were somewhat annoying because you have to take 3 pills daily and majority of the time I took 1-2 a day since I would always forget. My skin looked vibrant and remained somewhat clear of acne (did get a few pimples here & there). My nails stopped breaking and started to grow strong. Overall, the vitamins were good. I had high hopes that it would perform better, but I should have taken it the right way in order to see optimal results. Next time around I will buy a vitamin that only requires me to take it 1-2 times daily.

The taste of the Udo's 3-6-9 Oil Blend was AWFUL!! (kind of a nutty flavor). I dreaded taking it every single day. Most days I had to chug it down with juice, food....whatever I could find!! I promised myself that when I finished the bottle, I would purchase capsules (no taste) so that I wouldn't have to go through that horrible process again. I must say that it did improve my digestion where food was concerned. No bloating or heaviness after eating :-)

Oh, I almost forgot, NEVER take this oil on an empty stomach or else you will feel extremely sick and nauseated. That was another "con" in my opinion. If I do repurchase this product, I will purchase it in capsule form.


♥ Sunshyne

Deep Conditioning On Dry Hair With Coconut Oil

Hey Everyone,

Our fellow Hairlista and Hairlicious Inc. Braid Out Contest Winner Nina, has given us the opportunity to view one of her fabulous hair techniques!

Check out the video below on how she deep conditions with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil on Dry Hair for strong yet soft & luscious hair. Be on the look out for her Challenge on Hairlista.com, coming soon :-)



♥ Sunshyne

Penetrating Oils + Heat = Instant Thickness & Strength

Instead of adding my usual Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Honey to my Deep Conditioners, I decided to mix:

- 3tsps of Coconut Oil
- 3tsps of Olive Oil
- 3tsps of Avocado Oil
- 4-5 tsps of Abba Pure Color Protect Conditioner * I love this stuff*

I stayed under the dryer for a good 25mins on medium heat. After I rinsed and air dried, my hair was noticeably thicker, stronger and more durable while detangling. While manipulating my hair, I noticed less hairs in the comb (both breakage and shedding).

Honestly, it was a different feeling from what I`m use to. I feel as though these oils collaborated in a synergistic way to enhance and fortify the hair shaft drastically. Forget honey! I`m all for the 3PO (that`s my new name for them..3 Penetrating Oils). Just thought I`d share that experience with you all :-)

Now more than ever, I know how important it is to add oils to your deep conditioners or pre-shampoo treatments. I`m beginning to learn that water and oil is our hair`s best friend! Some conditioners give the illusion of healthy hair by just coating the hair shaft, whereas these oils have been proven to replenish the vital oils that give hair shine, bounce, strength and moisture.

Try this oil mixture and let me know how it goes :-)

♥ Sunshyne

Tips On How To Winterize Your Hair

For those who live in colder climates (including myself), all know that winter will soon be approaching. The heavy winds, snow, and drier air can take a serious toll on our hair if we don't take the necessary measures to protect it.

Here are several tips to help you prepare your hair to withstand the harsh winter weather:

1. Cut down on Wash N Go's & Co-washes (walking outside with a wet head will probably get you sick). Co-washing 1-2x/week should be sufficient.
2. Wash your hair in the evening so that your hair air dries overnight as opposed to when you're outside.
3. Wear your hair up! Winter calls for thicker clothing, so wearing your hair up will protect your ends from snagging on wool coats, turtle necks, or sweaters you may be wearing.
4. Moisturize more often! Ever notice how your skin needs more moisture in the winter? Well so does your hair. Moisturizing morning and night will help combat dryness.
5. Bring out the heavier products! For example, Cholesterol Conditioners, Pomades, Butters (Shea, Cocoa, Mango).
   
   
   
   
   
6. Increase and Intensify your Deep Conditioning Sessions. The dry heat inside the house and the cold air outside can pull moisture from the hair. Remember to deep condition with a heat source (steamer, hooded dryer, heat cap) for at least 30mins.
7. Seal in your moisturizers with heavier oils. For example Castor Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Jamaican Black Castor Oil, Hollywood Beauty Castor Oil, or an Oil Based Moisturizer. This will provide extra protection from the brisk weather.
8. Try Hot Oil Treatments. You can do them as a pre-shampoo treatment (20mins with heat) or after you shampoo. For an extra kick, mix oils into your deep conditioners for a 2in1 treatment.
   
9. Add a satin/silk lining into your winter hats. You can even wear a satin or silk bonnet underneath your hats to prevent your hair/ends from drying out.
10. Hide your hair! Increase your protective styling. This will help retain length and lock in moisture. You can try buns, French Twists, Braids, Wigs (Half or Full), Weaves etc.
    

♥ Sunshyne

The Great "Egg" Debate

In the world of all things hair, there seems to be a huge discrepancy where eggs are concerned. Those who experience dry damaged hair, tend to look for a way out, the natural remedy of using eggs normally comes to mind.

Eggs are commonly known to strengthen the hair, stop breakage, make the soft, shiny and thick! First hand, many of us have experienced these benefits while at the same time, some have not. Some state that egg does nothing for their hair, it just coats their strands and never stops the breakage, in comparison to store bought conditioners. At the same one, one must remember that everyone's hair is different!

Throughout my journey, I've come across information which allows me to believe that there are 2 distinct sides to this whole matter. Here are the most common arguments for and against egg as a treatment for hair:

Arguments For Egg:

- Contains a lot of protein and conditions the hair
- Strengthens the hair
- Increases thickness
- It's natural
- Rich in Vitamin A, D and E (vitamin A helps in the production of sebum which works to cure dandruff, vitamin E helps increase the absorption of oxygen and vitamin D helps promote hair growth)
- The yolk makes the hair glossy/shiny

Arguments Against Egg:

- It's meant to go in us, not on us.
- Doesn't contain hydrolyzed or quanternized proteins (small enough to penetrate hair, less than 2500MW).
- Egg protein molecules are too large to repair/change/penetrate the hair.
- Doesn't change the condition of the hair - just coats the hair strand.
- natural/unprocessed proteins have a negative charge, hair has a negative charge as well, therefore there's no natural attraction to adhere to the hair.
- No lasting effect.

Is the source of the protein not as important as the size of the protein particle and its ability to enter and remain inside the hair shaft?

What side are you on?

Are you "For" or "Against" Egg as an effective protein treatment?

Your thoughts/comments/suggestions are welcome!

♥ Sunshyne