Category: DIY Beauty

Cracked Feet: DIY Feet Repair

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Do you have a dry cracked foot problem? You already have something to fix those crusty heels if you are a Happily Naturally Me customer. Break out your products and do this DIY feet repair:

1. Clean your feet with your favorite Happily Naturally Me Shea Butter Soap.

2. Remove as much dead skin as you can with a pumice stone or what ever contraption you use for your feet. If you don’t have anything, a bottle cap will do the trick. Trust me it works 😉

3. Dry your feet, but not too much because you want them to be damp.

4. Apply a nice amount of your favorite Happily Naturally Me Whipped Shea Butter to your feet. Put an extra amount on those problem areas.

5.Wrap your feet in plastic wrap. Yes I said plastic wrap like the kind you use to wrap your food.

6. Put some socks on over the plastic wrap and leave on over night while you sleep.

7. Unwrap your feet once you get up and see the difference. Do this at least 3 more time or until you get the desired results you want.

Your feet will thank you

DIY Beauty-Grapefruit Face Scrub

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Grapefruit has great skin benefits from the peel to the actual fruit. It increase the pH of the skin, which can help reduce acne. Give your face a nice dose of vitamin C with this DIY Grapefruit Face Scrub

Ingredients
2 table spoons of sugar
1 grapefruit slither
1/2 teaspoon of olive oil
Instructions: Combine sugar and grapefruit until grapefruit is completely mashed and you have a nice mixture of sugar and grapefruit. Next mix in olive oil and scrub your face.  Leave on for 3-5 minutes and make sure your do not get mixture in your eyes.  It does taste good enough to eat.  Discard remaining mixture once done.

DIY Beauty: Rice Hair Growth Rinse

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Who would have ever thought rice water could promote hair growth?  It is super easy to make and all you have to do is add it into your routine.  My hair feels so soft each time I do it.  So how does rice grow your hair?  Well here are a few key nutrients Rice Water contains: Selenium, Magnesium, Folic Acid, Thiamine, Niacin, B1-B6, Vitamin B, Vitamin K and so many more things to help promote hair growth.

Ingredients

1 cup organic rice

2 cups distilled water or whatever water your prefer.

Directions:

Let rice and water fermented (sit in a bowl or cup) for 12-24 hours before use.

Strain rice from the water and discard rice.

Wash hair as normal with shampoo.  Apply rice water to your hair and let sit 30 minutes while hair is wrapped in plastic cap.  If you have a hooded dryer it can only help, but not necessary to get the benefits of the Rice Water Hair Growth Rinse.

Rinse hair thoroughly and style as normal.  I still use my leave in conditioner after rinsing or if you do not use a leave in, do your normal condition before using the Rice Water Hair Growth Rinse.  You will most defiantly notice a big difference in your hair.

Super easy and inexpensive!!!!

 

DIY Beauty: Mayonnaise Hair Treatment

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If your hair is feeling dull and dry than this is the Mayonnaise Hair Treatment for you. It is super inexpensive to make so it won’t break your pockets. The good thing is I’m sure you probably already have all of the ingredients in your house anyway. Here is why I picked these 3 ingredients to create this DIY Mayonnaise Hair Treatment.

Mayonnaise is packed full of protein- Hair is made up of 91 percent protein and that protein breaks down when we do all of those bad things that we do to it.

Apple Cider Vinegar is great for clarifying- The apple cider vinegar will help break down all the product buildup on your scalp and hair. Not getting rid of the product buildup will weigh down your hair. This is why your hair still feels dry when you put moisturizing products in it.

Olive Oil is just fantastic on natural hair- Olive oil penetrates the strands of your hair very well to give it some moisture.

How to prepare your DIY Mayonnaise Hair Treatment

You will need to mix the following amounts together to create this Mayonnaise Hair Treatment:

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise (I used organic because most of the things in my house are organic)
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar

How to apply your DIY Mayonnaise Hair Treatment

  • Step 1- Wash your hair with your favorite shampoo.
  • Step 2- Separate clean hair into small sections and apply DIY Mayonnaise Hair Treatment thoroughly to each section and scalp.
  • Step 3- Cover hair with a heating cap or a plastic bag for 30-40 minutes.
    • *Do not put plastic bag over your face*
  • Step 4- Shampoo the mixture out of your hair and follow-up with your favorite conditioner.
  • Step 5- Apply whatever products you normally use and style to your preference. I normally do a twist out after a wash.

This DIY Mayonnaise Hair Treatment will give your hair the boost it needs to feel softer, look fuller and keep moisturized. Try it out and let me know how it works for your hair type.

Please keep in mind of you decide to do this in the shower, the surface of your tub might become slippery so be careful.

 

DIY Beauty: Blackhead Removal

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We all get them and none of us like them. I have a habit of trying to squeeze them out with my fingers and I know that is not a good practice. Recently I learned about the power of gelatin to remove those unsightly little blackheads. Use this below mixture and you will never buy over the counter pore strips again.

Ingredients: DIY Blackhead Removal  

1 teaspoon of unsweetened gelatin
1 teaspoon of your choice of milk. (Almond, Soy, Whole Milk, Etc)

Instructions
Combine the ingredients in either a microwave safe dish or in a double boiler. Stir the mixture until it is well combined and heat them in the microwave or on the stove top. If electing to use the microwave, I suggest you heat the mixture in 10 second intervals. You want the mixture to be warm and not hot so you do not burn yourself. Please use caution before applying to your skin.

Clean your face first to remove all dirt. Use either your fingers or a small spatula to apply the mixture to the desired area that you want to remove the blackheads. I was able to do my entire face being sure to stay away from the eye, mouth and nostril areas. You do not want to put the mixture near areas were the skin is thin. Let the mixture harden on your face for about 15-20 minutes and peel off to see the magic happen. Rinse your face with cool water to close your pores and rub gently with a washcloth to remove any gelatin residue. Your face will feel like a baby’s bottom for the next few days and be blackhead free.

Have fun with this inexpensive DIY beauty tip by Happily Naturally Me.

Happily Naturally Me is not liable if you burn yourself when applying this mixture. Please use caution and do not over heat.

DIY Banana Hair Smoothie

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Bananas are not just for eating!!!  That’s right they make a great hair smoothie to replenish necessary nutrients for marvelous hair.  The application of bananas to your hair will soften and boost the shine of your dull tresses.  The trifecta of potassium, natural oils and vitiams are just what you need to promote hair growth.   Have fun mixing these 3 ingredients and enjoy the benefits of this DIY Banana Hair Smoothie.

Ingredients

1 Ripe Banana (The softer the better for mixing)

1 Table Spoon of Honey

1 Table Spoon of Olive Oil

Step 1: Combine all 3 ingredients into a food processor and blend until there are no more lumps.  Straining the mixture is optional.

Step 2: Separate lightly damp hair into at least four sections and work mixture throughout each section.  For best application use a wide tooth comb and comb mixture through each section of hair. Cover plastic hair with plastic cap and let sit for 20-30 minutes.

Step 3: Thoroughly wash or cowash mixture out of hair and style as normal.

Extra Tip: Add 3 table spoons of sugar and turn this DIY Banana Smoothie into an instant face and body scrub.