Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What can I do to have healthier hair?
As a Natural Hair Care Professional, I see a lot of scalp, hair and skin challenges every day. I would like to offer a few suggestions to help remedy dry itchy scalp, hair and skin, also more serious cases like seborrhea dermatitis and eczema.
We must pay more attention to what we are or are not putting into our bodies. My personal experiences with taking omega-6 and 3 oils on a regular basis has shown me that this can drastically reduce the negative effects of anger, nervous tension and depression, which contribute to loss of moisture in our bodies. Some of these symptoms are; dry scalp and hair, loss of hair, dryness of skin, eczema, dehydration, also acidic joints, which can be very painful.
Taking essential fatty acids in the form of avocados, fish oils (wild Salmon), cod liver oil, flaxseed oil and omega 6 and 3 supplements can offer your whole body wellness. In addition to taking supplements, eat more raw veggies daily as well. Increasing your fresh fruit intake and drinking half of your body's weight (in ounces) of alkaline water every day is another helpful way to add moisture to your internal organs.
Remember that consuming coffee, sodas, chocolate, alcohol, beer, wine and sugar etc...all take the moisture away from your body. These degenerated foods and drinks throw your body into a frantic search for water to dilute and flush the sugar out, before it causes severe acidic damage (dehydrating your liver, kidneys, heart, pancreas, cells, muscles, nerves, bones, skin, scalp, hair, etc...)
Hair and scalp health is also vulnerable to hormonal imbalances and challenged circulation, this can be the cause of hair loss, especially on the crown of the head. Stress is another huge cause of hair loss. Stress manifests different in different people, you may not be able see the affects of your stress externally, but know that your internal organs are paying a dear price.
Omega -6 & 3's, fish oils and a plant based diet have been proven to improve circulation, reduce the damage caused by stress and assist in re-balancing hormones.
For healthy hair, scalp and skin...Hydrate and give your body an oil change tune-up today!
Q. Winter can be a very drying time for hair. What is the best way to keep your natural tresses moisturized and protected from the harsh winter elements?
A. The best way to keep your natural hair moisturized and protected from the harsh winter elements is to run for cover! Baby, it's cold outside so cover your ‘do!
This winter, I've rocked out my swag and glammed up my outfits with a few funky vintage headscarves like the divas wore back in the ‘70s. I tie them loosely to allow proper circulation for my hair and scalp, and then put my hat on. It's all about your style!
In addition, I wear sassy crochet or jazzy knit hats lined with a satin fabric to keep my head warm as well as to keep the natural oils and moisture in my hair and my scalp.
Wear double-stranded twists, flat twists, loose braids or cute buns so you still can cover your hair while trekking outdoors. Choose styles that still allow you to sport hats. Stay away from styles that pull your hair too tightly. Those styles may damage your hairline and cause breakage.
Q. What treatments do you recommend those wearing their hair natural should undergo in the wintertime to keep their hair healthy?
A. Give your lovely tresses monthly hot oil treatments and steams to maintain and nourish your hair and scalp. Use hair care products that include vegetable glycerin, which softens your hair. This is a natural ingredient found in shampoos, herbal conditioning treatments and moisturizing hair oils. Also known as a humectant, vegetable glycerin keeps our hair and scalp hydrated by pulling the moisture from the air to our hair shafts. The ingredient also helps to better hold curls and prevent frizzes.
Q. What top five things we should do at home this upcoming season to keep their hair healthy?
A. To keep our hair healthy this season try the following helpful solutions:
1. Create your own re-hydrating hair spray
First, get a 4-ounce hair spray bottle. Then, add 3 ounces of water, 2 tablespoons of vegetable glycerin, 1 tablespoon of pure olive, and five drops of lavender essential oil or your favorite pure essential oil. Shake well before every use.
2. Use my avocado & olive oil rejuvenating hair pack treatment
This is a natural alternative to a hot oil treatment. You will need: one clear plastic cap, a medium-sized stainless steel mixing bowl, one to two ripe Haas avocados (depending on amount of hair you have), half cup of pure olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable glycerin. Mash all ingredients together in bowl until smooth. Apply creamy mixture to freshly washed towel-dried hair. Massage the pack in well and cover head for 45 minutes with a clear plastic cap. Rinse thoroughly with very warm water until all solid ingredients are removed. Shampoo and rinse well.
3. Massage your scalp
Slightly heat a bottle of Ancient Blends natural hair and scalp oil ancient blends sacred hair and scalp in a bowl of hot water. (This process is very much like heating a baby's bottle.) Gently massage scalp. Start at your temples using circular motions with your fingers. Massage your whole head from back to front and side to side for 30 minutes. Massage therapy will improve the scalp's circulation and stimulate your oil glands, or sebaceous glands, to moisturize your scalp.
4. Drink more quality water Try alkaline water like Fiji water or coconut water to help moisturize you from the inside out. You should always consume lots of water-about half your body's weight in ounces-to flush the impurities and allow proper hair growth to take place.
5. Try my healthy hair cocktail
You'll need two large green or purple kale leaves, a handful of alfalfa sprouts, and four carrots. Bunch up kale leaves and alfalfa sprouts. Then, push mix through juicer with carrots. Drink immediately.
How often do your clients see hair growth results with your hair and scalp oil?
Through a private consultation with me, my clients and customers are informed about healthy food choices and habits to help with optimal hair health and hair growth. I've been made aware by folks whose growth has been quite consistent,,, as long as they were consistent.
Yendys Nefer-Atum is the owner of The Cowrie Shell Center. She created her own My Ancient Blends Natural Hair Care product line, which can be found on her online store and her Etsy store. My Salon Scoop honored Nefer-Atum as their
2010 Ultimate Hairapy Award winner.
You can read reviews for The Cowrie Shell Center in the My Salon Scoop salon directory.
First, get a 4-ounce hair spray bottle. Then, add 3 ounces of water, 2 tablespoons of vegetable glycerin, 1 tablespoon of pure olive, and five drops of lavender essential oil or your favorite pure essential oil. Shake well before every use.
2. Use my avocado & olive oil rejuvenating hair pack treatment
This is a natural alternative to a hot oil treatment. You will need: one clear plastic cap, a medium-sized stainless steel mixing bowl, one to two ripe Haas avocados (depending on amount of hair you have), half cup of pure olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable glycerin. Mash all ingredients together in bowl until smooth. Apply creamy mixture to freshly washed towel-dried hair. Massage the pack in well and cover head for 45 minutes with a clear plastic cap. Rinse thoroughly with very warm water until all solid ingredients are removed. Shampoo and rinse well.
3. Massage your scalp
Slightly heat a bottle of Ancient Blends natural hair and scalp oil ancient blends sacred hair and scalp in a bowl of hot water. (This process is very much like heating a baby's bottle.) Gently massage scalp. Start at your temples using circular motions with your fingers. Massage your whole head from back to front and side to side for 30 minutes. Massage therapy will improve the scalp's circulation and stimulate your oil glands, or sebaceous glands, to moisturize your scalp.
4. Drink more quality water Try alkaline water like Fiji water or coconut water to help moisturize you from the inside out. You should always consume lots of water-about half your body's weight in ounces-to flush the impurities and allow proper hair growth to take place.
5. Try my healthy hair cocktail
You'll need two large green or purple kale leaves, a handful of alfalfa sprouts, and four carrots. Bunch up kale leaves and alfalfa sprouts. Then, push mix through juicer with carrots. Drink immediately.
How often do your clients see hair growth results with your hair and scalp oil?
Through a private consultation with me, my clients and customers are informed about healthy food choices and habits to help with optimal hair health and hair growth. I've been made aware by folks whose growth has been quite consistent,,, as long as they were consistent.
Yendys Nefer-Atum is the owner of The Cowrie Shell Center. She created her own My Ancient Blends Natural Hair Care product line, which can be found on her online store and her Etsy store. My Salon Scoop honored Nefer-Atum as their
2010 Ultimate Hairapy Award winner.
You can read reviews for The Cowrie Shell Center in the My Salon Scoop salon directory.
AMAZING HAIR FACTS....Did You Know?
Hair is the fastest growing tissue in the body, second only to bone marrow.
- 35 meters of hair fibre is produced every day on the average adult scalp.
- The average scalp has 100,000 hairs. Redheads have the least at 80,000; brown and black haired persons have about 100,000; and blondes have the most at 120,000.
- 90% of scalp hairs are growing and 10% are resting.
- It is normal to lose 100 hairs per day from the scalp.
- You must lose over 50% of your scalp hairs before it is apparent to anyone.
- Many drugs can cause hair loss.
- Thyroid imbalance and iron deficiency are reversible causes for hair loss.
- Over 50% of men by age 50 have male pattern hair loss.
- Forty percent of women by the time they reach menopause will have female pattern (hereditary) hair loss.
- Stress, sugar and caffeine cause hair loss.
- Healthy bodies grow healthier hair.