Cherished Curls: A Beauty and Haircare blog

And no, I'm not talking about the freaky, half-maybe-mostly-fake gel kind that you get from your local drugstore after a sunburn. I'm talking the real deal, extra lengthy, pointy-prickly pal. Pure aloe gel, cut straight from the leaf, has many health benefits. Everyone knows about how well it can help soothe and aid skin repair after a sunburn, but the little arena of hair care gets vastly overlooked. Some benefits of adding a weekly aloe regimen to your hair care routine are: it helps repair dead skin cells and soothe the scalp after any harsh treatment thanks to its active proteolytic enzymes that help increase cell turnover  it prevents scalp itching reduces dandruff and scalp inflammation helps reduce redness of the scalp promotes hair growth (thanks to all those cell turning, proteolytic enzymes!) adds a cooling effect to the skin with regular use can definitely leave your hair itself smooth and shiny! 😍 There's nothing like good old fashioned natural be

Let me tell you.. my hair loves itself some thick oils. Castor Oil, Glycerin, anything thick. But my "biased-ism"..😂 isn't the only reason why Castor oil is my favorite hair oil hands down. Its not only moisturizing but protecting, nourishing, and a great sealant. I have yet to fallen in love with anything better to my hair than Castor Oil. It has looads of benefits, many of which being: it contains ricinoleic acid to help increase scalp circulation  hair thickening (helps appearance of fuller hair) reduces split ends seals in moisture to aid in retaining all those good juices for the scalp naturally anti-fungal best natural conditioning for thicker/coarse hair in the winter months beautiful for those with dry and flaky scalp! There's a reason why Castor Oil is in so many beauty products on the market today. It's one of the best and one of the cheaper oils you can get that actually gets the job done. And as far as experience goes, ladies and

Welcome to Cherished Curls! Your genuine, one stop hair care guide for curly, transitioning, and coily hair textures! Whether your curls are newfound and confusing, or you've been in it for the long haul, I hope you can use these recipes and tips towards your own personal hair journey as I research and experiment various nourishing hair recipes, masks, and aids with growth, sensitivity, and health in mind. I have spent many years relaxing and damaging my hair, and finally embraced the goodness of natural products. Now I'm loving the way they make my scalp and strands feel. So, I've done my big chop and began my natural care regimen! I wish you good luck on your hair journey, and I welcome you to join me on mine! (Plus some handy skincare tips. 😉) (**I would not ever post anything intentionally to harm you, I am my own guinea pig**)😊😄 (*please spot test before using anything on your skin for sensitivity or any unwanted reactions. User discretion advised**) Be Blesse