Hurray for Henna!

I haven't dyed my hair in about a year and a half because of the dangerous chemicals that are in the typical dyes.... I always see people with the hair color I used to love to dye my hair with and just *sigh*
SO I have been watching videos on how to color your hair naturally with Henna, and decided I would order some to try it out :)
Henna on its own will produce a very pretty, natural looking, bright red color, but if you add other natural ingredients like Indigo and Hibiscus it will deepen the tones to include more browns and reds.
I just happen to have some Hibiscus petals that I will grind up into a powder to add to the Henna powder, and the liquid I will use to hydrate the powders will be Hibiscus petal tea (lots of color!)
Henna is great for so many reasons, as a dye, and as a hair and scalp treatment...

~Henna restores PH balance to the scalp stopping hair from falling out in some cases, and making way for new hair growth

~coats and strengthens the hair shaft by filling in the rough spots making hair appear thicker and fuller

~creates a shiny appearance that remains on the hair strands

~the colors from henna fade minimally and can be deepened with multiple applications without fear of damage

~Henna can be used as a deep conditioner (if placed in your regular conditioner or other liquid base and used immediately as to not allow to the release of the color)

~Henna is really inexpensive to use compared to store-bought hair dyes (not to mention putting chemicals on my skin is a HUGE price to pay)

 I found it for less than $10 per application, including the pure Henna powder itself, gloves, and a plastic cap.

I will use 2 applications because my hair is long, and the hibiscus petals cost me less than $5

So....we will see how it turns out! I will post pictures in a later blog, so stay tuned!

ADDICTION.

it isn't you that steals
but the demon that uses your fingers.
it isn't you that lies
but the demon that uses your tongue.
it isn't you that cheats
but the demon that uses your wiles.
WHERE on your travels did you meet?
WHEN did you decide to carry him on your back?
HOW did he become more than an abstract idea?
WHY do you allow him to control the bigger part of you?
WHAT are you willing to sacrifice to him?
WHO is the person that got lost along the way?
we all throw you life lines but the demon catches them....

Lip service

One of my favorite sayings is
"The scent of the rose lingers on the hand that casts it".
It gives me pause to think about everything I say before the words leave my lips.
Not only do the kind and loving words I  impart on others reflect how I feel about my own self, but also the ones that are sometimes a little angry or hurtful are as well.
We don't always address all the qualities of ourselves that we find less than perfect because society teaches us that we are supposed to glorify the wonderful traits we possess and hide the not-so-perfect ones.
Because of this we tend to push them to the back of our minds. 
Next time you find something about to leave your lips and land on someone's ears,
Take a moment to reflect on how those words are actual reflections of yourself.
If they are qualities you find admirable, rejoice in your loveliness and smile,
if they represent qualities you aren't so pleased with,
this is the perfect opportunity to make some little changes that please you;
again, rejoice in your loveliness and smile.
From your lips to your own ears...
Muah