
Indulge in YOU is a blog about indulging in yourself from the inside out. You only get one YOU so you have to love and take care of yourself. I will be talking about natural hair in all aspects, fitness, skin care, and more. Everything that I will post is either by experience or acknowledged quotes and readings from other sources. By no means am I a professional hair stylist, personal trainer or dermatologist. Enjoy yourself and free your mind!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Bentonite Clay Time!

Tuesday, January 27, 2009
My Wash-N-Go Video
I wanted to share with you all the way I do my wash-n-go's and what I use to achieve my look. I hope you enjoy it!
Monday, January 26, 2009
A Tip For You!: Herbs That Are Used to Combat Hair Loss
Rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar and sage tea. This helps hair grow. Catmint or chamomile infusions used as a final rinse can help with itchiness, a source of hair loss.
A tea of marshmallow and burdock is good for dry hair. To make the tea, add 1 tsp of marshmallow and 1 tsp of burdock to a cup of hot water.
Mix equal proportions of jatamamsi and brahmi. Steep 1 teaspoon of this mix in 1 cup of hot water. Drink 2 or 3 times a day to relieve stress, which is a cause for hair loss.
Oyster and clam shell. Crush and decoct into a tea to increase kidney qi.
Mulberries: The Chinese doctors believe that mulberries are an excellent tonic for the kidneys, liver, and blood.
Oriental Formulae
Cinnamon and Dragon Bone: For round alopecia. For weak person with vertigo.
Siler and Platycodon Formula: For delicate physique and alcoholics or the constipated.
Traditional oriental tonics tone liver and kidneys and promote new hair growth. They include herbs such as:
Polygonum
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Do You Want To Be On The Tyra Show to Discuss Natural Hair?

Focus on Race: What is Good Hair?
Focus on Race: Are you a Black Woman Who Hates Natural or Unprocessed Kinky Hair?
Do You Know a Person Who Deserves to Have Their Dreams Come True?
http://tyrashow.warnerbros.com/
Take a look at her website and submit to some of the show topics if you would like.
I just thought that I would share and yes, I submitted my two cents about the so called “Good Hair” topic. In my opinion there is no such thing.
Until next time,
Indulgenceiskey
http://www.naturesindulgence.net/
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
My First Henna Experience
To remove the paste, I leaned over in the bath tub and let the water rinse all the Henna. It was very dark while rinsing. When the water began to turn light reddish brown I co-washed 4 times with suave humectant conditioner. I actually used the entire bottle. I then applied a Pantene Pro-V Nourishing Moisture Replenishing Mask and left it on for about an hour. Afterwards, I rinsed it out and had wonderfully soft hair!! I proceeded to do my two stranded twists. I applied Infusium 23 as a leave in and used TRESemme’s Flawless Curls, curl hydration lotion creme and shea butter before twisting. After each twist was done I sealed the ends with shea butter once again.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Winter Hair Care Tips
How to Avoid Breakage and Damage from Dry and Cold Air

Make sure you do weekly or bi-weekly deep conditioning treatments to help keep your hair conditioned and less prone to breakage. When you deep condition try covering your hair with a plastic cap and wrap it in a towel for about 30 to 45 minutes. Another option is to sit underneath a hooded dryer for about 45 minutes with the conditioner on your hair.
Try wearing protective styles such as twists, buns, braids etc. If you must wear your hair out, style it at night and allow it to air dry while you get your beauty sleep. Seal your ends with shea butter or your butter of choice. Coconut oil is good for sealing your ends as well. In the morning, style your hair and apply a little bit of a moisturizing cream or butter to your entire head of hair before you walk out of the door.
Protect Your Hair from the Wind
The wind can blow your hair into a tangled mass especially if it is wet. Again make sure your hair is conditioned and moisturized. Also, cover it with a hat until you get to your inside destination. If you are afraid of the winter hat attacking your curls, coils or twists, place a satin bonnet over your hair and then place your winter hat on top. Make sure you take a little hair butter with you so that when you get to you destination you can remove the hat and bonnet and smooth down any pieces that may need it.
Indoor Heat can be the Enemy
Going from the cold outside to indoor heat, your hair can become dry just as your skin does. Follow the suggestions above on regular deep conditioning treatments as well as moisturizing and sealing your hair.
Quick Tips:
- Take hair butters/oils along with you
- Seal your hair
- Wear protective styles
- Moisturize and condition regularly
- Avoid products (mousses, sprays and gels) with drying agents in them such as isopropyl alcohol.
Until next time!
Indulgenceiskey
http://www.naturesindulgence.net/
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Hairstyles to Try
Until next time,
Indulgenceiskey
http://www.naturesindulgence.net/












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Monday, January 5, 2009
Hope in the Lord
“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:30-31, NIV).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
Everyone has times when they feel tired and overwhelmed by the pressures of life. But notice, this scripture gives us a clear remedy: Hope in the Lord. It’s easy to put your hope in other things; maybe you had hope in a relationship, hope in a job, hope in the stock market. It’s time to redirect your hope to the One who will never let you down; the One who never changes, the Rock of Ages.When you’re tempted to give up on your dreams, when you’re tempted to just settle where you are, listen to that still, small voice of hope on the inside that says, “No way. This is not who I am. I was created to live in victory. I was created to overcome this sickness. I was created to rise above these problems.” Put your hope and trust in the Lord because He is faithful! As you do, He will renew your strength. He’ll cause you to soar on wings like the eagle, and you’ll be empowered to move forward confidently into the victory He has for you!
A Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, today I choose to put my hope in You. I know You have good plans for me. Thank You for renewing my strength and keeping me close to You. Fill me with Your peace and joy today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Free Stuff in the New Year
Guess what? I have some websites available for you all to go and get some freebies. That's correct, freebies. I did and you can as well. I learned about these sites from Miss Nappygoddess of http://www.afroglitz.com/. We are going to be just fine even though the economy is in a frenzy. God is going to take care of us all.
Enjoy!
Household
Charmin Extender
http://www.charmin.com/en_us/pages/extender_request.shtml
It’s the time of the year to get together with family and friends. These Ziploc® products are perfect for winter entertaining, or just cozy family meals at home. If you’re one of the first 20,000 Right@Home™ members to respond, you’ll receive a free gift pack that includes:
1 Ziploc® Brand Fresh Produce Bag with Moisture Vents
1 Ziploc® Brand Easy Zipper Storage Bag
1 Ziploc® Brand Snack Bag
1 Ziploc® Brand Zip 'n Steam™ Microwave Steam Cooking Bag
1 Ziploc® Brand Snap 'n Seal Container
http://www.rightathome.com/offers/NovGiftPack/
FREE mini Mr Clean® MAGIC ERASER
http://mrclean.com/en_US/sharethelove/signup.do
Personal Care
Gas-X Strips
https://secure.novartisotc.com/secure.novartisotc/gasx/trial_alt.jsp
Degree Ultra Clear Deoderant
http://www.startsampling.com/sm/100270/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100270&source=STARTSAMPLING&&p=
The form is in Spanish
Degree Absolute Protection Deodorant for Men
http://www.scifi.com/eureka/madeineureka/degree_form.html
Feminine Hygeine
Sample of CAREFREE® and STAYFREE®.
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid52472.aspx
Always Infinity
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid63312.aspx
Playtex Tampons
http://www.playtexsport.com/Demand-It.aspx?
Beinggirl Sample Kit for teens
http://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/sampling_teen.jsp?utm_source=Ivory__Oct_18+&utm_side=Top&utm_campaign=18+
Kotex Pads
http://www.walgreens.com/dmi/kotex/default.html?ban=flh_kotex
Poise Pads
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11311937&search=samples&Mo=4&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=samples&Ntt=samples&No=2&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
Magazines and Books
Jiffy Cookbook
http://www.jiffymix.com/recipeform.php
Food and Drink
Metamucil Berry Burst
http://metamucil.safeprocessing.com/HouseholdLimit.aspx
Benefiber
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid56908.aspx
Fruit Roll-Ups
http://freesample.myfruitrollups.com/MyFruitRollUps/Default.aspx
Bare Naked Fruit and Nut Granola
http://www.bearnaked.com/postcards/sample.asp
Hair Care
Dove Hair Therapy System
http://www.dove.us/#/haircare/free_sample.aspx/?source=octhairpromoshinesample
Head & Shoulders
http://www.dove.us/#/haircare/free_sample.aspx/?source=octhairpromoshinesample
Detergent
Tide Total Care
https://secure.novartisotc.com/secure.novartisotc/gasx/trial_alt.jsp
Babies
Places where kids eat free
http://coupondivas.com/kids-eat-free/
Parent's Choice Infant Formula
http://www.parentschoiceformula.com/sample-milk-baby-formula.aspx
Enfamil
https://www.enfamil.com/app/iwp/ConsumerRegisterLoadConsentInfo.do?BV_UseBVCookie=yes
Infant Formula
http://www.membersmarkformula.com/free_sample.aspx
Playtex Baby
http://www.playtexbaby.com/bpafree/info.html
Potty Training Kit
http://www.pampers.com/en_US/home
Goodnites
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid60094.aspx
Kirkland Signature Supreme Diapers
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11324601&search=sample&Mo=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&whse=BC&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&N=5000043%204013898&NTK=Text_Search&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&cat=48022&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=sample&Ntk=Text_Search&Ntt=sample&No=0&s=1&Sp=S&topnav=&Nty=1&s=1
Juicy Juice Sippy Cup
http://www.juicyjuice.com/Login/Register.aspx
Until next time,
Indulgenceiskey
http://www.naturesindulgence.net/
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