hair rinses are definitely something i wish i could do more often. in the world of diy green beauty, they’re the relatively easy things to make and use, and yield some great benefits. when i do get the time to use one, i want to make sure they work hard. here’s one of my favorite… Continue reading multi-tasking herbal hair rinse
happy friday! let me start this post by saying i love the ROM (water-only), no-poo, low-poo, clay washes, etc… but i’ve noticed that i haven’t been able to suggest clean, “green,” shampoos and conditioners to you readers, as i wasn’t using any. the last few months i’ve been testing a few brands out, and i’m super excited… Continue reading sunfood plant-based haircare
in the spirit of the approaching 2016 year, i thought it’d be fun for us to swap our favorites for 2015! please share whatever you’ve enjoyed from this last year so the rest of our community can learn more 🙂 this year has been a really great one! i’ve experimented with and shared so many recipes,… Continue reading 2015 green beauty in review
if there’s one type of ingredient that i preference over others in the crunchy world, it’d be oils. the vast array and uses for them is incredible. some oils are more “powerful” than others, and among these powerhouse oils is sea buckthorn oil. pressed from both the seed and berry (for different uses), this tree… Continue reading sea buckthorn oil – benefits & uses
the colder the weather gets, the more love my hair seems to need. does this happen to you, too? here are my 3 favorite cold weather hair rejuvenating sprays. they all soothe and moisturize your scalp (read: battle dry scalp and dandruff), while moisturizing, balancing pH, adding shine, softening, and reviving the length of your… Continue reading hair & scalp rejuvenating spray
i’m a huge fan of hair and scalp rinses because they pack a nice punch of multipurpose ingredients in one mix. DIYing these rinses are super easy to make and tailor to your hair’s needs. these hair and scalp rinses are, as indicated, rosemary-based, serving to strengthen hair follicles, promote growth, treat dandruff, and soften… Continue reading rosemary hair & scalp rinse
hair elixirs are great moisturizing, smoothing, shine-boosting, and repairing oil blends. if you follow my blog, you know this post is about a DIY version, as the ones for purchase can get crazy expensive. while i wholeheartedly believe in the products and companies behind organic hair elixirs and the missions they’re on, sometimes spending that… Continue reading golden hair elixir – diy
i’ve been wanting to do an ingredients spotlight series, and after the spotlight on spirulina, i decided to go for it! today’s post is all about kukui nut oil – and why i love it! WHAT IS KUKUI NUT OIL? this oil has varied external uses, like my beloved argan oil. it comes from the… Continue reading kukui nut oil
