Dig in on Life and Style Union's top five products essential to your winter haircare arsenal. Brick weather doesn't equal dry, brittle, unhealthy locks. Head on out to your local haircare parlor and snag these products immediately for the Holiday Season OR kick it up a creative notch with all natural alternative hair remedies you can find in your food pantry!
Who Made the Cut?
Number One
Jane Carter with her luxurious line of namesake haircare solutions. The Jane Carter line is infused with premium, holistic ingredients from Mother World, some of which include essential oil combinations of lemon, grapefruit, ylang ylang, tangerine, nettle and vitamins A,D & E. Her line is divided into unique sub components, which address different haircare scopes- Cleanse, Condition, Style and Nourish comprise of the primary categories of haircare within the Jane Carter Hair Enterprise, each possessing interesting ingredients which promote moisturization, fortification, and fullness, ideal for natural African American hair.The perfect holiday gift:
The Jane Carter "Come Fly With Me" Hair Traveler's Kit
Can Be Ordered: Here
Number Two
A tantalizing Carol's Daughter formula which promises to redefine curl textures for multiple hair patterns in women of color. The Hair Milk Curl Defining Trio " gives you everything you need to perfect your curls." Seed butter, sweet almond oil, Panthenol and Apricot Kernel Oil comprise of only a fraction of organic ingredients used in this hair enriching and luxurious mixture. Heavily clad in nourishing vitamins and essential oils, Carol's Daughter Hair Milk Curl Defining Trio is sure to leave your natural hair, soft, supple, full, fresh and glamorous.
Can Be Ordered: Here
Number 3
Although an Italian-based hair company, Alter-Ego proves marvelous and essential to the hair maintenance plan of women of color. The "hair stringent," in particular encourages blood flow to the scalp and this in turn, promotes growth, and hair follicle restoration. This product, part of the Alter Ego Classic Line, is made up of mineral salts, vitamins and proteins. In the words of AE, "the purifying richness of the rosemary and the nettle with a combination of refreshing and invigorating elements of the menthol, make the product recommended for limp and damaged hair."
Retail Value: $37.90
Can Be Ordered: Here
Number 4
The secret tribal remedies of the ancient Tawira peoples of Central America has transcended time and landed into the creative fortress of one haircare manufacturer, and the name is Ojon. Ojon hair prods, which is the namesake of the ancient Ojon tree found exclusively in the lowland terrains of Central America, has found its rightful home in natural haircare and beauty for women of color. The line, which is divided into five prime categories- Intensive Repair, Hydrating, Volumizing, Shine & Protect, and Special Care, proves effective in growing and maintaining long hair, and above all, restoring and retaining natural moisture. We all know this is an imperative factor when considering ample hair growth and strength. Get a hold of the Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment, a small, but potent jar of Ojon concoction, hydrates dry, damaged hair and strengthens and restores a healthy look and feel to hair. Leaves hair extraordinarily soft, silky, and manageable. Even healthy-looking hair shows a noticeable improvement!
Retail Value: $24.92
Can Be Ordered: Here
Titled as "The Strength of Nature," Profective haircare products are synthesized especially for the anti-breakage and hair growth essentials of natural hair. The Profectiv Mega Growth jar, in particular, is a great hand-bag item for Winter 2010-2011, as the mixture forms a protective shield of essential vitamins and oils, around each hair strand, guaranteeing durability against brittle and brick weather. The formula also locks in moisture!!! Very Important. Grab a load of this MegaGrowth ProGrowth Smoother Polish Hi-Shine Serum which replenishes moisture & flexibility while dramatically leaving frizzy, coarse hair ultra silky & smooth. Excellent anti-breakage serum treats dry, brittle, damaged hair by restoring hair strength, flexibility and a soft full-body finish without greasy build-up.
Retail Value: $25.00
Can Be Ordered: Here
Life and Style Union's DYI Natural Hair Growth Remedy
The Hair Mask
This mixture is designed to seal in moisture after your regular shampooing and conditioning round and most importantly, encourage growth and curl definition.
Peel and mash one whole, small avocado with a fork until slightly liquefied.
Crush one whole nutmeg with a ceramic pounder-and-bowl.
Combine both mixtures.
Add one teaspoon of white venigar.
Three drops of essential Eucalyptus oil.
Combine all four products, keeping in mind to retain the thickness of pancake mix.
Spray your hair lightly with a mixture of olive oil and water for 10 seconds, making sure to coat each hair strand with the liquid.
Divide hair into four sections (preferably, two pigtails in the front and two pigtails in the back.)
Liberally distribute finished hair mask throughout hair, from roots to end.
Massage the coated hair with fingers for five additional minutes.
Cover treated hair with a plastic shower cap, or Saran Wrap for richer treatment and live in mane for 30 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly and follow up with one teaspoon of Olive Oil as your finishing moisturizer.
