Thank you so very much for your patience. Finally, OH MY HEAVENLY Hair is here with a new and improved website. ohmyheavenlyhair.com is more order friendly, product driven and philanthropic. The new components are Just For You and OH MY HEAVENLY Hair Changes the World.

Please use this opportunity to log on, order- try out the products and tell me what you think. Please share the website with your friends, family and co-workers.

It is my goal to serve you. With my years of research, I believe that I have presented products that are good for you through and through- hair, body and spirit. Once again THANK YOU dhb.

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Clean hair is one of the key components of managing healthy hair. Keeping your hair clean consistently will leave your hair refreshed and healthier. A great shampoo followed by a terrific conditioner is the recommended prescription for clean healthy hair.

How to properly wash your hair…

1. Throughly wet your hair. Allow the water to run through your hair to assist the shampoo and pre-remove any residue.

2. Once your hair is throughly wet, add shampoo- I recommend Oh My Heavenly Hair Fabulously Vegan Therapeutic Hair & Body Wash- sulfate-free, organic and lustworthy. Start with a quarter size of shampoo in the palm of your hands. If your hair is short add less, if your hair is long, add more.

3. With the shampoo in the palms of your hands, pat several areas of the head (front, back and sides). This step helps to initially evenly distribute the shampoo.

4. With fingers spread apart, place them on your scalp. Massage with the beds of your finger tips in an in-and-out motion, not circular. The in-and-out motion will assist in removing residue without tangling your hair. Continue this motion moving around the head.  For short hair be mindful to incorporate all the hair in the process.

5. When washing long hair, hold the ends with a firm grip and gently rub the hair, knuckles to palm.  Continue rubbing knuckles to palm until all ends are cleaned. This process is exactly like the process of hand washing clothes, just gentler. This process is call scrubbing and is recommended for Locs and Braids also. For Locs and Braids, as you go down the length of the hair, go in one direction. One direction, cuts down on the frizz.

6. Ready- now this is how it goes, in-and-out 3 to 4 times, scrub the ends. Continue this process until you feel your hair is clean. Rinse and repeat. Gentle is the key to maintaining healthy hair.

7. After you wash your hair, add conditioner. I recommend Oh My Heavenly Hair Fabulously Therapeutic Vegan Conditioner- natural, organic and healthy.

8. Follow the directions of the conditioner.

How do you compliment an excellent shampoo…. you pair it with an excellent conditioner. Oh My Heavenly Hair Fabulously Therapeutic Vegan Condition is your botanical remedy for hair that needs pampering. The organic botanicals, herbs, essential oils and vitamin B5 form a protective barrier that shields the hair from damage as it strengthens, conditions and  moisturizes. The therapeutic conditioner smoothes the cuticle and detangles unruly hair leaving it shiny, smooth, soft, easier to manage and healthier. The clean, refreshing, exotic citrus scent is aromatherapy in bottle.

So, I ask you again- how do you compliment an excellent shampoo…. you pair it with an excellent conditioner- Oh My Heavenly Hair Fabulously Therapeutic Vegan Conditioner. Enjoy.

Which handsome man (my brother), Artist (my brother), very close to me (my brother), who could be my twin (my brother), just signed a very lucrative contract with a very famous  actor (very dark and handsome w/ t____ issues). Who do you think it is? Stay tuned….

You know I share everything with you- so it’s no surprise I wanted to share this most incredible shower I had with my favorite hair & body wash. I was pretty beat and worn out. I had very little energy- hardly any to move but, I needed to take a shower. I desperately needed a moment. A moment for me, a moment where I could feel pampered. I forgot just how fabulous my hair & body wash is. I run my water and set my favorite temperature (very warm/hot) and I step in. I use the wash for both my hair and body. Between the hot water, the incredible citrus scent and the rich emollient lather, I am in heaven. I feel so much better. I am experiencing my very own spa moment in my shower- wow.

*Debra Hare-Bey describing her shower experience with OMHH Fabulously Therapeutic Vegan Hair & Body Wash

OH MY HEAVENLY Hair is very concerned about world issues both near and far. Saving our earth, stamping out poverty, addressing the human condition, health issues, civil rights, women rights, children rights and education are a priority for us here at OMHH.

As an active participant in change for the better, OH MY HEAVENLY Hair is dedicated to making the world a better place “One product at a time”. OMHH will contribute a percentage of all proceeds from the Fabulously Therapeutic Collection – Vegan Hair & Body Wash and Conditioner, as well as volunteer services to organizations that are passionate in their pursuit of a better world. As always, we will act as an information base and keep you well informed and up to date on our progress.

WASH YOUR HAIR- CHANGE THE WORLD, FABULOUSLY

Wash your hair- change the world. It really is that simple. By purchasing any products from the Fabulously Therapeutic Collection you will be doing your part to create a better world.

You can support OH MY HEAVENLY Hair with your purchases from the Fabulously Therapeutic Collection. A percentage of each product sold from the collection will be donated to a specific organization or group that is changing the world for the better. These contributions will never be less than 20% of each product purchased. All organizations chosen to receive a donation from OMHH will be listed on the web site.

FABULOUSLY THERAPEUTIC COLLECTION

OH MY HEAVENLY Hair Fabulously Therapeutic Collection is a dual purpose collection of natural, vegan and organic products designed to cleanse, nourish, replenish, condition and restore hair and skin to optimum health. The Fabulously Therapeutic Collection is made from bontanicals, herbs, essential oils and other naturally beneficial ingredients.

The Fabulously Therapeutic Collection is beautifully packaged and chicly priced for those budget conscience fashionistas who want quality healthy products at a price that won’t break the bank. The Fabulously Therapeutic Collection is the affordable solution for beautiful healthy hair and skin.

PLEASE JOIN US

Please help change the world for the better. We’re doing our part by providing you with products that are natural, organic, and vegan for your hair, body and spirit. You can support OH MY HEAVENLY Hair’s efforts in the form of product purchases. Your support is greatly needed and much appreciated.

An old African proverb says “It takes a village to raise a child”. Collectively we can change the world for the better- “One product at at time”.

Till soon,

Debra Hare-Bey

Today is a good day. Each and every day that we wake up in good mind, health and spirit, is a good day- and I give thanks. Today I am particularly reminded of just how good God is. He is truly amazing. He is truly my saving Grace. I just wanted to take this time out to acknowledge His greatness and remind you of your blessings. dhb.

Prayers By Other People

In Your Hands

I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things.

Isaiah 45:7

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It is so easy to take credit for accomplishments or milestones in my life.  Yet it is You who formed the light and created darkness.  This morning I found myself accepting praise for something that was entirely Your doing.

My heart lesson tonight is to give You glory for all that happens.  You, Lord, do all that is good in my life and throughout my days.  I cheat myself out of a deeper faith when I take credit for wonders shaped by my Creator

From ONE-MINUTE PRAYERS to End Your Day

 Nataska “Twisted Sista by dhb

As the holidays are quickly approaching, I want you to be ready. I want you to be fabulously ready for all your swarays. The holidays are all about the look and the parties. Start preparing yourself now. Start planning what parties you will attend and what parties you’ll be hosting- us fabulous girls are always in the  mist of the happenings. Once you have planned your party schedule, you can now plan your wardrobe. Centered around your parties and your wardrobe is your hair.

The Hair

Your hair must be on point. Your hair will set the tone for your look. With the trends being at opposite poles- long or short, very textured or very straight. Deciding how to wear your hair will solely rely on your attitude.  Which look can you confidently pull off. In addition to the long and short of it, Up-do are always a hit- off your face in some elaborate coiffure works well for a variety of venues. Note, this type of  look can be dressed up or down depending on your attire.

The Perfect Choice

Twisted Sista is an excellent choice for the holidays. It is fabulous by nature (all the beauty, style and pizazz that I can offer in one style) and naturally healthy for your hair. All the work is done for you. You simply cover nightly, oil your scalp as needed and go.

Twisted Sista

This style can be done on any type of hair providing there is at least 3 inches to work with. This syle consist of Cornrows and Individual Twist. To achieve this look, I used kinky human hair for added length and thickness.  The ends were gathered to one side and French braided in an upward direction then pinned in place. This towering masterpiece can be worn for 2 months with proper care. For more information on this style, call Debra at 718-221-5581

Actor/Mr. Franz Jones- Nu-Locs

Dynamic Actor, deep voice, rugged and oh so handsome- Mr Jones. 

Often times, men find themselves with very little to choose from when it comes to hair and style-same old, same old! Here is a style chocie that is rugged, just about maintenance free, easy to wash and wears well.

Franz Jones is wearing Nu-Locs- perfect for a very busy lifestyle. Nu-Locs are comparable to Locs without the permanence of Locs. Nu-Locs are easy to maintain and wear well- the older, the better it looks. For more information on Nu-Locs contact Red Creative Art Concept Studio 718-221-5581.

and what a girl needs- Oh My Heavenly Hair Fabulously Therapeutic Collection of hair and body products.

The newest edition to OMHH product line is appropriately called The Fabulously Therapeutic Collection. Fabulously Therapeutic is a dual purpose Collection of natural, vegan and organic products designed to cleanse, nourish, replenish, condition and restore hair and skin to optimum health. The Fabulously Therapeutic Collection is made from botanicals, herbs, essential oils, and other naturally beneficial ingredients.

The Fabulously Therapeutic Collection is beautifully packaged and chicly priced for the budget savvy fashionistas that want quality, healthy products at a price that won’t break the bank. The Fabulously Therapeutic Collection is the affordable solution for beautiful healthy hair and skin.

Live Life Fabulously Healthy

Oh My Heavenly Hair website will be down for a while as it is being redesigned. The new website will re-emerge as a still beautiful, easier to navigate, more purchase friendly, information based website.

In celebration of the new and improved website, Oh My Heavenly hair will  feature discounts, membership and free samples. Also watch for the launch of OMHH newest products-Fabulously Therapeutic Vegan Hair & Body Wash and Fabulously Therapeutic Vegan Conditioner. Each will be featured with  web only introductory prices. Please stay tuned for the beautiful, re-vamped Oh My Heavenly Hair website. Till soon, dhb.

The new Oh My Heavenly Hair shampoo has arrived. OH MY HEAVENLY Hair Fabulously Therapeutic Vegan Hair and Body Wash is luxuriously lustworthy. The refreshing citrus wash is infused with botancials, essential oils and vitamins that condition, strengthen hair and softens skin- organic. The emollient lather caresses your hair and skin as it effectively removes dirt, residue and bacteria. OH MY HEAVENLY Hair Fabulously Therapeutic Vegan Hair and Body Wash is sulfate-free, paraben free, natural and lustworthy. All textures welcomed.

*for the full list of ingredients, please check label

Choosing The Right Ingredients

Choosing the right ingredients is very important. The ingredients facilitate the benefits of the shampoo. The ingredients I chose are therapeutic and natural. The surfactants chosen are certainly a mouth full and sound scary. Scary they are not- in fact, they serve a purpose. The naturally derived surfactants create a pH balance designed to allow the cuticle scales to lie flat, protecting the cortex which makes the hair appear shiny and smooth. Other options like castile soap shampoos ranges between a pH of 9 to 11. This high pH causes the cuticle cells of hair to swell up and get rougher which can leave your hair looking dull and lifeless. Additionally, castile soap often leave “soap scum” on your hair, leaving behind deposits of calcium and magnesium.

*Other ingredients are defined below because of their curative beneficial properties.

Surfactant- is a blend of words “surface active agent”. Surfactants are generally organic compounds that are amphilphilic, which means they contain both hydrophobic (stick to grease and dirt) groups and hydrophilic (stick to water) groups.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate are all surfactants derived from coconut, coconut oil and or coconut and palm oils, read on….

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

Derived from coconut and palm oils; a safe, skin-friendly surfactant (foaming agent) for both skin and hair. This mild plant derived surfactant creates a rich, luxurious lather that effectively removes surface oil, dirt and bacteria, without stripping or drying sensitive skin. Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate is also hydrophilic. This means it is attracted to water, which enables it to dissolve more readily in water, thus providing superior rinse ability.

Sodium Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Derived from coconut; safe, skin-friendly cleanser for both skin and hair that effectively removes surface oil, dirt and bacteria, without stripping or drying sensitive skin

Disodium Laureth Sulfocuccinate

Derived from coconut oil and lauryl alcohol; very mild cleanser and foaming agent, excellent for sensitive skin

Lauryl Alcohol

Is a fatty alcohol. It has a floral odor. It can be obtained from palm kernel or coconut oil fatty acids and methyl esters by reduction

Tetrasodium EDTA

Water softner. A bonding agent that links with minerals to prevent them from causing microbial growth.

Phenoxyethanol

Derived from sage essential oil; safe and effective food grade preservative.

Citric Acid - Vitamin C

Derived from citrus fruit; natural food grade preservative which maintains proper pH balance in products. Alpha-hydroxy and astringent.

Aloe vera

Has healing soothing, antibacterial and moisturising properties. It is used to relieve burning, itching, minor cuts and first and second degree burns.

Essential Oils

Essential oils have a long tradition of providing a variety of therapeutic benefits. Many of these traditionally known benefits, have been confirmed through modern scientific research. The use of essential oils in a cosmetic will have an antiseptic and antimicrobial action, as well as a healing and soothing effect on the skin. Essential oils help the skin and hair detoxify, drain, heal and regenerate

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
A protein from wheat which has been turned partly into water through hydrolysis. Proteins are the nitrogen carrying constituents of living cells. Protein treatments are said to be beneficial to hair and skin. They add gloss, body and luster to hair. Proteins consist of giant chains of amino acids, the building blocks of life. The amino acid chains are joined chemically by a peptide bond. Plant proteins have excellent skin compatibility and deposit a protective film on the skin and hair. The film is smoothing and moisturizing.

Formula from: The Complete Book Of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy- Valerie Ann Worwood

Second Step Exhaustion Massage Formula

Lemon- 10 drops

Rosemary- 10 drops

Basil- 8 drops

Lavender- 2 drops

Diluted in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Use the second step formula, or one of your own made from the second step list of essential oils, in the mornings.  Continue to use the first step massage oil in the evenings, leaving it on overnight.  Alternate in this fashion until you feel that your body and mind have regained their former strength and balance. 

Exhaustion can lead directly to either hypertension or hypotension-high or low blood perssure.  Both can be dangerous. If this is the case with you, choose from the lists below to make a massage oil- use 30 drops of essential oil to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.

To Lower Blood Pressure

Lavender

Melissa

Nutmeg

Hyssop

Marjoram

Clary-sage

Lemon

Rosemary

To Raise Blood Pressure

Thyme

Clove

Cinnamon

Formula from: The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy- Valerie Ann Worwood

I so enjoy this book.  I use it as a reference guide in my arsenal of tools for living better.

First Step Exhaustion Massage Formula

Vetiver- 2 drops

Frankincense- 5 drops

Bergamot- 5 drops

Marjoram- 8 drops

Clary-sage-  5 drops

Chamomile Roman- 5 drops

Diluted in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Exhaustion is not overcome by stimulating the body further.  The key to regaining a normal state of affairs lies in using oils that work through the nervous system to calm  and relax.  This is the first step, and it is a process of deprogramming so it will take time- don’t expect miracles over night.  Use the formula above or make your own from the selection of oils and massage into your whole body every night.  If you have a partner who can do this for you, all the better.  When you are sleeping well and find that you can forget about the list of things you have to do, move on to step two. 

Passage from: The Complete Book Of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy -Valerie Ann Worwood

So why not admit it? You sometimes feel anxiety, rage and despair.  You are tired: tired of trying to succeed, tired of feeling responsible for feeding the family, tired of younger men being promoted over you, tired of watching other people accumulate consumer goods, tired of feeling like a loser, tired of trying to maintain success, tired of the job, tired of looking for a job- just tired, tired, tired!

Mental and physical exhaustion manifest itself in a myriad of different ways.  Common manifestations are angina pectoris, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, fluid retention, ulcers, bowel disorders, breathing problems, hyperventilation, and inexplicable pains.  And the problem is that the lifestyle can become addictive.  Beta blockers which are so often prescribed in these situations do not provide an answer to the fundamental exhaustion, and of far more use is the awareness to recognize the symptoms for what they are.  Looking at how family and friends react to you is also helpful.  If they jump out of the window every time you enter the room, you know that it may be time to slow down.  Pushing yourself beyond the limit to get the house painted over the weekends, or keep the lawn looking like the center court at Wimbledon is all very commendable, but is it worth it if it makes you so grumpy that nobody dares talk to you? And think about that pain you have in the leg or back- it may have more to do with sheer exhaustion than rheumatic problems.

Relaxation is the key word, but without help it is easier said than done.  For someone in an exhausted state massage provides a particularly good way of relaxing, although it may take six or more sessions for relaxation to be complete. Using the essential oils not only helps the body to cope but enables an exhausted person to sleep so that reserves of energy may be put back.  A rested person is also better able to deal with emotional situations and can avoid the dramatic emotional swings characteristic of the exhausted state.

Julian Walker- face of His Oil

Passage from: The Complete Book Of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy- Valerie Ann Worwood

The human male is socially conditioned to ignore biological signs that protect him from stress and illness.  All too often the fatigue that warns him against going on any further and protects him from exhaustion is pushed aside heroically, or it may be that a sense of duty or the circumstances of his responsibilities prevent him from taking heed of the warnings.  Whatever the reason, pushing yourself beyond the limits of healthy fatigue over a period of time leads to the gradual breakdown of body systems.

 Having body awareness is being able to chart the difference between extending and overextending ourselves.  The problem with this whole subject is that once we have become exhausted it is difficult to recognize that things have gone too far.  We blame the escalated problems, frayed tempers, and fractured relationships on other things.

 You can be pretty sure you are heading for trouble when you find you have no reserves for unexpected situations. Even something as simple as the phone ringing – again-  can seem like a huge aggravation.  Your goodwill seems to be wearing very thin indeed, but you may experience it as a feeling that the  world is full of idiots and incompetents.  Some men get into the  sate of being unable to distinguish between what is good for them and what is bad for them, and this sensation of turning in circles and getting giddy brings an unnerving sense of lack of control.  A common sign that things are not as they should be comes when your wife ask you to mow the lawn and you think she’s just asked you to climb Mount Everest.  Every little mole-hill has become a mountain.  By asking you to do these insurmountable tasks, your wife is seen to be picking at your self esteem.  “She’s a nag,” you tell yourself on the way to the bar and escape.  Naturally, this causes more friction in the family unit, arguments become commonplace, sleep becomes impossible, sexual relations dwindle, and divorce seems inevitable.  “You’re impossible to live with,” says the wife.  “My wife doesn’t understand me,” says the husband.

 A crucial factor in this grim scenario is the pressure imposed by society on men always to be able to handle life’s problems.  Employment brings enormous pressures but not as great as those that result from being unemployed.  Mental ill-health is greatest among the unemployed, and those who drink heavily are fifteen times more likely to find themselves on the psychiatrist’s couch as those who do not.

Denying that problems exist is a common practice among men, and it is a well known fact that men find sharing their emotional problems difficult.  This is a complex subject to do with the way our society is structured, and not really within the scope of this book.  But what results from all this is a commonly felt, deep sense of isolation among men, and that shows up in the horrifying statistics of  male suicide.  According to the Dean of the Royal College of Psychiatrist, Dr. Jim Birley, “Suicide is the second most common cause of death in you men after accidents.”  Five men under thirty-five kill themselves compared to one women in the same age group.  Over all ages, the ratio is two to one, with 3,000 male deaths a year to 1,500 female deaths. In the last ten years the incidence of suicide in men between thirty-five and forty-four has risen by 46 percent compared to a decline in the figures for women of 6 percent.  Clearly, men are finding it hard to cope with life, even if they present a tough exterior to the world- or perhaps it is precisely because of that.

My Fabulous birthday cake- The Simple Gourmet (fernterra@aol.com)

It’s my birthday

Happy birthday to me. Another day to spend on this earth God blessed. I feel blessed and happy to know and love my savior Jesus Christ. This year, my birthday fell on Thursday- July 10. I decided to celebrate it on Friday- July 11 as part of the Shop & Champagne Extravaganza.

Good Friends

I love my friends and family. They consistently support my events- if not in body, certainly in mind and spirit. Thank you to the customers that came out.  Thank you Julia- our resident product wizard for keeping the party flowing. We truly enjoyed ourselves. Champagne flowed, the plumpest, sweetest, strawberries and grapes were delicious while the conversation and dedication to buying was plentiful.

The Cake

If you were not there, you truly missed an event. This extravaganza was in full fabulosity.The cake was expectedly amazing and simply D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S.- truly a work of art. It was absolutely beautiful to say the least. Seventeen (17) hours of creativity and dedication to flavor and ingredients. All the delicate petals were done by hand- including the platform the cake was presented on. The 3 layer Red Velvet was decadent. No short cuts were involved.  Imagine pure coco, imagine the most delicious fondant, imagine the richness. I was blown away and I threw the party. My guest were equally blown away. Needless-to-say, there was no cake to take home to mom. Thank you Margaret. I felt very special. Your masterpeice was pure Margaret (fernterra@aol.com).  

Products flew off the shelves

In true Oh My Heavenly Hair fashion, the items flew off the shelves. The top sellers were:

Dream Oil Original

Dream Oil Rich

100% vegetable soaps

The hair towels

solid perfumes

Close 2nd

Praises lavender scalp conditioner

The Celestine Collection- handmade jewelry

Shea butter- body butter

Stay tuned for the next Shop & Champagne Extravaganza. Till soon, dhb.

Don’t worry be happy is so much more than that. I am pissed right now and “Don’t worry be happy” is not really working for me right now.  Right now it is just not that simple. Today June 12, 2008 about 9:00am I received some news that just shook me (as I am listening, I say to myself “are you serious”). Immediately, I experience a host of emotions- angry, sad, miffed (I couldn’t believe what I was hearing) and ultimately sadness. Is the saying “don’t worry be happy” really that simple-no, but it is!

Right now, I’m trying to deal with all that I am thinking and feeling. I want to be focused and not let this get the best of me. As a child of God, I know you are not to worry. You are to have faith and believe in Him and know that through Him all will be alright. Right not, however, the situation has gotten the best of me. I can’t think clearly so, I take a break. I began to read “A New Earth Awakening to Your life’s Purpose” to refocus. Oddly enough (that wasn’t odd at all,  it’s God working) I opened the book to page 96.

Page 96

Action may be required to change the situation or remove yourself from it.  If there is nothing you can do, face what is and say, “Well, right now, this is how it is.  I can either accept it, or make myself miserable.” The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it. Be aware of the thoughts you are thinking. Separate them from the situation, which is always neutral, which always is as it is. There is the situation or the fact, and here are my thoughts about it.  Instead of making up stories, stay with the facts.  For example, “I am ruined” is a story.  It limits you and prevents you from taking effective action, “I have fifty cents left in my bank account” is a fact.  Facing facts is always empowering.  Be aware that what you think, to a large extent, creates the emotions that you feel.  See the link between your thinking and your emotions. Rather than being your thoughts and emotions, be the awareness behind them.

Don’t seek happiness.  If you seek it, you won’t find it, because seeking is the antithesis of happiness. Happiness is ever elusive, but freedom from unhappiness is attainable now. By facing what is rather than making up stories about it.  Unhappiness covers up your natural state of well-being and inner peace, the source of true happiness

It’s now about 1:00pm and I feel better. This passage helped me out tremendously. I share this with you as  your gift of armor if so needed. God bless, dhb.

excerpt: Eckhart Tolle a new Earth Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose

It takes seven glasses of orange juice and 12 glasses of white wine to get the same number of antioxidants found in just one glass of red wine. Now you have a reason to drink up.

simple solutions-Natural Solutions Vibrant Health Balanced Living Magazine.

Debra Hare-Bey and Oh My Heavenly Hair. The Trentonian- A Pulitzer Prize-Winning Newspaper. May 1, 2008.  Check me out- center stage with my line of natural hair oils (Dream).

 Natural hair at its’ best

hairstyles: Debra Hare-Bey, layout: Keston Duke

10. TopKnots- Elegant, beautiful and very sophiticated. Exactly what you want for that special occasion. Brides, this means you.

9. *The Afro Weave- If you can’t grow it, sew it.  Don’t leave Eryka Badu hanging! You go on with your bad self and rock your own groove thang (ask about the Afro weave special 135.00 hair included).

8. Short Cut- Not for every one! You do have to have the right shaped head and personality.

7. Cornrows- Stylist beware: if you can’t cornrow, refer to a stylist that can. The key to this beautiful hairstyle is finding a stylist that cornrows well. Remember, no lumps and bumps.

6. *Braided Wrap- Boy, I  love everything! This is truly another favorite of mine because there are no two braided wraps that will look the same. The Braided Wrap is uniquely done to resemble straight hair that is  layered and feathered.

5. Healthy Hair- Noticed, I said “healthy hair”.  Healthy hair is always a winner when it’s worn in an attractive manner. Remember, it does require upkeep and lots of tender, love and care.

4. *Locs- Shall I say any more.  Locs are simply beautiful. I like them both groomed and ungroomed.

3. *Kinky twist- Another favorite I’ve worn many times. When kinky twist are done properly, it looks like your natural hair and guest what- it doesn’t have that man made curl at the end. Like your natural hair when twisted, it ends with a natural puff curl.

2. *Feathered Bob- It was a difficult choice to make this #2 because this style is so “hot” right now; bob’s are everywhere. The wonderful thing about this bob is, it is classically beautiful, sweat and frizz proof and unique.  You won’t see yourself comming and going because there are no two done exactly alike.  

drum roll please   …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

1. Nu-Locs- Anyone that knows me and The Studio knows that this is my all time favorite style. Nu-Locs are fabulously beautiful, easy to maintain, absolutely washable, and looks better with each passing day. This is a great way to loc your hair if you so choose or remove in three (3) yes, 3 whole months and try something new.

How do you maintain the hairstyles from the top 10 list- natural oils. Of course, I highly recommend Remedy for Dosha my line of natural hair oils. Stay tuned for the newest  3-n-1 hair oil- Dream hair body bath oil; all natural, vegan and organic. For more information, go to ohmyheavenlyhair.com

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HAIRSTYLE, I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW? Leave your comment

* Not photographed. For more information on Debra’s styles, please call 718-221-5581

In my quest to be more in tuned and closer to God, I find myself constantly talking to Him- asking God to guide me and allow me to hear Him and understand Him clearly. I listen and I am still. Along my walk, I never fully understood what the term surrender meant; surrender completely and totally. Surrender to Him and you will be blessed. I finally get it. Reading this passage was my “ah ha” moment. Reading this passage was nourishing and uplifting to my spirit. I share this with you in hopes that it will feed and uplift your spirit as well. Pray for me as I continue my spiritual journey and I will pray for you. God is good. Till soon, dhb.

A New Earth Awakening to Your Lifes Purpose- Eckhart Tolle

Resistance is an inner contraction, a hardening of the shell of the ego.  You are closed.  Whatever action you take in a state of inner resistance (which we could also call negativity) will create more outer resistance, and the universe willl not be on your side; life will not be helpful.  If the shutters are closed, the sunlight can not come in. When you yield internally, when you surrender, a new dimension of consciousness opens up.  If action is possible or necessary, your action will be in alignment with the whole and supported by creative intelligence, the unconditioned consciousness which in a state of inner openness you become one with.  Circumstances and people then become helpful cooperative.  Coincidences happen.  If no action is possible, you rest in the peace and inner stillness that come with surrender.  You rest in God.

We can skirt around the issue of water for a variety of different reasons. According to Tracey Minkin’s Cheaters Guide To Your Healthiest Day, she counts coffee, tea and diet drinks as her favorite cheats to meet the water requirement. As much as I love the article and the way she helps us deal with real life healthy food obstcles, I disagree with this one. You need water, pure water, water and more water. As you read on, you will see why I believe even with real life healthy food obstcles you should not cheat your body of water- plain water, dhb. 

Liquid Replenishment

Anyone concerned about the health of their skin knows that the recommended amount to consume is 2 to 3 liters per day.  What is less clear is why drinking fluids is essential to skin health and the best way to consume them.

The reality about drinking enough liquids throughout the day is that there has to be a certain amount of vigilance involved.  One of the questions I ask when I take a lifestyle history from a client at our spa is “Do you drink enough water?” and invariably the response is “not as much as I should.” When I explain the benefits provided to the body by drinking plenty of liquid nourishment, I am often amused that many times the reason given for not drinking enough is the same: “But then I will have to pee!”

Exactly. Think of your kidney as giant blood purifiers that use fluids to filter out the toxins and inflammatory agents in your body.  The more you drink, the cleaner your system-and your skin-will be. When your urine is a pale yellow, you are ingesting enough water.  When your urine is dark and cloudy, it’s time to head to the water cooler.

Water is the best liquid replenishment there is, but much depends upon the type of water you are ingesting. Tap water is treated with chlorine to elimate pathogens.  However, chlorine is a harsh chemical that in a gaseous state is dangerous and unhealthful.  Conventional drinking water may also contain industrial and agricultural contaminants that are best avoided.  And lead from old pipes can show up in tap water and be hazardous as well. 

Bottled water is better, but since you can’t be sure that the water you are purchasing is not contaminated, the best bet is to purchase a water purifier for your home.  This will ensure that the water you are ingesting does not contain toxic materials and will also save you the expense of buying bottled water.

Now comes the thornier issue of how to make sure you drink enough water.  I find the best way is to consecrate a drinking vessel.  My choice is a simple Ball Mason jar for two reasons.  First, there is some evidence that plastic drinking botttles have the potential to leach chemicals into the water they hold, especially when subjected to sunlight or hot water.  Second, a Mason jar has a measurement system written on the glass and you can see clearly how many ounces or milliliters you consume.  Also, I find that a glass vessel does not impart a plastic taste and actually keeps the water cooler.

from: Pure Skin Organic Beauty Basic by Barbara Close

Essential Oils

Essential oils, used in aromatherapy, are derived from flowers, leaves, seeds, roots, and resins of aromatic plants to promote health and well-being.  Essential oils are highly concentrated substances, often referred to as “the life force of the plant,” containing chemical compounds with many antiseptic, antibiotic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties.

Holistic skin care uses clinical -grade essential oils, genuine essential oils that are not compromised by extraction with harsh solvents or through adulteration in the laboratory.  Over 95 percent of the essential oils produced worldwide today are made for  the perfume, food, and taste industries.  These synthetic oils have no therapeutic value to the skin and actually cause skin irritation.

Essential oil molecules enter our bodies in two main ways: by inhalation or through the skin.  Smelling calming scents like lavender or clary sage effects both  the limbic system of the brain, the seat of emotions and memory, and also the skin, since stress has a big influence on the health of your epidermis.  Because of their unique, small molecular structure and due to the fact that they are lipid (fat) soluble, essential ils can also penetrate the skin, entering the blood via the capillary network and circulating throughout the body, where they have a systemic effect.

*this information is from Pure Skin Organic Beauty Basics by Barbara Close.