Good Foods For Hair

Broccoli

calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, ,vitamin b3, vitamin b5, beta-carotene, high in vitamin c and folic acid, anti cancer, antioxidant, a perfect food, intestinal cleanser, excellent source of fiber, antiviral (from sulfur), stimulates liver,

Madame C.J. Walker used sulfur in her hair care products. Sulfur has been known to stimulate hair growth.

Foods rich in Biotin (vitamin B7)

Cooked Eggs

Chicken Eggs - Eggs are a source of biotin, although it's important to note that eating a diet unusually high in egg whites can actually be a catalyst for a biotin deficiency. That's because a specific element in the egg whites binds to the element and prevents it from being distributed properly. It's important to always consider how eggs are added to a diet in order to prevent this kind of vitamin deficiency.

Swiss Chard

This green plant is a top producer of biotin. It's also a great part of a healthy salad choice that will provide antioxidants and help balance a diet.

Carrots

Carrots contain a supply of biotin, as well as beta-carotene, which helps with general eye health.

Almonds, Walnuts and Other Nuts

A variety of nuts supply the body with biotin, and are a portable way to get proteins and other nutrition into a diet.

Goat's Milk and Cow's Milk

In addition to calcium and other healthy items, milks are also a source of biotin for the body.

Berries and Fruits

Berries and Fruits - Some types of berries, including strawberries and raspberries, can get the body a significant amount of biotin. These fruits also provide antioxidants and health benefits, as part of a natural, whole food approach to eating. Experts recommend buying local and organic when possible.

Halibut

In addition to being "brain food," this fish also contains large amounts of biotin. Think about adding it as an occasional entre.

Vegetables

Other vegetables like onions, cucumbers and cauliflower all contain biotin, and are healthy ways to fit this vitamin into meals.

Foods rich in vitamin B12

Hard-Boiled Eggs

Low Fat Yogurt

Cooked Lamb Loin

Fish

Foods rich in Niacin (B3)

Wheat Bran

When it comes to niacin, this fiber-rich food tops many charts. With up to 30 milligrams of niacin in a 100-gram serving, wheat bran is a healthy way to get this essential element into your diet.

Peanuts

For those who are looking for other kinds of alternatives to red meat, peanuts and some other kinds of nuts also contain high levels of niacin, as well as proteins and other essential nutrients. Nuts are a simple, portable and relatively healthy way to incorporate niacin and other elements into a daily diet. Look for less salted varieties to help trim sodium from the diet in order to combat rising blood pressure and other effects of too much salt.

Foods rich in Vitamin C

#1: Red and Green Hot Chili Peppers

An excellent way to spice up soups, curries, and sauces, green chillies provide the most vitamin C than any other food with 242.5mg (404% RDA) per 100 gram serving, 181.88mg (303% RDA) in a half cup chopped, and 109.13mg (182% RDA) in a single green chili pepper. Red chillies provide 144mg (240% RDA) of vitamin C per 100g serving, 108mg (180% RDA) per half cup chopped, and 65mg (108% RDA) per pepper.

#2: Guavas

Depending on variety, guavas can provide as much as 228mg (381% RDA) of vitamin C per 100g serving, 377mg (628% RDA) per cup, and 126mg (209% RDA) per fruit.

#3: Bell Peppers

A staple of pasta sauce and pizza the sweet bell pepper packs a high vitamin C punch. The amount of vitamin C depends on color. Yellow peppers provide the most vitamin C with 184mg (206% RDA) per 100 gram serving, 341mg (569% RDA) per pepper, and 95mg (159% RDA) in 10 sliced strips. Green peppers provide the least vitamin C with 132mg (220% RDA) per pepper.

#4: Fresh Herbs (Thyme and Parsley)

Fresh and dried herbs are packed with vitamins and health benefits, they can be used in almost any soup, stew, or as the main ingredient to a salad like tabouleh. Thyme provides the most vitamin C of any herb with 160mg (267% RDA) per 100 gram serving, 1.6mg (3% RDA) in a single teaspoon. Parsley provides 133mg (222% RDA) per 100 gram serving, 79mg (133% RDA) per cup, 5mg (9% RDA) per tablespoon, 13.3mg (22% RDA) in 10 sprigs.

#5: Dark Leafy Greens (Kale, Mustard Greens, Garden Cress)

Dark leafy greens are more than just a source of calcium, and are packed with other vitamins including vitamin C. Raw kale provides the most vitamin C with 120mg (200% RDA) per 100 gram serving, 80mg (134% RDA) per cup chopped. It is followed by mustard greens which provide 70mg (117% RDA) per 100 gram serving, and 29mg (65% RDA) per cup chopped. Garden cress provides 69mg (115% RDA) per 100 gram serving, or 35mg (58% RDA) per cup.

#6: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts

Broccoli provides 89mg (149% RDA) of vitamin C in a 100g serving, 81mg (135% RDA) per cup chopped, 28mg (46% RDA) per piece. Raw cauliflower provides much less with 46mg (77% RDA) per cup, raw brussles sprouts provide 75mg (125% RDA) per cup, 16mg (27% RDA) per sprout.

#7: Kiwi Fruits (Chinese Gooseberries)

Kiwi fruits are tart as well as decorative, they make a great addition to any fruit salad or dessert. A 100g serving will provide 93mg (155% RDA) of vitamin C, that is 164 mg (273% RDA) per cup, 84mg (141% RDA) per fruit.

#8: Papayas (aka: Lechoza, Mamão, Pawpaw)

In addition to vitamin C, papaya is also a great source of vitamin A and folate (vitamin B9). Papaya provides 62mg (103% RDA) per 100 gram serving, that is 87mg (144% RDA) per cup cubed, and 188mg (313% RDA) in a medium sized papaya.

#9: Oranges and Clementines (Tangerines)

Oranges, citrus fruits, and their zest (the shavings of their peel) are all high in vitamin C. Oranges provide 59mg (99% RDA) per 100 gram serving, 98mg (163% RDA) per cup, and 83mg (138% RDA) per orange. Clementines, or tangerines, provide 49mg (81% RDA) per 100 gram serving, or 36mg (60% RDA) per fruit.

#10: Strawberries

Strawberries are delicious and make a great addition to desserts or drinks. Strawberries provide 59mg (98% RDA) per 100 gram serving, 98mg (163 % RDA) per cup slices, and 11mg (18% RDA) in a single large strawberry.

Foods rich in Vitamin E

Tomatoes

Sunflower Seeds

Almonds

Blueberries

Paprika and Red Chili Powders

Pine Nuts

Pickled Green Olives

Dried Apricots

Foods rich in Vitamin D

Swiss Cheese

Salmon

Cod Liver Oil

Tuna

Foods rich in Vitamin A

Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe and other yellow/orange melons are a great source of vitamin A. Cantaloupe provides 3382IU (68% RDA) of vitamin A per 100 gram serving. That is 5986IU (120% RDA) per cup of mellon balls, or 2334IU (47% RDA) in a medium sized wedge.

Butternut Squash

Dark orange squash has a delicious nutty and sweet flavor. 100 grams baked provides 11155IU (223% RDA) of vitamin A, or 22868IU (457% RDA) per cup.

Sweet Potatoes

With their bright orange color sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A. Sweet potatoes provide 19218IU (384% RDA) of vitamin A per 100 gram serving, or 38436IU (769% RDA) in a cup of mashed sweet potato, and 21909IU (438% RDA) in a medium sized sweet potato.

Liver Pate

The liver of any animal is packed with vitamins and minerals, and is best prepared steamed or fried with onions and herbs. Turkey liver provides the most vitamin A with 75333IU (1507% RDA) per 100 gram serving, or 62526IU (1250% RDA) per liver. The liver of most any animal will provide 1000%+ RDA of vitamin A. A single tablespoon of pâté will provide 429 IU (9% RDA) of vitamin A.

Foods rich in MSM (Sulfur Rich Foods)

Egg Yolks

Egg yolks are another sulfur-rich food that assist with detoxification by supporting liver function. The sulfur in egg yolks may also stimulate hair growth and improve the health of your skin and fingernails. Because egg yolks are also high in saturated fat, consider limiting your consumption to two to four egg yolks per week, especially if you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol or are at risk for heart disease.

Onions and Garlic

Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, chives and other members of the Allium genus are high in allyl sulfides and sulfoxides, sulfur-containing compounds that may promote cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol and preventing blood clots. These compounds may also contribute to the formation and repair of connective tissue and ease the inflammation associated with respiratory allergies and arthritis. Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, is a form of sulfur used in supplement form to treat joint pain and inflammation. The FDA has not approved the therapeutic use of MSM for osteoarthritis or joint pain.

Broccoli and Cauliflower

Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, kohlrabi and other cruciferous vegetables are rich in sulfur-containing nutrients called glucosinolates, which may help prevent cancer by eradicating carcinogenic compounds in your body, says the Linus Pauling Institute. The sulfur in these vegetables may also help the liver in its role of cleansing the body of toxins. The vitamins, antioxidants and fiber in cruciferous vegetables make them well worth adding to your daily diet.

Foods rich in Zinc

Lamb (Mutton)

Lamb is a common meat in the Middle East, Mediterranean, and most of Europe, but is increasing in popularity in the Americas. Lamb provides between 4.2-8.7mg of zinc per 100g serving (28%-58% RDA) depending on cut. That is up to 7.4mg (49% RDA) in a 3 ounce serving (85 grams).

Sesame Seeds and Tahini (Sesame Butter)

Sesame products contain about 10mg of Zinc per 100g serving (70% RDA). Sesame flour can be used as a substitute for wheat flour in cakes and breads. Tahini is commonly found in hummus (a ground chickpea spread and dip of the Middle East) it will provide 4.6mg (31% RDA) of zinc per 100g serving, 0.7mg (5% RDA) per tablespoon. Whole sesame seeds provide 7.8mg/100g (52% RDA), 11mg (74% RDA) per cup, and 0.7mg (5% RDA) per tablespoon.

Low Fat Roast Beef

Low fat beef shoulder, shank, and chuck all contain about 10mg (70% RDA) of zinc per 100g serving, 18mg (119% RDA) per pound, and 9mg (59% RDA) in a 3 oz serving. If you buy pre-processed roast beef be sure to consult the nutrition facts about the cut and nutrients. Not all nutrition labels report zinc, so don't worry if you don't see it.

Roasted Pumpkin and Squash Seeds

A popular food in the Middle East and East Asia pumpkin and squash seeds contain about 10mg (70% RDA) of zinc per 100g serving, 6.6mg (59% RDA) per cup, and 3mg (19% RDA) per ounce (~85 seeds). If you can't find these in your local supermarket you will surely find them in Middle Eastern or East Asian specialty stores. Alternatively, you can also save any pumpkin and squash seeds you have and roast them in your oven. The seeds are typically eaten by cracking the outer shell and eating the seed inside.

Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Powder

Chocolate is showing more and more health benefits and dark chocolate is coming into vogue. Unsweetened baking chocolate provides 9.6mg (64% RDA) of zinc per 100g serving (most bars are 50-100 grams). Cocoa powder will provide 6.8mg (45% RDA) per 100g, or 5.4mg (39% RDA) per cup, 0.3mg (2% RDA) per tablespoon. Most milk chocolates provide around 2.3mg (15% RDA) per 100g serving or 1mg (7% RDA) per bar.

Foods rich in Iron

Artichokes

Foods rich in Inositol (increases hair growth)

Bananas

Nuts

Oat Flakes

Brown Rice

Wheat Germ

Vitamins

Omega-3 fatty acids

Stay Hydrated

Water

Growing out my hair. What I am using?

As I stated before I have shaved all my hair off at least 4x. Believe this is the last time. Shaved it all off the second week of January.

The reason behind it is: I WANT MY NAPPY HAIR BACK!!!!!

Have no problem calling it nappy neither. Am not thinking of my hair in a degrading way.

Today's date Thursday April 16, 2009.
Have a lttle fro now. Hair is really curly when I put moisturizer in my hair immediately after washing it.

As I look at my hair closely, I have a lot of curls, but also notice some straight hairs as well.

Its so funny because Al B. Sure spoke of his hair on Black Men Revealed and mentioned that he has all types of hair on his head. Al said he has nappy in one area, curly in another and some straight hairs.

It's so cool to see how one's own dna is so precise in deciding how features turn out.

The goal is to learn how to manage my hair in it's natural state. Not all Black hair is the same.

My hair in progress from 2/10/2009 - 5/23/2009

ASIANS WANT AFROS

Vintage Hair Care Products

Remember telling one of my co-workers that Europeans use some Afro American or Ethnic hair care products. In particular I told him Murray's pomade. Well needless to say he laughed and said "Come on White people using doo rags too-lol." Where I found this information originally was in an issue of "Allure". European people do use it for "flyaways"

While gel, Haarspray und Co. with the first rain collapse, hairstyles with these pomades - almost - to every weather stand firm. In order to style steady and half-steady pomades are suited. Indeed, these pomades look steady at first sight and tough, however, recompense with a very good plasticity and weather resistance.

Use this believe it or not on my brows and lashes. Although again, it is not recommended. Use on brows to groom and lashes to strengthen. Also, use this on the bottom of my feet.

" The original " from Murray's since 1926

Care: Not as a beginner's pomade suitable, because the pomade is to be washed out hard again.

" Murray's Superior of pomade " - the original. Since 1926 it is produced after the same recipe. The pomade is declared, in the meantime, by professionals as one of the worldwide best hair pomades. The smell is legendary.

In the meantime, in the Set's in Hollywood she belongs to the inalienable accessories of every stylist.

This pomade is a true ferro-concrete from the box and the Problemlöser for all recalcitrant places in the hair. She gives a really nice shine and brilliant styling.

She is also suited well as a base pomade. To the shining finish one can use the medium steady pomade Sweet Georgia Brown or use the soft pomades Murray's Really Light or Murray's Hair-Glo.

Consists

* Vaseline

* Mineral oil

* Perfume

Well let's take a look at a few products sold in the German market.

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My mom use to put this in my hair when I was little. After shampoong my hair with the very nice fragrant smell of Revlon's Flex shampoo, she would towel dry my hair and then place Blue Magic in my hair. Boy was it thick. After parting my hair into small sections she would braid it. It was either the afro or the kinky braids. This was the only way she knew to do my air. My mom's hair was silky long and wavy. While my hair was dry and curly; making it very difficult to manage.

After many years of fighting my hair with perms, braids and such, I decided to go natural and find a way to do my own hair. Although my mom did do the best she could with the crop God gave me, I have always struggled with managing it on my own.

Three weeks ago I shaved it all off (did this before at least twice). Am using products in my hair that my mom use to put on it. Drinking Epsom salt daily to cleanse and purify my body of toxins. Taking vitamins that I don't get in my daily diet since I am a vegetarian. Scrubbing my scalp with Epsom salt at least twice a week. The goal is to be able to manage my hair without chemicals and possess a healthy crop of hair. Skin is porous and we really have to be careful what we put on it for it can be absorbed into our body.

This is so hard and I use to hate when my mom put it in my hair. Now I am using it again.

The blue pomade from Memphis / Tennessee. Known for strong shine!

The Blue Magic is a confidential tip in the matter of shine among experts. In the gigantic pot (more than 300 g) she works rather like a gel. However, instead of drying up the hair like gel.

According to amount the Blue Magic lets the hair easily to strongly shine. She gives a medium strong hold.

If one screws on the box of the Blue Magic, one awaits a very shining, deep blue pomade. The wonderful, intensive color really reminds of a varnished mini sea bay. For every home railroad amateur handicraftsman the Blue Magic would do magic as a sea dummy certainly rays in the face (instead of in the hair). Therefore, maybe she carries "Magic" in her name.

In the beginning the Blue Magic Conditioner smells rather like a furniture polish. However, after a while the box exudes a nostalgic smell with a breath to fresh Zitrus. However, in the hair the smell lies down.

Application

For a classical, laid hairstyle: A finger point fully Blue Magic take. Between the fingers rub. And glide over the dry hair. One can repeat this a pair of time and comb afterwards in the desired form.

To the hair care: A finger point fully Blue Magic take. And with the finger points massage in thoroughly to the hair - from the hair roots up to the points. Then by wish doctor.

Styling tip

For more shine the Blue Magic works best of all after the shower if the hair is towel-dry. Use then for styling a coarse comb or a hairbrush - on a too fine comb the pomade gets stuck too much and the hair would be attacked too much.

Contents materials:

* Vaseline

* Lanolin

* Lecithin

* Mineral oil

* Perfume

* Color Green 6 and Violet 2

I do like the smell!

This was used on my hair as well. More for pressing when I was a young girl.

The Royal Crown Hair dressing is an absolute tidbit: As to us was confirmed since by the manufacturer, the Royal Crown was as can be proved the favorite pomade of a popular rock'n'roll of singer (Mr. E. P. from Memphis / Tennessee). It is packed in carton boxes (!) and contains olive oil.

The Royal Crown Hair dressing is a legendary pomade from Memphis. Since 1938 it is produced in the USA after the same recipe. In the second world war was of this pilot American the favorite pomade. In the 1950th she polished on the heads the biggest rock'n'roll stars. And still today she counts to the most popular pomades of the USA.

In the Fifties the Royal Crown was so famous that it was promoted even by the rock'n'roll legend Little Richard in a refreshing and eager kind. By the way: Still today the commercial on the CD "Shag on Down By Union Hall" is to be heard. Namely on place 15.

The effect

This softy to medium steady pomade gives excellent, light to middle hold and really brilliant shine without, besides to work, fatty or to feel oily. Besides, she improves the hair structure and dry, fragile hair becomes softer and smoother. Even if one acts really a lot in the hair, the hairstyle looks not oily or heavy, but incomparably cultivated and really brilliantly. The Royal Crown gives a nice hold for the whole day to the hairstyle. And if it should wildly go off, nevertheless, time, the comb is simply pulled out and the hairstyle sits again.

For very strong hold or short Hairstyles, how crew cuts or Flat top one should take something stronger, like the Murray's Superior, DAX Wave and Groom or the Nu Nile.

The Royal Crown gives a nice shine and emphatically the locks to curly hair, however, to the volume one she is too soft. There one should reach rather to steadier pomades, like the Black and White, Nu Nile, DAX Green and gold. Or too much steady pomades, like the DAX Wave and Groom, Murray's Superior or to those of High Life: High Life Heavy, Voodoo Brew or Bluebird.

For whom this product is suited

* For fans of films him of 1930th and 1940th (for a really very cultivated hairstyle)

* For fans of the 1950th and from rock'n'roll singers from Memphis (to the styling with the original pomade!!)

* For lovers of cultivated, classical hairstyles without looking too much stylish, besides.

* For medium long to long hair (to the smoothness and to the back comb)

Consistency and smell

The Royal Crown is from softer to medium steady consistency. The color is bright, waxy, almost glazed. Indeed, the smell is discreet, but still very present and reminds of dubbing and lime or even of shaving powder of the old US-Barbershops. Men love the smell, women find him too intensive. In the box the smell is strong, however, in the hair he spreads nicely harmoniously.

Styling tips

Tip : For more shine the Royal Crown works best of all after the shower if the hair is towel-dry. Use then for styling a coarse comb or a hairbrush - on a too fine comb the pomade gets stuck too much and the hair would be attacked too muchgain.

Ingredients: * Vaseline * olive oil * Fragrance

Our hair issues start so early. From early childhood, we’re encouraged to tame it with products, to control our curls (by creating bigger, heat-processed curls), to somehow disguise our “bad hair” and create the illusion of “good hair”, better living through chemistry. And if our roots dare show (such a bitter double-entendre on that word, roots), we perm them to high hell every six weeks to keep up appearances. And our family and friends have all compounded those feelings through years of learned good intentions.

“Do something with that head of yours.” “Can you even pass a comb through that?” “Your hair looks like Buckwheat/ Sideshow Bob/ a Brillo pad/ a ju ju warrior.” I see it as an institutionalized chain of self-loathing.

Know that there are many women who don’t feel as strongly anti-straightener as I do now. For many women, it ain’t that serious. It’s just hair, and they can switch the style up whenever they want with wigs or weaves, or hot combs. Use to have that same belief for I admired that versatility, Right now I am happy to work with what I’ve got. For me, my hair feels like an extension of me. It’s who I am. For me, it’s not just a hair style, it’s a life style.

Natural hair isn’t THAT hard to care for. Sure, transitioning can be traumatic if you’re not used to having hair with its own will. But if you learn how to work with it, your rewards will be great. Imagine being able to go swimming and get your hair wet without worrying about ruining your do. Imagine having fun outdoors, or working out as often as you’d like because you don’t have to worry about sweating out your roots. Imagine being able to wake up, wash, style, and go without spending an hour fussing with a flat iron. Imagine fluffing your fro or pulling back your locs and looking effortlessly cute after riding in a convertible. Imagine having healthy, strong hair that’s nourished and undamaged by heat, harsh treatments and processes.

If you go natural, it can take a while to find the perfect product for you. I’m not even gonna lie. Not every thing works for everybody.

Optimum HiProtech Reconstructor Damaged

Use this for my hair lacks much moisture. It has always been very dry. Use it maybe twice a week. It is expensive and I would use it more if it wasn't so costly or if I had a Lee's Beauty Supply near me.

Use this product Optimum Conditioning by Soft Sheen HiProtech Reconstructor Damaged. Leaves hair with great moisture. Restores pliability, infuse body, retain moisture, provide sheen and help repair abraded sites. (Usually can find it at Lee's Beauty Supply on 9701 Harper Avenue Detroit, MI 48213). Ingredients: Deionized Water, Hydrolyzed Animal Protein, Hydroxyethycellylose, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Lactic Acid, Methylparaben, Peg-3 Tallow Amino Propylamine

Pro-Line Coconut Oil Conditioner

When I am not using Care Free Curl Instant Moisturizer, I use this. Dad use to use this in his hair all the time. Not sure why my hair was always dry. Mama had a silky and wavy texture to her hair. Daddy's hair was curly, but not dry. Maybe it was mama's diet when she was pregnant with me.