Vitamin: Folic Acid

 

Folic acid (also known as vitamin B₉, vitamin B_c or folacin) and folate (the naturally occurring form), as well as pteroyl-L-glutamic acid,pteroyl-L-glutamate, and pteroylmonoglutamic acid are forms of the water-soluble vitamin B₉. Folic acid is itself not biologically active, but its biological importance is due to tetrahydrofolate and other derivatives after its conversion to dihydrofolic acid in the liver.

Vitamin B₉ (folic acid and folate inclusive) is essential to numerous bodily functions. The human body needs folate to synthesize DNA, repair DNA, and methylate DNA as well as to act as a cofactor in biological reactions involving folate. It is especially important in aiding rapid cell division and growth, such as in infancy and pregnancy, as well as in "feeding" some cancers. While a normal diet also high in natural folates may decrease the risk of cancer, there is diverse evidence that high folate intake from supplementation may actually promote some cancers as well as precancerous tumours and lesions.Children and adults both require folic acid to produce healthy red blood cells and prevent anaemia.

One of the most important nutrients to prevent hair loss

Folic acid promotes healthy cell growth which in turn produces healthy skin regeneration, and of course hair regeneration or hair re-grow. Taking folic acid vitamins for hair loss prevention can not only greatly decrease your chances of experiencing hair loss to begin  with, as well as help to prevent future hair loss. When male are deficient in folic acid, some men became completely bald!

Folic acid can be purchased in supplements over the counter, but it is best to get your vitamins in the foods you eat. Folic acid is found in nuts and in soybeans. Try replacing your cow's milk with soymilk. Also may leafy green vegetables such as spinach and turnip greens (although the folic acid never seemed to help Popeye!).

The reason that folic acid hair growth may indeed be a reality is the role that folic acid plays in cell division within the body. Folic acid is essential to the healthy and efficient reproduction of new cells all over the body. Research seems to suggest that this includes hair cells, especially for those with thinning hair.

Roots of Nature Reconstructing Deep Treatment

Promises:
Fortifies weak, brittle hair from root to tip
Distressed hair is brought back to life, stronger & vibrantly
Replenishes hair and scalp with rich essential oils

Roots of Nature Remedies is a hair and scalp treatment line that helps to promote healthy looking, strong growing hair.* Formulated with the perfect combination of Organic Shea Butter (a powerful moisturizer) and Organic Green Tea (a known antioxidant) these four healing formulas repair damage, eliminate breakage, strengthen and moisturize hair.

Reconstructing Deep Treatment is formulated with the perfect combination of Organic Shea Butter and Organic Green Tea. Rebuilds damaged hair’s internal structure, mends split ends and helps protect from future damage. Roots of Nature Reconstructing Deep Treatment visibly fortifies hair! Reduces breakage, making hair grow stronger so it can grow.

Directions:     As a weekly treatment: Massage Roots of Nature Reconstructing Deep Treatment into damp clean hair. Use a wide tooth comb to enhance distributioin, allow to sit 5-10 minutes, rinse.

As an intense treatment: for deeper perntratioin, place a plastic cap on head and sit under a warm hair dryer for 15 minutes, rinse.

Ingredients:      42665 Ss7 - Aqua / Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum / Mineral Oil, Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Glycerin, Cetyl Esters, Cetrimonium Chloride, Parfum / Fragrance, Methylparaben, Sodium Salicylate, Hexy Cinnamal, Persea Gratissima Oil / Avocado Oil, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter, Helianthus Annus Seed Oil / Sunflower Seed Oil, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Camellia Sinesis Extract / Camellia Sinesis Leaf Extract**, Citral, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5, Ci 14700 / Red 4, Ci 17200 / Red 33, Ci 42090 / Blue 1. F.I.L. D35156 / 1. **Green Tea.

The TRUTH:       One thing bugs me about this conditioner is that it has some great ingredients on the lists, I have bolded them but WAM, mineral oil being the 3^rd ingredient, why?1??

However, it is a nice Deep conditioner, I am pleased with it and it smells delish too, after I cleansed my hair, then t-shirt dry put the excessive water and then apply this conditioner to my hair that was already pre-section into pinned sections. I apply form root to ends and concentrating a little more on the ends of my hair. It applies easily and slip is a good, which means the comb slid through without a problem and not pulling and hair out as it slide throughout the hair to distribute the conditioner evenly.

I then put on a steam cap and sit under my hard hooded dryer for 30 minutes and then allow the hair to cool down them rinse hair thoroughly.

The end results are noice, my hair was soft, tangle free, the surface of hair seems smooth, very manageable and with sheen. I really like the consistency and the results I get from this conditioner and the fact that is has shea butter in it the only reason for not giving it a ‘5’ is the tub is only 10oz/283g retail @£4.99 now that amount will just about give me two DC treatment with the amount of hair I have and the thickness I have to work through. Other than that I will be purchasing it again.

Rating: 4/5

Price: £4.99 - £5.99

Prize Giveaway: EYL JBCO

 

We are having a special prize giveaway, this is everyone’s all time favourite….., ‘Jamaican Black Castor Oil’.

We will be giving away a ‘2oz bottle of EYL JBCO’.

PROMISES:
EYL is one of Jamaica's most well known, locally produced, 100% pure cold pressed castor oil.

EYL Castor Oil is Unbleached, Unrefined, All Natural, and contains No Additives.

Black Castor Oil is a Beauty Aide in a Bottle. A bottle can serve as a hair conditioner & scalp conditioner. Black castor oil seals moisture in the hair with a protective coat.

RULES:

Really easy rules they are as follows:

1. You need to be a follower.

2. Write a paragraph (minimum 2-3 sentences) as to why you LOVE castor oil and what has it done for your hair.

Those are the requirement to win yourself a bottle of EYL JBCO.

The deadline will be February 28th, 2011, will be Announced on March 3rd, 2011.

Best of Luck to the winner!

Again Where are THOU TBHD?

 

Again I must apologies for me MIA, I have been busy with home life and school.

I am not going to lye I do miss my blogging and my bloggers. I am going set a side time just for my blogging and my followers.

With that being said I have been doing a number of experiments and I also have an announcement to make :).

Before going into the announcement, I will start off my return to blogging with a prize giveaway.

So watch the space for the prize give away, be sure to join in on the giveaway!

Bull SEMEN for hair, ANYONE?

Move over, argan oil and shea butter. Stylists are all abuzz about the latest miracle hair treatment: bull semen.
After reading about sperm-based facials, one British stylist began chatting away with her clients.
“When a client asked where she could get a sperm-based hair treatment done to feed her protein deprived locks … I was speechless,” the stylist said on Stylecaster.com.
She did some research and came across a “Aberdeen Organic Bull Semen Treatment.” Hari’s, a salon in London, is offering clients a conditioning treatment made out of bull’s semen. Hari’s has been one of London’s top salons for over 30 years and prides itself on offering some of London’s most exciting new treatments sourced from around the world.


It has become the most talked about treatment in London. Touted as “Viagra for Hair,” this 45-minute treatment ranges from £55 to £85 ($90-$138 U.S.) and uses semen from Aberdeen Angus bulls. Hari’s combines the sperm with the root of the protein-rich plant Katera. The protein-enriched potion is massaged into the client’s hair after it has been shampooed. Then the client is put under heat so the treatment penetrates the hair. The final step is the blow out, which gives the hair an awful lot of body, as well as shine.

“I have been searching for an organic product with a lot of protein because that is what hair is made of and that is what it lacks when it is dry,” says salon owner Hari Salem. “Thesemen is refrigerated before use and doesn’t smell. It leaves your hair looking wonderfully soft and thick.”

Salem told media that he tried hundreds of products—including wild avocados and truffle oil—before hitting on bull semen as the elusive element in a formula for making hair look gorgeous. His salon also offers such treatments as Kerastase Hair Rituals and mind-soothing Indian Head Massage.
Salem says the treatment repairs, restores and brightens any hair. He says he has no shortage of customers.
“It will be an ongoing treatment as long as the bulls perform,” he says.


According to CosmeticsDesign.com, the trend may actually have started with Norwegian based company Maritex, which stated that it was the main producer of Cod sperm for use in cosmetic products.
The company suggested that the sperm successfully binds water in body lotions and make-up, with the company said to have sold seven tons of processed cod sperm for use in cosmetics in 2002.
However, the motive behind the Hari’s salon’s decision to use the controversial ingredient was more scientific, with the protein in the semen thought to actively complement the protein contained in hair molecules.


Bull semen may be the latest attempt by hair manufacturers to find pure forms of protein that match the hair protein quantities in order to create the most effective hair care treatment. With the bull semen and Katira plant extract mix giving an almost instant and odorless finish, the treatment may be the start of big things to come, says CosmeticsDesign.com.

Because semen has to be refrigerated in straws until use, it could be a while before it becomes a staple in hair-care products. And with its high cost, the ingredient would be aimed at the premium hair care market.
According to Mintel data, other unusual animal ingredients are being used in Asia and Latin America, with many companies incorporating placenta ingredients into skin care products, according to CosmeticsDesign.
Sofface cosmetics, based in China, has created a make-up base that contains sheep placenta, while the Guangzhou Sisder Health & Beauty company has based an entire skin care and body line using the same ingredient.

And that’s no bull.


source from which article was taken: http://forum.blackhairplanet.com/f11/bull-semen-hair-4818/
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Eh? What are your thoughts and views READERS? Would you bull your hair? LORL

Aphrodite Super Standing Dryer

Aphrodite Super Standing Dryer


Aphrodite Super Standing Dryer is made for professionals by professionals. It is the most durable and trust worthy dryer ever created by Aphrodite. It's 20 year history within the industry speaks for itself. Long lasting and powerful is the pride of the Aphrodite range.

1. 1000 watts of pure power
2. Adjustable stand
3. Adjustable hood visor
4. Adjustable thermostat control
5. Automatic timer setting


The TRUTH: I am very pleased with this dryer, I use it to dry when I roller set my hair.
I use it to carry out my DC treat on my hair weekly, I will add my DC conditioner and put on a steam cap/shower cap and then sit under this dryer for say 30 - 40 mins. This baby can get hot as it has variable temperature which I have tried it on almost the setting, maximum heat setting is 70 degrees Celsius, I tend to stick with 50 degrees Celsius.


I believe it is a good option (in comparison to a steamer) as it can dry the hair as well as steaming well by using a steam cap/shower cap. I am not saying that a steamer is not a good option but if you want both benefit in 1 then this dryer is awesome; if you do not have a lot of space and or on a budget then this dryer will fits perfectly into both those criteria.


I am very pleased and chuffed (Brit for being very happy lol). I got it as a Gift **I was cheesing hard** when I unboxed it.

Rating: 5/5

Silk Element Megasilk Moisturizing Conditioner

Silk Element Megasilk Moisturizing Conditioner

Promises

Deep conditioning properties reduce tangles

Gives an intense shine and manageability without product build up

Great for detangling and ease of combing

Adds an intense shine

To give your hair amazing shine without the gunky build up, this product is great. Detangle and soften hair with the deep conditioning properties of this treatment. Use is for everyday conditioning or deep conditioning treatments and watch your hair transform into beautiful, healthy hair.

Directions: For intense conditioning, cover hair with plastic cap and use moderate heat for 5-7 minutes.

Ingredients: WATER ,CETEARYL ALCOHOL ,GLYCERIN ,CETYL ESTERS ,STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE ,AMODIMETHICONE ,HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL ,SODIUM PCA ,FRAGRANCE ,HYDROLYZED SILK ,CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE ,TRIDECETH-12 ,METHYLPARABEN ,IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA ,BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE ,YELLOW 5 ,HEXYL CINNAMAL

The TRUTH:

This is a pretty good conditioner, it really moisturizes, softens and detangles well and the end result is nice soft, light flowing and shiny hair. I really like using this conditioner and I do intend to stock up on it from
Sallys Express - Silk Elements before they are no longer available here in the UK. I used this conditioner with and without heat and in both instances the results was very good.

I also did an experiment with the Roux Porosity Control Corrector and Conditioner mixed in with some of this conditioner and I tell you the experience with soft, manageable hair was GOOD. I think the porosity conditioner gave it even better results and a great boost. So here I go off to Sallysexpress UK to stock up!

Rating: 3.8/5

Silk Elements Luxury Moisturizing Conditioner

Silk Elements Luxury Moisturizing Conditioner

Promises:

Fortified with Silk Protein, Aloe Vera, Panthenol, Vitamin-B5

Leaves hair manageable and easy to comb

Treats damaged hair

Stops breakage

Penetrates from root to tip

Stop split ends and revive dry, brittle hair with essential oils and moisturizers. Silk Elements Luxury Moisturizing Conditioner will add shine, body and lots of moisture to thirsty tresses and fortify your hair with silk proteins. For a silky, smooth shine, Luxury Moisturizing Conditioner is the perfect conditioning treatment

Directions: For extreme dry hair leave in from 3 to 5 minutes, work through or comb, adding additional product to ends of hair. Rinse thoroughly and style.

Ingredients: WATER ,POLYQUATERNIUM-32 ,MINERAL OIL ,MINERAL OIL ,GLYCERIN ,DIMETHICONE ,QUATERNIUM-80 ,PROPYLENE GLYCOL ,DIMETHICONE PEG-7 ISOSTEARATE ,FRAGRANCE ,DMDM HYDANTOIN ,PANTHENOL ,HYDROLYZED SILK ,ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE

The TRUTH: I honestly can this is the best SILK ELEMENT CONDITIONER hands down, It so rightly said it is ‘’the perfect conditioning treatment’’. I have used it with heat, without heat, after an ayurvedic treatment and the results were SUPER soft, butter silk hair lol. I love this conditioner. I did this with heat for 40mins and my hair was so soft and nice, I really loved it and the other time, I did not get to do it with heat as I fell asleep with my son in the sofa for over a couple of hours and my this experience was even better than the last LOL and when I rinsed and style it was soo soo soft and buttery light. The ends result was exceptional good. I off to http://www.sallyexpress.com/search.aspx?q=silk+elements to get me a few more bottles, while it is still available here for sale.

Rating: 5/5

Where you at?!??

 

Ok Everyone I am baaaaack I had to be away for a hot minute as I was abroad attending to some family matter. Now all is done, I am well and I am back in the full swing of blogging.

I aslo have loads of reviews of products I have used and record along with pics, also some hair accessories I got my little hands on and also some new hair products I am yet to try out.

I will also be letting the lucky winner of the Aritha Competition know who they are in the next 24 hours, please accept my sincere apologies for the delay on that.

I will be doing several prize giveaways over the next couple of weeks, so stay tune for those.

Other than that, let the blogging begins ;).

Best Wishes

Theblackhairdiary