Monday, February 14, 2011
Healthy Hair is a Process.......Begin Now.
Winter can be brutal on the hair. The dry air and wind outdoors and heat indoors can dry the hair out mercilessly. Now is the time to begin to remoisturize and strengthen the hair at the cellular level. Contact us now to schedule your appointment to prepare your hair for the Spring and Summer, when the sun can bleach the hair and the salt from your scalp sweating can dry the scalp out. Deep moisturization at the cellular level penetrates all layers of the hair shaft and leaves your hair soft, smooth and elastic and the scalp ultra moisturized. Byond Natural is a multicultural studio, call today for your appointment!
Your Hair Care is an Investment in Your Hair and Scalp Health....You Get What You Pay For.
Taking proper care of your hair and scalp is a worth while investment in your health. Its important that healthcare and haircare go hand-in-hand. As much as great product helps to enhance your hair, nothing can compensate for poor health habits.
The average person is malnourished in the daily requirements of essential vitamins and minerals. The average daily water consumption is 24oz, well below the minimum 64oz needed or the ideal 128oz daily. Most people bring their jobs home with them and worse, the stress of the job. I don't know many people that get the 8-9 hours of sleep we need at night for proper cell regeneration. Our schedules are jam packed, yet we rarely allow time to just do nothing. Last but certainly not least, we often cheat ourselves looking cheap services that we pay a greater price for in the long run.
Your skin and scalp absorb "EVERYTHING" applied to it. Yes, EVERYTHING! This is why its so important to understand the value of using quality products and not skimping on services because you're trying to pay the cheapest price. If your hair care professional is using high-end products, they seek to give you high-end results. But you can't expect high-end products when you're not willing to pay for it. Many quality salon conditioning treatments can range from $100-$500 and your hair and scalp reap the benefit and they feel awesome. These types of treatments have lasting results and use the absolute best ingredients. They also can cost your hair care professional hundreds of dollars to keep on hand. For those of us that are committed to quality, natural, eco-friendly hair care the costs are substantial because it takes time and effort to research the best products and then test those products to ensure they do what they say they will do. These are things that most clients understand, but don't always make the connection between pricing, expense and their expectations. I haven't even mentioned the expense of salon space rental.
I've been natural for 22 years and I love for my hair to look, feel and be healthly, but that can only happen when I invest in my haircare. This is also what I encourage my clients to do. Your scalp has specific requirements and if you decide to use all natural treatments you are now relying on your natural hair culturist to know chemical compounds of the products or essential oils they are using and to know how and why a natural product works........you have to always remember, you get what you pay for. Choose quality. Yes it will cost more, but in the long run you reap all of the benefits. A natural hair culturist that has taken the time to purchase the latest steaming equipment or UV therapy understands the value of those items for their clients overall hair and scalp care. You want the best for your body....................get the best for your hair.
Remember, cheaper isn't always the best savings. You truly do get what you pay for.
Be blessed and a blessing!
The average person is malnourished in the daily requirements of essential vitamins and minerals. The average daily water consumption is 24oz, well below the minimum 64oz needed or the ideal 128oz daily. Most people bring their jobs home with them and worse, the stress of the job. I don't know many people that get the 8-9 hours of sleep we need at night for proper cell regeneration. Our schedules are jam packed, yet we rarely allow time to just do nothing. Last but certainly not least, we often cheat ourselves looking cheap services that we pay a greater price for in the long run.
Your skin and scalp absorb "EVERYTHING" applied to it. Yes, EVERYTHING! This is why its so important to understand the value of using quality products and not skimping on services because you're trying to pay the cheapest price. If your hair care professional is using high-end products, they seek to give you high-end results. But you can't expect high-end products when you're not willing to pay for it. Many quality salon conditioning treatments can range from $100-$500 and your hair and scalp reap the benefit and they feel awesome. These types of treatments have lasting results and use the absolute best ingredients. They also can cost your hair care professional hundreds of dollars to keep on hand. For those of us that are committed to quality, natural, eco-friendly hair care the costs are substantial because it takes time and effort to research the best products and then test those products to ensure they do what they say they will do. These are things that most clients understand, but don't always make the connection between pricing, expense and their expectations. I haven't even mentioned the expense of salon space rental.
I've been natural for 22 years and I love for my hair to look, feel and be healthly, but that can only happen when I invest in my haircare. This is also what I encourage my clients to do. Your scalp has specific requirements and if you decide to use all natural treatments you are now relying on your natural hair culturist to know chemical compounds of the products or essential oils they are using and to know how and why a natural product works........you have to always remember, you get what you pay for. Choose quality. Yes it will cost more, but in the long run you reap all of the benefits. A natural hair culturist that has taken the time to purchase the latest steaming equipment or UV therapy understands the value of those items for their clients overall hair and scalp care. You want the best for your body....................get the best for your hair.
Remember, cheaper isn't always the best savings. You truly do get what you pay for.
Be blessed and a blessing!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Happy Holidays and Healthy Hair & Skin!
We're often so busy during the holiday season that we have a tendency to let a few things go to make up for hurried time. The first thing is usually our hair. We're saving for holiday spending so we skip our hair maintenance. The winter is the worst time to skimp on your hair. The air is dry, cold and often windy, leaving our hair dried out from the air and battered from the wind and cold. Winter is the time that our hair and skin need extra moisturizing on a consistent basis. Here are a few tips to keep your hair in tip top shape during the holiday season:
Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize
In the African American community moisture has always been associated with oil. Moisture comes from water and water based products. A good deep moisturizer is critical to natural hair which is usually curly and has a tendency to dry out when exposed to dry air. Hair should be washed and conditioned with an excellent moisture shampoo and conditioner.
My favorite shampoo & conditioner: Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture Daily Shampoo and Instant Moisture Daily Treatment.
My favorite leave-in moisturizer: Care Free Curl (that's right!) Moisture Gold
Protect
Here is where you oil based products come in. Oil serves as a protectant for the hair and as a vehicle for vitamins, nutrients and essential oil properties to penetrate the scalp. Oil based products should be used in modertation and work best when the hair is damp. As the hair dries and the water evaporates, the evaporation pulls the oils into the hair shaft and into the scalp. Oil on dry hair sits on the hair and just gets on your clothes and pillow cases (yuck!)
My favorite oil protectant: Organic Jojoba Oil (put in a few drops of lavender and rosemary for conditioning and to stimulate the scalp) Jojoba is the only oil that most closely matches the sebum that is naturally produced in the scalp, its a light oil that absorbs very quickly into damp hair and scalp and is excellent as a carrier oil. Jojoba is also very affordable.
Aloe is great for dry, itchy scalp and skin. Excellent alone or mixed with your favorite conditioner, lotion or bath product
Argan is also great for dry hair and for protection from the elements, but you rarely find pure Argan Oil as its very expensive on it own.
Neem and Tamanu Oils are excellent for dry hair and skin issues and over the top as an addition for your hair conditioner and your favorite lotions. I reserve these oils for clients with skin and scalp problems such as psoriasis, exzema and other inflammatory skin issues.
Healthy Diet
I would be in error not to mention that you can do everything listed here and still get no results if you're not eating properly and drinking enough water on a consistent basis. As hair and skin are made up of protein be sure you're getting enough protein in your diet on a daily basis. Drink at least 64oz of water daily (more if you exercise) and eat plenty of fresh fruits and veges. If you take medications, ensure you're taking them properly and know their possible side effects (hair thinning comes with a variety of medications). Don't always feel that just because so-in-so does such-and-such for her hair and its growing, means the same will work for you. We're all different and you need to learn your bodies needs and what works for your body.
Hope these tips help you spend less time worrying about what to do to keep your hair and skin healthy during the holiday, and spend more time loving on friends and family.
May the joy of Christ fill your holiday with peace and love!
Many blessings for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize
In the African American community moisture has always been associated with oil. Moisture comes from water and water based products. A good deep moisturizer is critical to natural hair which is usually curly and has a tendency to dry out when exposed to dry air. Hair should be washed and conditioned with an excellent moisture shampoo and conditioner.
My favorite shampoo & conditioner: Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture Daily Shampoo and Instant Moisture Daily Treatment.
My favorite leave-in moisturizer: Care Free Curl (that's right!) Moisture Gold
Protect
Here is where you oil based products come in. Oil serves as a protectant for the hair and as a vehicle for vitamins, nutrients and essential oil properties to penetrate the scalp. Oil based products should be used in modertation and work best when the hair is damp. As the hair dries and the water evaporates, the evaporation pulls the oils into the hair shaft and into the scalp. Oil on dry hair sits on the hair and just gets on your clothes and pillow cases (yuck!)
My favorite oil protectant: Organic Jojoba Oil (put in a few drops of lavender and rosemary for conditioning and to stimulate the scalp) Jojoba is the only oil that most closely matches the sebum that is naturally produced in the scalp, its a light oil that absorbs very quickly into damp hair and scalp and is excellent as a carrier oil. Jojoba is also very affordable.
Aloe is great for dry, itchy scalp and skin. Excellent alone or mixed with your favorite conditioner, lotion or bath product
Argan is also great for dry hair and for protection from the elements, but you rarely find pure Argan Oil as its very expensive on it own.
Neem and Tamanu Oils are excellent for dry hair and skin issues and over the top as an addition for your hair conditioner and your favorite lotions. I reserve these oils for clients with skin and scalp problems such as psoriasis, exzema and other inflammatory skin issues.
Healthy Diet
I would be in error not to mention that you can do everything listed here and still get no results if you're not eating properly and drinking enough water on a consistent basis. As hair and skin are made up of protein be sure you're getting enough protein in your diet on a daily basis. Drink at least 64oz of water daily (more if you exercise) and eat plenty of fresh fruits and veges. If you take medications, ensure you're taking them properly and know their possible side effects (hair thinning comes with a variety of medications). Don't always feel that just because so-in-so does such-and-such for her hair and its growing, means the same will work for you. We're all different and you need to learn your bodies needs and what works for your body.
Hope these tips help you spend less time worrying about what to do to keep your hair and skin healthy during the holiday, and spend more time loving on friends and family.
May the joy of Christ fill your holiday with peace and love!
Many blessings for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Byond Natural
byondnatural@gmail.com
This is truly a new time, an exciting time for Byond Natural. Our focus has always been meeting the needs of our clients, but I feel a push leading me to move in a new direction. Keep it simple, make it plain. I want to serve you not just with my knowledge of hair care, but my ministry of love for people. You no longer see a price list, but my clients can guarantee my pricing is the same. You don't see a long list of "hair and scalp issues", but you can rest assured that any issue you may be facing, I'll still take the time to work with you and help you focus on solutions to make your situation better (if it is possible within the scope of my knowledge).
I feel a move of the Lord and my business is flowing with that move. A move of healing, a move of peace, a move of new beginnings, a move of rest in Him, a move of restoration. Byond Natural has truly become a place of healing, a place where LOVE rules. I love hair care, but I love people more. Anyone that knows me knows that I don't call myself a "hair stylist", never have and never will. I CARE for the needs of my clients hair and scalp, but I LOVE my clients. Having said all this, Byond Natural is not just my business, its part of my ministry of Love and Hospitality. Those that the Lord brings get exactly what He needs them to get and I'm so glad He uses Byond Natural to do beyond natural things.
Be blessed and if its worth living, its worth living beyond.....................................
This is truly a new time, an exciting time for Byond Natural. Our focus has always been meeting the needs of our clients, but I feel a push leading me to move in a new direction. Keep it simple, make it plain. I want to serve you not just with my knowledge of hair care, but my ministry of love for people. You no longer see a price list, but my clients can guarantee my pricing is the same. You don't see a long list of "hair and scalp issues", but you can rest assured that any issue you may be facing, I'll still take the time to work with you and help you focus on solutions to make your situation better (if it is possible within the scope of my knowledge).
I feel a move of the Lord and my business is flowing with that move. A move of healing, a move of peace, a move of new beginnings, a move of rest in Him, a move of restoration. Byond Natural has truly become a place of healing, a place where LOVE rules. I love hair care, but I love people more. Anyone that knows me knows that I don't call myself a "hair stylist", never have and never will. I CARE for the needs of my clients hair and scalp, but I LOVE my clients. Having said all this, Byond Natural is not just my business, its part of my ministry of Love and Hospitality. Those that the Lord brings get exactly what He needs them to get and I'm so glad He uses Byond Natural to do beyond natural things.
Be blessed and if its worth living, its worth living beyond.....................................
Monday, October 11, 2010
Byond Natural is now blogging only
I'm always trying to find ways to make sure I'm developing relationships and not just marketing. Byond Natural is no longer has a website, we are blogging to have a more interactive relationship with our clients.
As my clients already know, I take new clients by referral only. Please share the blog with them for weekly information. You'll now get articles and information on living byond natural to help you not only have healthy hair and scalp, but to live a whole, healthy lifestyle.
More to come soon..........
As my clients already know, I take new clients by referral only. Please share the blog with them for weekly information. You'll now get articles and information on living byond natural to help you not only have healthy hair and scalp, but to live a whole, healthy lifestyle.
More to come soon..........
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Living green, saving money and loving life!
Changing to a "green" lifestyle is more than a notion, but once you get good, practical information it becomes so much easier to acheive. I just want to share a few tips you can use to live green and save some green:)
Household Cleaning
Disinfecting with 70% Isoprofil Alcohol
My son has allergies gallore, so I'm always mindful of the products I use to clean our home. One of the easiest and least expensive things I've done is to use 70% Isoprofil Alcohol in a spray bottle to clean my kitchen and bathroom hard surfaces. Its a great alternative to using chemical laden products and is very effective at removing many harmful microbes.
Scrubing with Baking Soda and Lemon Juice
Need a great scruber to remove stubborn stains without having to wear a facemask to prevent fumes from overcoming you. Consider using baking soda and lemon juice. Mix 1/4 cup lemon juice with 2tbsps water and mix in enough baking soda to make a paste. Excellent for cleaning stains from the sink, tub or toilet. Be sure to use on hard surfaces only. Works well and smells great!
Natural Air Freshner
Cinnamon sticks and cloves make a great natural air freshner. Place 2 cinnamon sticks and a palm full of cloves to a simmering pot of 2 cups water and allow to simmer on low. The fragrance will fill your home with the warm, relaxing scent of spice.
Air Purifier
Plants, plants, plants. A study conducted by NASA found that for an average home of under 2,000 square feet, the study recommends using at least fifteen samples of a good variety of these common houseplants to help improve air quality. They also recommend that the plants be grown in six inch containers or larger.
The recommended plants are easily available from your local nursery.
1. Philodendron scandens `oxycardium', heartleaf philodendron
2. Philodendron domesticum, elephant ear philodendron
3. Dracaena fragrans `Massangeana', cornstalk dracaena
4. Hedera helix, English ivy
5. Chlorophytum comosum, spider plant
6. Dracaena deremensis `Janet Craig', Janet Craig dracaena
7. Dracaena deremensis `Warneckii', Warneck dracaena
8. Ficus benjamina, weeping fig
9. Epipiremnum aureum, golden pothos
10. Spathiphyllum `Mauna Loa', peace lily
11. Philodendron selloum, selloum philodendron
12. Aglaonema modestum, Chinese evergreen
13. Chamaedorea sefritzii, bamboo or reed palm
14. Sansevieria trifasciata, snake plant
15. Dracaena marginata , red-edged dracaena
For more on the study and its findings and recommendations visit http://www.cleanairgardening.com/houseplants.html
Fabric freshener for dryer
A few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton gauze tossed into your dryer will freshen your clothes minus the synthetic chemicals used in conventional dryer sheets.
Floor cleaning
Although I don't usually recommend products, I will say that a good steam mop is well worth your time, money and health. You use tap water in the steam mop and its converted to steam while you clean the floors. No chemicals, no dirty water to dispose of, no gloves............... Just wash your cleaning pads when finished. Steam mops are awesome!
These are just a few great options to get started on your journey to green living. Stay tuned for more green living tips:)
Household Cleaning
Disinfecting with 70% Isoprofil Alcohol
My son has allergies gallore, so I'm always mindful of the products I use to clean our home. One of the easiest and least expensive things I've done is to use 70% Isoprofil Alcohol in a spray bottle to clean my kitchen and bathroom hard surfaces. Its a great alternative to using chemical laden products and is very effective at removing many harmful microbes.
Scrubing with Baking Soda and Lemon Juice
Need a great scruber to remove stubborn stains without having to wear a facemask to prevent fumes from overcoming you. Consider using baking soda and lemon juice. Mix 1/4 cup lemon juice with 2tbsps water and mix in enough baking soda to make a paste. Excellent for cleaning stains from the sink, tub or toilet. Be sure to use on hard surfaces only. Works well and smells great!
Natural Air Freshner
Cinnamon sticks and cloves make a great natural air freshner. Place 2 cinnamon sticks and a palm full of cloves to a simmering pot of 2 cups water and allow to simmer on low. The fragrance will fill your home with the warm, relaxing scent of spice.
Air Purifier
Plants, plants, plants. A study conducted by NASA found that for an average home of under 2,000 square feet, the study recommends using at least fifteen samples of a good variety of these common houseplants to help improve air quality. They also recommend that the plants be grown in six inch containers or larger.
The recommended plants are easily available from your local nursery.
1. Philodendron scandens `oxycardium', heartleaf philodendron
2. Philodendron domesticum, elephant ear philodendron
3. Dracaena fragrans `Massangeana', cornstalk dracaena
4. Hedera helix, English ivy
5. Chlorophytum comosum, spider plant
6. Dracaena deremensis `Janet Craig', Janet Craig dracaena
7. Dracaena deremensis `Warneckii', Warneck dracaena
8. Ficus benjamina, weeping fig
9. Epipiremnum aureum, golden pothos
10. Spathiphyllum `Mauna Loa', peace lily
11. Philodendron selloum, selloum philodendron
12. Aglaonema modestum, Chinese evergreen
13. Chamaedorea sefritzii, bamboo or reed palm
14. Sansevieria trifasciata, snake plant
15. Dracaena marginata , red-edged dracaena
For more on the study and its findings and recommendations visit http://www.cleanairgardening.com/houseplants.html
Fabric freshener for dryer
A few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton gauze tossed into your dryer will freshen your clothes minus the synthetic chemicals used in conventional dryer sheets.
Floor cleaning
Although I don't usually recommend products, I will say that a good steam mop is well worth your time, money and health. You use tap water in the steam mop and its converted to steam while you clean the floors. No chemicals, no dirty water to dispose of, no gloves............... Just wash your cleaning pads when finished. Steam mops are awesome!
These are just a few great options to get started on your journey to green living. Stay tuned for more green living tips:)
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Byond Natural March Promotion - Luck of the Irish!
March – Luck of the Irish Package $90
Step outside the box with a Barley & Hops infused cleanse and condition. It takes more than luck to get strong, soft, conditioned and volumized hair. It takes beer! With essential vitamins, biotin, barley & hops it’s the perfect addition to your hair pampering regimen!
Package includes ($100 value)
Beer infused cleanse
Beer & Honey infused steam conditioner
Argan oil & Acai berry leave-in treatment
Your choice of silken or rod set
Locs add $20 Interlocs add $50
http://www.byondnatural.com/
Step outside the box with a Barley & Hops infused cleanse and condition. It takes more than luck to get strong, soft, conditioned and volumized hair. It takes beer! With essential vitamins, biotin, barley & hops it’s the perfect addition to your hair pampering regimen!
Package includes ($100 value)
Beer infused cleanse
Beer & Honey infused steam conditioner
Argan oil & Acai berry leave-in treatment
Your choice of silken or rod set
Locs add $20 Interlocs add $50
http://www.byondnatural.com/
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