Lavishly Natural`s Hair Challenge Recipe Guide

LAVISHLY
NATURAL’S
HAIR CHALLENGE
RECIPE GUIDE
Erica K. King
Lavishly Natural: 21 Hair Challenge Recipe Guide
Copyright © 2015 by Erica K. King, PhD
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
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Oils, Butters, & Smoothies
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Coconut Shea Butter
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Mega Hair Growth Serum
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Velvet | DIY Cocoa Shea Butter
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Velvet Instructions
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Calendula Oil
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Orange Sandalwood Twist Butter
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Hair Oil Cocktail
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Whipped Apricot Shea Butter
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Homemade Vanilla Oil
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Puff Butter
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Sweet Almond Massage Oil
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Vanilla Mint Hair & Body Oil
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Organic Hair Butter
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Organic Hibiscus Oil
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DIY Conditioning Hair Smoothie
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Cleansing Clays & Deep Conditioners! !
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Fenugreek Smoothie
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Hair Milk
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Homemade Bentonite Clay Wash
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Amla & Hibiscus Curl Defining Deep Conditioner
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Crown Detox
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Wheatgrass & Grapefruit Conditioning Clay Wash
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Chocolate
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Banana Deep Conditioning Detangler
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Green Juice Clay Cleanser | Video
Hair Teas & Tonics!
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Rose Sandalwood Replenishing Hair Tonic
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Hibiscus Hair Tea
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Dandelion & Hibiscus Conditioning Hair Tea
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Slippery Marshmallow Detangling Conditioner
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Dandelion Hair Tea
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Cactus Fenugreek Conditioner
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Lavishly Natural’s Luscious Hair Tea
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INTRODUCTION
Hello Goddess!
This is the Official Recipe Guide for the Lavishly Natural 90-Day Winter Hair Challenge. These recipes are collected from previous challenges, and from posts on LavishlyNatural.com.
Each recipe has a story. It was created to fill a need within my family,
it was necessary to help my hair get through a tough spell, or it was
something I just wanted to make, and share with a good friend -You!
Each recipe has been lovingly tested by the Lavishly Natural Community. If you’re not already receiving Lavishly Natural Updates -sign up now! New recipes are added to the site each week.
This book is designed for you to have simple recipes that work. May
each recipe in this Guide bring you as much
joy as they have for me. As always, let me know
how they work for you!
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CHAPTER 2
OILS, BUTTERS &
SMOOTHIES
3 tablespoons raw, unrefined shea butter
2 tablespoons unrefined, organic coconut oil
COCONUT SHEA BUTTER
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Stir coconut oil into your shea butter until well
blended.
2. If your butters and oils are more firm, add to your
blender or mixing bowl and whip the ingredients.
3. Makes a little under 4oz.2. If your butters and oils are
more firm, add to your blender or mixing bowl and whip
the ingredients.
Optional: Add essential oils
4. Makes a little under 4oz.
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Coconut Shea Butter - stirred, not
whipped
I've been simplifying my natural beauty regime over the past few
weeks to make room for my new clients (Lavish is coaching
again - YAY) and to completely update my entire look.
As I rebuild my natural beauty pantry and refresh my products,
I've also minimized most of the ingredients I use for my homemade goods. This recipe comes from this new plan!
-- go get the ingredients -- and start making it NOW...as you
read this!!!
Any Oil Will Work -- So Use Your Favorite!
I have a gang of coconut oil and olive oil in my pantry, but olive
oil kinda sits on top of my hair. It seems to work better when
mixed in with a conditioner or even my yogurt, apple cider vinegar, olive oil deep conditioner (with sweet orange essential oil).
Coconut Shea Butter is soft, silky, and will leave your skin indulgently moisturized and glowing. If you love using shea butter in
your hair, and haven't combined these 2, stop what you're doing
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Coconut Oil Benefits
You don't have to buy organic products to make wonderful natural goods. I've made many things with what I could afford, what
was on sale, and what was actually working for me.
Since our skin is our largest organ, and whatever you put on it
goes directly into your system, organic foods and products tend
to have fewer toxins and pesticides. Keep checking those labels
though, and make sure they are certified organic...as you
know, everything marked natural and organic -- isn't.
Coconut oil is packed with Vitamin E, which makes it a wonderful moisturizer for your hair and skin.
There's a long list of coconut oil benefits like:
• it reduces frizz
• a natural emollient
• great deep conditioner
• softens hair and skin
• a conditioning moisturizer for hair and skin
• gentle enough to be used on baby's skin (and their cute bottoms)
• can penetrate the hair shaft (although I haven't found any clinical evidence of this yet)
• can be used as a lip and body scrub when combined with
sugar
If you like to cook it up in the kitchen, coconut oil can be used
as a tasty replacement for real butter. You won't even tell a difference.
Shea Butter Benefits
Shea butter is also rich in Vitamins A, E, D, essential fatty acids,
and allatonin (a product of uric acid that promotes the healing of
skin wounds and infections). It's a little heavier than a lot of butters so I like to combine it with lighter oils and butters when I
can.
Shea butter has been used for chemo-prevention because of
it's many anti-tumor promoting compounds. One study done in
2012, proved it's anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects specifically in the treatment of severe dermatitis. It's truly a healing butter.
In addition to your body, use this to seal in moisture after a
wash and for styles that need a slick look. I like to use it to keep
frizz away on ponytail days...
• adds natural shine to hair
• helps hair retain moisture
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Follow Your Intuition
Here's the basic recipe:
30 drops essential oil (1/4 teaspoon)
2 ounces of carrier oil (4 tablespoons) organic safflower oil
castor oil
rosemary essential oil
basil essential oil
cedarwood essential oil
MEGA HAIR GROWTH SERUM
It all started with Kemi Oyl...
-- you know, that oil from back in the day in the small brown
bottle.
It was The BOMB!
Kemi Oyl wouldn't weigh your hair down, it smelled good,
made my hair ultra soft, and it was never oily. The bottle said it was all-natural, but it didn't list the actual
ingredients. I wasn't as concerned about natural ingredients
back then, so it wasn't a deal breaker.
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Kemi Oyl worked and made wrapping my hair each night something to look forward to.
When I was looking for a hair growth oil a few years ago, I found
Kemi Oyl in Sally's Beauty Supply -- again.
I was about to get it but first, I had to check those ingredients.
It still didn't say.
Since my kids have a few allergies, I have to check the ingredients to be safe.
The Carrier | Safflower Oil
Safflower oil is described by Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetics
Ingredients Dictionary, as a carrier oil that is "hydrating to the
skin."
Safflower oil is a light, fragrance free oil that is high in essential
fatty acids and triglycerides. These nutrients are excellent for:
1 increasing circulation to the scalp
2 stimulating hair growth
So I set out to make my own.
3 strengthening hair follicles
I found some pretty good hair oil recipes, but I wanted an oil
that would also speed hair growth.
4 keeping hair shiny and vibrant I gathered all of my ingredients to see what oil showed up the
most. Castor oil won, so I added it to some safflower oil and essentials.
Safflower oil has some of the highest nutrients of all carrier oils
and blends very well with other essential oils.
The Mega Hair Growth Serum was born! I'm going to show you how to make your own Mega Hair
Growth Serum with ingredients you know will grow your hair.
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7.
Often used for masking odor and providing fragrance in cosmetics**
8.
Lowers cholesterol
9.
Natural stress reliever
10. Eases muscle and rheumatism pain
11. Calms the digestive system
12. Relieves bloating
Essentials Oils For Mega Hair Growth 13. Treats lung congestion, sore throat, and canker sores
The Boss | Rosemary Essential Oil
14. Stimulates the nervous system, motor nerves, adrenals, and
a sluggish gallbladder
This oil has so many benefits, I couldn't begin to list them
all...but I tried! 15. Improves memory
16. Helps increase concentration 21 Benefits of Rosemary Essential Oil
17. Great remedy for forgetfulness, mental fatigue, and depression 1.
Stimulates hair growth
18. Strengthens perception and creativity
2.
Beneficial for acne, dermatitis, and eczema
19. Helps balance mind and body
3.
Improves poor circulation
20. Prevents dizziness
4.
An ancient remedy for dandruff and hair loss 21. Helps you remember 'good dreams'
5.
Helps eliminate cellulite '
6.
Detoxifies the liver
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Interesting Fact... "An age-old remedy for dandruff and hair loss, [rosemary]
branches were even used as hair brushes.
Kathy Keville & Mindy Green, Authors of Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide To The Healing Art
The Motivator | Bodacious Basil Essential Oil
Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetics Ingredients Dictionary describes basil oil as "stimulating, purifying, and antimicrobial." Basil's benefits include:
• promotes hair growth
• relieves headaches, sinus congestions & head colds
• treats nausea, shingles, herpes, indigestion and sore muscles
• stimulates adrenals
• stimulates the production of breastmilk
• helps balance oily skin
• has an uplifting effect
• confidence booster
• increases awareness
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The Healer | Soothing Cedarwood Essential Oil
Cedarwood is a natural antiseptic that blends well with other
oils. It's benefits include:
• stops hair loss
• relieves dandruff
• heals acne
• improves sleep quality
• stimulates circulation
• a natural astringent for oily and congested skin conditions
• soothes bug bites and itching
• clarifies and inspires the mind
• sedates nerves
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DIY COCOA SHEA BUTTER
See the full recipe at http://lavishlynatural.com/velvet/
2 tablespoons cocoa butter
2 tablespoons shea butter
Cocoa Butter – softens and lubricates the skin
This recipe is made with allnatural, organic butters and oils
you can find in most grocery
Shea Butter – anti-inflammatory,
it protects the skin from dehydration
¼ cup coconut oil
1 tablespoon avocado oil
food stores. I’m using the coconut oil I buy from Trader Joe’s,
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“VELVET” | DIY COCOA SHEA BUTTER INSTRUCTIONS
1
Gently melt ingredients on warm or low setting on top
of the stove (or in your crockpot).
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2
Allow to cool for up to 4 hours, or place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Warm for 5 minutes or until all ingredients have melted.
Pour into jar or heat safe container to cool. I like to
speed the process so I put the butter in the refrigerator
for 15 minutes
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DIY Cocoa Shea Butter A rich, healing body butter for healthy skin
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Trust Life To Be Wonderful.
Small onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, finely chopped
1/2 green pepper, boiled then cut lengthwise
2 medium tomatoes, skinned
100g peas, cooked
200g small manilla clams
200g squid
2 garlic cloves coarsely chopped
CALENDULA OIL
Calendula oil (Calendula officials) is a light, moisturizing oil
that adds shine and eliminates frizz. It’s antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral. Cover these flowers with sunflower or olive oil, and let it sit
for a few weeks — you’ll have a decadent oil that works well
by itself AND blends well with others! 19
Calendula Flowers
Calendula oil comes from the petals of the marigold flower.
These daisy-like flowers are often vibrant orange to bold yellow
in color.
*Do not use calendula if you have an allergy to ragweed or similar plants
This flower is most often used in aromatherapy to treat skin
problems and wounds. It stimulates the production of collagen
at the wound site, which helps reduce scarring.
During the Middle Ages, calendula flowers were used to color
and flavor different cheeses!
Calendula Oil Benefits & Uses
• works as a natural emollient
• calms diaper rash and irritation
• soothes and prevents chapped lips when used in lip balms
• great for sensitive skin
• soothes scalp irritation
• calendula tea can be used as a toner to heal acne • reduces inflammation in skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis.
• rejuvenating for hair and skin
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Add fresh, dried lavender
and rosemary leaves to
the calendula oil. This will
not only add natural fragrance, but also boost feelings of relaxation, and
stimulate hair growth.
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All is well.
2 tablespoons shea butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 drops of orange essential oil
6 drops of sandalwood essential oil
*optional 3 drops of lavender essential oil
I was in the midst of washing, conditioning, moisturizing and
braiding my daughter’s hair this weekend, when the unthinkable happened…
I couldn’t find my burnt sugar pomade!
Luckily I had plenty of shea butter in the stash, so I went to
the kitchen and stirred up something AMAZING!
Ingredients + Spoon = Beautiful Hair & Body Butter
This recipe uses 2 main ingredients and my favorite essential
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A little shea goes a long way so this recipe would last us forever
if we didn’t also use it as a body butter (it’s excellent for your
skin).
Whether you leave your hair braided or twisted for the day or for
a couple of months, this butter does a great job keeping your
hair moisturized and protected from the elements.
It’s phenomenal for dry skin and helps replenish dull skin and a
dry scalp.
Olive Oil Benefits
Olive oil is easy to find and great for use in homemade hair and
skin products.
Being In The Know
Since I LOVE knowing what I’m putting on my hair and skin, I’ve
including some benefits of shea butter, olive oil, orange essential oil and sandalwood EO.
Shea Butter Benefits
Shea butter is the HBIC (Head Butter In Charge) for most skin
and hair regimens. This bodacious butter works for many naturalistas because it’s special powers are so…special!
It’s extremely rich in: Vitamin A (great for the overall health and beauty of skin and
hair) Vitamin E (moisturizes and helps prevent hair loss)
Vitamin F (essential fatty acids that nourish hair follicles, increases strength and thickness, and prevents breakage) & other
healthy nutrients and minerals that heal, soothe and hydrate the
skin
Olive oil:
• decreases your risk of heart disease
• contains Vitamin E which is great for hair and skin
• helps reduce inflammation in the body • packed with polyphenols, olive oil slows the growth of unwanted bacteria in the digestive tract, which helps decrease
infection and lowers the risk of cancer in the digestive organs
• strengthens your bones
• improves cognition (memory, mental focus, and verbal fluency)
• Packed with healthy fats, olive oil is great for hair because of
it’s ability to promote healthy hair growth. Other hair benefits
include:
• natural hair conditioner
• promotes hair shine
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• it’s antimicrobial and antibacterial which helps keep bacteria
and fungus from growing on your scalp
Sandalwood Essential Oil
• a natural emollient which soothes, and softness hair and skin
Sandalwood is by far, one of my favorite scents. I love it in hair
butters because the scent lightly lingers without being overpowering and annoying (you know what I’m talking about:).
Orange Essential Oil
It’s also an emollient, memory booster, and used in everything
from medicines to deodorant!
This lively fragrance has a naturally calming effect on your nervous system and boosts feelings of peace. It’s even used to add
flavor to beverages, desserts, and chocolate!
It’s also one of the safest citrus oils to use in homemade products for kids*. Tangerine and mandarin orange are also good.
Orange essential oil is anti-inflammatory, a natural antidepressant, and antiseptic. The oil comes from the peels of oranges and is great for balancing oily skin, and it helps cure
itchy, dry scalp.
Sandalwood is a natural astringent which helps tighten the skin
and strengthens the muscles and gums (which is why you may
find it in breath fresheners).
It also soothes skin and helps heal scars. This centering fragrance boosts feelings of calmness, increases your ability to
concentrate, and helps you stay in a good mood. It also helps
reduce fear, anxiety, restlessness and stress. Here are some other benefits you may not know about orange
oil.
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HAIR OIL COCKTAIL
1/4 cup Sunflower Oil
1 Tbsp Castor Oil 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/8 tsp Aloe Vera Extract
1/8 tsp Calendula Extract
4 drops of Cedarwood, Atlas
8 drops of Vanilla Essential Oil
This is our go-to hair oil recipe in our household. I usually
have all of the ingredients on
hand (give or take coconut oil
here or pumpkin seed oil
there) and none of them need
to be heated. Infuse this cocktail for 2
weeks to 2 months (depending on how vanilla you want
your vanilla scent) with real
vanilla beans. Vanilla oil can
be pricey, but homemade…wait for it…priceless!
It will definitely make it a
richer, more succulent, oil for
your curls.
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Instructions:
Pour oils into plastic container, bottle, or glass jar. You may always infuse real flowers into your hair oil. Add fresh or dried lavender, roses (pink or red), or calendula flower.
Benefits of Hair Oils
Safflower Oil (Botanical Name: Carthamus tinctorius)
Soften’s hair and skin, medium to lightweight oil that’s great to
blend with sunflower oil. Wonderful alternative to nut oils for any
allergy sensitive naturalistas. We have nut allergies in our home
and do not use almond oil which is very popular (and awesome)
and works well in this recipe.
Castor Oil (Botanical Name: Ricinus communis)
Improves hair shine and overall greatness! Seals moisture into
hair strands and ends. Excellent for dry, brittle ends.
Sunflower Oil (Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus)
An all-purpose carrier oil, sunflower is a light, sweet, greaseless
oil that is packed with omega 6 and omega 9 essential fatty acids. Shelf life: 12 months
Olive Oil (Botanical Name: Olea europaea, cold pressed)
Olive oil adds moisture to the scalp making hair more shiny and
soft. Fun facts: olive oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties. It’s texture is heavy and oily…good to add to conditioner (1
tbsp will work in any conditioner). Shelf life: 1 to 2 years
Aloe Vera Extract (Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis)
Excellent relief for dry hair, aloe vera extract is as awesome as her
soul-mates aloe vera gel, the aloe plant, and the whole aloe family. Known to prevent hair loss, add moisture, and healing to damaged scalp and hair, aloe vera extract is a very light oil that adds
extra lusciousness to your curls, kinks, and coils.
Calendula Extract (Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis)
I discovered this extract in my favorite Carol’s Daughter’s Oil – Tui
Oil (smells like heaven). I started working with calendula extract
in my hair oils and leave-in conditioners. It eliminates frizziness,
softens and adds extra fabulousness to hair, works great as a
body oil, and has extreme moisturizing powers.
Cedarwood, Atlas (Botanical Name: Cedrus atlantica)
Warm, rich and woodsy, this scent is excellent for any diy recipes
for that special person in your life (and not just because it’s a natural aphrodisiac). Sexy Cedarwood provides relief stress, promotes hair growth, and rids the scalp from dandruff.
Vanilla Essential Oil (Botanical Name: Vanilla planifolia)
Rich, warm, sensual and sweet vanilla goodness
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1 cup shea butter
1 tbsp apricot kermel oil
1 tsp peach kernel oil
1 tsp passionfruit oil
1 tsp organic olive oil**
1 tsp homemade vanilla oil (safflower oil, whole vanilla beans)
1/4 tsp aloe vera gel*
1 tsp vegetable glycerin (natural emollient; add as needed for extra
whipped-ness and fluff without oiliness)
10 drops lemon essential oil (or your favorite essential)
WHIPPED APRICOT SHEA BUTTER
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
This mix can be done by hand in a mixing bowl, or you
can add ingredients to your blender or mixer. If you find
your raw shea butter too “hard” to work with,
2.
Heat 1 cup of water on medium high for about 5 minutes.
(You can also warm some water in the microwave until
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3.
Place your shea butter in a heat safe container or glass (I
use a pyrex measuring cup) and set the cup in the hot water. This will melt your shea butter gently while keeping all
of its Bodacious plant sterols, fatty acids, and superpower
vitamins and antioxidants in place (our skin and hair LOVE
these).
4.
Place your mixer on high and Whip It!!! 5.
Mix for about 2 minutes after adding each ingredient.
• Detangling power
• Protection (apply on ends before bed for a shinier twist out in the
morning)
*Optional – I have a lot of this left over from my last Shea-loe phase
**Coconut oil is excellent in this mix. This recipe is flexible and will
work well with 1 cup of raw, organic butter (shea, mango, cocoa,
kokum, etc.) and 1/4 cup of your favorite oil). Whipped Apricot Shea Butter Skin Care Benefits:
• Heals itchy, sensitive skin
• Soothes dry, cracked skin from eczema
• Excellent for “tough” and “are those your feet scratching me”
spots
• Perfect stretch mark prevention and healing
• Natural Hair Care Benefits:
• Hair repair from heat damage
• Produces natural shine (a little goes a long way)
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HOMEMADE VANILLA OIL
I often get asked what my ABSOLUTE favorite recipe is, or the
one I can’t live without.
When my kids were babies, I used this oil in place of baby oil. I
still use it for deep pressure massage with my son. If I had to pick just one thing it would be this — homemade vanilla oil.
Why?
It’s luxurious, tells frizz to have several seats, is excellent for
skin, and gets even better over time.
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Did you know vanilla oil has some crazy medicinal properties?
Vanilla Oil Benefits
• it relieves nausea
• lowers blood pressure
• it’s an anti carcinogenic that slows and prevents the
development of cancer
• a natural sedative that induces sleep
• has antidepressant properties that lifts mood, dissolves anger, and promotes good feelings
• encourages dreaming
• helps regulate menstruation
• enhances libido (ahhh yeah)
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INGREDIENTS
Additional Ways To Make Vanilla Oil 1 cup safflower oil
1/2 cup apricot kernel oil
1/2 cup rice bran oil
1/4 cup cocoa butter (melted)
4 to 6 whole, ground, or cut vanilla beans
Crockpot Recipe
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Add ingredients to jar
Let sit in the sun for up to 8 weeks
Strain the vanilla pieces from your oil and enjoy!
This oil has a shelf life of 1 to 2 years.
BASIC VANILLA OIL RECIPE
1.
2.
3.
Use 2 cups of safflower oil (or sunflower oil)
1/4 cocoa butter (melted)
4 to 6 whole, cut, or ground vanilla beans
Add safflower oil, whole vanilla beans, and remaining ingredients to crockpot. Use the warm setting for about 30 minutes.
Turn off the heat and add 10 drops of vanilla essential oil.
(Do not bring oil to a boil)
Stove Top Recipe
Put all the ingredients in a quart-sized pot. Turn the stove to the
LOWEST setting, and let it simmer for up to an hour. Lavish it up with hair lovin dried botanicals like: pink or red
roses, lavender, hibiscus, or chamomile flowers — all 4 are wonderful for hair and skin.
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Be Still And Know.
1/2 cup Shea Butter
1/4 cup Cocoa Butter
1/4 cup Coconut Oil
PUFF BUTTER
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Boil water and take off heat. 2.
Let it cool for about 2 minutes, then set your cup full
of butters and oil inside.
3.
Stir occasionally to make sure everything is melting
together.
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4.
To keep all of the nutrient properties and gifts of your
butters and oil, slowly heat your shea butter and cocoa butter in heat safe container that can sit in very
hot water.
5.
Boil water and take off heat. Let it cool for about 2
minutes, then set your cup full of butters and oil inside.
6.
Stir occasionally to make sure everything is melting
together.
7.
Once everything has melted together, pour the mixture into a jar or container.
8.
Allow puff butter to cool. Once the butter if firm, you
can stir it or whip it up for a different texture. It’s also
perfect right out of the jar!
This twist butter smells good enough to eat — and it only has
3 ingredients! It also doubles and triples as a body butter,
and edge slicker for all of your updos and pretty puffs.
Cocoa Butter Wafers -
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To keep all of the nutrient properties and gifts of your butters
and oil, slowly heat your shea butter and cocoa butter in heat
safe container that can sit in very hot water.
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“What you think about, you bring about.”
Lisa Nichols
3/4 cup almond oil
1/4 cup apricot oil
8 to 10 drops of any one of the following essential oils:
ylang ylang, rosewood, or sandalwood
SWEET ALMOND MASSAGE OIL
Hands will glide all over your body with this all-natural,
deeply nourishing massage oil. It's moisturizing, light and absolutely lovely for everyday use.
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2.
3.
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Boil 2 cups of water and remove from heat.
Measure your oils and place them in a heat safe container.
Place the container in the hot water and let sit for 5
minutes.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Pour half the oil in your 8oz bottle.
Add essential oils and shake to blend oils.
Add remaining oil.
You're good to go!
Any 1 of the following essential oils are suggested:
Ylang ylang EO
stronger scent; sweet, floral; works as a sedative so use it in low
amounts; natural aphrodisiac; makes your senses more alert
Ingredient Benefits
Rosewood EO
Apricot Oil (aka apricot kernel oil)
Rich with vitamins A, E, C, this nourishing oil deeply moisturizes
the skin. The oil comes from the apricot kernel of the apricot pit.
It’s lightweight, non greasy, and absorbs directly into the skin. Apricot oil leaves the skin feeling silky and smooth.
Its anti-inflammatory properties allow it to be soothing for all skin
types, and really good for skin conditions like eczema. It’s also
very high in gamma linoleic acids which allows your skin to maintain its natural moisture balance. Apricot oil’s lubricating nature
makes it wonderful for massage, and won’t mess up your sheets.
sweet, rosy and woodsy fragrance; helps rejuvenate the cells; encourages tranquility and eases headaches; natural aphrodisiac Sandalwood EO
soft, warm and woodsy; promotes peaceful relaxation and openness; and yes…it’s a natural aphrodisiac:)
Almond Oil (safflower oil is the perfect alternative for my allergy sensitive naturalistas)
This oil provides the perfect slip needed for a good massage oil.
Coming from pressed almonds, this oil revives the skin, won’t
clog pores, and is easily absorbed. Don’t be surprised if your
skin begins to glow after repeated use. Almond oil is one of the
best in nourishing and encouraging healthy beautiful skin.
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VANILLA MINT HAIR & BODY OIL
vanilla bean
fresh mint
1/4 cup safflower oil
1/4 cup apricot kernel oil
1 tablespoon coconut oil (liquid)
1 tablespoon avocado oil
Use this oil for shine, hot oil treatments, oil rinses, on your ends, as
an after shower body oil, and in your bath (4 to 6 drops). rosehip seed oil (4 drops)
vitamin e (1/4 tsp)
vanilla essential oil (6 drops)
While they ate worked on their
oils. I love vanilla and I LOVE
art, I shook up the holiday edition mint even more, but I rarely comof one of my favorite hair growth
peppermint essential oil (2 drops)
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bine the scents until the holidays (those cupcakes don’t count:)
The scent of this oil makes me miss the snowy winters of the east
coast…but not too much:)
The original hair growth oil recipe includes cedar wood, ylang ylang,
and sage essential oil. These oils have strong hair growing properties and a deep earthy fragrance — not what we’re looking for today.
For the Holiday Version we’ll be leaving these out, but we won’t lose
any hair growing benefits from this recipe. I’m including a spotlight
on each ingredient so you can see why it’s so good for our hair. It’s high in essential fatty acids (omega 3, 6, and 9) and gives the
benefits of a rich, thick oil, without the oily-ness. Plus, if you’re using
it as a massage oil…it won’t leave your sheets oily or sticky.
This oil is extremely affordable compared to it’s more expensive cohorts, and restores a healthy glow to hair and skin.
Bonus Recipe: A Massage Oil for Santa’s Helpers
Apricot kernel oil 1/2 cup
Organic safflower oil 1/2 cup
Lavish Ingredient Spotlight Safflower Oil (conditioning)
Safflower oil, when added to my clay washes, hot oil treatments, and
cosmetics, gives my hair shine that can be seen without squinting!
It conditions the skin, is high in unsaturated fatty acids that give
your hair shine, and your body a radiant glow!
15 drops sandalwood essential oil
10 drops rose essential oil
Avocado oil is rich in Vitamin A, and essential and trace minerals,
which are great for preventing hair loss. It is also used to treat the
thickening of the skin (sclerosis) and gum infections. Since it
soothes and heals the skin so well and stimulates blood flow to the
scalp, it promotes hair growth and speeds wound healing.
Apricot Kernel Oil (restoring) This oil is a perfect substitute for almond oil in that it’s consistency
and function is similar. Since I’m a naturalista with nut allergies, I
stumbled across this oil when looking for non-greasy, nut-free oils for
hair and skin.
If using this blend for infant massage or with children, try 2 drops of
vanilla essential oil or 2 drops of orange essential oil instead.
Apricot oil absorbs quickly leaving a silky feel. This makes it PERFECT for use as a massage oil, as well as in soaps and cosmetics.
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Coconut Oil (healing)
Rosehip Seed Oil (rejuvenating)
This by far, is my favorite all-around oil. I use it for hair, skin, cooking,
baking, vegan cooking & baking, and when using food as medicine,
which is daily in our home. You may know that coconut oil penetrates the hair shaft and promotes hair growth, but did you know it
can:
Rosehip seed oil heals! It is high in omega-3, omega-6, and omega9 essential fatty acids, which are good for the hair, brain, mood, and
healing the skin. This oil is excellent for repairing damage to the
skin, and for skin rejuvenation. I use this oil as a natural moisturizer
for my sensitive skin.
1.
reverse thinning hair
2.
reduces the loss of protein in damaged and undamaged hair
Peppermint Essential Oil (revitalizing)
3.
helps hair retain moisture, preventing breakage
4.
warming coconut oil before applying it to your hair makes it a
powerful conditioner by itself. Keeps hair shimmering and soft
5.
applying coconut oil to your ends can reduce the appearance
of split ends, and possibly heal them
Peppermint oil has ancient roots as a medicinal oil. It’s been traced
back to the early 1600’s! When I was growing up, my grandmother
had wild peppermint growing outside by her back door. You could
smell it upon entering and leaving her kingdom. She put it in her
homemade tea (which was like water then in the south;) and I was in
college before I realized all tea wasn’t made with fresh mint leaves!
6.
prevents baldness and gray hair
Avocado Oil (nourishing)
Avocado oil is rich in Vitamin A, and essential and trace minerals,
which are great for preventing hair loss. It is also used to treat the
thickening of the skin (sclerosis) and gum infections. Since it
soothes and heals the skin so well and stimulates blood flow to the
scalp, it promotes hair growth and speeds wound healing.
My love of peppermint and peppermint oil runs deep, and that’s a
good thing because it’s a powerful healing herb that’s awesome for
hair growth.
If you should eat a bit too much during the holidays – get rid of that
upset stomach with hot peppermint tea. I drink it for an upset stomach or nausea, and give it to my kids when they have any tummy discomfort. It’s gone in minutes!
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Peppermint Oil Cedar wood Essential Oil (stimulating)
• Stimulates blood flow to the scalp Cedarwood essential oil is stimulating to the scalp and is often used
as a natural cleanser. A few drops added to your daily spritz, or gently massaged into your scalp for a pre-poo, is all that’s needed to begin seeing the benefits of this essential.
• Promotes healthy hair growth
• Is an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome
• Prevents dry and cracked nipples from breastfeeding (i learned
the sore way: peppermint oil = happy nipples:)
For my research lovin’ naturals, check out what current clinical research has to say about peppermint oil.
Vanilla Essential Oil (calming)
I used this on my kids when they were babies to make sure there
was no cradle cap. Cedarwood essential oil is anti-seborrhoeic (seborrhea or eczema). Eczema occurs when there is a malfunctioning
of sebaceous glands which increases sebum production and infection of the epidermal cells.
I’ve had eczema since I was a teenager (thanks pool @ White’s
Creek High School) and use prevention to keep my kids from having
the nasty flare ups that can come from this condition.
Did you know vanilla oil fights cancer? Heals wounds?
It’s true! Vanilla Oil:
• Regulates menstruation
• Enhances libido
Flare ups are itchy and sometimes painful depending on the
area. Although I have oily skin, my chin and areas around the T-zone
can feel like a forest fire during a flare up (no pun intended). Cedarwood is an anti-inflammatory oil that reduces skin peeling, regulates
sebum production and treats infection. • Encourages dreaming
Next time you’re having a muscle spasm, try massaging some cedar
wood into the area (mix it with a tablespoon of olive oil). It’s antispasmodic, meaning it relieves muscle spasms and spasms of the heart,
intestines, respiratory system and nerves. • Reduces nausea (this was wonderful during each pregnancy:)
• Relieves stress, anxiety, insomnia, and depression
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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (balancing)
This essential balances the natural sebum in your scalp, prevents
hair loss, and stimulates hair growth. I love Ylang Ylang so much, I
wrote a post about it…9 Ylang Ylang Benefits for Hair & Body!
Sage Essential Oil (strengthening)
Natural scalp & hair tonic, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial,
anti-inflammatory, restores alertness, induces mental stability, helps
prevent hair loss, increases flow of creative ideas. SAGE SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING PREGNANCY. 41
1 tablespoon organic shea butter
1/2 tablespoon organic coconut oil
1/2 tablespoon organic olive oil
Additional Options:
essential oil’s for a light, all-natural fragrance
2 to 4 drops palmarosa essential oil
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
1/2 tablespoon organic cocoa butter
ORGANIC HAIR BUTTER
This organic hair butter recipe won’t weigh your hair down, provides your curls with deep moisture, eliminates frizziness, and
can be ready to use within a few minutes.
My kind of hair butter!
This recipe makes about 2 ounces. If you need more, it’s super
simple to double. It’s also a great moisturizer for hands, feet,
and twinkly toes.
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Visit http://lavishlynatural.com/organichairbutter/
for the online edition of this recipe.
INSTRUCTIONS
1 Simply melt the ingredients down in a heat safe container, or in a small pot on the
lowest heat setting.
2 Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. 3 Pour into a sealable jar.
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4 Place in your refrigerator for up to 20 minutes, or in your
freezer for up to 10 minutes.
Your butter will be firm but soft to the touch. It should melt on
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"When used together, whole plants and essential oils often create
a synergy with greater potential for healing than either used
alone." Kathi Keville & Mindy Green
1 cup organic sunflower oil
1/2 cup organic coconut oil
1/2 cup organic hibiscus flowers
ORGANIC HIBISCUS OIL
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Add ingredients to quart-sized pot.
2.
Bring to a boil, then turn off heat.
3.
Let hair oil completely cool in the pot for about 15
minutes.
4.
Pour into 12 oz bottle or jar and enjoy!
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NOTES
Sun Goddess | Infused Oil Recipe
1.
Add all ingredients to a sealable jar or container.
2.
Seal jar and place in a sunny window (direct or indirect light)
for up to 8 weeks.
3.
Optional: 6 drops of palmarosa essential oil for fragrance (or
use your favorite essential oil)
Organic Hibiscus Oil Benefits
This is a light, luscious oil that adds softness and sheen to your
hair. A naturalista favorite for hair growth, this oil is perfect for
detangling, hot oil treatments, twists & braids, and oil rinsing! Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetics Ingredients Dictionary (3rd
Edition) didn't have a description of hibiscus oil, but it did have
some things to say about hibiscus extract:
• it's moisturizing and refreshing
• provides a tightening effect without stripping the skin of it's
natural oils
• recommended for oily skin due to its high degree of astringency and it's toning properties
• the extract is obtained from the flowers
• there are over 200 varieties of this plant
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1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
4 drops of vanilla essential oil**
DIY CONDITIONING HAIR SMOOTHIE
You’ve had Lavish’s nourishing tonics and teas, but has your
hair had a homemade smoothie lately?
Today’s recipe is one of THE easiest, deep conditioning conditioners to make.
I’m using fresh ingredients, but this recipe is just as awesome
with substitutions.
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If your Inner Mixtress is interested in making the milk that goes
into this smoothie, I’ve included some extra links below for how
to make your own. If you drink or cook with its contents, the healing goodness that
comes from this bodacious botanical is powerful enough to:
1 cleanse your liver (rules the skin, joints, and eyes)
In this recipe, you can always substitute your favorite essential
oil or leave it out all together. Mix or blend your ingredients for about 2 minutes for a slightly
thicker smoothie consistency.
I apply the smoothie in the shower, and leave it on for 30 to 45
minutes (sometimes longer). 2 prevent and heal digestive disorders
3 help you lose weight
4 clear and naturally enhance your complexion – helps skin
tags, moles, and brown spots fade away Because it contains oil, you can apply heat for an even deeper
conditioning experience (hair dryer, heat cap). I usually put my
hair in a baggie and let body heat do it’s thang!
Young Green Coconut Milk
Up until a year ago, the only time I saw a green coconut was on
vacation, with a straw in it.
Little did I know I would be hacking…I mean, cracking them
open every week like I work on a beach!
I use young green coconuts mainly for the water they contain.
This younger variety has more nutrients, electrolytes, protein, B
Vitamins, minerals and other goodies our hair, mind, and body
love.
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I specifically use coconut water to make a dairy-free probiotic
drink that helps my 4 y/o improve his speech and communication, and strengthens his immune system. (You can read more
about our story here and here.) As a result, I have young green
coconuts all over the place and lots of coconut meat left over.
More healthy hair benefits include:
Which brings me to this recipe!
• reduces split ends
If you can’t tell by now, I put just about everything in my hair!
• helps remove dirt and excess sebum from hair & skin
I’ve used coconut milk to make henna and as a plain hair conditioner. It leaves hair soft, silky and deeply moisturized.
• adds natural shine
This has truly helped me minimize frizz and made detangling a
tropical breeze! • contains lauric acid which is anti fungal, antibacterial, and antiviral (no more funkiness in the scalp:)
• high in fatty acids that replenish & rehydrate
• packed with Vitamin E which is a natural hair and skin moisturizer • nourishes hair
• prevents dandruff
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One More Thing…
Of course you don’t have to crack open a coconut to make this
recipe…canned coconut milk works beautifully.
One can will do.
For more info on coconut milk benefits and how to make your
own, check out my post How To Make Homemade Coconut
Milk.
You can also go straight to the video by clicking here.
For the online version of this recipe, visit
http://lavishlynatural.com/hairsmoothie/
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CHAPTER 3
CLEANSING
CLAYS & DEEP
CONDITIONERS
LavishlyNatural.com/greeksmoothie
1/2 cup fenugreek seed (whole or powdered)
2 tablespoons slippery elm bark powder
4 cups distilled water
2 tablespoons coconut cream 1 teaspoon coconut oil
FENUGREEK SMOOTHIE
It all started with my crown.
I noticed thinning — again. And usually, by the time I notice
MY hair is thinning, I’m a week away from bald.
I knew fenugreek seeds were good for hair growth. I had a jar
from my cactus fenugreek addiction. I stopped throwing
away the leftover seeds and started using them to thicken
plant-based conditioners. Fenugreek seeds, when applied regularly to the scalp:
enhances hair growth and hair re-growth
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preserves hair’s natural color
gives hair a silky feeling
adds shine and gloss
softens hair
treats dandruff
decreases hair thinning
stops hair loss
The slippery elm bark is optional in the recipe, but it gives it
such a great creamy feel. It's also the ingredient that turns
your left over fenugreek smoothie into a conditioning pudding. It has the texture of a pudding and goes on like a
cream. This recipe will last in the refrigerator for up to 6
weeks. Just stir it before using.
Food-based Substitutions for Coconut Cream
If you don't have coconut cream, try some of these substitutions.
Whole Fenugreek Seeds
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Use 2 tablespoons of any of the following:
avocado
bananas (mashed and pureed)
coconut butter
honey
molasses
maple syrup
raw agave syrup
Hard Water Alternatives
I like to save the water the fenugreek seeds make for hair rinses.
You may want to add more liquid to your smoothie or pudding.
If you're looking for hard water alternatives, try these:
Fenugreek (Methi) Seeds: Natural Hair Growth Herb of the
Year? Fenugreek seeds are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, iron, selenium (relieves stress), magnesium (natural muscle relaxer), flavonoids, potassium, zinc (creates feelings of peace
and relaxation), folic acid (helps prevent autism), and thiamin. Other Fabulous Fenugreek Benefits:
• heals the mucous membranes of the body
• has an anti fungal, antibacterial, and ant inflammatory effect on
the body • used for upset stomach, digestive problems, constipation, and
gastritis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach)
• high in fiber and protein
distilled water
• contains choline, which studies have shown slows mental aging, and calms the symptoms of pms and menopause*
aloe vera juice
• naturally boosts libido
green tea
hibiscus tea
• blood sugar regulator - controls blood sugar for Type 1 & Type
2 Diabetes
fenugreek hair rinse
• helps stimulate contractions during childbirth
2 tablespoon
• good for heart health, prevents hardening of the arteries
s apple cider vinegar in 2 cups of water
• increases energy and stamina
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• great for use as a topical treatment for burns, boils, eczema,
and gout
• anti pollutant for the body
• prevents fibroids
• stimulates hair growth
• increases milk flow in nursing mothers - even in the midst of a
mild case of mastitis, I discovered. Fenugreek seeds contain a
compound called diosgenin*, which is what many believe in-
Fenugreek Smoothie
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creases the milk flow. This same compound, along with other
key nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, is what herbalists believe
boosts hair growth and thickness.
• gives you bigger boobs? Check out one more thing...
This recipe is from my Healthy Hair Challenge. Join me as we put these, and other
natural recipes into practice @ http://lavishlynatural.com/90daychallenge/
HAIR MILK
I love using milk in my hair, but there are times that my hair goes
through detox periods and wants nothing milky, creamy or
creamy-ish in her coils.
This is when I pull out the BIG seeds — flaxseeds!
Flaxseeds are so wonderful, I could write a song about them.
But I won’t…yet.
Two tablespoons of flaxseeds contain 133% of Omega-3 fatty
acids.
Omega 3’s are wonderful for our hair, brain, body, and immune
system.
Omega-3 fatty acids “cleanse the arteries, support the heart,
boost immune-system function, and nourish the brain.” Rosemary Gladstar, author of Family Herbal. You don’t have to eat this recipe for your hair to still experience
the softening, healthy hair growth wonders of flaxseeds.
But…if you would like a recipe you can eat, try my Sweet Flax
Milk. It’s really good!
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Mix 1 cup with a tsp of flax oil and it makes a wonderful deep
conditioning rinse:)
Homemade Hair Milk
http://lavishlynatural.com/hairmilk/
This recipe is so simple, I added my new favorite essential oil
to make it more Lavish!
INGREDIENTS FOR HAIR MILK
2 1/2 cups of water
1/4 cup flaxseeds
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 tablespoon coconut oil (gives it that creamy look and
feel without being oily or greasy — it also won’t clog your
pores)
Fresh flaxseed gel, right off of the
stove, and poured into my favorite natural hair care container -the mason jar!
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Bring flaxseeds to a boil, then reduce to medium-high heat for 10 to 15 minutes. After boiling, strain the flaxseeds out of your gel quickly. It will be thickening as you pour.
After you’ve poured the flaxseed gel into a bowl, add the aloe vera gel, essential oils and coconut oil. I like to stir this recipe, but you can also use a blender/mixer on low to medium speed for up to 1 minute.
This recipe will last up to 3 weeks. Keep it stored in your refrigerator.
Palmarosa Essential Oil Benefits
Milday’s Skin Care and Cosmetics Ingredients Dictionary (3rd Edition) describes the properties within palmarosa oil as:
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“soothing, moisturizing, antiseptic, tonic, and cell regenerating
has an immediate calming and refreshing action on the skin
recommended for use with dry skin, skin conditions and dermatitis
can be used to mask odors
the oil is obtained by distillation of this flowering grass-like plant
1.
2 to 4 drops of your favorite essential…I’m using palmarosa essential oil. I’ve been really feelin this one
lately. Plus it’s light and smells a lot like roses.
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3 Tbsp bentonite clay
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp honey (I like a lot in my mix)
2 Tbsp marshmallow root powder
1 Tbsp Safflower Oil (jojoba, coconut, and avocado oils will
also work)
up to 1 cup of aloe vera juice (add liquid slowly and use more
or less liquid depending on how thick you like your mix
4 to 6 drops of your lemon essential oil
HOMEMADE BENTONITE CLAY WASH
If you haven’t tried clay – this is the recipe for you. If you love
clay like I do, switch up your liquids. Try some coconut water
or green tea for a clarifying, nourishing clay wash.
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
You can mix this in a bowl or with your blender.
2.
Mix clay and vinegar first.
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3.
Add sunflower oil and honey.
4.
If it starts to clump up on you, begin adding water. Start
with 1 cup and continue to add until you reach your desired consistency. I like mine to be pourable but it’s up
to you.
5.
Apply it to your hair, let it sit for 30 to 45 minutes, and
rinse…well.
6.
Play with your ingredients. This is a basic recipe…it
likes when you add to it! Watch me make a clay wash
here.
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AMLA & HIBISCUS CURL DEFINING DEEP CONDITIONER
See the full pictorial for this recipe at http://lavishlynatural.com/amlaandhibiscus/
I started with dried hibiscus flowers I had left over from my
henna ‘tea.’
Using my blender I created a
powder for the mix.
I mixed the hibiscus and amla
with other hair loving ingredients.
The honey and marshmallow
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What Is Amla? Amla, also known as Indian Gooseberry, is a fruit that belongs to
the Euphorbiaceae family (a large family of flowering plants).
Amla Benefits*:
• strengthens hair roots
• high in Vitamin C, carotene, and iron
• prevents dandruff
• nourishes the brain
• reduces hair loss
• improves mental functioning
• helps prevent greying of hair
• improves luster
• gives hair volume
• improves skin health
• increases vitality
• promotes healthier hair
• helps define natural curls
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Ingredients
3 tbsps amla powder
2 tbsps hibiscus powder
2 tbsps raw honey
1 tbsp marshmallow root powder
1 tbsp linden leaf & flower powder
1 tbsp horsetail powder
1 1/2 tsp coconut oil
1 1/2 tsp cocoa butter
1 cup coconut water
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INSTRUCTIONS
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Mix your powders together so that they are well blended.
Slowly stir in coconut water until desired consistency (start with about 1/4 cup...slowly go up from there).
Add honey and stir.
Add in coconut oil and cocoa butter.
Apply to hair.
Let conditioner stay on for 20 to 45 minutes. (I usually let mine stay on for a few hours)
Rinse.
NOTES
Hibiscus tea, green tea, purified water, or aloe vera juice, are great substitutes for coconut water.
Amla powder can be drying on the hair - do a strand test before applying to your full head.
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1 tablespoon bentonite clay
1/2 cup aloe vera juice
2 tablespoons marshmallow root powder
2 tablespoons organic honey
1 to 2 tablespoons safflower oil
CROWN DETOX
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Add ingredients to bowl in the order listed.
2.
Stir by hand to reach the desired consistency. 67
WHEATGRASS & GRAPEFRUIT DEEP
CONDITIONING CLAY WASH
2 tablespoons Bentonite clay
3 tablespoons Grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon Linden leaf powder (softens and conditions
the hair)
1 tablespoon Horsetail power (promotes hair growth,
strengthens hair)
1 tablespoon Wheatgrass powder (helps mend damaged
hair, can also turn gray hair back to it's natural color)
1 teaspoon Marshmallow root powder (conditions hair,
adds slip to the mix)
1 tablespoon Safflower oil (or your favorite oil - olive,
sunflower, etc.)
2 tablespoons Honey (natural humectant)
1 cup Flax water (or purified water, aloe vera juice, green
tea)
1 teaspoon Vitamin E
6 to 8 drops Grapefruit essential oil
6 to 8 Rose essential oil (naturally softens and conditions
hair)
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sunflower greens (L), wheatgrass (R)
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2.
I use a mixer for this recipe but you can easily make it in
a bowl. Add clay, linden leaf powder, horsetail powder,
marshmallow root powder, and wheatgrass to mixing
bowl. Gently stir dry ingredients with fork until blended.
This will keep your mix from clumping up on you while
mixing.
3.
Mix in purified water. Blend for 2 to 4 minutes. I like my
cleanser to be more like a shampoo consistency - not a
paste. You can always increase or decrease the liquid
amount based on what you like.
4.
Add essential oils and Voila!
Add honey, grapefruit juice, safflower oil
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This is my FAVORITE clay mix because it has wheatgrass (softens, detoxifies, promotes hair growth) which is excellent for
mind, body, and hair! It’s also made with grapefruit juice instead
of my apple cider vinegar (that I LOVE). always increase or decrease the liquid amount based on what
you like.
This will last for about a month in a refrigerator (I use it all
before then so it may last longer:)
Also, enjoy a shot of wheatgrass today. The benefits of wheatgrass are endless but the Top 5 are:
1.
Increases red blood-cell count and lowers blood pressure
2.
Fights tumors and neutralizes toxins
3.
Externally applied to the skin can help eliminate itching almost immediately
4.
Is a beauty treatment that slows down the aging process
when the juice is consumed
5.
Greatly increases energy levels
I use a mixer for this recipe but you can easily make it in a bowl.
Add clay, linden leaf powder, horsetail powder, marshmallow
root powder, and wheatgrass to mixing bowl. Gently stir dry ingredients with fork until blended. This will keep your mix from
clumping up on you while mixing.
Add honey, grapefruit juice, safflower oil.
Mix in purified water. Blend for 2 to 4 minutes. I like my cleanser
to be more like a shampoo consistency - not a paste. You can
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http://lavishlynatural.com/chocolate/
3 tablespoons rhassoul clay
1/4 cup cocoa butter (melted, add slowly)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons warm coconut milk
CHOCOLATE
I love using bentonite clay for cleansing and conditioning, but
when my curls start to feel crunchy dry, I make chocolate!
This rich, moisturizing rhassoul clay deep conditioner has 4ingredients. If you’ve been on the fence about trying a mud
wash or clay conditioner, make this recipe your first!
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If you have any leftovers of this recipe, keep them in an air tight
container and place it in the refrigerator. If you’re using this
Chocolate on the same day, saran wrap will work. If you’re making a big batch and have lots left over, you can
freeze this clay for up to 6 months.
INSTRUCTIONS
Rhassoul clay:
1.
helps remove toxins from hair and body
2.
contains high levels of silica, magnesium, calcium and potassium, which are excellent for healthy hair and skin
3.
softens and conditions hair
4.
elongates kinky curls
5.
adds shine
1.
Add all ingredients to your mixing bowl.
2.
Stir until the clay is smooth.
3.
If you like a paste consistency, add less coconut milk. If you
like it more like a chocolate sauce (like mine above) add
more by the teaspoon. 4.
Once the clay is mixed, apply it to your hair.
5.
Let it condition for 45 to 60 minutes.
6.
Optional: Add a heat cap for a luscious deep condition! 7.
Rinse well! This clay likes to hide in my coils more than bentonite clay, so make sure to rinse well, then rinse again!
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Optional Liquid Substitutions:
Don’t have warm coconut milk?
Try these substitutions:
• aloe vera juice
• coconut water
• distilled water
• grapefruit juice
• green tea
• homemade flaxseed gel 73
4 ripe bananas
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon apricot kernel oil
1 teaspoon raw agave syrup (or molasses)
BANANA DEEP CONDITIONER
Naturally detangles hair, leaves hair shiny and well moisturized. The smoothie texture makes it rinse right out, but if your
bananas are firm, it may be an issue.
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
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Blend on high for up to 1 minute in a high speed
blender
2.
This recipe makes 16 ounces.
3.
Use within 7 days. Keep stored in your refrigerator
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VIDEO | GREEN JUICE CLAY CLEANSER
CHAPTER 4
HAIR TEAS &
TONICS
1 cup Distilled Water
1/4 cup dried organic red or pink roses
1 tablespoon dried organic hibiscus flowers
1 1/2 cups flaxseed water (2 tablespoons of flaxseeds
in 1 1/2 cup of distilled water)
4 to 6 drops Rose essential oil
4 to 6 drops Sandalwood essential oil
*fresh rosemary and fresh mint
ROSE SANDALWOOD REPLENISHING
HAIR TONIC
INSTRUCTIONS
In a small pot bring distilled water and organic roses/hibiscus
to a boil and immediately reduce heat. Let simmer on low to low-medium heat for 15 minutes.
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In a separate pot, bring flaxseeds and water to a boil for 4 to 5
minutes.
This mix is enough for 2 (8) ounce bottles or one mega bottle for
a concentrated dose of softening, conditioning power!
(Note: I ran out of my regular flaxseeds and used golden as
well. They both work the same but look pretty cool boiling together)
Once the rose water has cooled, add half to your bottle or container.
Immediately pour flaxseed water through a strainer to remove all
flaxseeds. Allow to cool before adding to your containers or bottles.
*Lavish Option (add 1 sprig
of fresh rosemary and 1 sprig
of fresh mint to the flaxseed
liquid before boiling for a
natural infusion of botanical
goodness!)
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I use rose water and flaxseeds for just about everything including conditioners, rinses skincare treatments. Pure rose water
has many healing benefits, smells wonderful, and can be easily
mixed with other flowers and extracts to deepen any at home
spa or hair care treatment. However you use this one, play
around with your favorite essentials substitute green tea or aloe
vera juice instead of flaxseed gel. See what your hair loves!
Make sure to store your flaxseeds in an air tight container. They
will last about 3 weeks in the refrigerator and you can reuse
them at least one to two more times for fresh flaxseed water
and gel! (that’s roses, rosemary and apple mint from my backyard in there with the flaxseeds…they smell wonderful!)
Flower Therapy:
The next time you see pink
roses, know that they give off
an energy of love and divine
magic. This beauty is more of
an inner light, inner power, an
inner radiance that comes
through everything you do. If
these roses could talk they
would say -- Love Who You
Are! You are Irreplaceable.
Let your inner beauty shine!
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Organic Benefits
Organic red or pink roses softens and conditions the hair, promotes hair growth. Helps hair maintain it’s proper balance of
moisture (click here for more rose benefits)
Organic hibiscus flowers – great for scalp stimulation and hair
conditioning; adds fullness and thickens the hair
Flaxseed water – adds natural slip and shine to thirsty tresses;
gives you all of the benefits and moisturizing effects of an oil
without being an oil…
Rose essential oil – adds a light natural fragrance and transformative mood lifter: boosts self-esteem and confidence
Sandalwood essential oil – grounds the senses, activates a
calm, clear mind. Natural fragrance
Rose Sandalwood Replenishing Hair
Tonic is wonderful to use as a rinse, or
leave-in spritz. Mini Twists LOVE IT!
For the full post on this recipe, click
http://lavishlynatural.com/herbaltonic/
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HIBISCUS HAIR TEA
2 tablespoons fresh or dried hibiscus flowers
2 tablespoons dandelion root
2 tablespoons flaxseeds
3 sprigs of rosemary leaves (or 10 drops of rosemary
essential oil)
2 tablespoons catnip flower
8 cups water
(2) 16 oz bottles or a 32 ounce jar with top
INSTRUCTIONS
1 Add hibiscus, dandelion
root, flaxseeds, and rosemary leaves to water.
2 Bring to a boil.
3 Turn heat to low, and
simmer for 5 minutes.
4 Remove from heat and
let sit for 5 minutes.
5 Add catnip to warm water and let sit for 10 minutes.
6 Strain leaves, flowers,
and seeds from water.
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Hibiscus Hair Tea
Ingredients
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This recipe is great year round. Start using it as a
rinse, hair spritz, or leave-in.
INGREDIENT BENEFITS
catnip – can be used in place of conditioner, moisturizes hair, heals split ends, increases
hair volume and thickness
comfrey root – stimulates the scalp, heals scalp
irritations, speeds wound healing, stimulates hair
growth, softens hair, prevents hair loss
dandelion root – tones the skin, helps balance
sebum in the scalp which promotes hair growth;
relieves dandruff
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Pour into bottles.
Keep in refrigerator for up to 2 months.
roses – fragrant, rose water is extremely rich in
flavonoids and vitamins A, C, D, E, and B3; a natural moisturizer
that rejuvenates hair
This recipe comes from my 2015 Summer DIY Collection. It’s our
most popular hair tea recipe ever and I know why...it’s super conditioning! I know what you’re thinking...it’s a hair tea, how conditioning can it be?
hibiscus flower – can be used as a natural hair dye; has a high
mucilage content making it a wonderful hair and skin moisturizer
that is gentle for sensitive skin; helps hair and skin retain moisture.
It could be the deep conditioning power of the catnip, or the hair
healing properties of comfrey root, hibiscus flowers are deeply
conditioning, heal the scalp, and help balance mood and unblock
creativity. It had me a deeply conditioning. Oh...and did I say it
adds shine, not sheen, shine to your hair!
lavender flower – a cleansing oil that prevents hair loss; a cell
rejuvenator that prevents scarring and stretch marks; a balancing flower/oil that relaxes and stimulates
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calendula flowers – works as a natural emollient, soothes scalp
irritation; a cell rejuvenator that helps hair follicles grow, creating
thicker hair
rosemary leaves – improves circulation and blood flow to the
scalp; helps prevent and treat hair loss, prevents baldness, aids
in hair growth
lemon leaves – rich in anti-oxidants and vitamins, which are
beneficial for perfect skin, hair and health
chia seeds – packed with vitamins A, B, C, copper and iron,
chia seeds restore health and strength to hair; rich in omega-3
faty acids, prevents hair loss, gives hair luster and shine
flaxseeds – high in omega-3’s, revitalizes the skin, nourishes
the hair and scalp, adds shine, softens the hair, helps define curls
See the full recipe at:
http://lavishlynatural.com/hibiscustea/ and watch
the Hibiscus Hair Tea Video here.
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I am a perfect expression of radiant health.
1 tablespoon dandelion tea
2 tablespoons catnip tea
2 tablespoons comfrey root
1 tablespoon hibiscus (will turn your tea red)
1 tablespoon flaxseeds
1/4 cup aloe vera juice
4 cups of water
DANDELION & HIBISCUS HAIR TEA
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Bring water to a boil
2. Add hibiscus and remove from heat.
3. Add comfrey dandelion, catnip, comfrey root, and flaxseeds.
4. Let cool for 15 minutes.
5. Add aloe vera juice and lemon essential oil
6. Add 4 drops of lemon essential oil (or your favorite) optional
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NOTES
Add this conditioner to the end of your hair wash routine for
best results. You can leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes for deep
conditioning before rinsing.
I discovered this recipe by accident a few years ago when my
kids were learning to swim. I was looking for something to use
on their hair when they came out of the pool. It had to be more
conditioning than apple cider vinegar, but not leave any product
buildup since I would be using it almost daily.
I had catnip, comfrey root and hibiscus. They worked well all
week so this became the base recipe. I slowly started to add more ingredients to see if it made a difference. Chamomile flowers, lavender, different essential oils, vegetable glycerin — all were good but I found the recipe below to
be the most conditioning.
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2 tablespoons marshmallow root powder
3 cups purified water
2 tablespoons catnip
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Grapefruit essential oil (or your favorites)
ylang ylang essential oil
SLIPPERY MARSHMALLOW
DETANGLING CONDITIONER
INSTRUCTIONS
1 Heat 2 cups of water to just before boiling and remove from heat. 2 Add catnip and let sit for 10 minutes.
3 Strain catnip roots/leaves from the water.
4 Bring the remaining cup of water to a boil.
5 Add marshmallow root powder and apple cider
vinegar to boiling water.
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Geranium 6 Remove from heat
7 Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
8 Add catnip infused water to marshmallow root/
apple cider mixture.
9 Add essential oils and apply.
Improves skin, reduces blood pressure, anti-bacterial, helps in the
regeneration of new cells, uplifting, strengthen’s mental functioning
Great for use after shampoo, co-wash, and deep conditioner.
Also good as a hair rinse. I leave catnip on my hair but this is personal preference. Some naturalista’s wash it out after use.
Cell rejuvenator, anti-fungal, reduces appetite, conditions hair,
eliminates dandruff, enhances sensuality, good for centering and
meditation
Patchouli
Rose bulgarian Best Essential Oils for Healthy Hair
Grapefruit Essential Oil
Natural anti-depressant, promotes positive feelings, hopefulness
and relaxation. Excellent overall health tonic for hair, mind, and
body, helps balance oily skin
Clary sage
Natural relaxant, anti-depressant, reduces muscle spasms, natural aphrodisiac, heals rashes, reduces inflammation, induces feelings of euphoria, joy, and confidence, helpful in breaking
addictions. Decreases nervous tension, mind calming, boosts libido, improves memory, anti-bacterial, decreases nausea, improves circulation
Sweet orange
Uplifting, cheerful, anti-depressant, relieves cramps, boosts the
immune system. This is my favorite essential for homemade hair
and skin goodies for kids. Team Lavish refers to this scent as
Fruit Snacks. We add it to baths, hair and body oils, and buddas
Ylang ylang
Anger eliminator, dissolves anxiety, helps reduce blood pressure,
balancing/centering properties, balances an overactive scalp, promotes hair growth, clears negative thoughts, reduces dermatitis
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I used to make this recipe
with one of my favorite
blended essential
oils...until it was sold out. I
tried to find as many of
the ingredients as I could,
but I was still missing a
few. I decided to go with
one -- ylang ylang essential. I love the scent and it
helps heal the scalp.
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1 tablespoon (or 1 tea bag) dandelion root
2 tablespoons of flaxseeds
2 1/2 cups of water
5 drops of lemon essential oil (or 1 tsp of lemon juice)
1 tablespoon honey
*Optional – 1 to 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
DANDELION HAIR TEA
INSTRUCTIONS
1 Steep your dandelion root or dandelion root tea bag in
8 ounces of water for 4 to 5 minutes. Strain dandelion root
from water if using scoops. Set dandelion tea to the side.
2
Boil flaxseeds in 2 cups of water for 4 to 5 minutes.
3 Remove from heat and strain the flaxseeds from the
water immediately.
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4 Add honey to hot flaxseed water (consistency should be
slippery) and allow the mixture to cool for 10 minutes.
5 Combine flaxseed water, dandelion tea, apple cider vinegar, & lemon to 20 ounce bottle. Shake to get all of the ingredients happy and blended.
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Wash & condition your hair.
Pour tea over your hair for your final rinse.
Dandelion Tea Benefits:
1 Power packed with the following vitamins and minerals: iron,
zinc, calcium, potassium, copper, & Vitamins A, B, C & D
2 natural skin toner
3 natural laxative
4 natural diuretic
5 settles an upset stomach
8 Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes with a plastic bag or cap on
your hair.
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Rinse briefly (less than a minute) and style!
6 relieves bloating
7 purifies the blood
8 helps control blood sugar
When I was little, the first bouquet of flowers I made for myself,
was a big bunch of yellow dandelions I picked from the yard.
Very few things were better than blowing dandelions in the wind
and pretending they were snow (it never snowed in Nashville,TN).
9 good for your tummy – helps ease digestion
10 reduces inflammation
11 cleanses the liver
12 relieves dandruff
I had no idea that you could boil those suckers and drink them
for an extremely healthy tea that’s even more magical for your
hair! Dandelions are an edible herb packed with healing vitamins
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13 gives good hair sheen (a cousin to hair shine)
14 helps control acne, diabetes, and high blood pressure
15 helps balance the sebum in your scalp, which promotes
hair growth
16 relieves dry hair
The tea itself can be pretty bitter so make sure to sweeten
with stevia or honey…or drink it with a side of red velvet
cake:)
Lemons help clarify hair
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I am willing to see my magnificence. Louise Hay
3 medium cactus leaves (or pads)
6 cups distilled water
2/3 cup fenugreek powder
1/2 fresh aloe vera leaf
4 cups water
CACTUS FENUGREEK CONDITIONER
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Cleanse and prep cactus leaves
2.
Cut into 4 pieces (better for food processing or grating)
3.
In a large bowl, grate the leaves into a pulp, or use a
food processor.
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4.
It's ok if pieces are left in the cactus, we're using it all!
Maybe the Max Hydration Method or the Curly Girl Method?
5.
Add 6 cups of water.
6.
Let cactus conditioner sit for 2 to 3 hours.
I haven’t followed a specific regime, maybe the Loc Method
here and there, but that was before I discovered the Water Only
Hair Wash Method.
7.
Start making fenugreek conditioner.
8.
Add 6 cups of water to fenugreek powder
9.
Let sit for 2 to 3 hours.
I’m on Day 11 and my hair is softer and I feel like I have full sebum coverage — a verrrrrrry necessary part of this method.
10. Mixture will thicken A LOT.
11. When 3 hours is up, combine conditioners in the same
bowl.
12. Use a strainer, t-shirt, nut milk bag, or scarf, to strain
the cactus and fenugreek from the conditioner.
13. Add to bottle.
14. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
NOTES
Add essential oils for fragrance. You may not need it. Fenugreek
powder smells like syrup:)Have you ever followed a specific
method or regime for your hair?
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If you love gels, plant, and plant-based products —
YOU. WILL. LOVE. THIS.
Check it out:)
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Be Still and Know
1 tbsp chamomile flowers (or 1 tea bag of chamomile
tea)
1 tbsp dried lavender flowers
3 cups purified water
1 tbsp flaxseeds
1/4 cup aloe vera juice
6 drops rose essential oil
*1/8 tsp optiphen
LAVISHLY NATURAL’S LUSCIOUS HAIR
TEA
INSTRUCTIONS
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6.
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Bring water to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add flaxseeds,
chamomile, and lavender flowers.
Simmer for 5 minutes on medium-low heat.
Add aloe vera juice and reduce heat to low. Simmer
tea for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and add essential oil.
Strain leaves and flowers from the tea and allow it to
cool.
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Pour into container or 16 ounce bottle.
Apply after wash and condition as a leave-in hair rinse.
Chamomile Flower Facts:
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they smell awesome
stimulate hair growth
prevent hair loss
soften skin
Luscious Hair Tea
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Lavender flowers are naturally hydrating and nourishing to the
skin. According to WebMD, these flowers are a “possibly effective” treatment for alopecia areata (hair loss). If you’re making a large juicy batch of tea, consider preserving
your extras. I’ve been using optiphen for my handmade goodies for about 2 years.
Optiphen is a paraben and formaldehyde-free preservative. It
keeps the microbial growth from bacteria and yeast from ruining
This recipe comes with it’s own hair affirmations. Find them here:
http://lavishlynatural.com/luscious-hair-tea/
your creams, gels, and juicy hair tonics. It also works well in both oilbased creams and lotions, as well as
water-based shampoos and conditioners.
It doesn’t change the feel or texture of
your handmade delight. It will extend
the life of things like homemade gels,
conditioners, lotions, bubble baths
and delicious hair teas.
As with all products, especially handmade, research all ingredients and
test this product on your skin prior to
use.
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