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Never have enough on tips on loving yourself ;)

Tips to Love Yourself

1. Turn the Negative Into Positive

   • Most people have something that they do not like about themselves, but some people will never actually do anything about it. If you have things about yourself you do not like, change them. All it takes is for a strong determination to change something. Only you have the power to change the outcomes in your life.

   Acknowledge Your Good Qualities

   • Every day, write down a minimum of five things that you love about yourself. Positive affirmation can make a big impact when it comes to learning to love yourself more. Focusing on the positive a lot of times helps diminish negatives qualities we may have.

   Eliminate Guilt and Regrets

   • Having guilt and regrets can prevent you from loving yourself fully. Concentrate on the present and realize that whatever mistakes you may have made are in your past. Everyone makes mistakes and all you can do is be a better person, not repeat the mistakes again, and love yourself for who you are.

   Focus on Fun

   • Instead of focusing on the negative, focus on enjoying your life. When you concentrate on having fun and improving yourself, you can love yourself even more before you know it. You will realize that you are a fun person that people like to be around and there is no reason for you to not love yourself.

   Improve Your Body

   • One reason people may not love themselves is that they feel that they do not have the body they always dreamed about. As an alternative for being negative about your body, replace it with being positive and being committed to changing it for the better. Eliminate junk food from your home and replace it with snacks that are good for you, such as fruits and vegetables. Find an exercise partner and stick with your routine.

3 Recipes for a Natural Hair conditoner anyone could use :)

So just for the record, Kyles Natural hair loves natural EVERYTHING.  What would be a more fitting article than to publish one on natural conditioners as well;)?! The ones below are easy to make and effective. So lets mix some shine up people;) ENJOY!!!!

MAYO AND AVOCADO

1.Mayonnaise with avocado - Mix together one small jar of mayonnaise and half of an avocado until it is smooth. Apply the creamy mixture to your hair. Then place a shower cap on your head. Leave the mixture on your hair for twenty minutes. Shampoo. Rinse thoroughly.

EGG AND OLIVE OIL

2. Egg yolk with olive oil - Beat one egg yolk. Mix with one tablespoon of olive oil. Add in one cup of lukewarm water to dilute the mixture. Dampen your hair. Pour the egg yolk conditioner on your hair and let it set for 5 minutes. Shampoo. Rinse thoroughly. NOTE: MAKE SURE THE WATER IS COOL TO WARM SO YOU DON'T COOK THE EGG.

EGG AND YOGURT

3. Egg and yogurt - Beat one egg. Mix in the yogurt. Apply mixture on your hair for ten minutes. Shampoo. Rinse thoroughly.

Ok now that you have some great tools for some natural nourishment ....Do yo thang and show them what ya working with ;)


By M Kyles of Kyles Natural

This Blog wouldn't be right without INDIA:)

10 reasons your hair isn't growing

We’ve all heard the saying “Long hair, don’t care,” but if you really want your healthiest, longest locks, they need a little TLC. Read on to learn why your hair’s growth is at a standstill and how to get results.

1. It’s dirty.

This may seem like common sense, but dirty hair is not healthy hair. Our scalp is an extension of our skin. Imagine what your face would look like if you went 2 weeks without washing it! Hair needs to be treated to a good cleansing at least once every 7-10 days.

2. Heat Damage

Heat damage is no fun, whether it occurs on relaxed or natural hair. For natural hair using a high temperature of heat can give the same permanently bone-straight results as relaxing your hair. And, relaxed hair becomes brittle, dry and breaks easily.
“For breakage issues it’s best to see your stylist to get a trim. Severe damage may warrant a little more cutting to re-grow the hair,” says Sharrell Dorsey a natural hair expert and licensed esthetician. “Combat heat styling issues by getting regular protein treatments and deep conditioning treatments to make the hair healthier and stronger.”

3. It’s dry.

To prevent hair loss and drying, both the hair and scalp need to be moisturized. A lack of moisture causes hair to be brittle and prone to breakage. Instead of using petroleum-based products because they can clog pores, use natural oils, Dorsey says.
“Turn to nature’s best oils like olive, Vitamin E, jojoba, coconut and monoi oils that naturally hydrate the scalp, hair and even body,” she suggests.

4. It’s being pulled too tight.

Pulling hair too tightly can result in permanent hair loss such as traction alopecia, which occurs around the temple and near the ears. It can also result in acne or sores to the scalp, and that’s just not a good look. We already lose about 100 hairs daily, so there’s no need to double this number from irresponsible styling.

5. Overprocessing

Relaxers, hair dye and hair curlers, oh my! Doing too much to your hair at once is dangerous. It’s damaging to hair’s overall health and can result with immediate consequences such as chunks of hair falling out. Be sure to read instructions carefully and to do your research before trying multiple treatments at once and for proper maintenance over the long run.

6. Lack of exercise and proper nutrition

A healthy diet results in healthy hair. “Our diet plays a big part in the health of our hair,” Dorsey says. “Make sure that you are eating enough Omega-3’s like salmon and nuts and drink enough water to keep your internal health hydrated to support healthy hair.”

7. It doesn’t have time to just breathe.

Although weaves and extensions are an excellent protective style that gives you the freedom to switch up your hair’s color and texture, it’s important to remove weave every 6-8 weeks and give hair a break for at least one week.

8. It needs a trim.

Trims are not hair’s enemy! A good trim every 6 to 8 weeks prevents slit ends. Split ends are the cause of stunted growth so ridding hair of that ¼ to ½ inch will pay off.

9. Lack of protein

Chemical treatments and heat damage can diminish between 15 and 20 percent of protein. Each strand of hair is made of protein, so it definitely needs it to survive. There are weekly treatments and others that take place every 6 weeks. Consult with a stylist to figure out your regimen.

10. Using the wrong regimen

You have to use the right products for your hair texture. If you have oily, straight hair, don’t buy a shampoo for brittle curls. Use products that cater to your hair’s needs for maximum results.

-Margaret Francois of Clutch Magazine

TWISTING METHODS PART 3: Adding on the add on

ADDING ON THE ADD ON

            So if I really haven’t twisted you to death right now, we are going to complete our two strand twisting series with a great protective hair styling technique of twisting in add on hair to your natural hair. The most common ways to do this is to braid the add on hair in, or to twist the add on hair in. This third and final part of the twisting series seeks to give you a head start of understanding the long, daunting, yet beautiful task of twisting in add on hair to your own. Expect to take 6 -12 hours to complete (or more) full head of these. 

Braid In Method

            Ok now for all you people who don’t know how to do a basic braid I will have a in depth explanation in my soon to come “Braiding Methods” series, but for now the most common way to add on hair ironically for the two strand twist with add on is just the opposite of what a twist is ….with braiding the hair. Depending on the hair type and fullness the client may need, you typically start out with two packs of human hair, and up to 4 or 5 packs the synthetic hair of choice.

            Make sure you have cut this hair in half and separated it into small portions from the pack in equal sections of your desire for easy installation into the scalp.( or larger portion if the client wants larger twists).  Part hair in desired method and split the section you have parted into 3 pieces ( as if you were going to braid the free hair). Now here is the tricky part….take one of the portions of add on hair and stretch this portion out slightly so that you remove any blunt ends from cutting.  Place this hair in between your pointer middle and index finger right in the middle of the stretched hair. Attach the stretched hair to scalp to the three pieces of your own hair you separated earlier  and begin braiding as tightly as possible. Note: DO NOT BRAID EXCESSIVELY TIGHT AROUND THE CLIENTS EDGES THEY MAY DEVELOP TRACK BASED FEMALE BALDNESS (ALOPECIA). Continue this method throughout the rest of the head until you are done. 

TWIST IN METHOD

Instead of having three pieces of your own hair ready for add you will reduce it to two for this part. Take one section of the add on hair and stretch out the hair as described before. Take the streched hair and place it right on top of the two pieces of your own hair almost like a rope. Grab one section of the hair and add on and twist very tightly counter clock wise. Now take the other section and do the same. Keep both sections tight and twist each end around each other like you would a basic twist with pre twisted sections. Thats it!! You're done. And so am I with all this twisting stuff. I hope you enjoyed:)

By M Kyles of Kyles Natural

How to make your own lip gloss :) ENJOY!!!

Lip Gloss Recipes Made From Home
Honey Lip Gloss

1 tsp beeswax
1 tsp of honey
2 tsp canola oil

Melt beeswax in small pot over stove. Do this process slowly and make sure it does not burn. Combine ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to blend completely. Put into a heat safe container and wait until it solidifies.

Vanilla Lip Gloss
Use one tablespoon of petroleum jelly and place in small melting pot on low heat. Add 1-2 drops of vanilla extract to taste. Pour in heat safe container let set and enjoy.

Other ingredients to try:

Kool-Aid ( any flavor small amount)
Aloe Vera
Any other  Fragranced essential oil

Now that you have the tools you need go smack them lips with the shine you made all by yourself ;)

By M Kyles of Kyles Natural