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For those of us who have made, are in the process of making, or contemplating the great Exodus from chemical hair straighteners…

I – Thou shalt be thankful for the hair that adorns thy head. Your hair is your ‘crown of glory’ treat it as such.

II – Thou shalt not idolize the hair that adorns another’s head. The hair on your head is unique, it’s what makes you you.

III – Thou shalt not take the hair that adorns thy head in vain. Be aware of the damage that chemicals and heat can cause, some of the damage is irreversible.

IV – Remember to take the necessary time to pamper thy hair. Create a routine, set aside specific days for sealing your ends, massaging, trimming, washing, conditioning and styling your hair. A healthy head of hair will be your reward.

V – Honor thy mother, father and ancestors for the beautiful traits that they have bestowed upon thee, one of which is your natural crown of glory. Wear your natural hair with pride.

VI – Thou shalt not attempt to use a fine-tooth comb to detangle thy hair. Even before using a wide-tooth comb, use your fingers to detangle, and when detangling always start from the ends and work your way up towards your scalp.

VII – Thou shalt not be ashamed to wear your natural hair in public. Wigs, weaves, braid extensions etc. are all wonderful temporary ‘protective’ and ‘transition’ styles, but they don’t compare to the beauty of your natural hair.

VIII – Thou shalt not kill the hair follicles on thy head – with high heat, harsh chemicals or tight styles. Stay away from pore clogging, dry scalp causing petroleum based products; use natural essential oil based ones instead. Be gentle with your hair, seek out professional stylists who have experience in styling your hair type.

IX – Thou shalt not bad mouth thy neighbor’s hair. Be respectful and encouraging to those who have not yet chosen to wear their hair natural. Negative comments will only turn them away from the natural hair community.

X – Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s hair; thou shalt not covet it’s texture, nor it’s curl pattern, nor it’s length etc. Appreciate the hair that you were blessed with. Try different styles and accessories that accentuate your very own personality and style.

If you have been following me on twitter, you know about the release of the Natural Hair comic, Kinky & Carl E. Stranz. It hit the tumblr scene this weekend is already gained a good amount of followers from this weekend alone!

It follows Kinky, a woman from Natural Hair who is from the planet NuGraoth of the Shea Galaxy and her husband Carl. E.

It has an entire back story of how Kinky got to earth and what happened. Read the comic here!

(I would have posted it but you have to see  the words because its large) .

Kinky dedicated a letter to all the men of us transitioning and already natural haired women. Its so funny cuz its sooo true

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“First and foremost: here’s my shoulder, lean on it, cry on it!

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The Green Eggs & Ham Hair Growth Smoothie

By Dr. Phoenyx Austin of DrPhoenyx.com

I love Dr. Seuss rhymes and I love my blender. They both bring me so much joy. So this post is about one of my Dr. Seuss inspired concoctions- The Green Eggs & Ham Smoothie.

But before we get to the recipe, let me tell you a bit about my blender. She (yes, I call hershe) is a true BFF. She’s been here for me through thick and thin- through many a hectic mornings and nights when I’ve been too rushed to cook a meal, let alone chew my food. She’s truly an enabler of healthy living for my busy lifestyle. She frequently removes the ever-present temptation to grab those yummy late-night, fast, fried, and not so nutritious meals. She also very low-maintenance and all she requires is that I grab a few fresh (or frozen) fruits and veggies, and let her work her magic.

Which brings me to one of her specialities- smoothies! I love smoothies and I believe they are a wonderful addition to any beauty regimen. In fact, I know many women that report significant improvement in hair growth (and even the glow of their skin) when they regularly drink smoothies containing these types of nutrients and foods:

Protein

Fruits/veggies that contain protein include: apples, avocados, bananas, blackberries, celery, blueberries, cherries, grapefruit, and green leafy vegetables

Omega Fatty Acids

Foods that are rich in omega fatty acids include: nuts, seeds (i.e. flaxseed), and green leafy vegetables

Vitamin A

Fruits/veggies that are rich in vitamin A include: apricots, carrots, cantaloupe, green leafy vegetables, spinach, and strawberries

B Vitamins (includes vitamins such as folic acid and biotin)

Fruits/veggies that are rich in B vitamins include: spinach, kale, green leafy vegetables, seeds, nuts, milk and dairy products

Vitamin E

Foods that are rich in vitamin E include: avocado, kiwi, guava, nectarines, raspberries, raw seeds and nuts, dried beans, and leafy green vegetables.

Those were just a few of the nutrients that support hair growth. There are also minerals, such as zinc and selenium that are essential as well. Check out my new haircare book for a comprehensive list of vitamins, minerals and supplements (i.e. MSM) that stimulate hair growth, as well as their recommended dosages and the foods that naturally contain them.

Now let’s move on to my Dr. Seuss inspired smoothie…

The Green Strawberry & Banana Smoothie aka The Green Eggs & Ham Smoothie

1 cup of coconut water (I like to use coconut water, but you can substitute with almond milk)
1 banana
1 cup of strawberries
1 cup/handful of kale
1 tablespoon of freshly ground flaxseed

Put all ingredients in a blender and mix thoroughly. You can also add ice to this mix before blending.

Overall I really like this smoothie because it’s a bit of a trick on the senses. You get the banana and strawberry flavor, with a bit of coconut, but the smoothie looks green (a Green Eggs and Ham green- or a “this doesn’t look like it would taste very yummy” green). But don’t be put off by the look. It definitely has a taste you wouldn’t expect. And just like theCat In The Hat, you too will be pleasantly surprised! You’ll love it here, You’ll love it there, You’ll love it everywhere! And it’s really good for your hair! Bon appétit!

Do you make smoothies? Share one of your favorite smoothie recipes and one of your favorite Dr. Seuss books.

Want to learn more on how to grow healthy and longer hair? Check out Dr. Phoenyx Austin’s new book If You Love It, It Will Grow! A Guide to Growing Long Afro-Textured Hair. Also available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Dr. Phoenyx Austin is a physician, media personality and author who offers advice on topics related to beauty, love & sex, and lifestyle. You can find Dr. Phoenyx Austin on DrPhoenyx.com,Facebook, Twitter.

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Yes its true.

I won’t try to hide it,

I wont deny it,

Yes I do have heat damage.

After contemplating for some time if that’s actually what it was, I looked at some of my old pictures and some of my new. My wash N Go then and my wash N go now and I concluded that my experiment was effective.

I used the BabyLiss Nano Titanium Pro on my hair at 450 degrees. Now I know that hair burns at that level but being the risk taker that I am, I decided to go for the gut and the goal and see what would happen. Well now that I have, I can safely say that if you do decided to buy the babyliss flat iron, don’t set it that high. Lol . I have never had heat damage all over from a flat iron. The temperature and those titanium plates did it for me. I know what my hair can handle and what it can’t from now on.

Below are various pictures of my wash n go from the past 3 years

1^st pic:2009

2^nd Pic:2010

3rd Pic:2011

4th pic:2012

Now do you see what I mean?

Yea I know right! I’m not about to pull my hair out over it though lol.

I have been asked this question time and time again but you do not have to BC in order to recover from heat damage, you can but im not. I choose to grow it out and baby my hair. Now mind you, heat damage is not reversible. The protein in my hair has been weakened.

THE PLAN

• Get rid of THAT particular flat iron (done)
• Protective style way more i.e yarn braids, wet buns, sew-ins, mini twists, braids
• Blow dry no more than twice a year ( if I even decide to do this)
• Regimen will consist of 2x protein treaments a month, deep conditioner, 2x a month, moisturize and seal 3x a week, clarify once a week, oil rinse 2x a month , cowash once or twice a week
• Cut down on parabens and silicons ( got a little carried away with it)

Did you notice I said absolutely nothing about trimming? Well that’s because I just did a little trim on my hair and since it will be put away 99% of the time, there is no need to go hacking away at the ends of my hair just cuz I “feel” like I need a trim.

Im excited though! I get to go on a new journey!

See look how much i love yall

I risk my own head so yall can no better so with that being said keep the ninja comments to a minimum

HHJ Ladies!

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