Let's Make a Conditioner !

Hello Hello !

You've read the title, now grab your Frolicious Mixtress toolbox and let's get to it !

Let's take a closer look at the ingredients ! 

Mayonnaise
A rich, nourishing ingredient that serves as a great protein treatment for your hair. It also improves your hairs moisture and shine ! It's an awesome 3-1 bonus because mayonnaise includes Olive Oil, Eggs, and Vinegar. Intrigued ? Read more about the benefits of Mayonnaise and hair.

Honey
Honey is amazing. Point, blank, period. It's  incredibly moisturizing! Honey also aids in keeping your strands out of the thirst free zone by sealing moisture into your hair, helping it stay nourished. It's also very smoothing and can help with the frizzies. Honey also helps witth hair loss, this is news to me though ! It's also great for scalp care because it's anti-bacterial. Want some more deets on honey ? Read here

Sweet Almond Oil
Rich in vitamins, minerals and a moisture gold mine! One of omy absolutely favorite oils. Sweet Almond oil is also known to penetrate into the hair shaft and follicles ! It's also a great oil for a health scalp. Check it out !

Castor Oil
Ahh, Castor Oil, How do I love thee, Shall I count the ways ? Using Castor Oil regualarly has been said to increase hair growth. It's also known to reduce, prevent damage and breakage. Castor oil is good for treating dry hair as well. It's great for conditioning and moisturizing hair and scalp. It's also good for preventing hair frizz or split ends. Here's some more info !

Avocado
I always end up having a taste for guacamole whenever I use avocado for my hair. Is it just me ?  Avocado nourishes the scalp and the hair shaft. Using an avocado mask, hydrates the scalp and keeps the moisture in. It also strengthens the hair and body to the hair. More info because I know you were just dying for it !

Add-In's for Extra Awesome Amazing Goodness
Milk
Rosemary Essential Oil (Be careful if you are pregnant. Always do a fact check on ingredients before usage!)
Peppermint Essential Oil (I love when my scalp tingles!)
Tea Tree Oil
Yougurt
Egg (Remember to rinse in cool water so you won't have scrambled eggs on your head!)

There you have it! A simple, D.I.Y with things you probably already have in you kitchen !

Alright, talk to me. 

Did you try this mixture? 

Have you used any of these ingredients in a DIY mix before ?

Did/Do you like them ? 

Milestone Alert !

Hey curlfriends !

I hope everyone is well on their way to a prosperous and productive week !

I have a bit of news for you all !

First, let me thank everyone that entered my blogaversary giveaway ! I have currently boxed 1/2 of a giveaway package for one of the winners. I am still waiting for the second winner to send me an email response.

The great thing about giveaways it that I LOVE giving and buying gifts for people, so holding giveaways tends to be a lot of fun for me! The only downside is the fact there can only be one winner (or two in this case), which is tough. I want everyone to win and to receive something!

But that's the beauty of giveaways, you can always hold another one ! *coughstaytunedcoughcough*

Next up, MILESTONE ALERT ! Over the weekend, the SimplyCare blog SURPASSED 10,000 views! How exciting, this blog is really growing and I'm so proud!

 I remember when I was celebrating 1000 blog views ! Man, That feels like such a long time ago !

 Do you guys see my new friend Fro up there ? She will be seen a lot more around the blog and facebook page! I've been working on her for a while now, and I finally came up with a design that I like!

Alright, let's keep moving forward. The next bit of news that  I have is that I have two new series planned for the blog! Whoop ! Excited ? I certainly hope so !

1. What The Fuss !
 You know it, and I know it. All over the natural hair community, skin care community and beyond there's this trend of not using certain ingredients or products that contain said ingredients. Some of has been deemed scare tactics, while some just seem a little, well side-eyeish. Well, I'm a little tired of all the bruhaha over certain ingredients. So, in this series I intend to figure out why there's such a protest against certain ingredient without always correctly knowing what and where this ingredients come from. Also I'll discuss why they are so widely used and why they are so widely hated. It's sure to be juicy and informative !

2. So...  You Want To Go Natural.
I want this series to be a starting point for those who are straggling that line between going natural or sticking with the creamy crack. Starting out on a new journey(or maybe your second, third, time around) can be confusing, scary and overwhelming. When people around me would ask me about what they should do, I had an email ready to send out to them. So those helpful emails, along with tips, tidbits, nuggets of knowledge, tricks, do's and dont's will be bundled up all nicely for you to peruse until your heart's content ! If you're a Newly Natural and have a question, you can even submit your questions to be answered in future post !

So, what do you think of Fro ?

Are you excited about the new series I have planned ? 

What else would you like to see ?

*NOTE*

 If you receive my posts via email you'll notice this post has been edited. Don't write a blog post when you're halfway to Sleepville.

Fall into Winter Hair Care

 With the colder months looming in the near future it's time to re-think your hair care regimen!
Seasons changing, leaves breaking away and blowing carelessly with the wind. Fall fashionistas are gearing up with knee boots, beanies, and blazers galore. Naturalistas have to ready themselves to embrace some changes as well. Remember our Summer Hair Care Tips ? It's time to put that on the shelf next to the bright tank tops, flip-flops and  skimpy bikinis...

Get ready to fall into winter hair care. Notepads out and pens up, I've got 11 tips for your winter hair care regimen ! Let's get going!

Conditioning and Moisturizing
1. Incorporate more deep conditioning into your regimen. Your strands are gong to need a little more pampering during this cold weather season ! Make sure you pay attention to your hair's needs.

2. Become a moisture maniac but be sure to remember hydral fatigue. Leave-in conditioners are a great way to add in some extra moisture here and there. You might want to try a heavier leave-in if you're using a creamy type of  Leave-in Conditioner. Don't forget,  over-night baggy treatments are great way too boost moisture.

3. If you're a co-wash type of gal, you might want to ease up on the co-washing or make sure your hair is completely dry before stepping outdoors. 

4. If you're a shampooer, implement more shampoos that are moisturizing for that extra umphh ! 

Protecting and Sealing
1. Protective Styling (which doesn't always need to be intricately done. If your ends are protected from clothing, weather, etc then it's a protective style.) Check out my post on protective styling for some tips!

2. Be sure to protect your hair from accessories such as beanies, hats and scarves. Sometimes your hair can snag on the rough fabric. Try wearing a satin or silk scarf underneath your hat or beanie of choice for added protection.

3. Adding in heavier butters and oils for sealing purposes if it so suits your hair needs. Some hair types don't like the feeling of heavier butters. My kinky, nappy hair loves it. 


4. Don't forget that you should still be sleeping with a satin cap! Keep your hair snuggled up and safe. If the satin scarf or cap isn't your thing, opt for a satin pillowcase.

Extra Love and Care 

1. Love on your hair with some awesome hot oil treatments! Why not give yourself a scalp massage while you're at it ! Go ahead and be fancy and baggy that hot oil treatment.

2. Concentrate even more so on your ends.  You can do this by just doing a baggy treatment on your ends or giving them an extra mist of water and sealing it in! Make sure they are fully protected when wearing a protective style. They're the old heads of the group, so treat them accordingly.

3. If you own a steamer, this is another great way to get more moisture or to make up for lack of moisture. I don't have a steamer so I "steam in the shower", sometimes with a baggy and sometimes without.


There's one item that's usually overlooked when thinking about winter hair care that can sometimes be detrimental to maintaining moisture... the heat in your home! Yes, it can cause dryness just like the warmer months. So if you feel that your hair a feeling slightly drier than normal, don't hesitate to give it a boost with some of the tips above !


Now, if by chance you're in a warm area why not check out my tips on spring and summer haircare and enjoy the warmth of the sun rays for the both of us !

What are some ways that you adapt your regimen for cooler seasons ?