Did u know - Natural Way to Have Great Hair for Less - Part II

HAIR SPRAY, GEL AND WAX
Culprit: Phytic Acid
Hazards: Inhibition of mineral absorption, damage in brain and nervous system

Culprit: Vinvyl chloride
Hazards: Cancer

Culprit: Polyquaternium-11
Hazards: Cancer, eye and skin conditions

What can u do?
Make ur own hair gel. Choose ur base ingredient either gelatin or flax seeds.

Flax seeds hair gel recipe
Ingredient:
- quarter cup of flax seeds
- 1 cup of water
- essential oil(optional)
- aloe Vera gel(optional)

1. Mix and boil the seeds and water in a sauce pan while stirring constantly.
2. Turn down the heat and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes
3. When u achieved ur favorite consistency of the gel, remove the mixture from the fire and strain it using a cheese cloth or pantry hose.
4. Add some essential oil for scent or aloe Vera gel for moisture if u wash.
5. Store the gel in a tube in the refrigerator.

Gelatin hair gel recipe
Ingredient:
- half to 1 teaspoon unflavoured gelatin
- water
- essential oil(optional)

1. Dissolve the gelatin in warm water and stir, adding more gelatin if u prefer a thicker consistency.
2. Add essential oil for fragrance if u desire
3. Store the gel in the refrigerator.

REBONDING AND PERMING
Culprit: Formadehyde
Hazards: Cancer, Hair loss

Culprit: Ammonium Thioglycolate
Hazards: Itching and burning sensation on the scalp, hair damage

What can u do?
Keratin Therapy for straight hair
Keratin is fibrous protein that strengthen the hair and smoothens the cuticles, is ioned into the hair with a straightening iron. This way, you are spared the risks that formaldehyde poses.

Curling Aid doe curly/waxy hair
u can get it urself with aid of curling rods, sponge curlers, or even the humble round brush. Many type of curling rods are available in the market these days and perming rods too. This way, u save money by styling ur hair urself at home and spare urself the risk of allergies and damage that ur perming that ur perming chemical can do.