Caring for your gorgeous tresses and lovely locks is very simple when it is done naturally. Your hair is happier when you steer clear of synthetic chemicals, hair-stripping sulfates, and stifling silicones, and instead choose to nurture your magnificent mane with beneficial botanical ingredients. Delight in this lush mix of plantbased hair-care formulas to cleanse, condition, treat, and nourish.
TREATMENT
If you treat your hair with care and attention, it will be both
beautiful and healthy. The best thing you can do for your hair is
to care for it naturally and avoid conventional products that
contain harsh chemicals, petroleum products, sulfates,
synthetic dyes, and other potentially harmful ingredients.
Instead, choose to care for your hair with plant-based
ingredients that will strengthen, smooth, and moisturize.
Choosing between natural and conventional commercial hair-care products Natural products: Natural hair care and styling products are often formulated with the botanical ingredients listed below. These can moisturize the hair, smooth the cuticles, increase the hair’s natural shine and softness, guard against breakage, increase manageability and strength, and protect the hair from free radicals, as well as help hair appear fuller, thicker, and more healthy
• Natural plant oils
• Natural plant extracts
• Natural essential oils
• Natural herbs
• Gentle Castile soap
• Baking soda
• Natural clays
• Apple cider vinegar
• Vegetable glycerin
• Fruits and vegetables
Conventional commercial products:
These hair-care products may be formulated with the following questionable ingredients, which may
cause allergies, sensitivities, damaged hair, and dry skin, and—at their worst—are also possibly carcinogenic or otherwise toxic! Some of these may also pose threats to our environment!
The following is just a partial list of
questionable ingredients:
• Parabens
• Sulfates
• Silicones
• Synthetic dyes
• Synthetic fragrances
• Phthalates
• GMOs (genetically modified organisms)
• Triclosan
• Propylene glycol
• PEG (polyethylene glycol)
• Mineral oil
Combating chlorine
• Chlorinated water can wreak havoc with your hair.
Consider installing a water filter to your shower head at
home in order to remove harsh chemicals before they
reach your hair and skin.
• Apply a generous amount of hair oil or serum to your hair
and scalp before swimming to protect them from harsh
pool chemicals and chlorine. Reapply as needed.
The very best way to wash your hair
Generally, most folks will discover that a gentle hair washing a
few times a week is sufficient to keep their hair and scalp clean.
1. Wet your hair with warm water.
2. Apply a small amount of hair cleanser to the palms of
your hands and rub together.
3. Starting at the crown of your head, begin
massaging the cleanser into your scalp and work
your way down to the ends of your hair. Massage for
at least 2 minutes to allow the botanical ingredients
to nourish your hair.
4. Rinse the cleanser out with warm water,
while massaging your scalp to increase
blood circulation.
5. Continue to massage the scalp for 30 more
seconds under warm water.
6. Gently pat your hair dry with a towel.
How to condition your hair perfectly
Lightly conditioning your hair after a gentle wash will
moisturize your scalp and help keep your hair smooth,
silky, and manageable until your next hair wash.
1. While your freshly cleansed hair is still damp, apply a
generous amount of conditioner to the palms of your hands
and rub together.
2. Starting at the ends of your hair, massage the conditioner into
your hair and scalp.
3. Leave on for 4–5 minutes.
4. Rinse the conditioner out with warm water.
5. (optional step) Apply a small amount of conditioner to the ends of your
hair only and leave on for 30 more seconds before rinsing again.
How to deep condition your hair
Deeply conditioning your hair and scalp a few times a month will intensely
nourish your hair and smooth your scalp.
1. While your freshly cleansed hair is still damp, apply a generous amount of
conditioner to the palms of your hands and rub together.
2. Starting at the ends of your hair, massage the deep conditioner into your
hair and scalp.
3. Gently comb the conditioner through your hair from the roots to the tips.
4. Put a shower cap on your head.
5. Leave the conditioner in your hair for at least 30 minutes or, ideally, overnight.
6. Rinse out the deep conditioner with warm water.
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