After discussing essential oils on the Facebook page, I realized that there were very good mixtures to prevent lock loss. I have noticed some lock atrophy after every re-tightening and to hedge this excess popping of the shaft due to tension, I've decided to try a treatment.

I like to shampoo before a re-tightening and to avoid shampoos with hard ingredients and preservatives that are starting to be linked with hair loss and even cancer. So I went to Wholefoods and purchased a few supplies:

• I start with Dr. Bronner's Castile soap with a few drops of peppermint added. Dr. Bronner's liquid soap is an organic fair trade bit of magic. I've cleanses without stripping your hair and skin. 
• Peppermint oil is an astringent that balances your scalps pH, neutralizes dry scalp and excess oil build up. It also stimulates growth.
• Afterward I plan on treating my scalp with a spritz of clary sage, jojoba oil, distilled water and bergamot oil.
• Clary Sage is proven to boost hair growth, soaks excess oil and reverse hair loss problems. It is also used in aromatherapy to soothe anxiety, stress and depression.
• Bergamot is a potent it is an anti-fungal pH balancing oil that also stimulates growth.
• Jojoba oil's molecular structure is very similar to natural oils humans produce (sebum) and works with varied hair types. It is also a carrier oils, also known as vegetable oils, base oils or fixed oils, are used to dilute essential oils, CO2s and absolutes before applying to the skin. 

Let's see how it works.

• Tuesday, November 30, 2010
• hair recipes

Sisterlock Pre Re-tightening Treatment

After discussing essential oils on the Facebook page, I realized that there were very good mixtures to prevent lock loss. I have noticed some lock atrophy after every re-tightening and to hedge this excess popping of the shaft due to tension, I've decided to try a treatment.

I like to shampoo before a re-tightening and to avoid shampoos with hard ingredients and preservatives that are starting to be linked with hair loss and even cancer. So I went to Wholefoods and purchased a few supplies:

• I start with Dr. Bronner's Castile soap with a few drops of peppermint added. Dr. Bronner's liquid soap is an organic fair trade bit of magic. I've cleanses without stripping your hair and skin. 
• Peppermint oil is an astringent that balances your scalps pH, neutralizes dry scalp and excess oil build up. It also stimulates growth.
• Afterward I plan on treating my scalp with a spritz of clary sage, jojoba oil, distilled water and bergamot oil.
• Clary Sage is proven to boost hair growth, soaks excess oil and reverse hair loss problems. It is also used in aromatherapy to soothe anxiety, stress and depression.
• Bergamot is a potent it is an anti-fungal pH balancing oil that also stimulates growth.
• Jojoba oil's molecular structure is very similar to natural oils humans produce (sebum) and works with varied hair types. It is also a carrier oils, also known as vegetable oils, base oils or fixed oils, are used to dilute essential oils, CO2s and absolutes before applying to the skin. 

Let's see how it works.

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I'm extremely past due for a re-tightening. I was due for one two weeks ago and had to miss my 8-week re-ti for a special event with OnStar. Because my consultant is usually booked solid and the next available appointment is at the end of December. Because I have some crucial conservative business meetings that require a well manicured look, I can not wait until then. So thanks to a South Florida recommendation on the sisterlocks' Facebook group I'm am trying a new consultant. Wish me luck!

• Monday, November 29, 2010
• retightening

6 Months

I'm extremely past due for a re-tightening. I was due for one two weeks ago and had to miss my 8-week re-ti for a special event with OnStar. Because my consultant is usually booked solid and the next available appointment is at the end of December. Because I have some crucial conservative business meetings that require a well manicured look, I can not wait until then. So thanks to a South Florida recommendation on the sisterlocks' Facebook group I'm am trying a new consultant. Wish me luck!

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I recenyly stumbled upon this amazing documentary on the emphasis on skin color amongst many people of color groups. Not just peoples of African descent but varying Asian and Hispanic groups. It was a unique analysis of the general ideals of outer beauty as it relates to colorism, colonialism, social structures and familial influences. It follows a group of young women struggling to understand and analyze the "lighter is better stigma" amongst the very groups they are born to. I'm the lightest of my sisters and I have always noticed how I was consistently considered the beauty of the family and watched my sisters struggle with defining and owning their own standards of what is beautiful. Please Check it out:


Shadeism: Digging Deeper (Trailer) from refuge productions on Vimeo.
Shadeism from Shadeism on Vimeo.

SOURCE

• Saturday, November 27, 2010
• videos

Shadeism and Pigmentocracy Amongst Brown Folks

I recenyly stumbled upon this amazing documentary on the emphasis on skin color amongst many people of color groups. Not just peoples of African descent but varying Asian and Hispanic groups. It was a unique analysis of the general ideals of outer beauty as it relates to colorism, colonialism, social structures and familial influences. It follows a group of young women struggling to understand and analyze the "lighter is better stigma" amongst the very groups they are born to. I'm the lightest of my sisters and I have always noticed how I was consistently considered the beauty of the family and watched my sisters struggle with defining and owning their own standards of what is beautiful. Please Check it out:


Shadeism: Digging Deeper (Trailer) from refuge productions on Vimeo.
Shadeism from Shadeism on Vimeo.

SOURCE

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Kreyola did an awesome post on oils and locks. Here is a snippet:

Now there are many carrier oils and essential oils out there, but I'm going to list the common ones for hair and hair related issues.

Essential Oil		Benefits
Tree Tea Oil		Control Dandruff & Dry Scalp
Rosemary Oil		Hair Growth - Reduce Hair Thinning & Hair Loss
Sage Oil		Prevent Dandruff - Strengthens the Hair Follicles
Peppermint Oil		Cooling effect to the head - Removes dandruff & Lice.
Cinnamon Oil		Thicken the Hair - Scalp Circulation

Carrier Base Oil		Benefits
Jojoba Oil		Light Moisturizer - Fungicide - Mildew Controler
Avocado Oil		Heal Scalp - Hair Nourishment - Hair Growth
Olive Oil		Control Dandruff & Dry Scalp
Coconut Oil		Softens Hair - Conditions Scalp
Castor Oil		Hair Growth - Reduce Hair Thinning

Please visit: http://kreyolalocks.blogspot.com/2010/11/essential-oils-vs-carrier-base-oils-on.html for the entire post.

• Tuesday, November 23, 2010
• conditioners

Essential Oils on Locks

Kreyola did an awesome post on oils and locks. Here is a snippet:

Now there are many carrier oils and essential oils out there, but I'm going to list the common ones for hair and hair related issues.

Essential Oil		Benefits
Tree Tea Oil		Control Dandruff & Dry Scalp
Rosemary Oil		Hair Growth - Reduce Hair Thinning & Hair Loss
Sage Oil		Prevent Dandruff - Strengthens the Hair Follicles
Peppermint Oil		Cooling effect to the head - Removes dandruff & Lice.
Cinnamon Oil		Thicken the Hair - Scalp Circulation

Carrier Base Oil		Benefits
Jojoba Oil		Light Moisturizer - Fungicide - Mildew Controler
Avocado Oil		Heal Scalp - Hair Nourishment - Hair Growth
Olive Oil		Control Dandruff & Dry Scalp
Coconut Oil		Softens Hair - Conditions Scalp
Castor Oil		Hair Growth - Reduce Hair Thinning

Please visit: http://kreyolalocks.blogspot.com/2010/11/essential-oils-vs-carrier-base-oils-on.html for the entire post.

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I've neglected my site because I have neglected my hair. Due to a trip to Miami, I missed a re-tightening appointment and now my loctician is booked for weeks. I need a back up in South FL! Please send recommendations, other wise I am going 3 whole months without a re-tightening!

I really want to attend the ATL sisterlock gathering... Anyone know if they are going for sure?

• Monday, November 22, 2010
• maintenance

I've Neglected My Hair

I've neglected my site because I have neglected my hair. Due to a trip to Miami, I missed a re-tightening appointment and now my loctician is booked for weeks. I need a back up in South FL! Please send recommendations, other wise I am going 3 whole months without a re-tightening!

I really want to attend the ATL sisterlock gathering... Anyone know if they are going for sure?

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This evening I broke a serious sweat on Dance Centeral on the X-Box 360 kinect! I need to discuss with my Loctician the proper maintenance regime for my hair type at this stage.  I am going to do a full body revamp, both internal and external.

• Wednesday, November 10, 2010
• Fitness

Sweating Out the Locks

This evening I broke a serious sweat on Dance Centeral on the X-Box 360 kinect! I need to discuss with my Loctician the proper maintenance regime for my hair type at this stage.  I am going to do a full body revamp, both internal and external.

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I'm in New York City for the Essence Women's Conference and it was amazing. There were so many women with such beautiful natural hair and natural talents. A few sisterlocked sistas caught my eye but alas I forgot my camera and had to snap a few candids with my camera phone. More to come later on this amazing experience. My locks held up well in rainy cold winter weather. Time to research winter care for locks!

• Friday, November 05, 2010
• travel

NYC Sisterlocked

I'm in New York City for the Essence Women's Conference and it was amazing. There were so many women with such beautiful natural hair and natural talents. A few sisterlocked sistas caught my eye but alas I forgot my camera and had to snap a few candids with my camera phone. More to come later on this amazing experience. My locks held up well in rainy cold winter weather. Time to research winter care for locks!

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