“I’m actually really trying to navigate my feelings on the entire hair issue and it’s tough doing that publicly.” ~Solange Knowles

In a recent interview with Lurve Magazine, Solange explains that it was never her intention to come across as an aggressive rant when she took to her Twitter to address the natural hair issue. “I really, truly was not even aware that there was a natural hair system in place to measure the texture of your hair,” she said, referring to the article in which her natural hair was criticized. “At that point I thought to myself, ‘This is really crazy. That these people know more about my hair than the human that even carries it!’ I went to my Twitter and sort of impulsively expressed that. I don’t regret it one bit, but sometimes trying to put how you feel in an one-hundred forty character structure is not really successful.”

She finishes the interview with this, “I was constantly fighting for the right message to be heard. The message that the way we wear our hair is a personal choice, there’s no right or wrong way.”

I agree Solange!

This weekend marks the official start of autumn! Transitioning from summer wardrobe to fall…head to toe…which means dry, flaky scalp for some of us (thanks to overheated rooms). You can avoid flaky bits on your fabulous Fall wardrobe with our Scalp Renew or Scalp Nourishing Serum.

Make it a part of your regular “head to toe” beauty routine – moisturize your scalp just like you moisturize your skin!

To Celebrate the Season take 20% OFF your purchase when you buy both of these products.

Use coupon code: Autumn at check out. Offer valid 9-19 thru 9-26, 2012 on www.janecartersolution.com and for Retail Orders ONLY.

Coconut milk is excellent for strengthening your immune system since it’s loaded with vitamins and minerals. It’s also full of dietary fiber, promoting a healthy digestive system. When your body is replenished with essential vitamins and minerals, your digestive system is clear and you’re using nourishing hair care products (like Jane Carter Solution) - your hair will begin to thrive by default! Combine that with your daily intake of water (at least half your weight in ounces) and you’ll be full of energy and glowing in no time.

Here’s a Dr. Oz smoothie to make hair healthy from the inside out; combining coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and chia seed.  Chia seeds are loaded with essential fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins and are an excellent source of protein which is essential for healthy skin, nails, and hair for only 216 calories per 16 ounce serving.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Stevia to sweeten*

Instructions:

• Add almond milk and chia seeds then let sit for 15 minutes. Chia seeds will absorb milk and become jelly like.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir
• Serve and Enjoy!

When you haven’t forgiven those who’ve hurt you, you turn your back against your future. When you do forgive, you start walking forward.

Someone has hurt you. You’re angry, sad and in pain…and you have every reason to be. You want them to hurt in the way that you are hurting; you want them to feel your pain; you want them to be punished for what they’ve done to you; you want revenge. Learning to forgive those who hurt us is an essential life skill, because it helps develop inner maturity, frees us from emotional bondage to the other person, and helps us develop the power to move on.

Forgiveness is a good thing, a necessary thing that leads to healing but it certainly is not an easy thing. If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them. They have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart. Forgiving someone does not mean denying a person’s responsibility for hurting you, nor does it mean minimizing, or justifying the act. It does mean willing to forgive someone without condoning or excusing what they did, and then letting it go.

We celebrate our fellow textured and curly Hispanic brothers and sisters here at Jane Carter Solution!