Recapping on my DIY Hair Mask

Had not been posting quite a while, thiugh I should be much more free as Im not sorking currently. Had thought of leaving my previous job earlier for a short break, also happens that my boys are having their school holidays too. Hubby had some work that I would be helping out too this period. That makes me even busier than working. 

Now that almost all settled, I would have to do my job hunting seriously in the next couple of weeks. Had few interviews earlier but couldnt match my expected. Next would have 2 more MNCs, the Top 5 players in logistics industry that I would go for interview. Now the biggest problem is the distance. From West to East daily, till now Im still considering. Good company but distance is a big problem. 

Do some recaps on my posts. My last post was on my DIY Hair Mask. I had been doing the hair mask for at least twice a week, and its feel much healthier and softer. The coconut oil really helps alot for my dry and damaged hair. Though it is still not perfectly smooth and healthy, but its alot less frizzy and feels so much softer. I had taken out the honey and apply only coconut oil directly to my hair and extended the treatment time too. I try to leave it as long as I can. Usually at least 2 hours or more. 

Just yesterday, I did coconut oil with egg hair mask. Egg is very rich in protein and our hair needs lots of protein to stay healthier, shinier and softer. It condition hair cuticles and soothe dry scalps. 

Strengthing

Egg hair masks revive and strengthen hair because of the high protein content. Egg protein fortifies hair strands weakened and stripped from the direct heat of blow-dryers and hot curlers.

Hydration

When dry hair becomes brittle, it tends to look like straw. The cholesterol component in eggs adds moisture to dehydrated hair caused by chemical styling, giving it volume and bounce.

Conditions

Oil from fat conditions the hair shaft making the cuticle lay flat and preventing split ends and breakage. When massaged into the scalp, oil-based masks and conditioners also treat dandruff and itchiness caused by dry scalp.

Types

Oils and cholesterol beat dryness, but other types of egg hair masks can be created for different effects as well. An egg yolk and apple cider vinegar mask seals the hair cuticle leaving hair with unbelievable shine after it is rinsed. The addition of yogurt to an egg mask softens hair making it an optimal smoothing and relaxing conditioner. Adding lemon juice to an egg mask turns it into a simultaneous cleansing and conditioning agent. 

I had been using only coconut oil as the only ingredient for my hair masks, as honey with its sugary content tangles my hair. Though its good for hair but as alazy  and impatient person, I would skip the honey to easy manage my hair. 

Had done the egg with coconut oil hair mask and it turns out to be the same as honey. Tangled but not as bad. I guess I would had to keep my patience level higher. But overall, I really love the hair masks that I had done so far. Peeps do try it out and keep me posted on the results!!!

Stay closely for more DIY stuffs coming up and more cooking too!!! Cheers!!!

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• Hydration

  When dry hair becomes brittle, it tends to look like straw. Egg hair masks can counter this condition which is exacerbated by direct heat and the chemical effects of harsh dyes, relaxers and curly permanents. The American Egg Board advises that one whole egg has 185 milligrams of cholesterol. The cholesterol component in eggs adds moisture to dehydrated hair giving it volume and bounce. Some masks combine mayonnaise and egg yolks for additional cholesterol benefits. With all the health advisories about the potential dangers of ingesting too much cholesterol, topical egg hair masks are a nice alternative for garnishing the benefit of cholesterol.

• Hydration

  When dry hair becomes brittle, it tends to look like straw. Egg hair masks can counter this condition which is exacerbated by direct heat and the chemical effects of harsh dyes, relaxers and curly permanents. The American Egg Board advises that one whole egg has 185 milligrams of cholesterol. The cholesterol component in eggs adds moisture to dehydrated hair giving it volume and bounce. Some masks combine mayonnaise and egg yolks for additional cholesterol benefits. With all the health advisories about the potential dangers of ingesting too much cholesterol, topical egg hair masks are a nice alternative for garnishing the benefit of cholesterol.

• Hydration

  When dry hair becomes brittle, it tends to look like straw. Egg hair masks can counter this condition which is exacerbated by direct heat and the chemical effects of harsh dyes, relaxers and curly permanents. The American Egg Board advises that one whole egg has 185 milligrams of cholesterol. The cholesterol component in eggs adds moisture to dehydrated hair giving it volume and bounce. Some masks combine mayonnaise and egg yolks for additional cholesterol benefits. With all the health advisories about the potential dangers of ingesting too much cholesterol, topical egg hair masks are a nice alternative for garnishing the benefit of cholesterol.

• Hydration

  When dry hair becomes brittle, it tends to look like straw. Egg hair masks can counter this condition which is exacerbated by direct heat and the chemical effects of harsh dyes, relaxers and curly permanents. The American Egg Board advises that one whole egg has 185 milligrams of cholesterol. The cholesterol component in eggs adds moisture to dehydrated hair giving it volume and bounce. Some masks combine mayonnaise and egg yolks for additional cholesterol benefits. With all the health advisories about the potential dangers of ingesting too much cholesterol, topical egg hair masks are a nice alternative for garnishing the benefit of cholesterol.

  
  

• Hydration

  When dry hair becomes brittle, it tends to look like straw. Egg hair masks can counter this condition which is exacerbated by direct heat and the chemical effects of harsh dyes, relaxers and curly permanents. The American Egg Board advises that one whole egg has 185 milligrams of cholesterol. The cholesterol component in eggs adds moisture to dehydrated hair giving it volume and bounce. Some masks combine mayonnaise and egg yolks for additional cholesterol benefits. With all the health advisories about the potential dangers of ingesting too much cholesterol, topical egg hair masks are a nice alternative for garnishing the benefit of cholesterol.

DIY Hair Mask - Coconut Oil with Honey

I had extreme dry damaged hair after my perm and hair dye. It was terribly sad as I would have to start all over again to take care and do treatments to grow them back beautifully. 

Had been going through some DIY beauty regimen using natural ingredients. It was interesting and seems fun and effective. Most importantly its preservative free, chemical free. 

Last week I had did some homemade DIY Scrub for the boys' teachers. Teachers like it, they like the bright colour and the nice fragrant smell of the Peach fragrance. Sweet!!! Since My hair are so damaged, I was thinking why not try out some DIY Hair Mask. 

I did a Coconut Oil Hair Mask today. I am always afraid of Coconut Oil, as excess of it would stink. But this time round I went on and try. While applying on, it really tangles my hair seriously, and was so dry and fizzy feel. For a moment, I was  so wrong about having it so oily on my hair that I may have a hard time waiting through that 30mins. But I was wrong, my hands are oily but not my hair. 

Honey is an excellent treatment for conditioning hair, as it contains potassium and vitamins A, B and C. All of these nutrients are essential for moisturized, healthy and shiny hair. These honey hair treatment recipes can be used regularly to repair damaged hair, or as a preventative measure. They are particularly effective for dry, brittle and color-treated hair, although any hair type will benefit. But due its sugary content, it does give hair tangled feel while applying to hair. Fear not just do more conditioning after washing your hair after the mask.

Coconut Oil able to penetrates completely by the hair filling up the hair shaft. It is the only oil which is able to penetrate deeply, thickens and protects, while Olive Oil only helps in providing shines as it only smoothes the hair cuticles. It also prevents protein loss and boost shine to hair. It seals in moisture, making hair stronger and silkier. 

Coconut Oil also prevents dandruff too, also protects the hair follicles, strengthening hair, less breakage and less hair falling out. It promotes hair and scalp health with Vitamin E and K, norish hair snd boost shine. Massaging it into the scalp makes it easier for hair follicles to sbsorb nutrients, whilst stimulating blood curculation to the area , moisturizing and preventing build-up of dry skin. 

During the washing off, my hair was very hard to manage, due to the sygary solution in the honey. Hence I added more conditioner to smoothen it. But after blowing dry my hair, i feel my hair did soften a bit, which surprised me. I did put on some treatment water as well as some treatment essence to add on to my hair. 

This is definitely something which I would do it frequently and recommend to everyone. Try it out and let me know if you shared the same thoughts!!! Have fun!!!

 

Ingredients

- 1 Tbsp Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

- 1 Tbsp Organic Honey

Method

1) Slightly wet hair to make it damp not wet with warm water to open up the hair shaft

2) Mix the Coconut Oil and Honey together

2a) If your Coconut Oil is in creamy white solid paste, warm it up in a double boil, or in a pot over low heat to melt it with the Honey

2b) You can also microwave itself without Honey, once melted, mix in Honey

2b) Mix well and leave to cool a little to suitable temperature for handling with bare hands

2i) If your Coconut Oil is in normal liquid form, simply mix in Honey

3) Massage the scalp while applying the Mask

4) Work it more at the ends which are the most dry and damaged area. Then slowly work up to the rest of the hair and scalp

5) Tie it up in a bun and cover with shower cap

6) Let it rest for 30mins or more, the longer the better. If you could do it overnight would be the best but I dont like the feel of having sticky hair in bed, though I had a shower cap

7) After 30mins or more, wash it off throughly with warm shower to allow the hair shaft to open up for deeper absorption. Then finish it with a conditioner.

8) You may blow dry your hair or let it air dry naturally

You can even use a hairdryer to blow warm your hair during the hair mask, allows the hair to absorb even better. Do the Hair Mask at least twice a week for better results. Enjoy!!!

Steam Pork Belly

Its a simple dish that wins over people's taste buds. But most importantly it wins over my family's taste buds.

The most important things to note are:

1) Pork Belly have to be sliced thinly

2) Garlic and Chilli had to be finely minced

I added some Spring Onion this time to add a little taste for my boys who dont take Chilli. 

Ingredients:

- Pork Belly

- Spring Onion

- Garlic 

- Chilli

Method:

1) Sliced Pork Belly thinly and set aside

2) Cut Spring Onions into inch size

3) Spread the Pork Belly on steaming plate with Spring Onion

4) Steam for 45 mins

5) Minced Garlic and Chilli finely and mix together

6) Serve Hot

I had placed the Minced Garlic with Chilli Dip on the Pork Belly for hubby's bento.You  may leave it as a dip by itself so kids would be able to enjoy it. 

(The one on the right is the Steam Pork Belly with the Garlic and Chilli Dip over it)

Sleepless Nights

Good Morning!!! Didnt manage to sleep well this week. Had been having insomnia, always awake till 4am. This is real bad.

Today even though without sleep, I was amazingly wide awake and fresh. Thus, I did my cooking for hubby's lunch bento at 6am. Hopefully I would be able to nap in the noon with my 2 boys around, but i seriously doubt so. 

Today cooking was fast, only took me 45mins to prepare and cook all 3 dishes. Hubby's favorite Steam Pork Belly with Minced Garlic and Chilli Dip, Red and Green Omelette, Spicy Dried Shrimp with Long Beans and Garlic Sprout. 

Its the all-time favorite dishes for hubby, easy to go with rice. I would post the recipe for each dish on different post soon. 

 

Healthy Snack

Prince Jacob is going to Science Centre for their school outing today. They are supposed to bring some snacks along as their tea break. Thus, he had reminded me to prepare Salsa for bread. 

This time I added in Kiwi for him. Other than that, I had also prepared wraps for him. Hubby had also requested for some healthy food, but he doesn't like the sourness in lemon, hence I did a simple pasta salad for him with sesame dressing. 

Prince Javier is so happy to see his brekky too. He loves the wraps and he is so excited with the Kiwi Salsa. He is that excited that he reminds me to keep the Kiwi Salsa in the fridge to chill.

I am so happy with the colours of the food I had prepared for them today. It looks so colourful and appealing. Everyone would love them. The citrus from the Kiwi Salsa and the bright colour definitely attracts anyone to it.  

Kiwi Salsa

Ingredients

- 15 Baby Tomatoes

- 2 Japanese Cucumber

- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper

- 1 Kiwi

- Zest and Juice from Half a Lemon

Method:

1) Cut Cucumber in cubes and rubbed with salt

2) Place Cucumber on a strainer on a bowl for 30mins to strain excess water 

3) Cut the Baby Tomato in quarters

4) Cut Kiwi and Yellow Bell Pepper in cubes

5) After 30mins, rinse the Cucumber

6) Place all the ingredients together and mix it with the Lemon Zest and Juice

7) Serve chill for a refreshing taste

Pasta Salad 

- 5 Baby Tomatoes, cut in quarters

- 1 Carrots, cooked cut in cubes

- Handful of Pasta, boiled and strained

- Quarter Japanese Cucumber, cut in cubes

- Quarter Bell Pepper, cut in cubes

- 3-4 Tbsp of Japanese

Sesame Dressing

Method

1) Place all ingredients together and mix well.

2) Can serve Hot or Chilled

Wraps with Ham

Ingredients

- Half Japanese Cucumber, julienned

- Half a Carrot, julienned

- Half a Yellow Bell Pepper, julienned

- 1 Medium Tomato, de-seed & cut into half slices each

- Picnic Hams

- Lettuce

- Cream Cheese Spread

- 5 Wraps

Method

1) Spread Cream Cheese onto Wrap

2) Place 1 piece of Ham, ingredients (quantity accordingly to own preference) onto Wrap

3) Roll it up

4) Cut the 2 ends away and cut the balance in half

5) Serve

All these are actually very simple cooking. It doesn't take up too much time and effort to prepare and best thing is, it is very healthy and refreshing. Perhaps as I had used Lemon as the dressing which would be light.