more to come ...
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Hair Food
Are you feeding your hair? Products are wonderful & helpful in maintaining & making our tresses look {GO}rgeous... however, what you EAT is important as well. What we put IN our bodies is essential to get that full bodied texture & shine that won't fade everytime we remove product from our hair.
Sooo... what is Hair Food you ask?
#1 WATER!Drink plenty of water. By weight we are about 65% water so HYDRATE yourself! This will help your scalp and follicles and ensure the blood is circulating well to feed the hair with vital nutrients. Which leads me to...
#2 Nutrients!
#2 Nutrients!
Increase your intake of essential fatty acids & protein: including nuts, seeds, dark, rich veggies and good quality olive oil and nut oils for cooking and salads. Hair is 97 % protein. The rest is made up of amino acids,minerals and trace elements.
It's important to try different fruits and veggies to see what your body likes & needs. Don't be afraid to go to your local farmer's market or grocery store and ask for different reciepes and/or help to identify something new! Salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, B-12 and iron this high-quality protein source helps to support a healthy scalp. Top it off with a little swiss chard... which is a terrfic source of vitamins A and C, this aids your body in producing sebum; nature's conditioner secreted by your hair. There are tons of reciepes out there...
Add a few red beans, walnuts & fresh cilantro to a nice mixed salad! Why not skip the white bread for a nice whole wheat 7-grain? Small healthy choices go a long way and the results are worth it!Let's get to cookin', get to eattin' and get to GROWIN' ORGANIC HAIR!
We want to hear from YOU! What are some of your favorite Healthy Food Hair Recipes? Leave a comment please or email us @ thegogirls@gmail.com!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Issues we must address, So ....
To find answers we need to understand Why the African American Male
1. is so against Natural Hair of African American Women???
2. wants his African American Woman's hair to look like the European Woman's Hair by perming, hot iron/flat iron and weave, long and straight??? On the other hand the African American Woman will accept him bald, half bald, nappy , kinky, curly, faded, permed and all.
3. Why is African American Hair so much more an issue for the MALES than the FEMALES???
IT IS TIME FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE TO LOOK DEEP DOWN INSIDE HIMSELF AND DETERMINE WHAT IS CAUSING HIS DISDAIN FOR NATURAL HAIR!!!
1. is so against Natural Hair of African American Women???
2. wants his African American Woman's hair to look like the European Woman's Hair by perming, hot iron/flat iron and weave, long and straight??? On the other hand the African American Woman will accept him bald, half bald, nappy , kinky, curly, faded, permed and all.
3. Why is African American Hair so much more an issue for the MALES than the FEMALES???
IT IS TIME FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE TO LOOK DEEP DOWN INSIDE HIMSELF AND DETERMINE WHAT IS CAUSING HIS DISDAIN FOR NATURAL HAIR!!!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
{pssss.... WHAT IS SHEA BUTTER!?}
We all use it... but what is it!? SHEA BUTTER is taken from the pit of the fruit/nut of the African karite tree, it contains fatty acids, phytosterol and unsaponifiables which stimulate the skin's renewal process, providing a more youthful, vibrant appearance. It's texture is typically soft and buttery so it melts readily into the skin.
Shea butter is known for its skin softening effect. It is also used in hair conditioners to add and maintain moisture in dry brittle hair, in addition to retaining softness and preventing breakage. Shea butter is marketed as being effective at treating the following conditions: fading scars, eczema, burns, rashes, acne, severely dry skin, blemishes, dark spots, skin discolorations, chapped lips, stretchmarks, wrinkles, and in lessening the irritation of psoriasis. It also provides natural ultraviolet sun protection, although the level of protection is extremely variable, ranging from nothing to approximately SPF 6. The shea tree occurs over almost the entire area of Northern Ghana, over about 77,670 square kilometers in Western Dagomba, Southern Mamprusi, Western Gonja, Lawra, Tumu, Wa and Nanumba with Eastern Gonja having the densest stands.
Shea butter is known for its skin softening effect. It is also used in hair conditioners to add and maintain moisture in dry brittle hair, in addition to retaining softness and preventing breakage. Shea butter is marketed as being effective at treating the following conditions: fading scars, eczema, burns, rashes, acne, severely dry skin, blemishes, dark spots, skin discolorations, chapped lips, stretchmarks, wrinkles, and in lessening the irritation of psoriasis. It also provides natural ultraviolet sun protection, although the level of protection is extremely variable, ranging from nothing to approximately SPF 6. The shea tree occurs over almost the entire area of Northern Ghana, over about 77,670 square kilometers in Western Dagomba, Southern Mamprusi, Western Gonja, Lawra, Tumu, Wa and Nanumba with Eastern Gonja having the densest stands.
There is sparse shea tree cover found in Brong-Ahafo, Ashanti, and the Eastern and Volta regions in the south of the country. Soooo... now you know!!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The Go Girls go to the Natural Hair Show 2009-Atlanta, Georgia
We had a great time at the Natural Hair Show 2009, on April 4th.We met the Author of the Nappturosity, Erin Anthony. We also met an amazing product creator for Adiva products, Nadira Chase. Nadira is very knowable about skin and hair care. At the Hair Show there was a wealth of information on how to maintain and nurture natural hair.
There were vendors from everywhere, to name a few: Miss Jessie's Products, Jane Carter, Uncle Funky's Daughter and Taliah Waajid. Also in attendance were several local Natural Hair Care Salons: Deeply Rooted, Back to the Roots and the Damn salon. A good time was had by all.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)