DIY Deep Conditioner

DIY Deep Conditioner + Routine 

Ingredients:

1 Egg + Mixing Bowl

Benefits:

• Good for dry damaged hair
• Rich in protein
• Makes hair follicles stronger
• Smooth hair

Favorite Conditioner

Benefits:

• Softens
• Moisturizing
• Great Slip

3 tbsp. of Mayo

Benefits:

• Moisturizes hair
• Protects from harmful styling products
• Restore hair's PH balance
• Helps to prevent breakage

2 tbsp. of Olive Oil or Coconut Oil

Benefits:

• Adds/seals in moisture
• Adds strength
• Makes hair manageable
• Softens hair
• Penetrate hair shaft

1 tbsp. of Honey

Benefits:

• Helps stimulate hair growth
• Prevents hair fall
• Brings back lost sheen on hair

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients together

2. Warm a bowl of water in a microwave for about 2 mins.

3. Place bowl w/ ingredients in the hot water to warm the products

4. Put your hair into at least 4 sections

5. Start applying the product to each strand of your hair until you cover all sections

6. Place your hair into a shower cap or plastic bag *Just as I did*

7. Allow your hair to soak up the product by:

       a. Sit under head dryer for 15 mins.

       b. Keep shower cap/ plastic bag on hair for a couple of hours

       c. Take a shower w/ shower cap to allow steam to open your hair cuticles

8. Wash out ALL products

      

*BEWARE ! You may see small pieces of cooked egg in your hair * :D

9. Style as usual or use the L.O.C method 

If you want a post o the L.O.C. method, comment below !

                                   OR

                                     I MIGHT do it anyway :] 

I hope you all enjoyed this Bonus post for this week !

XOXO

-Bantu Beauty

My Porosity Test

Welcome to Bantu Beauty my fellow Fashionistas and Fashionisters !

I apologize for taking so long to post! I was on vacation and needed to focus on spending time with my family. Because I was gone for so long I will give you 1 EXTRA post as a gift from me !

Here is the first post !

(2nd post will go up sometime during the week)

I hope you enjoy ! 

My Porosity/Density Test

What is a Porosity/Density Test?

A Porosity test is a test used to determine how much moisture and water your hair will absorb. Depending on the condition of your hair, the cuticle layer could be open allowing your hair to take it more moisture or tightly closed preventing your hair to take in moisture.

How Do I Determine My Hair's Porosity Level? 

There are multiple ways to test your hair's porosity, but the easiest is to conduct a “floating hair test.”

1. Get a cup or bowl of water.

2. Take a strand of your hair and Let it sit in the cup/bowel for about 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Observe your hair. If you hair is floating in the water, you have low porosity. If your hair is sinking, you have high porosity.

As you can see from my photos, my hair stayed floating at the top which means that my hair is . .

low porosity  

Because my hair is low porosity, I have to either heat my products before application or heat my hair with product on it so that my hair cuticles can open and that way it would be easier for my hair to absorb more moisture.

Now that I am educated on my hair's porosity level, I know what products to use and how to treat my hair! 

I encourage you to find out your hair's porosity so that it would be easier to treat!

I hope this will help you & be sure to comment below for any further questions!

XOXO

-Bantu Beauty

Curel Product review

Product Review

Welcome Back to Bantu Beauty !

Hello my fellow Fashionistas and Fashionisters !

Today's blog is a review on a product that I have recently purchased and LOVED !

It is Curel's Itch Defense Lotion. You can buy this product at any drug store or department store. I buy mine from Dollar General for about $4!

 This product is great for those who have Eczema prone skin like I do. I use this product every morning after I wash my face and every night after my showers . . . I only apply it to the places that I would typically have Eczema flare ups . . .

i.e. My face, neck, and the inside of my arms.

This Lotion says that it is used for:

• Instantly relieving dry, itchy skin
• Helps to control any future flare ups
• Restoring the skin's natural moisture

It is also:

• Allergist Tested
• Pediatrician Tested
• Fragrance-free
• Dermatologist Recommended

 The great thing about this product is that you can use it on your children without it irritating their skin . . . its not harsh on your skin and it will leave your skin feeling smooth and soft.

The only cons that I have with this product is that it may take longer to clear the skin and that it will make your skin feel a little sticky directly after application.

I recommend that if you suffer from Eczema prone skin to purchase this product and see how well it works for your skin. It is good for every skin type: oily, dry, or combination.

I hope you enjoyed this product review . . .

 . . . if you have anymore questions about this product PLEASE comment below

XOXO

-Bantu Beauty

My Natural Hair

Welcome to Bantu Beauty !

Hello Fashionistas and Fashionisters !

This is my first official blog and I will be talking about my natural hair
. . .

I will show pictures of my natural and my big chop as well !

OKAY ! Lets Get Started !

My Relaxed Days !

I began to get relaxers at a very young age; I have always had fine 4b/4c brown hair . . . my hair is not super kinky nor is it super loose. For many years, I hated my straight relaxed short hair and could not wait to get rid of it . . . BUT I did not have any say so towards what was done to my hair because I did not learn how to style it during that time.

My Big Chop !

I did transition but for only about 3 months or so . . . I did not like my relaxed ends AT ALL so I finally decided to embrace my natural hair by cutting it all off on August 3, 2015. (Click the link below to check out my big chop video)

My Big Chop Video Aug. 3, 2015 !

All I can say now . . . is that doing the big chop was the BEST decision that I could have made for my hair!

FINALLY ! . . My Natural Hair !

I have been natural for about 10 months and I have LOVVVED every bit of it ! For about 7 months, I decided to wear a weave and let my hair grow, however . . . I did take some time to let my hair breath from the protective style underneath. During that time, I began to take Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin, and Nail vitamins and it made my hair grow SUPER thick and strong !

Below is a photo that I put together showing my 6 month natural hair growth ! My hair is thicker and stronger and I LOVE all of it !   

6 Month Natural Hair Growth !

I was soo happy to start this journey and I am much more excited to continue it ! To my fellow naturalists . . . I admire you and you are my motivation everyday. Thank You !

In conclusion:

If you are the person who has been wanting to do the big chop and skip the transition phase . . . I say DO IT and do not worry about what others may think ! Do what you feel is best . . .

DO YOU BOO !! 

*If you have any further questions about my hair, OR if there is anything specific you want me to discuss, DO NOT hesitate to contact me through social media or leave a comment below . . .

XOXO

-Bantu Beauty

First Blog Post

Hello & Welcome to Bantu Beauty !

My name is De'Erica Alston and I have created this blog for you !

I have finally started this blog and want to share my passion for fashion, hair, makeup, and much much more. In this blog, I will share with you tutorials, photos, and advice that I may have on:

Fashion

Makeup

Skin care

Hair care

& anything else you may want to know !

*As of now I will post every Monday !*  

Want to know more about me ? ? ?

          

Check out my "About Me" page !

(Located in the right-hand sidebar)

 OR

Click the link titled "About Me" below !

About Me

If there is anything you want me to discuss . . .

COMMENT BELOW

PUT YOUR INFO IN THE CONTACT FORUM (underneath blog title)

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Contact Information

XOXO

-Bantu Beauty