Many of the factors that contribute to prematurely aging hair are directly related to lifestyle and can be prevented.

• Stress

In response to stressful stimuli, your body turns on its biological response releasing chemicals and hormones. Stress increases testosterone levels, which causes the head to produce less hair, thus the hair begins to thin and shed. Keep stress levels to a minimum professionally and personally!

• Nutrition

Practices such as skipping meals lead to decreased energy in hair follicles, which results in the depletion of hair protein cells. Inadequate protein leads to thinning hair, breakage and split ends. There is no secret that water consumption is important as well, it flushes out toxins in the body.

• Chemical processing

Relaxers and color application pokes holes in the hair shaft and prolonged use may cause irreversible damage and leaving hair lifeless and dull.

• Frequent Heat Usage

Excessive heat exposure will inevitably wear down the hair shaft causing coils to age. Heat breaks down the hydrogen bonds resulting in significant loss of moisture. Loss of moisture results in dry hair prone to breakage.

What changes will you make to slow down your hair’s aging process?

Scalp Renew is a 100% natural, certified organic preshampoo treatment. It exfoliates excessive buildup on the scalp.
The night before you shampoo (or visit your salon):

1. Mist your hair with water.
2. Apply Scalp Renew (massage your scalp in a circular motion & remember to massage all the way to your hairline).
3. Cover your hair and scalp with a plastic cap overnight.
4. Shampoo in the morning.

You will love the results and be amazed at the difference this makes in hair growth and scalp health!

Happy Women’s History Month!

Women’s rights have come a long way since 1900; women from then would certainly be proud of the strides made. We are not done though…women are still denied human rights, subject to violence, oppression and make up less than one in five of the world’s parliamentarians. Education is essential, period. It also happens to be the theme of this 2012 Women’s History Month!

Now is not the time to become complacent, there is still a long way to go. There currently is not yet worldwide recognition that women’s rights ARE human rights! Education will play a major role in empowering women to fight these injustices, even though girls’ education is still not values as highly as boys’.

Let’s all commit to making sure that all young girls in our family, church and community receive the education that they deserve and need to make changes in this world!

“You can’t outrun yourself. Slow down and look within; your answers and salvation are there.” 

There is no way to avoid this. You must turn inward for the answers you now seek; no one outside you has your answers. 

Isn’t it odd that we have to be reminded of this? Often, when faced with being alone with ourselves we will do just about anything to avoid it. The person we’d least like to meet on a dark stairway is our inner self. It just feels easier to ask someone else, to take someone else’s truth….but that won’t work!

We all need time alone, to reset, reflect and recharge. Carving out time to be alone with yourself, time long enough for you to hear your own inner guidance. Keeping oneself distracted by work, worry, stress, or the needs of others can temporarily quell that inner call to take care of you. The call for self-healing is satisfied through getting to know oneself and searching out those wounded places within that have flared up due to circumstances in our present.

Move yourself away from your distractions but be prepared for ego resistance to this idea. Do it anyway! Just when you feel you certainly cannot do it, that is when you must. Let the phone ring, let the kids get their own lunch, let the laundry go, take a well day at work (you may have to call it a sick day but know in your heart it is a well day for you).

Trust me, do it and your soul will thank you!

• Carrots – help your scalp stay healthy with their great source of vitamin A

• Whole Grains - whole grains are great for strengthening the; rich in vitamin B, iron and zinc

• Spinach (Dark Greens) - provides your hair with healthy levels of this source of vitamins A and C

• Chicken and Turkey - provides protein so your hair won’t become weak, dry and brittle. 

• Fish – provides Omega-3’s which aid in the thickness of your

• Eggs - great direct source of protein for building and repairing dry brittle hair

• Beans - biotin, zinc and ample amounts of iron; beans truly promote excellent hair growth

Small changes to your daily diet will yield great results!

One stop shopping has reached a new level…we are thrilled to announce that Jane Carter Solution hair care line will now be available in even MORE Target store locations! Access to home grown hair care is truly on the rise. Naturally-derived, organic and 100% vegan hair care at the fingertips of millions – amazing!

You will still be able to find the same products as before with the addition of the 6 ounce Curl Defining Cream. You will be able to find the following Jane Carter Solution products gracing the shelves of Target:

• Moisture Nourishing Shampoo
• Nutrient Replenishing Conditioner
• Revitalizing Leave-In Conditioner
• Scalp Nourishing Serum
• Wrap & Roll
• Nourish & Shine
• Curl Defining Cream – 16 ounce and 6 ounce

For a complete store listing, click here.
I must ask, have you checked your local Target?