by Alexandra Golden | Oct 23, 2015 | Haircare
A lot of us ladies spend a great deal of time putting on creams, scrubs, lotions, and hair products to take care of our skin and hair.  But for as much time as we spend on our skin everywhere else the scalp, I’ve found, gets neglected an awful lot of time....
by Alexandra Golden | Oct 16, 2015 | DIY, Haircare
Hairspray is one of those things in life that you definitely don’t need…but when the time comes, you definitely appreciate having around.  Unfortunately when it comes to health, conventional hairsprays are some of the worst offenders when it comes to...
by Alexandra Golden | Sep 18, 2015 | DIY, Haircare
That’s right. I said it. Best hair gel ever. A little presumptuous? Maybe. But as a DIY addict, I’ve tried a whole lot of hair gels (like this flaxseed one) and I’ve been most happy with this one. Â I’ll even go so far as to say that this works...
by Alexandra Golden | Mar 8, 2015 | Beauty, Body, DIY, Haircare
I love having curly hair…it’s fun, versatile, and can look very pretty. On the other hand, curly hair is a beast that has a mind of its own. Â Consequently, it can be a HUGE pain to take care of and actually make look pretty on a consistent basis. (Each...
by Alexandra Golden | Oct 15, 2014 | Beauty, Body, DIY, Haircare
Making a DIY hair conditioner has been quite a challenging experience. Â This is because most of the recipes out there use oils and I’ve always found them to be *way* too heavy to use in place of a regular conditioner. Â So after lots of trial and error (oh, so...
by Alexandra Golden | Sep 16, 2014 | Beauty, DIY, Haircare
After fighting my hair all through college and after, I’ve recently vowed to embrace my natural curls. Â Unfortunately, my curls had become pretty beaten up and therefore sometimes end up being a bit droopy. Â In keeping with my all natural hair routine, I wanted...
by Alexandra Golden | Sep 14, 2014 | Beauty, DIY, Haircare
Hot showers, wind, hair tools, and dry weather…these are just some of the dastardly things that thwart our plans for smooth, healthy, and nourished hair. In my quest for reviving my hair after years of abuse, I’ve embraced an all natural routine that...
by Alexandra Golden | Sep 14, 2014 | DIY, Haircare
I’ve been doing all natural hair care of about a year now and I’ve been very please with the results (that includes the improved quality of my hair, the increased growth rate, and how very little money I spend on products!). Â But I’ve recently...
by Alexandra Golden | Jun 28, 2014 | Beauty, DIY, Haircare
It’s no surprise that I love shampoo alternatives and generally, the more natural, the better. However, I usually prefer shampoos that have some sort of foaming action (I’m looking at you, baking soda washes). This recipe is amazing because it not only...
by Alexandra Golden | Jun 15, 2014 | Beauty, DIY, Haircare, Home
People are always going on and on about how great henna is for hair health (myself included!) and it really is a wonderful herb to use if you can. Â But there are so many people who either have lighter hair colors or don’t want to have their hair color changed at...
