8 Foods That Promote Hair Growth

8 Foods That Promote Hair Growth

1. Avocado contains many proteins and vitamins, including A, D, E and B6 as well as magnesium, folic acid, amino acids, copper and iron, all of which can help with both hair growth and nourishment.

2.Broccoli is rich in vitamin A that stimulates secretion of Sebum (the oily substance) that is the body's natural hair conditioner. Vitamin C, vitamin E, iron and calcium in broccoli are also important for hair growth.

3. Carrots carry a lot of Vitamin A. This vitamin is good for promoting a healthy Scalp, which is essential for healthy hair growth.Carrots also have the highest amount of beta-carotene which is good for promoting hair growth.

4. Beets are good for hair, it improves the quality, thickness and shine of the hair because it has Carotenoids, which assists in blood circulation and nourishes the hair follicles, which in turn promotes hair growth and produces good quality hair. The natural silica in beet-root improves the general health and gloss of the hair.

5. Swiss Chard is rich in biotin, an important hair vitamin that promotes hair growth and strength. Research has found that 30 mg per day of biotin is beneficial for the hair and one cup of Swiss chard contains about 10.5 mg. Swiss chard also has high amounts of vitamins C and A, both of which assist the hair follicles in the production of sebum.

6.Chickpeas are a very good source of protein, vitamin B6 and Zinc.Protein is needed for hair growth,zinc and vitamin A work together to prevent dandruff and hair loss.

7.Cabbage is one of the many greens that provide vitamin A,an antioxidant that stimulates hair growth.

8. Mushrooms  provide zinc, a nutrient that maintains your hair's moisture, which is essential for hair growth ,and helps to prevent breakage.

It’s A Giveaway!!!

It’s A Giveaway!!!

This headband shown in the photo is one of the prizes.

Hello Curlies! Afro Divas has partnered with The Natural Me to bring you a giveaway! Three(3) lucky winners will have a chance to win a beautiful headband and free samples of Shea body butters from The Natural Me product line. The giveaway starts 11/1/13 and will end on 11/3/13 @9pm CST


Please complete ALL the following steps in order to be one of the three(3) winners.

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3)Leave a comment on the giveaway post on Afro Divas Facebook page telling us how you would wear your natural hair(locs,fro,twist ,etc.) with the headband.
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Good Luck!

Juicing recipes For Hair Growth

Juicing recipes For Hair Growth

As we all know juicing is great for overall health, vitality and fitness, but drinking blended fruits and vegetables is one of the fastest ways to speed up your hair growth. Juicing is GREAT for hair growth! Most naturals that do juicing on a regular basis see remarkable results from thickening of the hair and hair growth. Here below are some juicing growth recipes:)

Different Ways To Tie A Head Scarf

Different Ways To Tie A Head Scarf

Scarves worn on the head can be so glamorous and classy.Scarves really can also keep your tresses healthy during the Fall/Winter months.Here is a picture tutorial showing  different ways to tie a scarf and tutorial videos.

12 Ways To Wear A Scarf

12 Ways To Wear A Scarf

Scarves are the best Fall/Winter Accessory because they can “dress” up any outfit. Here are 12ways to tie a Scarf.

Do you like wearing scarves in the Fall/Winter months?I would love to hear from you.

Powerful Home Remedies For Hair Growth

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28 Powerful Home Remedies For Hair Growth (via Style Craze)

Thick, long and lustrous hair is one of the most visible trademarks of a beautiful woman. A Woman with thick and long tresses always creates a favourable impression on one’s mind. For many centuries, people in the world have searched and tried different…

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These are some of my favorite clarifying shampoos

Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo

Cost ($9.99)

                                                                Ingredients:
Deionized Water, Decyl Glucoside (Sugar Beets), African Black Soap, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Seed Oil, Charcoal Powder, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed (Jojoba) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil*, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, Vitamin E, Rosemary Extract, Plantain Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower (and) Lonicera Japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) Flower Extract. *Denotes Certified Organic Ingredient.

 This shampoo cleanses the hair without drying it out and stripping your hair of moisture.Instantly removes build-up  and rinses out thoroughly. It also helps with a dry and itchy scalp.

                                          Trader Joe’s Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo  

                                                          Cost    ( 3.99) 

                    

Ingredients: 

Aqua (purified water) with *tea tree (melaleuca alternifolia) oil, *peppermind (mentha piperita) oil, *eucalyptus (eucalyptus officinalis) oil, *rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) oil, *nettle (urtica dioica) oil, *thyme (thymus vulgaris) oil, birch leaf (betula alba) oil, *chamomile (anthemis nobilis flower), *clary (salvia sclarea), *lavender (lavandula angustifolia), *coltsfoot leaf (tussilago fargara), *yarrow (achillea millefolium) oil, *mallow (malva sylvestris), *horsetail (equisetum arvense) oil, *soybean protein (glycine soja), cetyl alcohol (plant derived), Tocopherol (vitamin E), trace minerals, citric acid (corn), sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, grapefruit seed (citrus derived). *organic

First of all the smell is so AMAZING!It is good for dandruff ,and dry scalp.This shampoo really does a good job in cleaning the hair without drying it out.

                                Giovanni 50:50 Balanced Hydrating-Clarifying Shampoo

                                                                    Cost ($8.99)

Ingredients:

Aqua (purified water) with *rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) oil, *nettle (Uritica dioica) oil, *thyme (Thymus vulagris) oil, birch leaf (Butela alba) oil, *chamomile (Anthemis nobilus flower) oil, *clary (Salvia sclarea), *lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), *coltsfoot leaf (Tussilago farfara), *yarrow (Achillea millefolium) oil, *mallow (Malva sylvestris), *horsetail (Equistetum arvense) oil, *soybean protein (Glycine soja), sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate (coconut derived), cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, decyl glucoside, cocamidopropyl hydroysultaine, citric acid (corn), phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium chloride (sea salt), fragrance from essential oils. * certified organic

This is hands down one of the best  clarifying shampoos, I've ever used it does the perfect balance of clarifying and moisturizing your hair all in one shampoo section.

What are some of your favorite clarifying shampoos? I would love to hear from you:)