I wrote about model Chrisandra Wells in 2012.  Here are some photo updates of work she has done since then. She has also had a great time competing in the Miss Plus Caribbean Universe Pageant held in Barbados, also in 2012. To learn more about Chrisandra, go to her Facebook page.   


         

*Photography credit: Top close up photo by PNB Photography. Second top photo by Nay Marie Photography.

Great art work by David Patterson. To see more, check out his website Davidizm.

Check out these cute looks by MissKenK and Mee Mahrii.  The first look was achieved using a rod set, and the second look was done using a finger curl method. Video tutorials below.

 

Kera Vada is a new all natural hair and body product line that . Here is more about their company - "No Mineral oil, Paraben Free and Junk Free. Hair growth without a heavy greasy feel; and most of all - no stinky Ayurvedic smell. Our products actually are tailored just for you! Most companies use mineral oils which cheapen the product or use inexpensive cheap carrier oils. But we always use "The Best": Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and Organic Extra Virgin Grape Seed Oil.  You will put it on your scalp, and it absorbs in your body.With Kera Vada we care because we use our products too!"  Here are a few products that are available at the Kera Vada store:

Hair Butter Souffle - has all natural Ayurvedic Herbs infused into the butter to make a creamy, decadent hair souffle. Use this to replace your pomade.

Vitamin & Oil Conditioner - most companies use mineral oils which dilute the product or use inexpensive cheap carrier oils. They double infuse their oils for higher concentrations of product per oz. So concentrated you can add 1 to 2 oz to your shampoo or conditioner and make your 3.00 conditioner into a 40.00 conditioner.

Dead Sea Ayurvedic Face Mask - includes Dead Sea Mud, minerals and Ayuvedic Herbs. No chemicals or messy powders. Use to help clear up your complexion.

To learn more about Kera Vada, you can also check them out on Facebook.
African American women sometimes have problems with their hair breaking, slow growth, and split ends. By adding some essential foods to your daily diet, you can prevent your fragile hair from these annoying problems. According to Seymour M. Weaver, a Houston-based dermatologist, “There's an epidemic of hair loss taking place among African-American women. It is partly because of damaging grooming techniques and styles that pull the hair back. Changing your hair care routine can promote growth---and so can the food you eat.

Vitamin B Enriched Foods
According to Seymour,” B vitamins---along with amino acids---are the building blocks for protein, so they are critical if you want to grow strong, healthy hair. Vitamin B also plays a role in producing red blood cells, which transport oxygen and nutrients to your scalp and follicles. If you suffer from vitamin B deficiency, Bauer points out that your hair is likely to shed, grow slowly and break. Eat foods such as whole-grain cereals, garbanzo beans, bananas, soy milk, oatmeal and beets, to get your daily vitamin B fix.”

Foods Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Eating foods that are rich in omega – 3 fatty acids can help prevent the loss of hair and help it to grow. A traditional Western style diet often tips the balance towards foods rich in omega-6 fatty acids. When in fact your hair actually needs the foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids not in omega- 6 fatty acids. You can design a healthier diet by eating fatty fish like as sardines, salmon, mackerel, and herring three times a week. In addition, to adding flaxseeds to your breakfast cereals or salads at lunch and dinner will help a lot in making sure you are getting enough omega – 3 fatty acids in your diet.

Iron
According to public health experts, iron is the leader of nutritional deficiencies in the US. When the body is low in iron, the blood vessels cannot transport the oxygen to the tissue and cells, including the tissue and cells that the scalp needs to maintain the hair follicles. Iron is necessary for the cells to grow. Many women have low iron levels or iron deficiencies caused by the menstrual cycle.
To increase your iron intake you can take iron supplements (always consult your doctor before taking any supplements) or if you prefer add more iron to your daily diet. Foods that are high in iron include iron-fortified foods, lean beef, beets, poultry, beans, lentils, and lamb.

Protein
Protein is also beneficial for health hair. Eating 3 ounces of lean protein twice a day in addition to other foods high in protein can do wonders for your hair health. If beef is not part of your diet, you can eat food such as legumes, beans, peanut butter, low-fat dairy, and seafood. 
If you incorporate all of the suggestions above you will have strong, beautiful hair again in no time!

Articles Author - Tammy Mahan has worked in the healthcare field for over 20 years. She often shares her knowledge on Healthline.Com. 

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