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The Natural Haven
It is true that caffeine can be absorbed through the skin and hair follicles and it therefore stands to reason that caffeine in black tea or coffee would be able to be absorbed through the scalp (British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, pp 488–492, April 2008). There are current studies that show in the lab, hair taken from males affected by male hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) can be stimulated to grow (Int J Dermatol , pp 27–35, 2007). It should be noted that this was in a petri dish in a lab so it does not mean that it would happen in real life too.
Massaging the scalp with bare hands or oil is often touted as a way to stimulate hair growth. Supporting this view, one study that I found (although it was carried out on rats) did state that rubbing the surface of the skin did stimulate some hair growth (Journal of Ethnopharmacology, pp 235-239, 2003). This research has as yet not been replicated on humans.
Honey is revered for its health properties and this treatment has some truth to it. A mix of raw honey (90%) with water applied to the scalp for 3 hours was shown to relieve itching and dandruff (Eur J Med Res 2001, pg 306-308,2001).
Ladies, have you tried any of these treatments? Which worked and which didn’t?
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It’s garlic infused in oil (olive, coconut any light oil)!!! You grind a handful of fresh garlic and pour oil over it. Store it in a sterilized glass bottle or jar and store in a dark place for like 3 weeks to one month.If you have no dark place, store in a dark sterilized glass bottle Then you filter the oil and there you go. I believe that’s the recipe cos Italians do the same with their olive oils when they want to spice up their salad dressings.
Second option. Grind a lot of garlic into a paste.Put the paste into a clean white cloth and squeeze out the juice. You see how u use it: Plain natural or mix it with some natural oil or aloe vera and use it as a hair treatment.Be ready to handle the smell, lol
Garlic keeps your nails strong. Take some ground fresh garlic and put inside your nail varnish. The transparent nail varnish (do u call that base or something like that?). Store it for some time (until your nail polish smells like garlic) and you paint your nails with the garlic smelling transparent polish. Don’t worry, the air will eventually take the smell away from your nails.
Hope this helps. Stay blessed *winks*
i believe that the knowledge should be shared, else wats the fun in having it
Why do people always do this?
They claim to have a recipe from the Grand-mother, etc. and then don’t help others. What good does it do for anyone? Sounds like a tease to me!
Hey, just a warning to all you guys “kibae” the ethiopian butter is extremely stinky!! My mother hated it when my aunt did it, and it leaves a smell for days afterwards. Even though the hair would be softer, i don’t think its worth it. LOL trust this coming from a first generation ethiopian.
I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE INFORMATION ON GRANDMOTHER’S SECRET. I THOUGHT THIS SITE WAS TO GIVE INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL TO OTHER PEOPLE. PEOPLE THAT HAS PROBLEMS AND/ OR LOOKING FOR ANSWERS, AS WELL AS TO SHOW WHAT DIFFERENT PRODUCTS ARE BEING USE TO HELP WITH NATURAL (LONG) HAIR. PEOPLE THAT READ THIS SITE AND HAS EXCEPTED THE E-MAILS WANT INFORMATION FOR HEALTHY AND (LONG HAIR). ALL THE WOMEN I SEE ON THIS SITE IS WOMEN WITH LONG HAIR, AND THEY TELL SOME OF WHAT THEY DO FOR THE UP KEEP OF THEIR HAIR. THERE ARE WOMEN THAT’S GOING THROUGH A HARD TIME GOING NATURAL AND COULD USE SOME HELP. I KNOW THE TRANSITIONING PEROID OF GOING NATUARL IS NO JOKE, THER ARE PEOPLE WITH THINING PROBLEMS, THER ARE PEOPLE SPENDING LOTS OF MONEY ON PRODUCTS THAT WILL NOT WORK FOR THEIR TYPE OF HAIR.I HAVE BEEN THIN OVER 15 YEARS. MY HAIR IS ALREADY LONG, I WANT HEALTHY HAIR, AND IF I COULD FIND SOMETHING TO HELP THICKEN MY HAIR , I WOULD BE SO HAPPY . PLEASE ASK GRANDMOTHER CAN YOU TELL HER SECRET.
I suggest that you tell your readers to watch out when they’re using coffee (or black tea) in their hair. Lots of people on hair forums have felt sick thereafter, probably due to the amounts of caffeine in it o__O
I had a friend many years ago who used Crisco on her hair! I thought it was insane but her hair seem to have grown quite a bit. I never used it though, afraid my hair would catch fire while cooking.
has anyone tried the honey? my scalp gets very dry and I need something to relieve it that works.
I tried the black tea rinse for the second time this past weekend becuase my hair has been shedding alot and the shedding did slow down some so I will continue. I have also been taking garlic pills.
I like doing scalp massages becuase it feels good and its relaxing.
Other oils known to condition hair are Olive oil and Avocado oil. I use those instead of coconut oil because I get itch scalp with coconut oil. Also I find both easier to work with, in addition to their abilities to also add shine, manageability and soften. Plus I don’t like the dry oil feeling coconut oil gives.
Two hair remedies I would like to find out more about are
Oil rinses and ACV rinses how they really work. I find them to be the most affective additions to my hair care. Oil rinses for single strand knots, and Apple Cider Vinegar Rinses for super shine, easier detangling, very smooth soft strands and reduction of tangles.
I would have to disagree about garlic not being a growth aid because it contains a good amount of sulfur that was not mentioned. Which is a compound found in many hair products today, I wonder why. My grandmother has been making her garlic oil tonic along with some other ingredients for over 50 years and has been in our family for over 3 generations. It seems to grow anyone’s hair who uses it. Just because “science” has not found a link between the two does not mean it’s worthless. If something is working for you and you see results I encourage you to keep using it. Take everything with a grain of salt. Only you know what’s best for your hair.
Please tell me your grandmother’s magic.I have been thin at the top of my hair
For years and it get to me sometimes. I went natural hoping it would
Help. Not so . I can only wear my hair in few styles.PLEASE HELP ME !THANK YOU
Hello, I’m sorry but my grandmother’s tonic is not for sale nor will she reveal the exact measurements of the ingredients for fear someone will sell it. Have you tried using scalp scrubs?
Please tell me your grandmother’s magic.I have been thin at the top of my hair
For years and it get to me sometimes. I went natural hoping it would
Help. Not so . I can only wear my hair in Few styles.PLEASE HELP ME ,ALSO Tell me about the onion and garlic .!THANK YOU
I too would love to know your grandmother’s recipe. Since of birth of my two children my hairline has never been the same.
My mother, myself and my youngest daughter have itchy dry scalp. Will try the honey.
I wish I could help you but my grandmother does not sell her tonic. She just gives it away for free to anyone who asks for it and if you don’t live on the island of Trinidad well I’m afraid your out of luck. I know the ingredients that she uses but not the proportions and I’m sure that’s the key to it.
Provide ingredients will worry about portions later..
Hey I live in trinidad and I would love to try it!
I live in Trinidad (Santa Cruz)and I would love to get in contact with your Granny.
My family is all over Trinidad. I’ll send someone to go pick it up from your grandmother. Email me please ho************@***oo.com
‘science’? Why refer to it in quotes? -__-