Feeling Fit

Feeling Fit

A naturally beautiful woman radiates beauty from the inside to the outside.

Any activity that gets you to move more can improve your overall health. 

Walking, gardening, and dancing are all good for you. Making physical activity part of your daily life is the key to success!
Try to do at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day on most days of the week.

Your physical activities can be done in small time blocks that add up to 30 minutes a day. 

For starters MOVE MORE

• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Walk all or part of the way to work.
• Take a short walk every day
  (walk around the block).
• Play actively with children.
• Dance along to three songs a day.

...and EAT BETTER

Try to drink a glass of water (8 ounces) several times a day,especially during and after exercise.

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables! Include dark green leafy vegetables like collard greens and spinach several times a week.

They are very good sources of vitamins and minerals.

Choose several servings a day of foods made from whole grains, such as whole-wheat bread and whole-grain cereal.

Eat citrus fruits, melons, and berries often. They are high in vitamin C.

Choose skim or low-fat milk products most of the time.

Go easy on the fats and oils of butter, margarine, gravy, and salad dressing.

Trim the fat from meat; take the skin off of poultry.

Have cooked dry beans and peas from time to time instead of meat.

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Care Tips for Weaves

Care Tips for Weaves

Treat your weave like your own hair.
Comb and style your weave daily.
Avoid using gels.
Avoid weaves with glue and adhesives.

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After a work out, you can swab your braid parts with an antiseptic and apply braid spray. When you have more time, you can use a mild shampoo and apply a leave-in conditioner.

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Care Tips for Braids

Care Tips for Braids

•  Don’t let your hair be pulled too tight during braiding. This can result in hair loss.
• When you have braids, you will have to shampoo less often than with other styles. Frequent shampooing may lead to frizzing and loosening.
• Moisturize your scalp daily.
  Cover your hair with a silk-like scarf or bonnet when you sleep.
• Never use cholesterol-based conditioners.
• Avoid human hair extensions if you swim frequently.

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Care Tips..

Care Tips

• Your hair grows faster in warm weather. 
• You’ll need to touch up roots more often during warm months than during cold months. 
• Moisturize your scalp twice a week with a light hair oil.
•  When you swim, protect your hair from chlorine damage by applying an oil-based hairdress or olive oil to your hair before you get into the pool.
•  When you reshape your hairstyle after a workout, dry set your hair with rollers. Apply a leave-in conditioner to the
  ends and use end papers.

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Relaxed Hair

Relaxed Hair

 Relaxed hair is easy to manage and can be styled in many ways. Chemical relaxers make your hair fragile so you need to give
it good extra care.
Styles

Blunt cuts

Bobs
(wrapped or curled)

French twists

Ponytails

Wet sets

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Use a wide-toothed comb to style your hair.

Trim your hair every 6 to 8 weeks to keep your
hair style shaped.

 

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Natural Hair

Natural Hair

Natural hair is strong, healthy and beautiful. It can be styled to flatter your face, your hair texture, and your daily routine.
Care tips 

Condition your hair every week with a moisturizing conditioner or hot oil treatment.

Treat your hair and scalp with a light conditioning oil every day.

Protect your hair when you swim by wearing a cap. If you do not use a cap be sure to shampoo or use a cream rinse after every swim session.
u If you choose a close cropped style, be sure to trim your hair every 4 to 6 weeks.

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So Many Hairstyles

So Many Hairstyles

 Good hair is healthy hair that is natural, relaxed or braided.
We all need to consider cost and to think about how long a style will last. 

Your hairdresser can make style and hair care recommendations to fit your budget and your active lifestyle.
Check out black hair and fashion magazines and discuss ideas with your hairdresser. 

Look for hair and styling tips suited to your hair type.
When you choose a hairstyle for your active
life, consider:

Natural hairstyles hold up to frequent shampoos.

Short hair is easy to wash and wear.

Short hair can be dried and
styled quickly or slicked
back with gel.

Locks are easy to care for.

Long hair can be pulled
back for a new look.

Blunt cuts or Bobs look
great wrapped or curled
and can stay styled after
workouts.
Braids, twists, and locks also stay in place while you work out.
Cornrow braid styles cost less and take less time to maintain than micro-braids.
Scarves, ties or other hair accessories can be used to change a look.
Healthy hair can be natural, relaxed or braided. Look for care tips that suit your hair style. 

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Sisters Suggest

Sisters Suggest

 Pull your hair away from your face and neck when you exercise.

Leave part of your hair unwrapped to breathe.

Get regular precision cuts or trims to maintain style shape.

Talk to your hair dresser to help choose the right hair care products.

 Apply a natural oil to your scalp as needed. If your hair is relaxed, you should use hair dressing that lists oil as the first ingredient.

If your hair is natural, the first ingredient listed should be water. If alcohol is the first ingredient, the hair dressing may dry out your hair.

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Care Tips

Care Tips

 Wash your hair with a mild, pH-balanced shampoo at least once each week to remove
salt buildup.

Condition your hair every
week with a moisturizing protein conditioner.

A good conditioner disappears when you rub your hands together.

 Avoid over-processing! Limit your use of blow dryers and curling irons.
Remember: if you have a scalp problem, you may want to check with a dermatologist.

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Healthy & Stylish Hair

Healthy & Stylish Hair

 Working out makes you feel good and is good for you. You want neat and stylish hair because it shows a positive self attitude and makes you feel good about the way you look. Are
you afraid to exercise until you sweat because your hair may “go back”? Some women report that hair concerns keep them from exercising.

You can be fit and keep a beautiful hairstyle too by protecting your hair and then keeping it healthy.
You can prevent sweat damage to your hair during exercise by controlling moisture and salt buildup. Salty buildup causes your hair to break, shed, become dull, or become dry.

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