0 SNSD’s Sooyoung gets injured in a car accident

It’s been reported that SNSD‘s Sooyoung was involved in a car accident, but fortunately, she did not receive any serious injuries.

On August 29th, SM Entertainment released a statement that said, “Sooyoung is suffering from a sacrovertebral fracture from the car accident, but thankfully, the injury is nothing serious.”

They continued, “The doctor in charge gave a positive prognosis and said that with plenty of rest and treatment, she will be fully recovered in no time. Sooyoung will be unable to participate in upcoming planned schedules.”

The injury from her car accident means that Sooyoung will not be able to perform at the “SM TOWN LIVE in Tokyo” or at SNSD’s live concert in Taiwan.

According to SM Entertainment, Sooyoung was traveling from Seoul to Chunan at 9 AM on August 28th for her next schedule, when the car on the opposite lane had carelessly crashed into Sooyoung’s car.

SM added, “Sooyoung was on her way to complete her volunteer services for the visually impaired when the accident occurred. The car in the opposite lane crossed the center line and consequently crashed into Sooyoung’s vehicle.”

Sooyoung is currently receiving treatment at a hospital and is recuperating from the accident.

0 DIY Deep Conditioner Recipe With Ayurvedic Herbs

First, before you decide to make your own all natural deep treatment you have to know the different properties and benefits of the ingredients. For deep conditioners and conditioners in general, you want to use ingredients that will penetrate the hair. 


It's best to start with a real actual conditioner as a base as conditioners are formulated with certain ingredients that bind to the hair.  Starting with a great conditioner base helps make your deep conditioner....condition! 

Here are the ingredients in Aloe & Chamomile Detangling Conditioner I used: 


Aloe barbadensis (Organic Aloe) Juice, Lavendula angustifolia (Organic Lavender) Distillate, Anthemis nobilis (Organic Roman Chamomile) Distillate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ricinus communis (Castor Seed) Oil, Stearalkonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolized Wheat, d-Calcium Pantothenate (Panthenol Vitamin B5), Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Rosa mosqueta (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Salix nigra (Organic Black Willow Bark) Extract


Aloe Juice: Moisturizer that is just a great as water. If your conditioner does not have either water or aloe juice as the first ingredient it just might not be moisturizing and may be more of a hot oil treatment. 


Vegetable Glycerin: This is a humectant that draws water from the air and sucks it into the hair shaft. 


Panthenol B5: Is a humectant, emollient and moisturizer. It binds to the hair shaft readily and is a frequent component of shampoos and hair conditioners (in concentrations of 0.1-1%). It coats the hair and seals its surface, lubricating the hair shaft and making strands appear shiny


Hydrolized Wheat: nourishes and smoothes skin & hair (improves skin feeling & softness), moisture retainer (protects skin & hair from drying out), decreases number and depth of wrinkles, volumizing effects.


These are just a few ingredients and their benefits in this awesome conditioner.


Now that we have a nice yet simple conditioner, that provides a bit of "slip" (great for detangling) we can look into some additions based on the problems we may have or want to prevent with our hair. 


Neem Powder: Cleansing (great if you have scalp issues or even dry scalp)


Amla Powder: Conditioning and a astringent


Fenugreek Powder: Conditioning, great for hair loss and promotes shine


Molasses: Contains sulphur which is one of the key building blocks for healthy hair growth


Honey: Adds shine and is an humectant


Wheat Germ Oil: Decreases thinning and helps the scalp utilize oxygen, also conditions & softens hair


Brahmi Oil: Promotes growth and helps with dandruff


*Hibiscus: Conditioning (I didn't add it this time but, I plan to add it for my next DC)


SOURCE 1 and SOURCE 2 


Recipe:
Yields 4 oz. of Deep Conditioner
3.5 oz. conditioner (I used Aloe & Chamomile Detangling Conditioner)
1/4 tspn. Honey
1/4 tspn. Molasses
1/4 tspn. Wheatgerm Oil
1/8 tspn. Fenugreek Powder
1/8 tspn. Amla
1/8 tspn. Neem Leaf Powder (doesn't have the stinky smell that the oil has)
1/8 tspn. Brahmi Oil
*Optional 5 drops of Peppermint Oil


Mix the oils with the conditioner first and then mix in the powders. Although this may seem like a small amount of powders it is definitely enough. 

This is how my mix looks when mixed thoroughly. As you can see there is plenty of powder throughout the mix. Note: This conditioner started off white!

• I set my mix aside for a few hours (I got kind of busy) and let it "marinate" a bit. I noticed the herbally smell did increase a bit. the overall smell seems like it would be easy to cover, nothing too heavy or annoying.
• The consistency was really nice. It was easy to spread, not too thick or too thin. 
• I applied the mix to freshly washed hair that was dried 75% using an old t-shirt. 
• I left the mixture on for about 2 hours and then rinsed. This DC rinsed out easily for me, way easier than the other Fenugreek mixture I made. 

My hair feels soft, shiny and healthier. I did notice the Fenugreek weighed my hair down a bit after I rinsed, the same way it did the last time. 

I ave about 1 oz. left and I will be making more. I love this Deep Conditioner!  

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0 Should Natural Hair Products Be a Luxury or a Necessity?

Naptural85 on YouTube posted a really cute video about her views on natural hair products. Her views were along the lines of (and please watch her video) natural hair products should be a luxury and not something you depend on. She wasn't talking about "natural products" but, more so natural store bought products and product lines. I totally agree with her!

I think that while it's great to have products you love, it's also great to know how to make and mix your own products. Some people use products and have no idea why that product works for their hair. This is not great because if that company goes out of business or changes their prices, you'll be looking crazy trying to find another "go to" product. I have seen this a few times on different forums. A company will change their formula or prices and customers will be upset because that line of products was a staple. 

Nothing wrong with having staples (I have mine) but, have backups and learn how to get the same results with homemade products. I know how to get a nice twist out with the bare minimum because, I have learned that it's more about technique than it is products. 


Say what?


I think getting the perfect hairstyle is about 85% technique and 15% products. If you only have water, castor oil and shea butter, you can still get nice hair if you know how to properly layer your products and what moisturizers are etc. For example, you would spritz with water first, add the castor oil and then seal with the shea butter. Don't believe me? Try it and see how your hair comes out! 

As I always say, Keep It Simple! To me, no product is worth $15 plus dollars especially, if it is just juices and berries! I can make that myself!! Products should cost me less to buy than to make on my own and buy all the ingredients separate. I should feel like I'm getting a deal not like I'm getting bamboozled. 


My advice is, set a product budget and stick to it and if you see something you want that costs more than your budget than make it yourself! Shea butter and aloe vera gel make a nice custard that might rival some top brands...try it!


Do you make any of the products you use? Do you depend on one product line? What would you do if your staple line went out of business?


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0 Natural Herbs That Help Provide Healthier Hair

There are lots of herbs you can add to your homemade mixes to help provide stronger, healthier hair! For many of us we don't just have natural hair but, we like choosing natural products as well and if we can make these products ourselves that's even better! So, let's talk about some inexpensive herbs we can add to our regimens to help us grow and maintain longer stronger, natural hair.


Hibiscus

• Is said to strengthen hair from root to tip
• Prevent breakage
• Prevent split ends
• Seal the hair cuticle

Neem

• Relieve itchy scalps
• Strengthen hair
• Encourage growth (I assume similar to peppermint oil)
• Help prevent hair loss

Green Tea

• Strengthen hair
• Relieve dandruff
• Help with thinning hair
• Stimulate growth

Amla Powder

• Conditions the hair
• Helps strengthen damaged hair (temporarily, remember once damage is done it can't be reversed)
• Adds shine

Nettle

• Help with hair loss
• Adds shine & gloss
• Helps fight dandruff
• Stimulates hair growth

These are only a few of the natural herbs you can use on your hair and add to your products to "kick them up a notch". 

I think adding a few of these herbs to your deep conditioners and shampoos is a great start! I already use fenugreek & hibiscus and love them! 

Next we will cover rosemary, fenugreek, henna, and more!

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*All information about these herbs was found online through a google search, Please do your own research before buying and using these herbs. Be careful and watch for any irritation and consult your physician if you have any health issues. 

0 Sunye and Yubin pose for W Korea

 

W Korea is quick to jump on the masculine trend this season. Featuring Sunye and Yubin of Wonder Girls in their September issue, the ladies were wearing both feminine and masculine garments from Alexander Wang, Bell & Nouveau, Cartier, Givenchy, Jain Song, Dolce & Gabbana, Rick Owens and more.

Donning red and blonde wigs, they were photographed by Kim Young Jun. Check out the stunning editorial entitled, Two Girls as well as the behind-the-scenes video.

0 It's a Bath & Body SALE!!!!

DIY Hair Care Products is having a SALE!!! Check it out: Bath and Body Sale!

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0 September Issue of Natural Bloom is out!!!

Check it out: Natural Bloom Magazine


This natural hair magazine is one of THE best reads!!! 








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