Sassy Southern Curls

In my opinion grapeseed oil is an underdog when it comes to hair oil in the natural hair community. Most women prefer other common products such as olive or coconut oil. Grapeseed oil however can provide many benefits and is proven to be a great sealant if used properly. Grapeseed oil is extracted from the seeds of grapes and is often used in cooking. It's an odorless lightweight oil with a tinted green color. I've personally used grapeseed oil as a hot oil treatment and heat protectant. It gave my hair shine without feeling weighed down. It's loaded with fatty acids which makes it great for conditioning and strengthening hair. Don't fall asleep on grapeseed oil ladies!!! Here are some other benefits.

Looking for a DIY detangler just in time for the warmer weather? Why not try this recipe.  DIY Moisturizing Detangler  ¼ cup of your favorite conditioner 1 cup of aloe vera juice 8 – 10 drops of lavender or peppermint oil ½ tablespoon of jojoba oil An applicator jar or spray bottle Instructions:  1. Pour the aloe vera juice into the applicator jar or spray bottle 2. Add the conditioner 3. Add the jojoba oil and essential oil of your choice     Shake gently before each use. Make sure to detangle your hair in small sections using a wide-tooth comb or detangling tool.   This can be used on wet or dry hair. Store the mixture in the fridge.

We are currently running a 20% off special on our Sassy Curls Hair Oil. I've been using my own hair oil mixture now for nearly four years. Use it as a sealant, hot oil protectant, prepoo, or make your own detangler. One of the keys to length retention is moisture. So make sure your using a great oil or butter as a sealant!! This Spring only we'll be offering lemon essential oil in our oil mixture. Not only does it smell great but it reduces the appearance of split ends and helps to detoxify your hair.  Sassy Curls Hair Oil is also available in lavender or unscented. Don't miss out on our sale while supplies last!! Vivian 

I had the pleasure of trying out Jane Carter's new Healthy Hai r collection recently. Arlette Pender of Hairloks by Arlette invited me to take part in the review. Check out this video of Arlette demonstrating all of the products:

I first started using avocado oil about three years ago. It's a very lightweight non-greasy oil, much like jojoba oil. Avocado oil however has high quantities of monounsaturated fats which makes it great for natural hair. You can use avocado oil as: a carrier oil hot oil treatment sealant add to a conditioner detangler I personally love using avocado oil as a prepoo. Just mix together a 1/2 cup of whipped coconut oil, 1 tablespoon of honey along with 1/4 cup of avocado oil.  Apply the mixture to wet or damp hair and finger detangle gently. Check out the diagram below for other benefits of avocado oil:                                    

This post isn't the norm for my blog as it has nothing to do with beauty or hair. However given the current weather condition of half of the US, I think it'll be very beneficial for many of my readers. Living in Phoenix has it's benefits with one being the warmer weather. Because of this, and the fact that I rarely go anywhere, we tend to not get sick in our household. Last July though, my little boy started preschool. We were immediately concerned about the bugs he would bring home and sure enough he did. Like clockwork every 2-3 weeks he had an ear infection or was on the verge of a cold. It was exhausting none the less and I typically ended up sick with him. Whenever I picked him up from school there was always a child sneezing or coughing. I secretly wanted to put that kid in a Hazmat suit but that would be wrong. Right? Now I know that children are typically sick the first year of school. And I get that helps to build up my little one's immune system. My goal w...