I've experienced so much joy and drama through this pilgrimage to settled and locked hair. I've lost locks to atrophy and unraveling. I've also fought with my hairline, most because of post pregnancy hormones and partly to the technique of previous hair dressers.

Most recently to help my locks settle, I have been careful with moisture rich products. It seems like I've been overly careful because it is the Sahara developing on my scalp. So I have been tweaking my homemade conditioners. Last week I developed like a cleansing pre-poo that also conditioned, shampooed with a natural shampoo and then rinsed with Aloe Vera juice mixture.

Pre-Poo Conditioning Cleanser

• Water
• Apple Cider Vinegar- can remove product buildup, restore the pH balance of the scalp and hair, promote blood circulation in the scalp--which can stimulate new hair growth--and give the hair a soft, healthy sheen
• Dash of Jojoba Oil- is a light Moisturizer, fungicide and mildew controller
• Dash of Olive Oil- manages dandruff and dry scalp
• Dash of Neem Oil- which has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, is good for dry itchy scalp and dandruff.  Neem oil is also great for thinning hair and increases strength.
• Dash of Jane Carter Solutions leave-in conditioner

• Saturday, May 26, 2012
• coconut oil

Cleansing and Conditioning your Natural Locs

I've experienced so much joy and drama through this pilgrimage to settled and locked hair. I've lost locks to atrophy and unraveling. I've also fought with my hairline, most because of post pregnancy hormones and partly to the technique of previous hair dressers.

Most recently to help my locks settle, I have been careful with moisture rich products. It seems like I've been overly careful because it is the Sahara developing on my scalp. So I have been tweaking my homemade conditioners. Last week I developed like a cleansing pre-poo that also conditioned, shampooed with a natural shampoo and then rinsed with Aloe Vera juice mixture.

Pre-Poo Conditioning Cleanser

• Water
• Apple Cider Vinegar- can remove product buildup, restore the pH balance of the scalp and hair, promote blood circulation in the scalp--which can stimulate new hair growth--and give the hair a soft, healthy sheen
• Dash of Jojoba Oil- is a light Moisturizer, fungicide and mildew controller
• Dash of Olive Oil- manages dandruff and dry scalp
• Dash of Neem Oil- which has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, is good for dry itchy scalp and dandruff.  Neem oil is also great for thinning hair and increases strength.
• Dash of Jane Carter Solutions leave-in conditioner

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Deep conditioning locks (whether they are categorized as sisterlocks, dreadlocks, microlocks or interlocks) is usually not considered a good idea. The nature of locks usually require more cleansing than conditioning and heavy creme conditioners can often cause buildup. A great deep conditioning session can have the most amazing results on both natural and relaxed hair. Since winter has hit, my locks have started to look incredibly dry and unappealing. I recently tried my hand at deep conditioning.

Keeping in mind that products that are too heavy can cause build up that can be very difficult remove and could become trapped in the heart of your locks. When conditioning, one must keep in mind hair type and current hair health. My hair has been incredible dry from both indoor heat and bundling up to keep warm. I decided to create a pre-poo mix of  a light creme conditioner and a few other ingredients:

-Kiss My Face Whenever Conditioner  (I Love this product because it has the most quality ingredients for a fair price and size. Keep in mind the first three ingredient is the nuts and bolts of any product or food we buy)  Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis*, Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract*, Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Hibiscus) Flower Extract*, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Extract*, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract*, Rosa Canina (Rose) Flower Extract*, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract*, Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Extract*, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract*, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Glycerin, Stearalkonium Chloride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil*, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Helianthus Anuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolized Wheat Amino Acids, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Panthenol, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Caprylic Acid, Glycine, Cyamopsis Tetragonolobus (Guar) Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid. * Organic
-Organic Coconut Oil
-Honey
-Extra Virgin Oil

I applied my mix before shampooing with  Kiss My Face Frequent Use Shampoo. I sectioned my hair and sprayed with warm water before saturating with my homemade mix.

I worked from the base of my neck to the front and then covered with a cap for about an hour.

I rinsed completely with warm water and then shampooed Kiss My Face Frequent Use then followed with a light rinse of the  Kiss My Face Whenever Conditioner by itself and washed out completely. I ended by towel drying and using the Jane Carter Solution wrap and roll foam and twisted.

The twists gave me curls that I was not to fond of but the result for the past couple days have been amazing. My hair is shiny with more bounce and no longer looks dry. Everyone around me has noticed a big difference. I think deep conditioning is something I would do as needed or monthly at the most.

• Saturday, January 21, 2012
• coconut oil

Deep Condtioning Locks

Deep conditioning locks (whether they are categorized as sisterlocks, dreadlocks, microlocks or interlocks) is usually not considered a good idea. The nature of locks usually require more cleansing than conditioning and heavy creme conditioners can often cause buildup. A great deep conditioning session can have the most amazing results on both natural and relaxed hair. Since winter has hit, my locks have started to look incredibly dry and unappealing. I recently tried my hand at deep conditioning.

Keeping in mind that products that are too heavy can cause build up that can be very difficult remove and could become trapped in the heart of your locks. When conditioning, one must keep in mind hair type and current hair health. My hair has been incredible dry from both indoor heat and bundling up to keep warm. I decided to create a pre-poo mix of  a light creme conditioner and a few other ingredients:

-Kiss My Face Whenever Conditioner  (I Love this product because it has the most quality ingredients for a fair price and size. Keep in mind the first three ingredient is the nuts and bolts of any product or food we buy)  Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis*, Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract*, Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Hibiscus) Flower Extract*, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Extract*, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract*, Rosa Canina (Rose) Flower Extract*, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract*, Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Extract*, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract*, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Glycerin, Stearalkonium Chloride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil*, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Helianthus Anuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolized Wheat Amino Acids, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Panthenol, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Caprylic Acid, Glycine, Cyamopsis Tetragonolobus (Guar) Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid. * Organic
-Organic Coconut Oil
-Honey
-Extra Virgin Oil

I applied my mix before shampooing with  Kiss My Face Frequent Use Shampoo. I sectioned my hair and sprayed with warm water before saturating with my homemade mix.

I worked from the base of my neck to the front and then covered with a cap for about an hour.

I rinsed completely with warm water and then shampooed Kiss My Face Frequent Use then followed with a light rinse of the  Kiss My Face Whenever Conditioner by itself and washed out completely. I ended by towel drying and using the Jane Carter Solution wrap and roll foam and twisted.

The twists gave me curls that I was not to fond of but the result for the past couple days have been amazing. My hair is shiny with more bounce and no longer looks dry. Everyone around me has noticed a big difference. I think deep conditioning is something I would do as needed or monthly at the most.

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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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