Presents

 

“Natural Is…….the FREEDOM to be YOU!”         

 

Location: 595 Event Venue and Lounge, 595 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 

Open to 500 natural, transitioning, relaxed ladies and “gents”!

Come out and experience the sultry sound of “Sha Simuli” perform

“Wake up and Go”!

You don’t want to miss this HOT artist!  

Another NATURAL HAIR VIDEO WILL BE SHOT DURING THIS EVENT!

All-Inclusive Hor d’ oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages will be served and are included in this price.

A cash bar will also be available.

Place: 595 Event Venue and Lounge, 595 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA

Date: January 14, 2012 (12:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.) 

Time: 12:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.

Tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2605045762 

Come out and enjoy this time to ask other naturals, in a face-to-face setting, about their hair care regimen, the products they use, and all around hair care health, style, holiday styles and overall managing natural hair etc. Many of us are “friends” on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube but have never actually met. This is your opportunity to bring the virtual work to reality!

*Blocks of Instruction (May be updated periodically)

1) The ABC’s of Natural Hair (Instructor: Koils by Nature – Pam!)

2) How to define YOUR Curl Pattern

3) How to make YOUR skin glow (Instructor: Pura Body Naturals – Santeyonne)

4) Things I Know For Sure

5) Question & Answer Session

 

 Meet Aevin Dugas – Guinness World Record Holder for the Largest Natural Afro!

 This will be her 1st Atlanta event…..so let give her a warm welcome!

 

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Hello Natural/Transitioning/Relaxed Ladies and Gents! We have the opportunity to get the very lovely Afrobella on the Red Carpet for the People’s Choice Awards!  How cool would this be to see all that natural beauty on the Red Carpet!  I know Koils by Nature’s Fans can help make this happen!  Please click the link below to cast your vote! I met Afrobella officially at the Spring World Natural Hair Show, but in Toronto, we had time to talk!  I fell in love with her style, hair, personality and confidence!   Aforbella, Anya( iHeartMyHair) and Me at Soulafrodisiac 

 

Thank You!

Have A Wonderful Day!

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Kim Coles Loves Koils by Nature……and we LOVE Kim Coles! Kim looks amazing with her Koils by Nature do…on the Red Carpet! I had the true pleasure of meeting Koils at the Toronto Natural Hair Show Sept 2011!  This is where she recived the Koils by Nature Basket of Goodies! On week later Kim and I ran into each other at Fall Fro Fashion Week Kim is amazing and I love that she has embraced her natural beauty and is beautiful inside and out!

~Kim loving her earrings by Nappy Rutz www.nappyrutz.com, by Cheri Huff~ Please Checkout Kim Coles at www.KimColes.tv www.KoilsbyNature.com

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Promoting Hair Growth & Healthy Lifestyle

• Having a healthy diet is a key factor to stopping hair loss and promoting hair growth. Depending on your schedule it may be tough to adhere to some of these standards, but most are easily followed once you make a conscious decision to stick to the plan. Some key dietary points to note:
• Eat a solid amount of fresh fruits and vegetables everyday. Leafy greens (e.g. lettuce) and sweet juicy fruits (e.g. melons) are especially good, and fruits that are ripe are easier to digest.
• Evergreen WheatGrass is a perfect source for your leafy green vegetables in 2 hots a day!! http://www.evergreenjuices.com/
• Be sure to consume an adequate amount of protein everyday. Protein is required for all cells in the body to grow, including hair cells. Lean proteins and low-fat milk or yogurt are best, as they are easier to digest. Animal proteins (i.e. dairy, meat, seafood) are especially beneficial because they are complete proteins, in that they contain the eight essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own, but are required for protein synthesis and muscle growth. Proteins are also a good source of B-vitamins and zinc.
• Eat several servings of whole grains everyday. They are easy to digest and also contain biotin, silica and iron, which are essential to maintaining healthy hair. Brown rice and lentils are great options, and are also easy to incorporate into one’s diet.
• Try to incorporate seeds and nuts into your diet. They can be eaten as a snack or with a meal. Seeds and nuts (e.g. walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds) provide essential fatty acids which are vital for promoting hair growth.
• Include spices in your meals. Spices help the body to absorb the nutrients from the foods that you eat. These nutrients are essential for promoting hair growth. Some everyday options include parsley, oregano and black pepper.
• Cut down on processed foods. These foods usually do not contain much in the way of nutritional value, and they also contain additives, which help give it a long shelf-life but can have a negative impact on the body.
• Have a multi-vitamin and a time-release Vitamin C tablet everyday. A daily multi-vitamin is important because even with a great diet, it is hard for the body to receive all the vitamins and minerals that it needs in order to promote hair growth. Vitamin C helps the body to repair the small muscle tears that occur when you exercise (which is also a key part of my program). If the body has to worry about repairing muscle tears, it cannot concentrate on growing hair.
• Stay hydrated. Be sure to drink enough water to keep the body replenished, but sipping water every fifteen minutes is unnecessary. Eight to ten glasses of water a day is a good target to keep the body hydrated. Please keep in mind that fruits and vegetables are largely composed of water, and can also be used to reach the recommended hydration level.

 

• Exercise is just as important as a healthy diet when it comes to growing your hair back. Exercise helps to reduce stress, which often contributes to hair loss. Increased stress levels constrict the blood vessels which supply blood to the scalp. If the blood flow in the scalp area is insufficient, the scalp cannot receive the nutrients that it needs in order to promote hair growth. Some important points to remember:
• Don’t stress out. Constantly thinking about losing your hair is stressful and will only cause you to lose more hair. Instead, focus on what you can do to stop the hair loss and direct your energy towards improving your lifestyle.
• Create a tri-weekly weightlifting routine. There are a couple of essential exercises which should be incorporated into your routine. Crunches help to make the body’s core strong and will help you to perform all other exercises with proper form. Squats work some of the body’s largest muscle groups and help to release a large amount of growth hormone, which helps all the muscles that you exercise to grow. Lifting weights also releases endorphins, which help to put you in a positive state of mind. The endorphins are very helpful when trying to deal with something that seems impossible to change, such as hair loss.
• Practice yoga twice a week. Yoga classes are offered at most health clubs and there are also a number of very good DVDs in circulation. A comprehensive yoga session will take you through a variety of poses that workout the entire body. Yoga helps to put you in a more relaxed state of mind, and also makes the body’s muscles more flexible.
• Try to do some form of aerobic exercise twice a week (e.g. running, treadmill). Aerobic exercises also help the body to release endorphins.
• Always breathe deeply. Deep breathing purifies the blood and helps it to carry nutrients and oxygen to the cells of the scalp, which in turn help to promote hair growth. Breathing deeply is also a great stress reliever.
• Get an adequate amount of sleep. As someone who often works eighty hour weeks, I know that getting six to eight hours of sleep per night can be almost impossible. If you don’t have enough time to get that much sleep everyday, ensure that whatever sleep you do get is in a comfortable environment. Sleep is a great stress reliever and also helps to clear the mind.

 

Reference: http://www.stoppinghairlossnow.com/guidelines.html

 

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Newly Natural Meet the Lovely Shavon Jones

Month 7- Chunky Twistout

How long have you been thinking about going natural? -Before I started my transition, I tried to go natural the summer before my transition but it didnt work out because I wasn’t serious enough about it. I just wanted something different and less damaging to my hair. After I started researching natural hair care, watched Youtube videos, and went to websites like Curlynikki then I seriously considered going natural!

When did you BC and after how long of a transition? -I BC’d August 7, 2010 after transitioning for 2 months during the summer.

How did you feel after all the relaxed hair was cut off?? -I felt free!! I went to my long time hairstylist to get my BC and then I went home and cut some more off because I still saw alot of relaxed ends. The fact that I completed my BC myself gave me strength and confidence in my new look!

What was your family’s reaction? -My family was in shock I think, they didn’t really say much about it. My mom did tell me “not to leave my hair standing on top of my head”, lol whatever that means. My fiance loved it, he supports me in anything that I do so I wasn’t surprised about his reaction.

Who, if any was your inspiration? -I don’t think I had a specific person who inspired me to go natural… but after watching YouTube videos of various women doing their BCs, transitioning, styling their natural hair, and sharing their natural hair experiences, that was enough inspiration for me to start my journey!

What products do you use? -My hair loves water, when my hair was relaxed I used to RUN from water, now I just let my tresses soak up that moisture! I really like Giovanni Smooth as Silk conditioner and VO5 Tea Tree Conditioner. My new fave is Koils By Nature Leave In Conditioner and Nourishing Body & Hair Butter in Mango. I’ve used Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Cream ever since my BC but Im trying out new things. I also love my spray bottle mix of water, tea tree oil, olive oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil- so refreshing in the morning.

If you have daughter(s) are they natural? - I don’t have any children. When I do have children, they will all be natural

What does it mean to you to a natural mother with daughter(s) -N/A

What have you learned from this experience that you can take with you for the rest of your life? -I have learned that Natural Hair is BEAUTIFUL! There’s no need to cover up the person that God has made me to be. I have also learned that what works for someone else may not work for me, so it’s important to always keep that in mind. Natural hair is sooo versatile, one day I can rock my TWA and the next I can rock a twistout. I love it!

Relaxed Shavon

Transitioning Shavon

1 month Natural

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Does this mean we will see more natural stories in Essence?  Will the natural hair EXPLOSION be news because the new Editor-in-Chief is natural???  We will see!!  I love her hair! What are your thoughts??? **Meet Ms Constance C.R. White as the new Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine**

ESSENCE Magazine is excited to name Constance C.R. White as the new Editor-in-Chief of the 40-year-old brand. White is a veteran journalist, editor, author, and culture and style expert.

“As a visionary and consummate communicator, Constance has established an unparalleled connection across multiple platforms,” said ESSENCE President Michelle Ebanks. “Constance is passionate about the needs of Black women and making sure that they have the tools to make their boldest dreams come true.”

The new Editor-in-Chief said that she is “thrilled” to be joining the publication. (soucre: http://www.essence.com/magazine/constance_white_essence_magazine_editor-in-chief.php) “I myself have been a reader and a fan of ESSENCE,” White said. “It’s been a guide for me throughout my life. It’s been a magazine that I’ve turned to again and again and I’m excited to be able to serve the reader as the Editor-in-Chief of ESSENCE. Stay tuned!”

Read more: http://www.essence.com/magazine/constance_white_essence_magazine_editor-in-chief.php#ixzz1FdkJ2evU

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Starting Anew! Big Chop 1/21/2011

On January 21, 2011, I was looking in the mirror at my hair and on the phone with my BFF Sharnia and telling her I wanted to cut all my hair off!!  The day before I had hennaed my hair and did a deep conditioning avocado mask and attempted to do a satin braid out that my other friend Marci had posted on the Koils by Nature FanPage!  When I took out the satin braid out I looked at my hair and was so disgusted!! My hair was growing so beautifully but the color patch that I got a few months back was breaking off so bad and it was about a 3-inch difference!  I felt that there was no way my hair would grow back healthy!  I was suppose to get my hair in Nubian twist by Ms Jameesha Moore the following day, but I could not get my hair braided knowing I had sever color damage!  So while talking to Sharnia, I started cutting my hair…I said “no turning back now!”  I went scissor happy and then went to the barbershop to get my hair shaped!  I’ve had color in my hair before, relaxed and natural but this bleaching job was a bit much for my hair!  I would color my hair again, but I would never bleach it!

I am really enjoying my new cut and I love the fact that I can use Koils by Nature from the root to the ends and I can really document my hair growth; I also know HOW to truly take care of my hair!  When I did my big chop in Sept 07, (way before KBN) I was using Black Gel…and water!!  I didn’t know how to care for my TWA!  Now I can start right!!   I am so excited…all the men in my life love it and my baby boy Kendall asked if my hair was, magic…LOL!

Here are so pictures of my hair before my color, with my fab color and the new me!!

I loved the color here too....but my hair didn't!!

Here are some pictures of my hair…

December 2009 I love the color!!!

I love this hair!!!!!

My other favorite style!!!

Another favorite

I will have my signature puff again soon

I will have my signature puff back again real soon…. I will be updating this blog with my hair growth and techniques!! My hair 1/31/2011 I co-washed with KBN Hydrating Shealoe Creamy Conditioner Followed up with KBN Moisturizing Shealoe Leave In Conditioner Then applied Soothing Herbal Gel Eucaluptus & Lavender Finished with KBN Replenishing Hair & Body Oil Here are my results!   My hair 1/31/2011 Side view 1/31/2011

Me! Loving my TWA 1/31/2011

This is my first time hennaing my hair since my Big Chop in January!

This my Henna/Avocado Mask DC Combo!

This is the recipe I used:

Easy Hair Conditioning Mask

1 very ripe Avocado pitted

1 Egg (excellent protein treatment) (no egg if you are protien sensitive)

1 tsp of (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

1 tsp of Macadamia Nut oil (or grapeseed, almond, jojoba, evoo)

1tsp of Jamaican Black Castor Oil

1 tbsp of honey

Hand mixer or blender for easy rinsing!!

Double the recipe for longer hair

Leave on hair for 30 minutes or longer with a plastic cap or a hooded dryer.

Henna Receipe

1 package of Jamila Henna – (I divied it into 2 50 grams and save the other half for another day)

1 can of coconut milk (thank you Natural Review)

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp macadamia nut oil

orange juice until I saw a yogurt like consistency.

I apply the avocado mask first, then the henna, I wrap my hair with plastic wrap and leave both on for 3-4 hours.

My first henna treatment since the BC in January

Henna 3/25/2011

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Event Baltimore Natural Hair Care Expo 2011 About The Natural Hair Care Expo’s roots are based in Baltimore, where it has attracted thousands from all over the world. Now in its 8th year of production, the Natural Hair Care Expo is growing and expanding into other cities all over the United States. In 2010, the event successfully expanded into cities like Cleveland, Ohio and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. This February 2011, the Natural Hair Care Expo will be introduced in the Gulf Coast. Baltimore Production Partners Dreadz N Headz (www.dreadznheadz.com) & Bmore Natural Newz W.O.L.B Radio –One Baltimore Event Description The Baltimore Natural Hair Care Expo (BNHCE) is a unique cultural, spiritual and educational experience with the purpose of fulfilling the holistic needs of its followers. Here, one will gain the educational resources of natural trends, transitioning, alternative daily living solutions and the opportunity to share knowledge with fellow entrepreneurs and people. With an emphasis on green living, the Baltimore Natural Hair Care Expo is a haven for natural daily remedies, as well as, an entertaining experience for the families and individuals alike to take a break from the norm. Theme & Event Date “The Exodus II” Pikesville Hilton 1726 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, MD 21208 11am – 8pm – Saturday, March 26, 2011 11am – 8pm – Sunday, March 27, 2011 for more information please contact: http://www.baltimorenaturalhaircareexpo.com/

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This is truly amazing!!!!  Please share your thoughts!!! Thanks blessed lady for submitting this video!

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After Christmas Sale is On!! Save 25% on each item Use Coupon Code : Holiday25 & $5.00 Flat Rate Shipping!

Sale Ends Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 11:59pm

Minimum purchase of $20.00 to qualify for 25% off & $5.00 shipping

$5.00 Flat rate shipping only applies to US Domestic Orders ONLY

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Due to overwhelming requests……. Koils by Nature now offers Fragrance Free & Unscented, butters, gels, and conditioners.  There are a large number of people who are very sensitive to smells, to include fragrances and essential oils and now I have the most essential products available in fragrance free and unscented.  Theses products contain NO essential oils or fragrances; perfect for children and those with fragrance sensitivities, allergies or asthma.

Fragrance Free Products that are NOW Available!

Hydrating Shealoe Creamy Conditioner Moisturizing Shealoe Leave-In Conditioner Nourishing Hair & Body Butters Soothing Herbal Gels Same great Koils by Nature products now available in Fragrance Free!

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There is a rise in the number of women choosing to go natural and bravely doing the Big Chop (BC). The Big Chop (BC) is cutting all the relaxed hair off at one time, leaving only the natural hair;  going to a barber is best, because they deal with natural hair on a regular basis.  The big chop is the most significant step in the natural hair journey and a very brave way to start.  Lots of women want to go natural, but they are afraid on how they may look if choosing to do the BC, its the fear of the unknown, how will people react?  How will I react?  Will my boyfriend or husband like me natural?  That’s why doing the BC is not only physically changing your looks and body, but mentally it’s changing you and how you see yourself!  For some it takes time and for others they embrace the new woman and hit the grown running!  I am always asked about transitioning and the BC, and I tell women, you have to mentally prepare yourself for the BC, when you are ready nothing or no one will stop you!  You will embrace and love the new REAL you!  The beautiful person that has been hiding behind relaxers and weaves, the beautiful person that God created in His own image, if you were not in love with yourself before going natural…you will begin to fall in love with yourself…..it’s a beautiful journey and I am so glad I have beautiful women to share this ride with….. ~Meet Ms Caneesha~

First off CONGRATULATIONS on your new natural journey! How long have you been thinking about going natural? I only started to think about going natural long term over the past 6 months, I have always done it temporarily every year. Did/Do you have positive support on your journey? I have an awesome support system my husband is my #1 supporter and my Big sis Pam is my 911 emergency operator when i’m discouraged about my hair she always comes to my rescue. How did you feel after all the relaxed hair was cut off?? Cutting off my relaxer was no big deal because i’m not big on hair because i’m so diverse I love changing it up and chopping it off is nothing new for me LOL. What was your family’s reaction? My family is use to me doing this every year and have always be supportive Who, if any was your inspiration? My biggest inspiration was Pam Jenkins and the KBN users on FB and most of all my husband when I mentioned going natural for at least a year he was sooo enthused and told me how much he’d love it and how beautiful i’d be

What products do you use? I use KoilsbyNature products and I absolutely love’em

If you have daughter(s) are they natural? My daughter is not natural right now but maybe soon she’s 7 and is loving her long swaying hair LOL What does it mean to you to a natural mother with daughter(s) Being a natural mother with a daughter is awesome and i’m enjoying being a positive example and loving how i’m showing her there are other ways to be beautiful. What have you learned from this experience that you can take with you for the rest of your life? I have learned from this experience that my hair doesn’t make me relaxed or natural it’s my inner beauty that matters most…

Relaxed Caneesha!

Natural Beauty runs in teh family! Cannesha and her Mommy!

Caneesha getting the relaxer cut off!

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Is Your Hair Dry???

African American Hair is the MOST fragile out of all the races because of our lovely curls, so it must be handled with the utmost care! Our Koily hair is very dry, porous and brittle, mainly because the natural oils have a hard time reaching the ends. The more curls the more fragile and the only thing that can combat dry hair is moisture!  Moisture also stops the hair from breaking.  Our hair thrives on moisture; our Koils will only flourish when they are well moisturized.  African American hair produces more sebum as other hair types.  Sebum is the natural oils that hair produces naturally to protect and lubricate our Koils.  Almost anything can disturb the moisture balance of your Koils and draw all the moisture out.  Extreme weather conditions, Synthetic products, and heat can upset the balance of the hair and make hair very dry, which will lead to breakage!

I am asked by many women, how to combat dry hair???  When I am asked this question, I always ask them the following questions:

1. ARE YOU DRINKING ENOUGH WATER!!
2. How often do you wash your hair?
3. Does your shampoo contain sulfates?
4. How often do you DC (deep condition) your hair?
5. Does your conditioner contain proteins?
6. Do you spray your hair with water?

Everything listed above can lead to dry hair!

• Water is the ONLY thing that can properly moisturize our hair and body!  You should be drinking at least 1/2 your body weight in ounces, so if you’re 160lbs you should drink at least 80oz of water a day! Water assists in the flushing or removal of harmful toxins from the body. If the body does not have sufficient water, then metabolic wastes will not be removed as efficiently as they should. In essence, the body would be holding in toxins instead of expelling them as is required for proper health. Much of this toxin removal is performed in the kidneys. Therefore, the benefit of drinking water in this case is to allow the kidneys to perform their task properly. Another benefit of drinking water is to carry nutrients into the cells of the body. In addition to helping nutrients get into the cells where they are needed, the benefit of drinking water in adequate amounts also helps to keep the cells well hydrated so they can function properly and efficiently.
• How often do you wash your hair?  Washing your hair too often with a sulfate shampoo will dry out, damage hair, causing breakage.  Sodium lauryl sulfates  or laureth sulfates  are found in dish washing liquid and its main purpose is to cut grease; that is will do to your hair…..cut and remove all the natural oils & amino acids your hair needs to stay moisturized; the results are dull dry hair!
• Deep Conditioning is a formula designed to improve the health of your hair.  Deep Conditioning really penetrates the hair shaft restoring vital vitamins and minerals to the hair.  Either by putting a plastic cap on your hair and/or sitting under a hooded dryer.  If you do not deep condition at least once a month, please start by deep conditioning 2x a month until you see your hair retaining moisture; once you see a difference in you hair you can cut back to once a month! Deep Conditioning is essential for retaining moisture!

Simple Deep Conditioning Recipes:

Old Skool DC

1 Cup of Mayo

1 Egg (excellent protein treatment)

1 tsp of Olive Oil

1 tsp of Macadamia Nut oil (or grapeseed, almond, jojoba)

1 tbsp of honey

Easy Hair Conditioning Mask

1 very ripe Avocado pitted

1 Egg (excellent protein treatment)

1 tsp of Olive Oil

1 tsp of Macadamia Nut oil (or grapeseed, almond, jojoba, evoo)

1 tbsp of honey

Leave on hair for 30 minutes or longer with a plastic cap or a hooded dryer.

4.  Since hair is protein, a diet that is too low in protein may cause some thinning in hair or retardation in the growth cycle.  Some conditioners contain proteins; when too much protein is put on the hair, either every week or every two weeks it can leave the hair very hard and brittle.  Try to limited protein to the hair at least once a month.  Especially if your diet is rich in proteins!

5.  Having a Spray bottles is essential of natural hair!  It is beneficial to add water to your hair before styling.  Water (moisture) keeps your hair flexible for styling and it will not break easily and hair can reach it’s maximum length.

Simple Spritz Recipe

1 – 6-8 oz spray bottle

4 – 6 oz of distilled or purified water (please do not use tap water)

¼ cup of aloe vera juice or gel

1 tbsp of your favorite oil (grapeseed, almond, jojoba, evoo, Macadamia Nut oil)

5-10 – drops of essential oil of your choice

(if your hair like glycerin you can also add it)

Oils Excellent for Moisturizing Hair

Extra Virgin Olive Oil this rich green moderately heavy base oil with a strong aroma is derived from the first pressing of the ripe olives and is high beneficial vitamins and minerals.  Olive oil is excellent condition oil for dry hair.

Macadamia Nut Oil light medium textured, penatrating oil is high in monosaturated fatty acids; excellent for Kinky Koily Hair.  The chemical makeup closely resembles the sebum produces naturally by the scalp and will penetrate the hair shaft adding great moisture to your hair and skin.

Grapeseed oil is popular because it is odorless and full of minerals and vitamins that help strengthen your hair.  It is odorless oil, and can help add shine and moisture to your hair.  Grapeseed oil is known for having a high content of linoleic acid, is an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid that supports cell health.  Grapeseed oil is also excellent for protecting the hair against high heat!

Avocado oil light green based oil is derived from the fatty pulp and seed of the fruit; that is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, D & E that especially helpful to fry, dull skin and hair.

Sweet Almond oil is treasures of some essential minerals such as magnesium and calcium.  Almonds have high contents of fatty acids.  Excellent for hair and skin!

Koils by Nature Products that Combats Dry Hair Are the Following:

Hydrating Shealoe Creamy Conditioner

Hydrating Shealoe Creamy Conditioner is excellent for hard to manage and dry hair that needs extra moisture. The emulsifiers and emollients condition the hair while the Pantheon and shea butter provide extra moisture so that the hair feels soft and smooth again and provide softness, manageability and shine to your hair.  Restoring all the Vitamins and minerals necessary for healthy hair.  This conditioner is excellent for co-washing.

Moisturizing Shealoe Leave-In Conditioner

Moisturizing Shealoe Leave-In Conditioner is an excellent creamy herbal infused creamy conditioner and detangler intended to smooth the cuticle and remove knots, snarls, and tangles from thick kinky textured hair.

Nourishing Hair & Body Butters

Nourishing Hair & Body Butter are made from the best butters & oils nature provides, it will moisturize, revitalize, soften, heal, and protect your hair and skin.

I will be adding to this blog as I find more information!!

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Koils by Nature will be vending at

Cleveland Natural Hair Expo

The Cleveland Natural Hair Care Expo is a unique cultural, spiritual and educational experience with the purpose of fulfilling the holistic needs of its followers. Here, one will gain the educational resources of natural trends, transitioning, alternative daily living solutions and the opportunity to share knowledge with fellow entrepreneurs and people. With an emphasis on green living, the Cleveland Natural Hair Care Expo is a haven for natural daily remedies, as well as, an entertaining experience for the families and individuals alike to take a break from the norm. Visit www.clevelandnaturalhaircareexpo.com to learn more about the events leading up to the Expo www.kinkycurlystraight.com Facebook.com/kinkycurlystraight Check Out the commercial for this event! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-GYACNFwCY Cleveland’s Natural Hair Care Expo October 9th & 10th, 2010!! Moore Conference Center 22639 Euclid Ave. Cleveland (Euclid), OH 44117

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Coily Encounters Presents Greenville's Premier Natural Hair Event

Koils by Nature is a proud sponsor of: Coily Encounters Presents Greenville’s Premier Natural Hair Event

September 11 · 2:00pm – 6:00pm Motowne on Main 516 Main Street Mauldin, SC

Admission is $5. Tickets may be purchased:*email coilyencounters@gmail.com*through eventbrite.. http://coilyencounters.eventbrite.com/ *at the door on the day of the event Hope to see you there! Regards, Marci

*Most attendees will receive a natural hair sampler gift. *Each ticket holder is automatically entered into COILY ENCOUNTER raffle*valued over $40.

Please check out the Coily Encounters FanPage on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=126470927372244

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Detoxification – Removal of a poisonous (toxic) substance from a person’s body (liver & colon), or neutralization or mitigation of its effects.

When Do You Need Internal Cleansing?

If this is the first time you’ve been exposed to this life-changing colon cleanse information, you’ve probably never considered this simple question: Are you clean inside? Of course you take care of the outside: You shower, brush your teeth and wash your hair on a regular basis, but do you clean yourself inside? In this modern, toxic world it’s becoming a simple fact of life that our colon (the ‘sewer system’ of the body), liver and other organs also require regular cleaning. Just like a car requires an oil change periodically.

How do you know when it’s time to free your body of accumulated toxins and other waste materials with an all-natural colon cleanse? If you experience one or more of the following, then it’s time to detoxify: * Frequent tiredness and low energy * Flatulence, gas & bloating * Impaired digestion * Irritability, mood swings * Bad breath & foul-smelling stools * Occasional constipation * Protruding belly (“pooch”) * Powerful food cravings * Skin problems * Metallic taste in mouth

Now that we know why it is crucial to cleanse and detoxify our body regularly, we have to know how to do a colon cleanse properly and thoroughly. Here is a quick overview:

1. First you cleanse your colon with specific herbs to clean out all the toxic plaque and debris

2. While cleansing the colon, you have to replenish the good bacteria that protects the flora balance, which in turn protects you as it is part of your immune system

3. Then as a final step, using detoxifying herbs, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, to assist you to detox your liver, blood, tissues, basically your whole body

* Cleanse the colon of accumulated toxic build-up and prevent the formation of new build-up through the use of herbal dietary fiber

* Cleanse the liver and purify the colon by keeping harmful organisms at bay

* Help normal bowel function and promote regularity.

* Remove heavy metals, including lead and mercury, as well as other toxins

* Detoxify the liver, kidneys and other organs

* Replenish friendly bacteria with a top-of-the-line probiotic supplement, and

* Recharge the immune system through powerful antioxidant support.

Oregano Widely used in Italian food, this herb has an abundant of quercitin (an antioxidant) and farnesol (a phytochemical). Quercitin has been shown in test tube research to possess an ability to prevent the growth and increase of breast cancer cells. Mammary tumor growth in our body is also shown to be delayed in its proliferation. Farnesol works to prevent skin cancer growth.

Ginger Root This is one with powerful anti-cancer properties. It contains a phytochemical known as gingerol that gives ginger its pungent smell. The benefit of gingerol is its ability to fight cancer and promote cancer cell apoptosis (cell death). Some people have added into their juice fasting regime to access this spice more frequently. Relatively the Asian population consumes more ginger within their diet as part of the spices added in their dishes.

Parsley This too often the herb used as decoration in dishes and left uneaten by most patrons. The reason is its taste which most people do not have a preference for. However, it is this taste that represents parsley’s phytochemical, known as polyacetylenes, that reacts strongly against carcinogens. It has also fantastic inhibition against the carcinogens found within tobacco smoke. It helps to regulate our body’s production of prostaglandin and hence controls tumor growth. It is advisable to consume this herb on a regular basis and focus more on its benefits rather than its taste alone.

Rosemary Needle-like leaves and smells like pine is what this herb resembles. It has a powerful phytochemical called carnasol. What is great about it is its ability to detox cancer causing substances. It has been shown to prevent skin and lung cancer as well. Usually we will find people adding Rosemary in their soups, vegetable dishes and rice.

* Nettle: Rich in vitamin A, C, D, and K. Also has good amounts of minerals like calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, and sulfur. Helps to clear our lungs, relieve stress, reduce water retention and fatigue.

* Red Root: It contains a good phytochemical called tannin. It is used to clear liver and lung blockages. It is also used to treat throat infection like tonsillitis.

* Elecampagne (Wild Sunflower): It has anti-septic properties and helps detox the lungs. It is known for its ability to improve poor digestions and clear our gut mucosal buildup.

* Cleavers: A helpful herb that detoxify our lymph and liver. Commonly found infections in our lymph node can be reduced through the consumption of cleavers. It has been shown to possess as a blood cleanser and kidney detoxifier as well.

*Ligustrum : Booster for our immune system. Purge out phlegms, clear our lung blockages, and powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

* Burdock (Gobo Root): Detox our lymph and liver. It uses anti-microbial activities to cleanse our blood. It improves kidney function and also regulates our blood sugar level. It also has strong cleansing and healing power against cancer cells. * Chickweed: Curbs inflammation and also relieves dermal problems. It has been shown to purge out fatty substances from our body and builds up our immune system.

* Red Clover: Widely used herb for centuries. It is a useful blood cleanser with anti-septic and anti-biotic properties. It helps to clear out toxins from our body through the excretion of urine. Its anti-cancer substance is known as genistein.

Here are some health benefits you can attain by drinking purified water:

Minimize Exposure to Physical and Chemical Toxins

Federal regulations allow municipal water systems to carry trace amounts of physical toxins like bacteria, fungi, and v…iruses without being declared unsafe. Small amounts of inorganic chemicals like asbestos, and even farm and garden contaminates like herbicides and pesticides have also been found in tap water tests. Drinking purified water minimizes accidental exposure to these toxins.

Flush Out Mineral Build-Ups

Studies have shown that purified water helps your body eliminate mineral deposits that can build up in cells and joints. This helps reduce the possibility of painful gallstones or arthritis. Purified water also decreases the stress load on your kidneys and liver, letting your body process nutrients more efficiently.

Remove the Taste Barrier

You’ll never drink the water you need on a daily basis if even your safe water tastes gritty, mineral-y, or just plain off. Purified water cleanses water of soil and sand particles, which offers a cleaner taste and makes it easier to get your recommended 8-10 glasses daily. Purified water can also enhance the taste of many nutrition-rich foods, like soups, pasta, rice, and vegetables, which are good for you and your family.

Lemon juice, when taken regularly in the morning, acts as a tonic to the liver and stimulates it to produce bile making it ready to digest the day’s food. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones. Because of its high vitamin C content…, it is thought to help prevent and treat many infections, hasten wound healing and temper down high fever. Lemon juice also relieves symptoms of asthma, tonsillitis and sore throat.

Lemon is also a diuretic. This means it is good for people with urinary tract infections and high uric acid problems, such as those with arthritis or rheumatism because it helps flush out all the toxins and bad bacteria.

Cayenne is also great for the stomach and the intestinal tract. It stimulates the peristaltic motion of the intestines and aids in assimilation and elimination.

Grade B Maple Syrup Maple syrup is sweet – and we’re not just talking flavor. Maple syrup, as an excellent source of manganese and a good source of zinc, can also be sweet for your health. The trace mineral manganese is an essential cofactor in a number of enzymes important in energy production and antioxidant defenses. For example, the key oxidative enzyme superoxide dismutase, which disarms free radicals produced within the mitochondria (the energy production factories within our cells), requires manganese. One ounce of maple syrup supplies 22.0% of the daily value for this very important trace mineral.

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