All Natural Hair Mask (w/ Bentonite Clay)

Thanks again to Gio who allowed for me to use his hair for this hair mask demonstration. My brother catches a lot of attention for having a massive blonde afro. Though it is amazing to see, it can sometimes be a pain to deal with color-treated natural hair. I opted for doing a bentonite clay mask treatment to revive his curls, clarify his hair and provide an all-natural conditioning option for him to use regularly.

Since my brothers hair is color treated and afro textured, I opted for less vinegar and more aloe vera juice. There are many different recipes for bentonite clay hair masks. I never recommend a one-size fits all approach when it comes to hair care. Experiment! See what works for your hair and stick to it!

• 3/4 cup Bentonite Clay (depending on hair length you may have extra - which you can save for later)
• 1/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar (use 1/2 cup or more if your hair texture is looser and tends to get oily easily) 
• 1 cup Nettle Tea 
• 5-7 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
• 5-7 Tea Tree Essential Oil 

Mix the ingredients immediately. Stirring thoroughly until clumps are removed from the mixture. 

Section the hair life so.. applying the mask quickly to each section and coating the strands generously. As you are applying the hair mask, be sure to comb out your hair thoroughly. 

Be sure to work really fast! It should take about 5 minutes to apply the product since the mask temporarily stiffens the hair.    If you have a lot of hair I would recommend applying the mask in four sections individually and washing each quadrant individually instead of doing it all together in a rushed fashion. 

RESULTS: My mother and I immediately noticed how amazing my brother's hair looked and felt. It was thoroughly clean yet did not have the drying effect that a lot of conventional hair shampoos tend have on afro-textured hair.  Feel free to condition the hair after you apply the mask for a more moisturizing effect. 

Bentonite Hair Clay

All Natural Toothpaste

Bentonite Clay has been one of my favorite staples since 2010. When I was transitioning from chemically processed to natural hair, I would make Bentonite Clay hair masks to deal with hair breakage that occurred at the line of demarcation. Little did I know I could use this same clay to create an all natural toothpaste as an alternative to fluoride toothpaste and store-brand "natural" toothpastes that contain chemicals.

Here are the ingredients involved: (I use a smaller amount then listed since I like to switch up the mixtures). 

• 1/2 tbsp of Bentonite Clay
• 5 to 6 drops of essential oils (My personal favorites are clove oil, eucalyptus oil and tea tree oil.) *
• 1 tsp of sea salt
• 1 tbsp Distilled Water
• Mixing bowl and/or container 

* Clove oil and eucalyptus oil have been shown to fight against cavities . I add tea tree oil for an extra boost since it reportedly helps against gum disease. 

Add bentonite clay and sea salt to mortar and pestle

Add distilled water little by little until you get the consistency that you are looking for

Feel free to add the essential oils of your choosing 

It should have a texture similar to paste.

Apply mixture to toothbrush and brush away! 

Disclaimer: I am not a physician nor do I claim to be knowledgeable of what will be appropriate for you and your oral care. It is advisable that you consult a knowledgeable professional who may before you engage in home remedies. All recipes and information listed on this site are for educational purposes only. Experiment at your own risk.