FLASH SALE IS BACK and BETTER!!!!: Yamerra Luxury Green Tea Hair and Body Oil

Darlings!

We highly recommend that you try Yamerra's Rejuvenating Luxury Green Tea Hair and Body Oil, with healing Moringa TODAY. We are offering a long-lasting 2oz jar that will last about 6-8 weeks of everyday use (shelf-life: 2 years).  It is highly restorative for scalp, hair and skin and can be used form head to toe!

It helps to strengthen the skin and hair, reduces dander and itchiness and helps remove scars and blemishes. It is nutrient rich, its primary ingredients: Shea butter, olive oil, jojoba oil, pure Green tea, fresh Moringa, Rosemary and Vitamin E. 

Yamerra's Green Tea Hair and Body Oil in 8oz

                                                    2oz Jar for  $25.00

ORDER BETWEEN AUGUST 25TH, 2013-AUGUST 31ST, 2013 and get FREE SHIPPING!!!!!!

KANGALICIOUS IN NEW YORK: Yamerra Kanga SALE!!!!!

Beauties, 

We Welcome you to the Yamerra Kanga SALE! The light-weight Tanzanian fabric is created in organic cotton, super light-weight and comes in vivacious colors. Anyone can use a Kanga! The rectangular cloth opens itself to a variety of uses, all year round too! Are you a beach bum? Or a consistent park-goer? May be you live in weather that allows scarf-wearing...? The Kanga can be used by any of these people!

The Yamerra Kanga: Multi-functional, vibrant, easy-to-use. Want one?
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The Kanga is a Yamerra Treasure promised to make the user smile a little more, look more vibrant and is a definite conversation starter. Check out ways to wear your Kanga here. 

Polka Orange Party On SALE:  $34.00 (Regular $40)

Polka Blue Party On SALE:  $34.00 (Regular $40)

All Checkered Blue and Yellow On SALE: $34.00 (Regular $40)

White Flowers of Red Valley On SALE:  $34.00 (Regular $40) 

Orange Daisies of The Black Vale On SALE:  $34.00 (Regular $40)

Green Dots Yellow Festival On SALE:  $34.00 (Regular $40)

Stripes For All On SALE:  $34.00 (Regular $40)

Yellow Field On SALE: $34.00 (Regular $40)

Orange Brown Posies On SALE: $34.00 (Regular $40)

Pink Lilly On SALE: $34.00 (Regular $40)

Shipping: 3-5 Days from order date.
Care Instructions: Wash in cold water with like colors. Hang dry.

Reveal Your True Beauty: A Celebration of YOU at EDRIS Salon.

Hello Beauties!

EDRIS Salon Featured in ELLEBEAUTY

My friends at EDRIS and me are inviting you to join us at their Ultra Fabulous Salon to discover ways to Embolden yourself to greater heights of beauty. 

Lift the veil and discover your true beauty with Resident make-up artist Curtis Quinntin Phelps formerly “Ask Quinntin” of Bergdorf Goodman.

Yamerra Loves EDRIS: 35 West 20th Street

Jamilah Naima Curry styled at EDRIS for CFDA 2013

Dare to join us for an honest conversation in a beautiful Zen environment. Walk away with an in- depth knowledge of your own true beauty, and how to apply it to your everyday life . 

Pickup profound personalized beauty tips, plus on the spot beauty assessments for a lucky  few.

Yamerra will be in attendance and we promise Special Eco-friendly Treats from our line of nutrient-rich skin and hair product for the first 25 guests!!!! Come join us, and be on time - Treasures await. See you there?

Wednesday July 24
6-8 pm
$25 cover
Please RSVP limited space
beauty@edrissalon.com 

LIMITED TIME ONLY: Exclusive 4th of JULY SALES on your favorite Eco-friendly Products at Yamerra!

Snatch This Deal:

• 4 of our long-lasting, 2-in-1 hair and body butters for $36
• Regularly $12 each, so one is FREE, on us!
• In the kit: Honey Vanilla, Lavender, Jasmine Sage, and Lemongrass

Did You Know About These Natural Remedies for Uneven Skin Tone?

Beauties, 

We have received quite a few inquiries about how to care for an uneven skintone as uneven skin tone can make you look tired, older and unhealthy. Skin complexion can become uneven due to slowed skin cell turnover, darkened areas caused by pigmentation, decreased blood circulation, dry or oily skin and acne and other inflammatory skin disorders. We have gathered a list of natural ingredients that will help to even out your complexion and help the restore the skin's natural balance.

Oatmeal Cleanser

Use a coffee grinder to make finely ground oatmeal; combine it with water to make a gently exfoliating face scrub. Add oatmeal to yogurt to make a cleansing and skin-brightening face mask.

Lemon Toner

Even out skin tone, remove excess oil and speed up natural exfoliation with a homemade lemon skin toner. Combine a few drops of lemon juice to equal parts distilled water and witch hazel in a clean bottle. Shake well and apply with a cotton pad; leave the toner to dry on the skin. The witch hazel is a herbal antibacterial cleanser to prevent acne and the lemon juice contains citric acid to exfoliate the skin lightly.

Yogurt Mask

A yogurt mask for a healthy even-toned complexion contains lactic acid which helps to remove dead skin cells to fade pigmented marks on the face and brighten overall complexion. Use yogurt alone on the face to cleanse and dissolve oils. Simply apply as a mask, leave on for 30 minutes and rinse off with warm water. To reduce excess oils, mix finely ground chickpea power to a spoonful of yogurt and apply as a mask.

Honey Moisturizer

Honey is beneficial for all skin types and has natural anti-bacterial, cleansing and hydrating qualities. Use honey as a mask to heal, moisturize and balance dry skin. Also try a mask made with honey, mashed avocado and finely ground oatmeal to soften, heal and cleanse dry, itchy skin. The avocado contains Vitamin E and natural oils.

Olive Oil Treatment

Inflamed, red skin patches on the face can be caused by dry skin, minor eczema, sun sensitivity and harsh skin cleansers. Soothe inflamed and irritated skin by gently applying olive oil or flaxseed oil to the affected area. The omega-3 fatty acids in these oils have anti-inflammatory properties and add moisture to alleviate skin redness.

Hope this helps beauties! Remember, less is more- Don't over do it when it comes to your skin. If trying any of the hoe remedies listed above, go for "balance and enough" on application- and try to stay away from applying in excesses!

xo, 

Maryam

Did You Know Yamerra is Now at STASH? The Montauk Beach House Treasure Trove in the Hamptons!

Beauties... Great News!

Yamerra has recently been endorsed by The Montauk Beach House and can be found in the decadent Luxury Hotel's Treasure Trove called STASH. At Stash, one can find numerous beautiful finely crafted items including bracelets, stunning summer wear made in luxurious fabrics and now- Stash also offers Yamerra's Eco-Luxury Goodies for hair and skin, as well as The Original Yamerra Kanga. To raid STASH- why not make a weekend trip out if it?

Enjoy No. 50, the decadent surrounding pool-side area, bar and mini-cafe at MBH. The MBH has an awesome DJ line up for this season- Sun bathe, swim, dance, drink and go wild for the treasures found at STASH while you are it! You won't regret it- not a lick :)

Frolic in the Sun, raid STASH and go home with something utterly beautiful and one-of-a-kind.

~Maryam

10 Super-Foods for Healthy Hair that WILL make a difference

It's true: Your diet has an impact on your locks! We can improve hair growth, texture, shine and overall health by what we eat. Find our coveted list of the top 10 foods for healthy hair, and they’re all surprisingly easy to squeeze into your diet. Here’s how to eat your way to better hair.

1

Salmon

Salmon is at the top of our list! Of all the foods listed here, salmon packs the most punch when it comes to your tresses. It is full of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, iron and vitamin B-12. This means salmon will add shine, prevent dry scalp and improve hair growth! This delish fish is a miracle food for your hair.

2

Nuts

Almonds, pecans, cashews and walnuts all contain zinc, which minimizes hair shedding. Walnuts also contain a high level of omega-3 fatty acid, which helps boost shine and fullness. Keep a small bag of nuts in your purse for a quick and easy snack... that leads to fab hair!

3

Bright-colored fruit

Bold fruit equals better hair! Mango, strawberries, kiwi, pineapple and peaches are all rich with vitamin C, an essential for making collagen that gives structure to hair. Plus, they taste amazing. There’s another excuse to order that smoothie!

4

Lowfat dairy

Aside from the vitamins D and B-5 that dairy delivers, all that calcium plays a major role in hair growth. Low-fat dairy products like cheese, yogurt and 2 percent or skim milk contain casein and whey, both high in protein, which prevents dry scalp.

5

Sweet potatoes

Let's talk beta carotene power! This antioxidant vitamin is converted to vitamin A once in the body. And vitamin A is necessary for cell growth, including your hair! A vitamin A deficiency often results in dull, dry skin... which then flakes off of your scalp as dandruff. Swap out your regular baked potato with a sweet potato instead.

6

Dark green veggies

Here's another reason you need to eat those dang veggies! If you aren't going to eat veggies for your health, at least do it for your hair! Green things like spinach, kale and broccoli are all major sources of vitamins A and C. These vitamins help produce sebum, a scalp oil that acts as a natural hair conditioner.

7

Oysters

Not just a natural aphrodisiac, Oysters are packed with zinc, which helps hair growth and keeps the oil glands at the scalp working correctly. Low levels of zinc can result in slow hair growth, dandruff and even hair loss. Keep this in mind next time you're ordering appetizers at a seafood restaurant!

8

Lentils

Lentils are a great way to get zinc, biotin and iron-rich protein in your diet. Protein is an important key to healthy hair, as it helps strengthen the actual strands and aids in the speed of growth. Protein also works to prevent dry scalp, making it an especially important part of your diet in the colder months. These little beans aren't just for vegetarians! Meat-lovers could also benefit from the extra vitamin boost lentils provide.

9

Eggs

As perhaps the most versatile food on this list, there are countless ways you can work eggs into your healthy-hair diet. Eggs are rich in biotin, which is a B vitamin essential for scalp health and hair growth. Eggs are also high in iron, which carries oxygen to the hair follicles. Have an egg with breakfast a few times a week, and you’ll be on your way to fuller, stronger hair in no time.

10

Poultry

Chicken is full of protein, zinc, iron and B vitamins to keep your locks full and strong.

I love all the superfoods listed here and they can be easily incorporated into YOUR diet too for healthy locks!

Affordable Eco-Friendly Ways to Maintain Your GLOW and Beauty, Naturally!

Beauties, 
We love trying all of the new products and potions that come our way, but sometimes we like to go classic with homemade, natural beauty treatments. Fancy treatments for hair, skin and nails are undoubtedly luxurious, but sometimes the best beauty fixes can be found in your home!

We want to share 3 of our favorite GO-TO natural, homemade beauty remedies that actually work:

1. You've probably heard of using toothpaste to dry up zits.. It also works great when you use it to scrub the yellow stains off your nails that can result from wearing nail polish. Just put some toothpaste on an old toothbrush (we chose this all-natural Tom's formula that is made without sulfates — meaning that it won't dry out your cuticles!), and scrub away at clean nails. Your nails will look so fresh and so clean-clean that you can go without lacquer and still look polished. 

2. If you've noticed that your skin has lost its usual brightness and luster, squeeze some fresh lemon juice onto a cotton pad and apply to skin. 

Lemon juice is an acid, so it can act as a toner for dull skin. It has exfoliating properties, so it can help brighten the look of the skin. But, it can also be very drying, so make sure to rinse it off after ten minutes or so. 

3. Apple cider vinegar removes clumpy residue in hair from product buildup. It also works excellently as a natural detangler. When used regularly in your natural hair care routine, apple cider vinegar can revitalize your hair, leaving it soft and smooth. The vinegar also works by closing the cuticle of the hair and makes your hair super shiny!

There you go Beauties! As easy as 1, 2, 3!

Xo, 

~Maryam 

Did You Know Roses Make an Excellent Natural Facial Toner? Here's how to Make Some!

Beauties, 

I was inspired to share my new Rosewater Toner recipe. It has left my skin feeling supple and firm. Roses have been used for centuries in beauty rituals and products! This DIY rosewater toner is easy to make and definitely a treat to use. It makes a gentle and all-natural face toner for almost all skin types, and it’s easy and inexpensive to make (about $5).

Supplies: 2 roses for about one packed cup of rose petals (be sure to rinse the petals first), 2 cups boiling water

1 strainer, 1 large, sterilized glass container (large enough to hold 2 cups of liquid) with a tight-fitting lid.

Instructions:

1. Remove the rinsed rose petals from the roses and place them in a small pan.
2. Pour two cups of boiling water over the petals and put a lid on the pan. Allow the water and petals to sit until the water cools to about room temperature.
3. Place the strainer over a large, sterilized glass container and pour the water into the container.
4. Optional: Add some of the rosewater to a small, sterilized glass container with a lid for a more convenient size to use in your bathroom.
5. Store extra rosewater in the refrigerator for about a week.
6. Apply the rosewater toner to a clean face before moisturizing.