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Considerations….

I’ve been thinking….

I’m a bit bored of Dia’s! (Don’t shoot me just yet!!!). When i first started formulating i really enjoyed it. It was theraputic, but now…. not so much. It’s rather stressful testing formula after formula for products for different curl types, trying out different essential oil combinations and consistently not liking what is being produced. Don’t get me wrong, i’m happy with the products i’ve created so far but i’m altogether a bit bored!

I’m considering rebranding to something a bit more fun and not so serious as Dia’s – All Natural. I want to experiment with different ingredients and explore fragrances. I also want my products to be cheaper in general then what they are now to make them easier for my customers to purchase and re-purchase (we are in a recession after all). I will still include all the great natural ingredients that you all have come to expect of Dia’s such as Aloe, Shea Butter, all the lovely oils etc. But stripped down and reformulated to include only the ingredients that will do a fantastic job without costing the earth!

I’ll be taking across some (not all) of my Dia’s range, tinkering around with some of the formulations to improve on them if i can, as well as bringing out some new stuff like a rich pomade (will be a great alternative to petroleum based ones), a moisturising deep conditioner, a protein/moisture balancing deep conditioner and a protein-rich reconstructor. I think i will also focus on one type of product in the range. No more a million and one different hair oils, different hair butters, etc. to try and suit every hair type under the sun. One is good! Possibly two if requested. We’ll see.

Just thinking out loud. Watch this space…

 
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Posted by on June 20, 2012 in Hair Care

 

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New Dia’s Website Launched

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If any of you have gone to my website www.dias-allnatural.co.uk over the past few days you might have noticed a few changes. I’ve worked super hard to bring about a better shopping experience for my customers by creating a new and improved website.

I’ve included some of the most helpful haircare tips on this blog on there so you can browse the products as well as gain some inspiration on caring for your curls, coils and kinks! There’s even a ‘Building A Regime’ article on there with some great examples and tips to help you put together a haircare regime to suit you and your hair’s needs. You can now also leave reviews on each product (although you can’t leave a star rating… yet). So for all those who have tried the products, head over there and leave your comments. I would appreciate that very much! All payments are still processed via PayPal which makes life easier and more secure for all of us. I’ll be launching some new products this year so check back regularly to see what becomes available.

I’ve also launched a Dia’s – All Natural Blog that you can access via the new website which will keep you updated on all things Dia’s.

Check it all out and let me know what you think. If you come across anything that isn’t working properly or have any suggestions as to how i can further improve the site, then send me a message via the form on the Contact Me page.

Happy Shopping!

 
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Posted by on January 2, 2012 in Dia's - All Natural

 

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Dia’s New & Improved Creamy Leave-In Conditioner – Out Now!

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Dia’s – All Natural is proud to bring you the new & improved Creamy Leave-In Conditioner.

This leave-in has been reformulated to bring you even softer, silkier, smoother hair. Thick and rich to coat each strand and add instant softness whilst aiding detangling. pH balanced to smooth down cuticles and maintain healthy hair. Perfect for thick, dry curly & kinky hair types.

For more information and to order yours click HERE


It’s taken me a while but it’s finally ready. My leave-in conditioner has come a long way since i first blogged about it. Even though the old formula was good, i decided to tinker around with it to see if i could improve on it’s performance. I took some ingredients out and added in some new ones, played with ratios and consistencies until i was happy with what we have today. I’m so proud of it and i KNOW you will not be disappointed!

I use it as a leave-in after washing and conditioning on damp hair and as a moisturiser during the week on dry hair to add moisture and softness before sealing. It works like a dream!!!!

Here’s a breakdown of the new ingredients

Herbal Infusion - With Marshmallow root, White Willow Bark, Blue Malva, Nettle, Chamomile, Hibiscus, Coltsfoot, Horsetail, Burdock Root and Rose Petals. Full of vitamins, minerals and mucilage. This blend of hair loving herbs are good for conditioning and detangling, naturally preventing dandruff, soothing scalp irritation, adding body, sheen and lustre, promoting healthy hair growth and preventing breakage and split ends.

Aloe Vera Juice - Contains many nutrients including amino acids, minerals, enzymes, vitamins, saccharine, anthraquinone, lignin, sterols and many more. The enzymes help activate fresh growth and stimulates the growth of existing hair by stabilizing the follicular cycle. Helps to restore the hair and scalps pH balance. Is a cellular regenerator with anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, helps to treat and heal red, itchy and unhealthy scalps. Also smoothes the hair’s cuticles and imparts shine to the hair.

BTMS – A highly effective yet mild cationic self-emulsifying wax with outstanding conditioning properties. Provides excellent wet hair comb-through and detangling and leaves a soft, powdery after-feel. Ideal for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Avocado Oil – Cold-pressed. Rich in nutrients, amino acids, and essential fatty acids, vitamins A, B, D, and E. Excellent for enhancing hair health. Nourishes the hair follicles and the scalp promoting the growth of new hair cells. Has natural humectant properties, adding and locking in moisture. Gives hair a glossy shine and silky texture and is particularly useful for dry, damaged and chemically treated hair.

Coconut Oil – Virgin, Cold-pressed and Certified Organic. The molecular structure of coconut oil makes it easier to penetrate through the hair shaft and works with the natural hair proteins. Helps to condition, moisturise and strengthen your hair and reduces damage to the hair cuticle during combing. Also used to treat conditions like dry scalp or fungal conditions like seborrhoeic dermatitis that cause itchy flakes.

Cetyl Alcohol – A vegetable fatty alcohol derived from palmitic acid (palm oil fatty acid). Adds body and thickness to products. Imparts a smooth, emollient feel and glide. Works in conjunction with cationic quaternary compounds like BTMS to increase the conditioning agent’s substantivity.

Glycerine - A humectant extracted from coconuts. Moisturises by drawing water from the air (or in the product) into the skin and hair. Also adds slip to aid easier combing. Provides a smooth, silky feeling and adds gloss.

Panthenol - Penetrates deep into the skin and hair shaft and has excellent water-binding abilities. It creates a protective film aiding moisture retention. Helps strengthen the hair by imparting an elastic film inside and out, which also helps thicken the hair and leaves it feeling soft, silky and easy to handle.

Honeyquat – Naturally derived quaternized conditioning agent made from honey, exhibiting excellent moisture binding capabilities. Due to its low molecular weight, can easily penetrate the hair shaft to provide moisture to dry, dull hair. Also helps restore shine and lustre. Helps reduce static build-up and improves wet combing.

Cetrimonium Chloride – A cationic quaternary conditioning agent that softens hair and provides excellent detangling properties. Deposits itself onto the cuticle of the hair, helping create a smoother surface and also reducing static-induced flyaway hair. Not a silicone or silicone derivative.

Crambe Seed Oil – Organic, Cold-pressed. Provides enhanced slip/lubricity and protection. An excellent natural lubricant and emollient which has a unique skin-feel, combining a light texture with enhanced slip properties, without feeling too greasy. An ideal natural alternative to mineral oils and silicones and is similar to Broccoli Seed Oil with both around 50% Erucic Acid (C22:1), an Omega-9 fatty acid that helps to give a glossy shine to hair just like silicone. It also gives shine and gloss to dull and lifeless skin.

Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Chlorphenesin – Broad spectrum Parabens-free and Formaldehyde-free preservation system. Active against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria, yeasts and moulds.

Vitamin E – A powerful anti-oxidant, protecting the skin, hair and scalp from harmful free radicals. Penetrates deep into the cells, helps activate cell proliferation, helps promote wound healing and may reduce UV-induced damage. A powerful moisturiser. Due to it’s anti-oxidant properties, Vitamin E prolongs the shelf life of oils preventing them from going rancid too quickly.

Essential Oils – Makes the product smell nice and also adds their properties. Includes lavender and geranium.

Guar Conditioning Gum – Derived from guar gum. Softens and conditions whilst forming a protective barrier to help control flyaway and frizzy hair.

Hydrolysed Wheat Protein – Provides excellent film forming properties and can absorb up to twice its weight of water. Is ideal for retaining water levels and moisturising the skin and hair. Helps strengthen the skin and hair and repairs damage. Hairs porosity is reduced leaving it feeling smoother and softer and improves shine and lustre.

Citric Acid – pH adjuster to bring the products pH range down to a suitable acidic level for optimal hair & skin health.

 
 

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Dia’s Shea Hair & Scalp Oil – Out Now!

 

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Dia’s – All Natural Shea Hair & Scalp Oil is now available to order.

It’s a Lovely rich hair oil that will soften and nourish your strands. Excellent for sealing in moisture, adding extra sheen and maintaining a healthy scalp. Shea Oil has been mixed with Safflower, Jojoba and Wheatgerm Oils to create a hair loving blend that’s naturally high in Vitamin E & essential fatty acids. For more information and to order yours, click HERE.


I personally love Shea Oil. It’s not a very common oil and it’s not easily available which is why i wanted to make it more accessible to everyone. It’s a wonderfully thick oil that reminds me of castor oil in consistency and is a great alternative, although it’s not as ‘sticky’ and is easier to spread. A very smooth feeling oil that translates into smooth feeling hair. I find this a very softening oil that leaves my hair feeling great, without being too greasy. You really only need a small amount of it to get the job done because it’s so rich which makes it quite economical.

Here’s a break down of the ingredients used

Shea Oil – Made by removing the stearic fatty acid that makes Shea butter solid. What’s left is a rich, thick liquid that possesses all the original properties of Shea butter, high in vitamins A, E and F, Keratin, Allontoin and Oleic fatty acids. Excellent for thicker, drier hair types, Shea Oil will impart incredible softness without being overly greasy whilst protecting your strands from the harsh natural elements.

Safflower Oil – Extremely rich in essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, it is highly beneficial for dry, colour treated or permed hair. When applied to the scalp, it can dilate the blood vessels, resulting in greater nutrients supplied to the hair follicles through blood circulation and a healthy environment for hair regrowth. It also comprises high levels of Vitamin E, alpha-tocopherol and phytosterols.

Jojoba Oil – Organic, unrefined & cold pressed. Is chemically very similar to human sebum and promotes healthy hair and scalp. Is antibacterial and can help soothe a dry, irritated scalp. Excellent used to lock in moisture and is great for all hair types.

Wheatgerm Oil – Cold pressed. A highly rich oil full of vitamins E, A and D. Also very high in protein and lecithin. Will soften and strengthen your strands and nourish your scalp.

Essential Oils – Makes it smell nice and includes Rosemary essential oil to stimulate the scalps circulation and encourage growth.

 
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Posted by on July 19, 2011 in Natural Product Brands

 

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Coming Back Soon!!!

I know it’s been a really long time since i last posted anything. But i promise i’ll be back with a few posts in the near future. I’ve been really busy lately formulating new products to expand my Dia’s – All Natural range. I’ve already blogged about my ‘Twisted Buttercreme’, which will be out VERY SOON, along with my ‘Shea Hair & Scalp Oil’. I’ve also been working on a natural shampoo and conditioner, a light conditioning spray and a detangling spray, amongst other things, which has been lots of fun but hard work (it’s amazing how much research needs to be done on what ingredients to add). So look out for them soon. I’m currently selling the Leave-In Conditioner that you can purchase from the website. I’ll let you all know when each of these products are out.

So add all that to looking after three children (6 & under) the school run, cooking cleaning & doing homework, my days are pretty packed. But as i said i’ll be back with a few posts on how i’ve been applying Kelly’s advice on using natural ingredients for optimal skin health. I’ve also been battling with hair loss at the nape (AGAIN!!! ARGGHHH) and i’ll write about what i’ve been doing (inside & out) to try and nurse my poor nape back to a good place.

More from me later. Take Care!

 
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Posted by on May 8, 2011 in Dia's - All Natural, Hair Care

 

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