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Two years ago when I first went natural it was so challenging to get good products for my natural hair in the UK, even in London.
Nowadays, whilst you can't get some products that are available in America (including, for the moment, Neno Natural's stuff) availability has improved a lot. Here are products that you may want to try. I haven't tried all of them but they all have great reviews. I'm currently using Orgain Root Stimulator Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner and although it is so cheap, it is very good. High price does not always mean, good product! Shampoos
Conditioners
Moisturising Butters / Leave-In Conditioners
Fabulous Oils
I tried my Clay Mask Recipe For Natural Hair with both rhassoul clay and bentonite clay. These are my conclusions:
Minerals and nutrients Rhassoul clay has more than bentonite clay Moisturising effect on hair Using my clay mask recipe both make the hair feel exactly the same once washed out. However, before you wash them off the bentonite clay feels as though it's having a more nourishing and softening effect. This difference goes away once it's fully rinsed off. Detangling effect Once you've washed both off you will find that the rhassoul clay treatment mask has detangled hair better than if you use bentonite Easy of mixing The bentonite clay forms a smooth mixture with water / aloe juice than bentonite clay. bentonite clay takes longer to get smooth Recommendation: If you want to choose one go with rhassoul clay, however, I would try both to see which one has a better impact on your hair. 
Rhassoul or ghassoul is a natural mineral clay mined in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
Rhassoul is rich in silicon, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium and lithium. If a hair recipe calls for rhassoul clay you can use bentonite clay as an alternative. You may find that your particular type of hair reacts better to one clay rather than the other. Benefits of rhassoul
You might also like: How To Make A Rhassoul Or Bentonite Clay Mask For Natural Hair
Bentonite clay is an odorless, non-staining, impure clay that mostly consists of montmorillonite. It feels very fine and “velvety” to touch. Bentonite is formed from a reaction between volcanic ash and weather elements including water.
Bentonite can be found in several areas around the world but the greatest concentration of bentonite is found in the Great Plains area of North America. The different types of bentonite are each named after the dominant element: sodium bentonite, calcium bentonite, potassium bentonite, aluminum bentonite and so on. A high quality bentonite clay should be gray or cream. A white powder would suggest it’s been bleached or over-processed in some other way. Bentonite is useful for
Don’t store or mix bentonite in a metal dish as its effectiveness may be reduced. Use glass or plastic. Importantly, note that clays can dry hair out so don’t use clays too frequently; once every four to six weeks should be enough to enjoy the benefits. You might also like: How To Make A Rhassoul Or Bentonite Clay Mask For Natural Hair
Trimming natural hair is simple.
When to do it: on wash day. What type of scissors to use: use very sharp scissors not blunt ones to create a clean cut. If you use blunt scissors you will encourage the development of split ends. How to do it:
But will my hair be even? It will be even enough. Natural hair is not like relaxed hair in that it doesn't line up on your back so each strand does not need to be exactly the same length. Trying to comb your hair into an afro and then trimming your hair that way will likely result in more hair being chopped off and less length retention over time.
Does your scalp get all itchy when you put on a weave?
This could be because you're sensitive to the alkaline base on the weave or other hair. Some people think they are allergic to weaves or to synthetic hair but frequently they are just allergic to the alkaline base designed to make synthetic hair more shiny or softer. The solution is to wash the hair before use. This is how: Ingredients:
Method:
For a video demo watch the below clip. Skip to 0.50 on the time line to skip the intro.
I am 2 years and 3 months natural in the above pictures
This is a total FAQ. I get one or two emails daily to this effect.
My answer is simple: 1. Download the free ebook and take the tips in there seriously, especially the bits on protective styling and massaging the scalp with the Neno Natural's Hair Growth Stimulator.
2. Try these products: http://www.nenonatural.com/products.html I suggest several because although these are all good they won't all work for every head of hair. 3. If you want to know my regimen, the is my current Weekly & Daily Natural Hair Routine. NOW, HOW MUCH GROWTH SHOULD YOU EXPECT? 1/3 to 1/2 an inch a month or about 4 to 6 inches a year (I think I get about 4 to 5 inches after trims) HOW LONG CAN HAIR CONTINUE GROWING FOR? 4 to 7 years is the average, however, it can be as short as 1 year or as long as ten. Just to put this into perspective: if your growth cycle is one year and your rate of growth is 4 inches per year, you can never ever have more than 4 inches of growth. It is genetically impossible. However, if your hair has growth potential but hair care practices are messing you up then the free eBook How to Grow, Long, Health Hair will sort you out. Love and peace, Heather
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By Heather Katsonga-Woodward
I was a natural hair blogger and mixtress living between London & Chicago from 2012 to 2017. I always thought I was 4C but some say 4B; images below - you decide! Heather xx
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