how to grow long and thick relaxed hair without going natural?

Question by EB: how to grow long and thick relaxed hair without going natural?
Please can someone help. Im a 13 year ols girl and im african american. Can anyone recommend any products, vitamins, and/or hair routines i should buy/follow. Another thing, my quesion is how to grow long AND thick RELAXED HAIR so im not planning on going natural.


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Answer by Lizi
Someone keeps giving me thumbs down for suggesting henna all the time, but I'm doing it anyway!

Using body art quality henna on your hair will help thicken it, strengthen it (which will help it grow without breaking), soften it, smooth it, and relax it. There are multiple mixtures depending on what your hair color is. Its all-natural and won't damage your hair.

Everything you need is at www.hennaforhair.com, including different mixtures. I guess some people don't like it because they buy stuff at the store that says "all-natural henna" when it's actually laced with harsh metals that can melt your hair. I do NOT get my henna like that. That's why its referred to as "body art quality henna." I've been using it for 2 1/2 years and never had a problem with it.

EDIT: Sur La Mer, body art quality henna is not dangerous at all. "Boxed hennas," or premixed henna, is laced with harsh metals that will MELT hair, and are NOT to be used. I adamantly caution people against those types, which I have already stated. All natural henna, is just a crushed leaf, and not dangerous or toxic.

EDIT...AGAIN: Google "henna for hair warning" and it comes up with wanrings for COMPOUND henna, this is not the same thing as body art quality henna.

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My doctor would NOT perscribe natural PROGESTERONE for my arthritis in my?

Question by sweet: My doctor would NOT perscribe natural PROGESTERONE for my arthritis in my?
lower back plus hot flashes. But i even showed her what the internet said about how good it is and she said she has information that the last study it is NOT good. ( I cannot take Estrogen due to the cancer in my family). What have you heard that was negative about natural progesterone??? thanks!


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Answer by Serotonin Addicted
Progesterone, whether natural or not is still an estrogen, (estrogens are female sex hormones). So, if you have a family history of cancers related to estrogens (eg breast or ovaries cancer) then i strongly advice you against taking them... on the other hand, there are other types of medication much more efficient in treating arthritis, depending of course on the type of arthritis... of course, eating foods rich in phytoestrogens (estrogens produced by plants, like soy) may help you, but do it in moderation!

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will taking supplements decrease my body's natural production?

Question by Me: will taking supplements decrease my body's natural production?
I bleached my hair and it's been falling out or breaking more. My friend's mom offered some collagen pills she bought for hair and nails. I'm 24, is there any risk that taking the pills will decrease my body's natural production? Or will it just add to it? I guess I'm asking does my body make it on an as needed basis, so it might make less if I already have plenty from the pills.


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Answer by Feral
All the food we consume now are depleted of its natural resources (vitamins, minerals) due to the farming practices used now. So who knows if we are really getting the nutrients we need even if we do have a healthy diet. Taking vitamin supplements should not disrupt your natural production, as if you have an abundant amount of vitamins in your system, you will usually just pee out the excess. However, taking extra calcium could cause problems IF it's not taken with vitamin K. Vitamin K helps absorb the calcium into the proper places. Melatonin supplement may disrupt your body's natural process, but almost all melatonin supplements state on the bottle to not take for more than a week. I would suggest taking a natural prenatal vitamin, as it has biotin, vitamin B, and other vitamins that help your hair, skin, nails, and overall health.

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What are some natural sources of collagen protein; and, why is is collagen protein so important?

Question by the girl: What are some natural sources of collagen protein; and, why is is collagen protein so important?
Is it really better than other proteins? Can I get enough of it through proper diet? If so, what food are best?


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Answer by gonzo_50
Helps build muscles

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