BLOG MAKEOVER?

As you can see Fly Natural that's Naturally Fly doesn't look like itself. We are currently under construction for the upcoming year. 2011 is quickly approaching and we're thinking it's time for a makeover!  Logo, new layout, easier mobility, and more of what you love! So please bare with us during this process. If there anything special you would like to see on Fly Natural that's Naturally Fly? Share your thoughts or comments. Thanks again!

Cocunut Oil - What can it do for you?

Coconut had proven to be a very beneficial natural ingredient. It is known for being able to restore natural moisture in your hair, which helps your hair have a natural shine It has the ability to penetrate the hair shaft and to work its way through all layers of the hair strands. It helps reduce loss of protein, and aids in regaining your hair’s natural oil and moisture. From reading up on Coconut oil I learned of numerous benefits, here are some ways you can use coconut oil to benefit your hair:

• Dandruff control.
• Adds body and shine to dull lifeless hair.
• Moisturizes, softens and conditions dry hair
• Strengthens hair from inside the shaft
• Prevents split ends
• Increases hair growth

The one thing I'm loving about this natural ingredient is the key word MOISTURIZES, MOISTURIZES, MOISTURIZES, that alone should make you want to try it. How about we talk about 3 areas that it can potentially help you, Hair conditioning, Dandruff Treatment and Promote Hair Growth.

Hair Conditioner

Deep conditioning with this oil is highly recommended. Apply directly to the hair in liquid or solid form. When using the solid form treat it as if it is Shea butter. Rub it though your fingertips and hands and it will break down making it easier to apply to your hair. If you shampoo or Co-wash apply after cleaning hair. Concentrate on the ends, this is the most delicate part of your hair. The coconut oil will help it retain moisture prevent breakage/split ends. FYI: You can also use as a deep conditioning treatment (with or without heat) by covering your hair. and leaving in for 30-60minutes for best results.

 

Dandruff Treatment

This can be used as a Dandruff treatment because it has various fatty acids. So try applying it to your shampoo and conditioner so that your hair can be conditioning with the oil while washing. After washing apply the Coconut oil to the scalp so that it can help the scalp to regain and retain moisture.

 

Coconut Oil to Promote Hair Growth

Coconut oil contains Vitamin- E! This helps to keep your scalp healthy and rejuvenate your hair. Apply coconut oil to your scalp daily and you will definitely see a difference. It will revitalize and strengthen your hair follicles, which will prevent further breakage. You hair will grow due the the healthy condition of your scalp and because your hair will be stronger.

TIP: Look online for Coconut Oil Hair Recipes, or just add some oil to your favorite products or substitute for a like product.

GIVE!!! GIVE!!! GIVE!!

Giving is Contagious! As I spoke about yesterday one of the ways for us to use up those unused unwanted product that are in our cabinet is to give them to someone who likes them. Today I received my second hair product from a co-worker. Its one of my new loves! Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle Deeeeep Conditioner! 2 BOTTLES!!! 2 Bottles people that's such a good gift! So I wont be using those coupons I found since I have 2 bottles FREE!
 

I figured I would share this news. I am still looking for a lover of MJ products or someone who has yet to try the line. When giving away product try to think of the best person to give them too. For example, be observant to how your potential recipient likes to style their hair, the texture of their hair and the products that they like to use. This will help you to know what products may work for your friends that simply wont work for you. Also give to these products to new naturals so they can experiment with what they do and don't like. You now how it is in the beginning of your journey, you just don't know where to start. This would help them out tremendously. Continue to think about that ways you can give to others  :)

Unused Products

Ways  to use those product we just don't like...

 

When I was out of ALL MY PRODUCTS! It made me look long and hard at those products that I don't care for at all and haven't used. Basically the two containers of MJ (Curly Pudding and Curly Meringue). I know other people have to be having this same issue. So it got me thinking. What should we do with our unused products? I can think of two things:

GIVE

No doubt you know someone with a different hair texture then yours. You  can ask them if they would like to use the product. Better yet, say you know someone who loves LOVE a certain product GIVE IT TO THEM! That way its off your hands and someone is enjoying it.

Continue to use the product

Recipes

Can you substitute this product in a Natural Hair Care recipe and have it work just as effective? There are numerous recipes online, substituting this product for another in a recipe may make it work for you. The key is substituting it for a product that is the same, a product that is supposed to perform in the same way.

Hair Styling

Your probably saying "I don't like the product so why would I use it in styling?" Your right BUT your wrong. I would not recommend using the product you hate for a style where you it simply doesn't work. For example Twist out, wash and go etc... So use it on Twists that stay in, or braids that stay in, or an up do.

Aussie Moist Conditioner

I've been meaning to do a review on this conditioner, so here it is. I just brought this again, but this time I picked up a liter for only $5.00.  According to Aussie it has splashes of Aloe, gives up to 125 washes (depends how much you use on each wash), replenishes natural moisture and hydrates thirsty tresses. I must say that I am a big fan now of Aussie. I don't love this as much as the deeeep conditioner, but this conditioner is a keeper. The price is GREAT! The consistency of the conditioner is good, works well when  I need to detangle my hair. This leaves my hair extra soft and smooth I love that especially when I leave it in. I have used this for bantu knots and two strand twist they came out very defined and voluminous. So I do like this product, but I guess you know that seeing that I brought a liter this time :) Here's the info on the product 

How it's supposed to work:

Moist Conditioner, with splashes of Australian Aloe, Jojoba Oil and Sea Kelp, helps seal in natural moisture and takes thirsty tresses from hapless to hydrated.

The ingredients are as follows:

Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glutamic Acid, Fragrance, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, EDTA, Ecklonia Radiata Extract (Australian Sea Kelp), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.

Shopping for Products

Shopping time has arrived! I was out of ALL my products, I only had Shea butter, 1 bottle of V05 Conditioner, 1 Bottle of Aussie 3 Minute Deeeep Conditioner and a little bit of Herbal Essence No Frizz leave in conditioner. So while I was out with my Sissa on Saturday we stopped by Target. Let me just mention that every time I go I can NEVER find the curly / natural products that every one is always talking about. Well I FOUND THEM!!!!! I would have never found them if my sister wasn't with me because they aren't in the aisle they are on the end of the aisle so I always walk right past it. Any who, We found them. So these are the following products that I have found:

Shampoo

Organix Grapefruit Mango Butter - I shampoo once a month or whenever I use a good amount of unnatural product.  I have used this before if you remember once again I basically got this free because It had a rebate sticker on it. Click the link for my previous review. I really like this product LOVE it especially since free, don't need much, spells GREAT!

Conditioner

Aussie Moist - i really like this product I brought 1 liter for $5, that's great!
      &
Giovanni - This is my first time using this product people really rave about it this was also on sale for 5.99

Curl Enhancers

Curls Creme Brulee - $10.99 -
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Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie - $10.00
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So for this shopping trip I am a new customer to some products I have never tried before and I am also a repeat customers to products I'm in LOVE with. My ultimate goal is for all my products to contain natural ingredients and (as you know) I must LOVE them. So we shall see how it goes. I will have reviews on the new products soon, my first one will be of Aussie Moist conditioner (hint: I brought it again).

Dollar Deals for a Steal

My mission is to find or make these two headbands

for a fraction of the cost.

(SOURCE)
Neon orchid headband by Jennifer Behr: $225; jenniferbehr.com.

Question of the Week

Should you leave conditioner in your hair?
What are the Con's and Pro's?

"I have yet to use the above product, but many say its good."

I'm asking this question because the first time I heard of this I was like WHAT? Your supposed to wash it out!After seeing pictures of people who would put conditioner in there hair to let it set I was amazed at their results. So I started to do the same, amazed at my results. I still think we shouldn't be leaving conditioner in our hair if it says wash thoroughly and that there has to be a substitute for this. Isn't that the reason we have leave in conditioners? There has to be a product that has the same consistence as a conditioner but that is not meant to be washed out of your hair. What do you think?