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The Best Traffic Growth & Money Making Tool for Pinterest

There is no denying that social media has become an essential part of people’s lives. Whether it’s to keep in touch with family and friends, to catch up on the latest news and trends, to read about topics you’re interested in, to entertain yourself, or to discover new things, social media has become one of the ways you can connect to the world.

Of course, the popularity of social media has given rise to various opportunities for people and businesses to get their name out there and make the whole world know of the things they do. Many social media platforms have been tailored specifically to allow you to share your creations and your products. And Pinterest is one such platform.

Pinterest is where you can share and view images (or “pins” as they are known) that often link back to other websites. You can follow other users (known as “pinners”) as well as “boards” which are a compilation of pins, usually related to a specific topic.

So, what does Pinterest offer that other image-based social media platforms (such as Instagram) don’t in terms of the seller’s ability to market their products?

First, Pinterest makes your intended audience easier to find you since pins are sorted by topic. If your business is based on interior design, then pinners who are enthusiastic about or are looking for interior designers would obviously follow boards and topics related to interior design. It’s through this that they could easily discover your work.

Furthermore, you can do the reverse. Take the initiative and discover others who are also in your field — you can take inspiration from or work with them. After all, as Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann said in an interview with Fortune magazine, Pinterest is a “catalog of ideas,” “a catalog that is hand-picked” for its users. With the social media platform’s sheer ease of navigation, you can expand and refine what vision you have for your business and your products.

Second, Pinterest Analytics makes it far more convenient for you to gather information about your current as well as potential customers, allowing you to make any adjustments if necessary. For example, you can view which pins of yours get the most clicks, repins, and “impressions” (the number of times your pin appeared on homepages or searches), thus providing you with crucial information on what content clicks with your audience. It can also show you which parts need improvement (i.e. pins that are not getting as many clicks as you intended) so that you can formulate a strategy for it. In short, the presentation of these simple analytics illustrates the current situation your business is in and gives you an opportunity to plan accordingly.

Lastly, and this is specifically for businesses that want to branch out, with the boards system you have the capacity to reach several different audiences through such a simple feature. As you will typically place pins of similar topic in a board, you can create several boards of different topics catering to different audiences. Take the interior design business as an example again. Say you have already have several boards dedicated to interior design and that you have expanded your business to include landscaping. How do you market this? Simple: Just create another board dedicated to your landscaping work! In line with the first point, Pinterest’s algorithms will work its magic and you will find your new audience in no time.

To summarize, Pinterest is the best social media marketing platform for your business because it makes it very easy for your intended audience to find you through the boards, topics, and pinners they follow. Add to that the opportunity to grow and get inspiration from others who are also in your field. It is also easy to gather information about your audience so you can plan and strategize based on what interests your audience the most. You can learn what kind of content resonates well with your audience and what doesn't based on the amount of clicks and repins as well as see what is the most clicked on and most repinned pins. Finally, you have the capacity to reach several diverse audiences should you choose to branch out and try new things with the platform’s highly intuitive boards system.

Boost Your Business With Tailwind

With all that said, you know what will make your Pinterest marketing experience even better? Tailwind. It is a collection of tools that can help you manage your pins as well as provide analytics to complement the ones generated by Pinterest’s. It has features that revolve around scheduling, insights and monitoring, and analytics, all of which are here to help you market your business more effectively.

Efficient Scheduling

Among the features covered under scheduling is the Tailwind browser extension. This allows you to schedule pins from any website via a button that appears usually at the top right or the bottom left of an image. This goes for any image on any page on the Web. Upon clicking the button, the image goes to a drafts page where you can add more images if you want, select a board (or boards) you want add them in, and schedule a date and time when the pin will be published.

Another feature is the Smart Calendar, which helps you optimize your publishing schedule by letting you know at what time your audience is most active.

Stay Ahead Of Your Competitors

The second part of Tailwind revolves around insights and monitoring. Through these features you can learn what pinners are discussing about your business, identify specific keywords used that have generated buzz in order to optimize your SEO (search engine optimization), quickly see the most popular pins around, and see how well you perform vis-à-vis your competitors. The details provided by these features are crucial if you intend to surpass your competition since all the information can serve as a basis for your business’ marketing game plan.

Enhanced Marketing Strategy

Lastly, Tailwind provides features related to analytics. While this may seem redundant at first, since Pinterest has its own analytics, you will quickly find out that Tailwind analytics provide their own set of data that will be relevant to your Pinterest marketing strategy. Through Tailwind analytics, you can do the following: gauge how well a pin, board, or topic is performing; learn about how much followers you are gaining; and identify the demographic of your audience. All of these information are important for you to know who your audience is, their level of engagement to your brand, and if a new strategy is necessary.

Tailwind allows you to optimize your schedule, make use of your time efficiently, gauge what is currently appealing to the userbase, and gather and have an in-depth look at all the statistics to check if any tweaks need to be made in your marketing strategy. Added together, all these will massively help improve your marketing through Pinterest.

Tailwind is a prime example of the adage “work smart, not hard.” With Tailwind, you can ramp up your productivity for a fraction of the effort you exert doing so manually, all for an affordable price. Overall, Tailwind enhances your already amazing social media marketing experience in Pinterest. Check it out Tailwind— the app offers a free trial for first-time users with no credit card required.

  

How to Start Your Own Tailwind Tribe

Looking to increase your traffic and sales to your beauty or other niche topic blog? Pinterest can be a great source of MASSIVE traffic for your website. It is a search engine where people can search and view your pins. However, pinning your content is somewhat difficult and time-consuming. Therefore, you will have less time for creating awesome content on your website. Tailwind is a good solution to your problem.

 

What is Tailwind Tribe?

Tailwind is a management tool created for Pinterest that will let you schedule your pins each day. It can curate good content featured on other websites and monitor your boards and pins as well. If you install the Tailwind browser extension, you can start scheduling your pins from different websites. Tribe is the new collaborative element added to Tailwind.

 

A Tribe in Tailwind refers to a cluster of Pinterest users who love sharing pins. In using Tailwind, you can join other tribes and make your own group too. A tribe is often centered around a specific topic, which means everyone in the group shares mutually interesting pins. A tribe is sometimes called a Reciprocal Sharing Group.

 

A Tailwind Tribe is useful whether you are a busy entrepreneur or blogger. It can help you ensure the success of your Pinterest marketing strategy. Your own Tribe will increase your pin reach. You can enjoy 2x follower increase and 3x social shares than those who do not use Tribes. Tailwind Tribe is free to use. It can help you reach your goals for your business.

 

The idea behind joining or creating a Tribe is simple. Once you become a Tribe member, you can start sharing pins of your own content. Other members may view and repin your posts if they like them. In return, you can see their posts and share them with your own audience. Through repining, you grab people’s attention and entice them to visit your blog or website. Other Tribe members may experience this benefit if other users including you repin their posts.


Having your own Tailwind Tribe is a great idea. Your own Tribe will establish your expertise on a specific topic, and people will suddenly notice you. Your target audiences will start to trust you while your website becomes a good source of information for them. Likewise, you would have control over your group members and the type of content they can pin and share.

 

Joining other Tribes and creating your own community will be your new source of encouragement and support. Your Tribe members can become your new friends, investors, or customers. You may also get referrals from these people. However, those things will happen only when you continuously provide more valuable content before showing them a sales pitch. When everything is fine, you can start promoting your newest product or blog post.

 

 

How to Make Your Own Tailwind Tribe?

Do you have a Tailwind account? You open it now. If you do not have an account yet, create one first. Then, someone should invite you to his or her Tribe so that the “Tribes” section will show up in your sidebar. Once you become a member of that group, you can now start creating your own Tribe.

 

Check your sidebar and look for the drop-down box under the “Tribes” section. You will see the “Create New Tribe” button near the drop-down box. When you click this button, a box will pop up. In this box, you must enter the following:

Your Tribe’s Name. Make sure your Tribe’s name is easy to memorize. It can be your name or something else that is fun and simple.


Add a Description. Add a short introduction about your Tribe. Tell everyone what they can expect from your Tribe.


Include Your Tribe Rules. If you do not create rules for your Tribe, it may lead to problems and disputes between you and some members. Tribe rules will help you keep your group members active and disciplined. When making rules for your Tribe, you can add something like removing the members who have failed to add or repin anything for one month. You may also ask for a specific number of repins for each pin they add. Tribe rules must encourage your members to stay fair and active.


Add Members to Your Tailwind Tribe. It is your privilege to select your Tribe members. Choose them depending on your niche. Look for people who have the same goals and interests as you.

 

How to Add Content to Your Tribe?

Adding content to your Tribe is quick and easy. Before anything else, make sure that you have installed the Tailwind extension on your browser. Once installed, visit your blog or Pinterest account, look for great content, and add it to your Tribe. Point the cursor over the image to see the Tailwind icon (a tiny blue tail). If the icon is not there, look for it on the right part of your URL bar.

 

A pop-up window will appear after picking the image you want to add to your Tribe. You will see the “Add to Tribes” button under a pin’s description. Click it, and another pop-up window will appear. In that window, look for your Tribe to add your content. After that, your pin will show up in your Tribe and is now available for viewing and sharing.

Some Tailwind Tribes are better and more interesting than others. Finding the best Tribes to join is easy. Likewise, you can leave these groups at any time if they are unhelpful to your marketing strategy. You may try joining three to five Tribes and leave any of them if you are not happy. You can also make a private Tribe with other reputable entrepreneurs. Look for business owners who can support you as you help them grow as well.

 

Some Things to Consider

You must consider the following if you want to create a Tailwind Tribe now:

Niche Down – Choose a niche and keep your Tribe focused on it. Each of your Tribe’s pins should be unique, engaging and relevant to your niche. This will help you avoid getting more random content and requests from random users.


Write to Your Group – In a Tailwind Tribe, you can interact with your group members all day via chat. Use this feature to inspire your fellow Tribe users. Feel free to send them a message and emphasize your Tribe rules.


Set Strict but Fair Rules – Setting strict, but fair rules for your own Tribe is always important. Tell your group members about your expectations so you can easily remove anyone who is not following the rules in your Tribe. You may try implementing the 1:1 pin ratios wherein your group members can pin their own content and re-pin other members’ posts. If you want, tell your Tribe members to avoid pinning non-Pinterest enhanced images. Monitor your members and always check their pins to know if they are following or breaking the rules. If one of them constantly posts poor quality or spammed content, remind him to follow the rules. Have the courage to remove him in the group if he does not comply.

Creating a Tailwind Tribe is one thing you can do to boost your visibility on Pinterest. It can even increase your reputation as a business owner. Your own Tribe can help you increase your sales and revenue as you spread the news about your business on Pinterest. With this, you will see your small business thriving faster than before.

Check out this awesome video that shows one of the many great features of Tailwind.

 

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16 Ways to Increase Your Pinterest Followers in a Snap

Ways to Increase Your Pinterest Followers in a Snap

Individuals, creatives, small business owners – basically anyone who wants to boost his marketing potential and gain a steady following – turn to Pinterest, one of the now-popular social media platforms. Pinterest used to be an online portfolio for photographers, but now, it’s become a favorite of flatlay artists and bloggers.

Pinterest also acts as an Internet bookmarker that saves external links for later use. These links are stored in Pinterest boards, which are available to users of the platform. More important, you can use Pinterest to attract customers and encourage them to buy your products. You can also promote your brands here.

However, nothing can be more disheartening than learning that your Pinterest board has no more than 200 followers. This isn’t a good sign, as it means you are not reaching your target. To ensure that your Pinterest is gaining and keeping a steady number of followers, try these tips:

1. Add the Pinterest button to your blog or website.

If you have an existing Pinterest account, it would be helpful to add a Pinterest follow button to your website or blog. Make it visible to site visitors and place it beside your other social media buttons (i.e. Facebook and Twitter). You can also create your own button using Pinterest’s widget builder.

2. Create your profile widget.

Larger and more noticeable than the Pinterest follow button, a profile widget can also easily lead your visitors to your Pinterest page. It is commonly used by bloggers and entrepreneurs because the widget can display up to 30 pins, which acts as your sampler for site visitors.

3.  Leave a comment on popular pins.

This is similar to how affiliate marketing works. The more you comment and engage in conversations with users whose pins are well-liked, the higher the chance of others to check out your Pinterest boards. 

Suffice it to say, you also have to follow and share popular posts, too. By doing so, you also draw their attention, and are likely to earn back their following.

4.  Mention other users.

Mention other Pinterest users in your comments and/or pin descriptions, but only when appropriate. Praise their Pinterest boards so you could attract them and they follow your posts in return.

5. Invite others to pin on your boards, and vice versa.

When contributors share lots of pins on your board, their followers would also see your page. At the same time, contribute pins on popular group boards, too, so people would be aware of your page. Likewise, establish rapport with the board owner and the rest of his contributors.

6. Schedule your posts with Tailwind. 

Tailwind is a marketing tool that helps you save time and schedule your Pinterest posts. The tool allows you to upload multiple images and pin on several boards at a time. Moreover, the photos are pinned during the time in which your target audience is engaged.

Tailwind operates on smart technology. Using the insights and analytics it provides, you can make informed choices (such as which pins are trending, and which ones are not).

These content suggestions can help you maintain a fresh Pinterest board each time. It’s more advantageous if your boards are geared towards business and marketing. It’s important that you update your boards on a timely basis.

With Tailwind, you can import RSS feeds and filter them so you can easily see viral posts. This tool operates on time being a crucial element in creating and curating your Pinterest posts.

The best part is that Tailwind is reliable, secure, and trusted by international bloggers and business: Catchy My Party, Boom Social, Café Mom, Razor Social, Earmark, 500 Startups, Bustle, and Teachers Pay Teachers. To start using Tailwind, click here. 

7. Run Pinterest contests

Gain more followers by running and hosting a Pinterest contest, and offering a prize. Examples of these contests are Follow and Hashtage, and Pin-It to Win It. Check out tools that manage these contests.

8. Keep your boards organized.

Posting various topics on one board might confuse your followers. Keep it simple by pinning photos that pertain to one topic only, then create a new board for a new topic.

9. Post original pins.

Even in social media platforms such as Pinterest, original content is key to increasing your followers. The latter prefer viewing original photos, quotes, and infographics. More important, create pins that stand out.

10. Use keywords in your descriptions.

The power of keywords in digital marketing never fails. Keywords help your boards become more noticeable. Visitors and board owners will just have to type these keywords for your boards to pop up.

11. Follow your competitor’s followers.

This may sound sneaky, but it does work. As marketing experts say, the real challenge lies in how you maintain your following. You could turn the tables around and study your competitor’s followers – and perhaps convert them into your own.

12. Utilize Pinterest sections.

Although this is a fairly new strategy, given that Pinterest sections are the youngest of the platform’s features, it’s still an effective way to boost your number of followers. 

Pinterest sections are categorized boards within a particular board, which allows you to create a more organized page. You can also customize the sections to suit your needs, or to attract a specific audience. Simply click “Add Sections” and start creating them.

13. Promote your pins.

Ads do look tacky on websites, but they are a tried-and-tested strategy to make other people interested in you. When you promote pins, you pay for ads. Ergo, this is not advisable for users who post only as a hobby. Ads are for serious marketers and creatives who want to reach a bigger audience and inform more people about their products and services. 

Go to your feed and click the Ads button. Voila! You are now ready to create your promoted pin.

14. Maximize hashtags.

Regardless of whether or not you want to join the hashtag bandwagon, the truth is they help visitors and users easily find your boards. Hashtags are basically keywords or phrases preceded by a number sign. These words respond to the Internet’s algorithm. For example, you can key in a hashtag on Google and a board containing such hashtag would appear. 

However, use these hashtags wisely. Write only relevant hashtags in descriptions.

15. Create a business account if you don’t have one.

Better yet, convert your personal Pinterest account into a business account. Not only does this give the impression that you are an authoritative pinner, but it also shows you are taking marketing – and Pinterest – seriously. Followers do check whether board owners are legit (or at least they aren’t dummy accounts), or whether they are serious entrepreneurs or are simply hobbyists. Your account is a good measure of your credentials.

16. Be an influencer.

Start an advocacy or a movement. Post compelling messages and images. Be your own star, if you will. Make each post worth your followers’ while. Needless to say, being an expert in your niche adds to your reputation as a social media influencer. Know what’s trending, too, and post whatever is timely and timeless.

Whether you use Tailwind, Pinterest sections, or hashtags, all these methods are proven to increase your followers and make you the next big star on Pinterest. Start as early as now and see how far these methods will take you.

Why Choose Bluehost Web Hosting for Your Wordpress Blog

Why Choose Bluehost Web Hosting Services for Your WordPress Website

Choosing to run your website on WordPress is the best decision you can make. WordPress is a powerful, smart platform that supports over 25% of the world’s most famous websites. It means you are joining a worldwide community of website users supported by clever developers who continuously enhance the platform. They constantly improve design, and add more features, and better security to WordPress, which are great things you can enjoy today.

WordPress is easy to use, so you don’t have to worry if you are not a tech-savvy user. It is a quick, easy to learn platform for creating your own website. WordPress is a creative and empowering tool that offers unlimited online support for beginners. With its partnership with Bluehost, you will have a truly good website. 

A good WordPress website begins with a good web hosting service like Bluehost. WordPress has been recommending Bluehost for the past several years. In fact, they host over two million WordPress websites. Getting started with WordPress through Bluehost is simple. If you don’t have a web host yet, why don’t you create an account on Bluehost?

 

About Bluehost

Bluehost is the web hosting company owned and operated by Endurance International Group. It hosts more than two million domains, together with its sister corporations such as iPage, FastDomain, and HostMonster. Bluehost has been providing quality services to blog and website owners since 1996. 

 

Using Bluehost for Your Website

A web hosting service can either break or make your success in blogging. A bad one can negatively impact your business. It is why you must be wise and practical when choosing a web hosting service. To make a good decision, you must consider the following:

Loading Time . The loading time of your website is the most crucial thing that can either positively or negatively affect your business. If your website takes only a few seconds to load, you’ll get a higher conversion rate. However, if it takes more time to load, people may leave, and visit your competitor’s website instead. Therefore, keeping your loading time at its best is the most difficult challenge you must face. Your loading time will depend on the web hosting service that you use. Bluehost can make your website load faster. 






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Full Website and Database Backup . Your website and its whole database should be backed up. Your content and everything else should be kept on a secure server. Bluehost is a great option in terms of taking data backups on a regular basis. It is a convenient way to back up your content. You can do that even if you’re not tech-savvy. 

Further, Bluehost promises that all incoming WordPress updates released will be made available to you within 24 hours. This will help keep your website updated and equipped with the newest security fixes and features. Click here to know how to get started.

The Benefits of Using Bluehost for Your WordPress Website

Aside from its amazing features, Bluehost can give you more benefits. You can expect things like:

 

Free Domain Name

With Bluehost, your domain name is free for life. It means you don’t need to spend more cash on domain name registration and upgrade because you get it free from Bluehost. If you sign up with Bluehost today, you would get the chance to register a domain name for free. To get this privilege, avail of their web hosting service good for at least 1 year.

 

Good Customer Service

Make sure you hire a web hosting service with good technical support and customer service. You can expect the best service and support from a trustworthy web hosting company like Bluehost. Their support team is always ready to help, especially in emergency cases.

With their 24/7 technical support, you will always have peace of mind. Bluehost’s support team will help you in dealing with any website related issues. You may call, send a message via email, or talk to them via live chat. Their support group is cordial and would help you solve your issues right away. Typically, it takes only a few minutes for them to solve a problem. Bluehost users worldwide have the same experience. 

 

Affordable Pricing

With Bluehost, you can avail of a three-year web hosting service for only $2.95 per month. There are 3 packages to choose from: Basic for $2.95 per month, Plus for $5.45 per month, and Prime for $5.45 per month. Prime comes with extra features like spam protection, domain privacy, and website backup. You can also avail their Go Pro package for only $13.95 per month. With this special package, you get all features in the Prime package combined with exclusive features like a high-end server. 

Reliability

More than twenty thousand webmasters create their websites or blogs using Bluehost each month. Also, over two million bloggers use websites hosted by Bluehost. These facts show how credible their service is. Bluehost is designed for speed, and the company has high-class servers to host your website. With Bluehost, you will never encounter a downtime.

 

Unlimited Bandwidth and Domain Space

Bluehost is also known for providing unlimited bandwidth and domain space. You could have unlimited database space and use more bandwidth if you like. Bluehost will never limit bandwidth. You may run several websites with just one account. There’s no limit – you can run as many websites as you wish. That’s the biggest benefit of using Bluehost as your ultimate web hosting service for your WordPress website. 

 

Conclusion 

If your goal is to have a lucrative online business that grows continuously, picking the right web hosting service for it is important. Bluehost is one good option when it comes to web hosting services for your WordPress website. You will get quality service and great features without spending too much for them. Their happy users have many things to say about their team and services. 

Likewise, the packages offered by Bluehost come with awesome features you should not miss. Choose the right package for your needs and enjoy the promised features. While their packages are already affordable, you can save more by using Bluehost coupons.

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Tamanu Oil for Natural Hair Care

Tamanu Oil for Natural Hair Care

Tamanu oil may not be as popular as jojoba oil, coconut oil, argan oil, etc. But in terms of hair care, tamanu oil is one of the best natural ingredients out there. 

This trusted ancient remedy was originally discovered in the small villages of Polynesia. This can be extracted from the nut kernels of the tamanu tree, which are common in India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and Africa. Now, many Western countries are starting to use this naturopathic health alternative as well. 

Like other tropical oils, tamanu extracts have a wide range of benefits for the hair. 

Hair Benefits of Tamanu Oil

1.Nourishes dry and damaged hair

Many people suffer from dry and damaged hair due to heat, blowers, straighteners, curlers, and other harmful chemicals. A few drops of tamanu oil can help counter these problems. It penetrates deep down the roots and keeps the hair well-nourished. It also has high regenerative properties that restore damaged hair back to healthy tresses. 

2. Acts as a natural conditioner

As a natural oil, tamanu-infused products can help keep the hair and scalp both clean and moisturized. This is far better than commercial conditioners that often contain a variety of unnatural, and probably harmful, chemicals. Simply leave it on as you go. 

3. Manages split ends

Constant brushing and/or hair styling can cause split ends. But sometimes it gets tiring, if not costly, to get your hair trimmed all the time. This makes tamanu oil a handy remedy, as it helps reduce hair damage and breakage. Over time, one doesn’t have to bother about split ends. 

 4. Controls hair frizz

Another problem is frizzy hair. It’s difficult to control frizz, especially when it’s hot and windy outside. Some people have long silky hair, but others simply suffer from uncontrollable frizz and curls. Fortunately, tamanu oil is a natural frizz tamer. Apply it as a leave-in conditioner to the hair and experience manageable, smooth, and silky strands the whole day.

5. Relieves dandruff

When the scalp is dry, dandruff sets in. To prevent this, keep the scalp moisturized all the time using tamanu oil. Gently massage it on the scalp to make sure it penetrates through the skin. It also leaves off a calming sensation. 

6. Eradicates lice

Perhaps the most embarrassing and troublesome hair problem you could ever get is having lice infesting in your hair. With tamanu oil, one wouldn’t have to worry dealing with these pests, thanks to the oil’s anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties. 

7. Prevents hair loss

Hair loss can be a turnoff. This is one of the hair problems that can be difficult to manage. However, tamanu oil can easily solve this one, though it may take a lot of patience to see its full effects. Not only does tamanu oil prevent hair loss, it also speeds up hair growth. 

8. Increases hair volume   

Some people don’t have hair loss but they probably suffer from hair thinning. The hair stays flat on the crown, lacking all luster and volume. However, constant application of tamanu oil on the scalp can help boost hair growth and thicken the strands. This gives your locks a healthy shape for a beautiful bounce. 

Make Your Own Tamanu Oil Recipe

A lot of stores now sell tamanu oil products but it is still cheaper to prepare one’s own tamanu oil recipe. Not only is it affordable, it’s also safer to do so. Here’s a simple guide to making a DIY tamanu hair mask.

 

Ingredients:

1 cup tamanu butter


5 tbsps coconut oil


3 tbsps cinnamon oil


3 tbsps jojoba oil


½ tbsp Vitamin E oil


1 tbsp vanilla oil

 

Procedure:

Gather all ingredients in a bowl. 
Whip the mixture. 
Store in a container.
Use the hair mask as desired. 

 

Application:

Wet hair.
Apply a liberal amount of the hair mask to the strands and scalp. 
Massage the scalp gently for 1 minute.
Leave it on for 20 minutes.
Rinse well.

 

This tamanu hair mask recipe is beneficial for people suffering from alopecia or hair loss. This contains multiple natural ingredients that complement each other to boost hair growth and provide a host of benefits.

Coconut oil strengthens hair and prevents breakage. 


Cinnamon oil also stimulates hair growth. 


Jojoba oil speeds up hair cell reproduction. 


Vitamin E helps repair damage to the hair follicles and build tissue.


Vanilla oil adds luster and eliminates toxins, thus providing a healthy environment for hair to grow.

Best-Selling Tamanu Oil Products in Amazon 

 1. Pur360 Tamanu Oil 

This is a USDA-certified organic product (which means the product should be more or less 95% organic, free from any synthetic additives, and not industrially processed).

It consists of undiluted tamanu oil that is free of any chemical additives. It also includes a treatment pump for convenience and to prevent spillage. In addition, in terms of versatility, this product can be used for both hair and skin. 

 

2. Cammile Q Tamanu Oil

This is also a USDA-certified product. It is 100% organic, cold-pressed, and unrefined. It is best for hair and skin care routines.

3. Leia Naturals Tamanu Oil

This is both a USDA- and an ECOCERT-certified organic product (which means it has at least 95% natural ingredients in it). 

It consists of pure, organic, and virgin tamanu oil extracted manually from the first pressing of the tamanu nut. It is one of the best-kept South Pacific beauty secrets for both hair and skin. 

4. Rise N’ Shine Tamanu Oil

This Polynesian product is made of pure tamanu oil squeezed out from the kernels of the tamanu tree. It is completely free of any harsh chemicals, coloring, fragrance, and alcohol. 

While it can be applied in its purest form, it can also be diluted by 50% with any tropical oil such as coconut oil. 

Safety Precautions

Although tamanu oil is beneficial to most individuals, this is not always the case. Anyone allergic to tree nuts is most likely allergic to tamanu oil since it is extracted from the nut of the Calophyllum inophyllum (tamanu) tree. If so, it is best to steer away from this oil and use other healthy alternatives like jojoba oil or cinnamon oil instead. 

Other General Uses of Tamanu Oil

The use of tamanu oil as a “miracle oil” is not limited to hair care. It also benefits the entire skin with the help of its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties which can treat acne, scabies, psoriasis, and other skin conditions. 

Conclusion

It’s not surprising that tamanu oil in hair care is slowly catching on. It offers a variety of benefits, such as nourishing, moisturizing, strengthening, protecting, taming, and volumizing strands to give you selfie-ready hair. 

What is Hair Porosity?

 











The Crown We Wear

Hair is what most people consider as their pride and is a factor which makes you stand out above the rest. It’s only normal to want to have good hair. There are a lot of hair products available on the market. However, not all of those products are the right one for you. Knowing what product to use by knowing the basics is the first step to reaching your hair goals and walk with pride wearing your “crown”.

Hair Porosity

Hair porosity pertains to how well the hair absorbs and holds moisture. The cuticle or the flexible outer layer of the hair determines how easily moisture and oils passes in and out of the hair, which affects the porosity. External factors such as exposure, hair treatments, and chemical processing affect the porosity of the hair. However, for most, genetic plays a huge role. Knowing your hair porosity helps you in determining the right products that will keep your hair the way you want it to be: well-moisturized, shiny, strong, and supple.

Types and Characteristics

There are three hair porosity types: Low, Medium, and High.

Low Porosity

Hair with low porosity is known for its cuticle layer with overlapping scales that are laid flat and tightly bound. Especially if dark in color, this type is often shiny and is considered as healthy. Having hair with low porosity gives you the challenge of absorbing moisture; however, once absorbed, moisture is easily retained.

Medium or Normal Porosity

The cuticle layer of hair with medium porosity is looser and only allows the right amount of moisture to enter, while also preventing too much from escaping. This type of hair porosity requires the least maintenance.

High Porosity

Hair with high porosity is characterized by holes and gaps in the cuticle layer, which lets too much moisture enter into your hair, leaving it tangled and frizzy in humid weather. This type of hair porosity could be the result of damage caused by chemical processing, rough treatment, or environmental damage. Hair with high porosity is the complete opposite of low porosity. Because of how high the cuticles are raised, moisture is easily absorbed. However unlike hair with low porosity wherein the moisture is easily retained, the moisture absorbed by the hair with high porosity quickly goes out.

Hair Porosity Screening Test

Hair porosity is determined using two methods: the Float Test and the Slip 'n' Slide Test.

The Float Test

1. Prepare a bowl of water 

2. Take a few strands of your hair.

3. Drop those few strands of hair into the bowl of water.

4. Let it sit there for 2 to 4 minutes.

5. You have low porosity if your hair floats. The strands of hair stayed at the top because water couldn’t get inside it and make it sink. On the other hand, if it sinks, it means that you have high porosity. If it stays in the middle, you have normal porosity.

The Slip'n'Slide Test

1. Take a strand of hair and slide your fingers up towards your scalp.

2. If your cuticle is lifted or in other words, if you feel little bumps along the way, you have high porosity; however, if your fingers slip smoothly, this means that you have hair with low porosity.

Product Suggestions

Knowledge about hair porosity can help you in selecting your hair care products. Being able to determine which type of hair porosity your hair has using the two given methods allows you to select which products for hair porosity to use according to your type.

Low Porosity

For those who have low hair porosity, the hair is prone to build-up caused by protein-rich deep conditioning products, leaving it in an unwanted condition. Thus, it's better to use moderate heat along with protein-free deep conditioners with humectants like glycerin or honey in order to open up the tightly bound cuticle and attract and hold moisture to your hair. With this type of hair porosity, you must choose lighter and liquid-based products that won't sit on your hair and leave it oily and greasy. 

Suggested product for this type of hair porosity is Uncle Funky's Daughter Extra Butter Brilliant Shine Creme.

 

Medium or Normal Porosity

The medium or normal type of hair porosity has no issues concerning the absorption and retaining of moisture, and requires the least amount of maintenance. Occasional deep conditioning treatments with protein conditioners can be beneficial to people with medium hair porosity. However, such use should not be included in your daily regimen and should be limited. Products on the lighter side are suggested in order to avoid having product build-up and weighing down the hair.

High Porosity

For those with high hair porosity, moisture is easily absorbed and also easily lost. This happens when the cuticle is elevated that allows water to come in, making it challenging for moisture to be retained. Thus, activities such as bathing, swimming, and shampooing can bring about damage and breakage to the hair. Other reasons that can cause the cuticles to be raised and bring damage are heat styling, chemicals, from frequent hair manipulation, and in some instances, genetic. 

Using anti-humectants in climates with high heat and humidity can help seal the damaged cuticles of your hair and prevent the absorption of excess moisture. Since hair with high porosity loses moisture easily, use conditioners, moisturizers, and sealers with heavy oils and butters, and leave them into your hair in order to create a protective barrier that prevents the loss of moisture. Protein treatments such as keratin treatments are recommended in order to fill in the gaps and holes that make it challenging to retain moisture.

Suggested product for this type of hair porosity is Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat and Humidity

Natural Hair Care Products for Curly Hair-Mixed Roots UK

During the 2000s, the natural hair movement was launched. This particular effort was promoted to encourage women of African ancestry to keep their wavy, curly, or afro-textured hair. More than just a way to discourage women from straightening their curls using chemicals, it also promotes valuing one’s natural appearance, even though it is deemed less attractive by the larger population.

 

But aside from appearance, people with hair types 2, 3, 4, or those with naturally curly hair, experience a harder time taking care of their hair compared to those with type 1, or straight hair. This is especially true in the UK where natural hair care products for curly hairs are hard to find. While there are many of these in the US, having them shipped internationally is quite expensive. For this reason, Mixed Roots UK launched an array of natural hair products specifically produced to cleanse, condition, style, and maintain curly hair.

About Mixed Roots

Mixed Roots is a company that specializes in the manufacture of curly hair care products. These products are mostly distributed in Europe, particularly UK.

Different from other goods of the same function, Mixed Roots’ products are made of high quality natural ingredients and are fortified with protein and vitamins. It is also devoid of potentially harmful sulfates, parabens, and mineral oil.

Curly Hair Care Regimen

Mixed Roots suggests using their six products in order to achieve a clean and well-conditioned curly hair.

Curl Cleansing Shampoo - The first product is the Curl Cleansing Shampoo. This shampoo thoroughly washes every kink in the hair and revitalizes the natural wavy pattern of the hair. It also retains moisture and provides additional bounce. To use, the shampoo is gently applied and massaged to the hair and scalp. After leaving for about three minutes, it is then rinsed with water.
Deep Moisture Conditioner - After shampooing, the Deep Moisture Conditioner must be used. This cream conditioner further repairs damaged hair and replenishes its moisture level by penetrating the hair shafts. Moreover, it also strengthens hair strands so they would not break and fall easily. To use, a generous amount must be applied and spread using a wide-tooth comb. It is then left for up to 20 minutes to allow the product to penetrate into the hair. Afterwards, it is rinsed with lukewarm water.
Replenishing Oil - The next product on the list is the Replenishing Oil. The main purpose of this product is to lock in the moisture that is applied to the hair. And although it is recommended to be used after using the Deep Moisture Conditioner, the Replenishing Oil can be used weekly as hot oil treatment, or anytime when the hair is drying up. To use, a little amount is applied to moist hair. It is then left to dry naturally.
Curl Control Leave-in Conditioner - After using Replenishing Oil, the Curl Control Leave In Lotion must be applied. This product eliminates hair frizz while locking in the natural curling pattern of the hair. To use, a small amount is applied to either dry or moist hair. Substance is then distributed evenly from roots to tips by gently massaging with fingers.
Curl Stretching Custard - Another Mixed Roots product is the Curl Stretching Custard. Depending on the thickness and texture of the hair, this step can be skipped. This product is used to loosen kinks and tight curls. By doing so, hair knotting and matting will be prevented. To use, the Curl Stretching Custard is applied to damp hair section by section, all throughout the whole hair length. Then styling should be done only by finger combing.
Curl Refresher Finishing Spray - The last product in the hair care regimen is the Curl Refresher Finishing Spray. It can be used anytime to give the hair an instant boost in moisture and shine. It is also used to rejuvenate hair and remove frizzes when going for a quick hair restyling. To use, it is simply sprayed on to the hair. When restyling, it is suggested to follow spraying with a dash of Curl Stretching Custard or Leave In Lotion.

When looking for hair products for curly hair in the UK, one must really consider using Mixed Roots’ products and following their suggested hair care routine. Aside from being relatively inexpensive to purchase, it is also guaranteed to make taking care of curly hair effortless. Some of their products are also listed below.

 

 

 

5 Easy DIY Banana Hair Mask Recipes for Frizz, Breakage, & Moisture

Visiting a salon to get hair treatments is a top choice for many people who want to fix a certain hair problem or simply keep their strands healthy. These chemical hair treatments are generally seen as a quick fix to common hair problems caused by everyday stress. The truth is, natural hair products yield better results. Also, using homemade natural hair products will help you save some cash.

It is easy and simple to prepare homemade hair treatments. Hair treatments like hair masks, hot oil treatments, and hair growth treatments can be made in a jiffy, with just a few items from your kitchen.

And one of the best-known ingredients for DIY hair treatments are bananas.

So, why are bananas good for your hair?

Bananas are rich in potassium, natural oils, and vitamins. Homemade banana hair masks are proven to help repair frizzy hair, prevent hair breakage, and restore hair moisture. It can also be mixed with other natural ingredients (e.g. avocado and banana hair mask) or combined with coconut milk to produce your very own homemade banana deep conditioner.

Here are 5 must-try DIY banana hair masks for healthy, beautiful hair every day.

 

1. Banana and Honey Hair Mask - ideal for volumizing fine, limp hair

Ingredients:

2 medium overripe bananas (about 7 inches long)

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon coconut oil

1 teaspoon olive oil

 

Preparation and Application:

Blend the bananas until a smooth mixture is achieved.
While blending, slowly add the honey, coconut oil, and olive oil.
Apply the blended mixture all over your hair from roots to tips and let it sit for at least 5 minutes.
Rinse and cleanse your hair with warm water. Comb through your hair to remove the bits of banana that were not blended thoroughly.
This can be done once a month for best results.

 

2. Banana and Avocado Hair Mask – great for its moisturizing properties and promoting hair growth

 

Ingredients:

½ avocado

½ medium banana (about 7 inches long)

50 ml coconut milk

2 tablespoons coconut oil

1 tablespoon olive oil

 

Preparation and Application:

Mix all the ingredients in a food processor. Make sure that the mixture is blended well and is not lumpy.
Spread the mask along the length of your hair and gently massage into your scalp. Leave the treatment on for 15 to 20 minutes.
Wash your hair with shampoo. Rinse, and finish with a moisturizing conditioner.
Apply once a week to achieve desired results.

 

3. Banana and Yogurt Hair Mask – ideal for dry, brittle hair or for those suffering from an itchy scalp

 

Ingredients:

3 small ripe bananas (less than 6 inches long)

2 tablespoons yogurt

1 tablespoon milk

3 tablespoons honey

 

Preparation and Application:

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend for a couple of seconds or until a smooth, creamy paste is formed. Strain the mixture if necessary.
When the paste is ready, apply the mixture evenly throughout damp hair. Cover your hair with the mask from roots to tips.
Clip your hair up, use a shower cap to cover your hair, and let it sit for 1 hour.
Rinse well with water and then wash with shampoo as usual.
For best results, use this hair mask once a week.

 

 

4. Banana and Oatmeal Hair Mask – ideal for softening dry, rough strands

Ingredients:

1 small banana (less than 6 inches long)

2 tablespoons oatmeal

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 tablespoons whole milk

 

Preparation and Application:

In a bowl, whisk together plain oatmeal, olive oil, and whole milk to make a smoothie-like paste.
Add one whole mashed banana to the oatmeal mixture and stir until the mask is thick in consistency.
Massage the mask all over your hair and slather it evenly on your scalp.
Keep your hair covered using a towel or a shower cap. Leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes.
Wash off with cool water and shampoo, making sure to remove any residue.
When stored in a cool, dry location, this hair mask can last for around two weeks.

 

5. Banana and Apple Cider Vinegar Mask – ideal for nourishing frizzy hair and treating split ends

 

Ingredients:

1 medium banana (about 7 inches long)

1 teaspoon unflavored gelatine powder

½ cup yogurt

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

 

Preparation and Application:

Using a blender, mix all the ingredients well.
Apply directly to strands and wait for the mask to settle for 2 hours.
Rinse thoroughly with shampoo and conditioner.
This recipe is meant to be used fresh and can only last for a week at most.

 

If you love these, you should also try these DIY hair recipes: 

1.) egg hair masks 

2.) detangling recipes 

3.) homemade shampoo

 

 

Top 5 Benefits of Honey on Hair

Applying honey on hair is a vital part of many hair care routines. It is mainly because it offers several benefits for the hair. As a humectant, honey aids in retaining moisture. It also serves as an effective emollient, which means that it works in softening your hair and making it smoother. With such capabilities, it is no longer surprising why many consider it as an excellent moisturizer and conditioner.

Among the major benefits of honey on natural hair are the following:

Works as an emollient and humectant – As mentioned earlier, honey is an emollient, which means it helps it makes your hair follicles stronger, thereby promoting proper and healthy hair development. Since it also works as a humectant, it can prevent your scalp from losing its dampness. It has high sugar content, retaining your scalp’s dampness. As a result, it reinforces your hair follicles and prevents hair fall.


Rich in antioxidants – Another major benefit of applying honey on hair is that it is full of antioxidants that can do a lot of wonders for the health of your hair and scalp. Antioxidants in honey can prevent free radicals from damaging your hair. They can also improve your hair’s overall health, as well as that of the roots and scalp. The presence of antioxidants in honey also promotes proper hair growth while also enhancing your hair texture and look.


Contains antiseptic and antibacterial properties – With these properties, honey is effective in preventing scalp infections. It can help soothe and deal with issues, like dandruff, psoriasis, and eczema. Since it has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, it can also maintain the cleanliness of your scalp, keeping it free of bacteria and preventing itchiness. This results in an unhindered and healthy hair growth.


Serves as an effective natural lightener – Another positive effect of honey on natural hair is that it provides a natural solution for adding subtle highlights to your hair color. It can also lift up your hair color a bit. If you want a more intense effect, though, it would be best to mix honey with your conditioner. Squeeze some lemon juice to the mixture, too. Apply the mixture on your hair and notice its intense effects in improving your hair color naturally.


It moisturizes your hair – If your hair tends to dry a lot, then be aware that regular honey treatments can help you avoid the problem. Note that having dry hair makes your strands more vulnerable to breakage. Fortunately, honey has moisturizing properties that can prevent dryness. It locks in moisture in your hair and gives it a more softening effect. In addition, it conditions your hair, making it easier to manage and softer to touch.

If you want to maximize the effects of honey, then make sure to use pure, raw, or organic one. Avoid applying it on your hair on its own, too. You need to mix it with another ingredient, like an oil, to produce a deep conditioning or hot oil treatment. You may also mix it with your regular shampoo or conditioner. It’s also possible for you to further maximize its positive effects and benefits with the use of a hair steamer.

Deep Conditioning Hair Mask with Honey, Yogurt, and Coconut Oil

Ingredients:

1 and ½ tbsps. raw and organic honey


2 tbsps. plain yogurt


½ tsp. coconut oil

Preparation and Application Instructions:

Mix honey, yogurt, and coconut oil in a bowl. If you have short hair, then consider using less oil. However, for longer hair, it would be best to add more coconut oil into the mix.
Massage the mixture into your scalp. Work through the ends.
Leave the hair mask for at least fifteen minutes then apply your regular shampoo as usual.

What’s good about this hair mask is that it also contains yogurt, which has lactic acid that can cleanse your scalp. It is also rich in proteins that work in strengthening and nourishing your hair. Coconut oil, on the other hand, contains plenty of nutrients that can make your hair shinier and smoother.

Conclusion

Aside from the simple hair mask recipe above, you can also try preparing other DIY hair recipes with honey to nourish your hair. There are also other recipes that recommend the use of a hair steamer. It would be best to use a hair steamer along with any honey hair recipes to further increase its benefits, especially when it comes to opening up the pores on your scalp as well as your hair follicles, which can promote better moisture absorption.

If you like the recipe above, you'll also like these: 

1.) DIY honey hair masks (additional recipes) 

2.) DIY aloe hair masks

3.) DIY coconut oil hair masks 

  

5 Hair Detangling Recipes You Absolutely Need to Try

We go great lengths to stand out: putting on makeup, wearing designer clothes, and undergoing beauty treatments. The hair is one aspect of beauty everyone looks out for. It is, as they all say, “one’s crowning glory”. Keeping hair hip and chic is troublesome, especially when one basks under the sun for long periods. Getting hair treatments at expensive salons may do the job but notice how these chemical treatments don’t seem to last.

How do you address damaged, frizzy, tangled, dry, dull, thin hair? The list of hair problems is endless! It is time to adapt a more natural hair care routine with this one essential ingredient found at home: banana.

Banana is known for its countless health benefits. While there are a lot of other natural sources of potassium, bananas contain a significant amount. Not only that, the fruit is loaded with other vitamins and nutrients: Vitamins A, B, and E, zinc, amino acids, and more. Banana is known to be a natural hair conditioner and it is great for strengthening and thickening fine hair.

Because of its numerous benefits, women opt to use banana in natural homemade beauty treatments for hair repair. While banana treatments are available mostly at spas and salons, there are lots of DIY natural hair recipes you can try at home. These DIY hair masks are easy to make and are also free from chemicals that may be harmful to hair.

With the addition of essential oils and honey, you can achieve silky, smooth hair in just minutes! Below are some DIY hair recipes you can try, and rest assured that the results are going to be exquisite!

 

1. Banana Conditioning Detangler

This hair detangling recipe will naturally condition hair, leaving it moisturized and tangle-free. You’ll definitely get the silky stands you’ve always dreamt of!

Ingredients:

4 ripe bananas


½ tbsp lemon juice (optional)

Preparation:

Place bananas in a high speed blender.
Add lemon juice.
Blend ingredients on high for 1 minute or until paste-like.

Application:

This recipe makes 16 ounces. Apply every day for seven days. Keep refrigerated.

 

2. Banana Hydrating Hair Mask

Keeps hair hydrated and healthy. It even supports hair growth!

Ingredients:

2 bananas


1 tbsp apple cider vinegar


1 tbsp grapeseed oil


1 tbsp olive oil


1 tbsp coconut oil


1 tbsp honey

Preparation:

Cut bananas into chunks and put in a bowl.
Mash until smooth and lump free.
Add liquid ingredients.
Mix well.

Application:

Apply to dry hair once a week. Use a shower cap and leave on hair for 10-20 minutes. Rinse well after.

 

3. Dry Hair Banana Mask

This is an all-natural hair mask for dry, brittle hair that lacks luster. It conditions the scalp and smells wonderfully tropical.

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana


1 tbsp coconut oil


1 tbsp honey

Preparation:

Cut banana into pieces.
Use high speed blender to blend banana or smash banana using a spoon.
Add the coconut oil and honey. Blend well.

Application:

Use once a week. Apply to damp hair and leave for at least 10 minutes. Rinse well after application and if there are still chunks of banana left, be sure to shampoo.

 

4. Banana and Yogurt Hair Mask

This mixture is a brilliant DIY detangler. It promotes hair growth and removes dandruff, leaving the scalp healthy.

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana


5 to 10 tbsp plain yogurt


1 tbsp of any or all of the following essential oils:



Olive oil


Jojoba oil

Coconut oil

Preparation:

Cut banana into chunks and blend in high speed blender until smooth.
Remove the paste from the blender and transfer into a bowl.
Add yogurt and mix well.
Add essential oil to the mixture. Mix thoroughly.

Application:

Apply to damp hair and leave for about an hour or more. Rinse well after. Use as often as needed.

 

5. Banana and Egg Hair Mask

This hair detangler recipe is excellent for getting rid of split ends. It also makes hair less prone to damage.

Ingredients:

1 banana


1 egg


1 tbsp olive oil


1 tbsp honey

Preparation:

Cut banana into chunks and put in a bowl.
Mash bananas until smooth.
Break egg and separate white from yolk.
Use only the yolk. Combine and mix well with banana paste.
Add olive oil and honey. Mix well.

Application:

Use a toothed comb to apply mixture to damp hair. Leave for 30-45 minutes. Make sure hair ends are fully covered with the mixture. Cleanse after.

Say bye-bye to dry, frizzy, damaged hair and hello to shiny, silky, bouncy hair with these DIY hair recipes. Remember that looking good isn’t just about being an eye candy – it’s also boosts confidence. Go girl (or boy) and seize the day!

For other great DIY hair recipes, you can check out: 

1. Aloe hair masks

2. Hair tea recipes

3. Honey hair masks