Did you know the main ingredient in most hair cleansers is salt, yes salt. We need salt to live and the right salt works wonders for our body inside and out:

The sulfates in Epsom salt help flush toxins and heavy metals from the cells, easing muscle pain and helping the body to eliminate harmful substances. Your skin is a highly porous membrane and adding the right minerals to your bathwater triggers a process called reverse osmosis, which actually pulls salt out of your body, and harmful toxins along with it.

Mixing Epsom salt with your favorite shampoo and even conditioner can help removed excess oil and product build up. The salt helps to detox hair, add shine as well as volume and not strip all of your own good natural oils. Mix salt with your favorite light shampoo or conditioner and work through section by section.

Usually you just mix 3 parts salt with 2 parts shampoo or conditioner. But since my sisterlocks and scalp are a mess I mixed a bit of coconut oil, aloe vera juice, natural shampoo and Epsom salt.

 Mix it well!
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• Tuesday, April 16, 2013
• coconut oil

All Natural Skin and Hair Cleanse

Did you know the main ingredient in most hair cleansers is salt, yes salt. We need salt to live and the right salt works wonders for our body inside and out:

The sulfates in Epsom salt help flush toxins and heavy metals from the cells, easing muscle pain and helping the body to eliminate harmful substances. Your skin is a highly porous membrane and adding the right minerals to your bathwater triggers a process called reverse osmosis, which actually pulls salt out of your body, and harmful toxins along with it.

Mixing Epsom salt with your favorite shampoo and even conditioner can help removed excess oil and product build up. The salt helps to detox hair, add shine as well as volume and not strip all of your own good natural oils. Mix salt with your favorite light shampoo or conditioner and work through section by section.

Usually you just mix 3 parts salt with 2 parts shampoo or conditioner. But since my sisterlocks and scalp are a mess I mixed a bit of coconut oil, aloe vera juice, natural shampoo and Epsom salt.

 Mix it well!
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June 4th, 2012 marks two years of sisterlocks! I have to say that I am still loving it! I wanted to do a long thoughtful post but I was at work until 7 PM and my house is a mess!

So straight to the giveaway:

Jane Carter Solution Leave-In Conditioner and Jojoba Oil

Two great products that I use regularly as a part of my hair regime (even when I had a relaxer) and I also use jojoba for my family's skincare!

To enter, leave a comment or send an email (info@sisterlocked.com) with your email address and let me know why you want to win! The last day to enter is June 29th, winner(s) will be contacted shortly after.

• Monday, June 04, 2012
• Corporate Hair

Winner: Chinyere! 2 Whole Years of Natural Hair: Giveaway #4

June 4th, 2012 marks two years of sisterlocks! I have to say that I am still loving it! I wanted to do a long thoughtful post but I was at work until 7 PM and my house is a mess!

So straight to the giveaway:

Jane Carter Solution Leave-In Conditioner and Jojoba Oil

Two great products that I use regularly as a part of my hair regime (even when I had a relaxer) and I also use jojoba for my family's skincare!

To enter, leave a comment or send an email (info@sisterlocked.com) with your email address and let me know why you want to win! The last day to enter is June 29th, winner(s) will be contacted shortly after.

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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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Yesterday I created the most amazing hair softening leave-in for my daughter and sister. After one spritz it left their hair amazingly soft after shampooing. I applied it to dry and unconditioned hair so I know the stand alone mix is rockin! Here is the ingredients to the Most Amazing Natural Hair Softening Mix:

• Aloe Vera Juice-contains something called proteolytic enzymes which repairs dead skin cells on the scalp. It also acts as a great conditioner and leaves your hair all smooth and shiny. It promotes hair growth, prevents itching on the scalp, reduces dandruff and conditions your hair.
• Jojoba Oil- Carrier oil that is a moisturizer suitable for daily use. Very similar to sebum oil naturally secreted by humans. It does not oxidize easily and does not turn rancid.A strong antibacterial that is non-toxic and non-allergic.
• Bergamot Oil- Antiseptic, prevents premature aging of skin and calms inflammation (warning can cause some individuals sensitivity to sunlight in first 72 hours of use). Increased mental clarity, tension reliever and used and has anti-depressive properties
• Rosemary Oil- Helps with blood flow and helps with hair growth. Also known as a mind stimulant that enhances clarity and relieves stiff joints.
• Lavender Oil- Calming and regenerative lavender also has anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be used as a sleep aid and anxiety reliever.
• Tea Tree Oil- Anti-Microbial, Anti-Fungal and Anti-viral.
• Stainless Steel or Dark Glass Spray Bottle-Glass is ideal because it is impervious to essential oils which will eat through most metals and be absorbed by most plastic products which are often not reusable once in contact with essential oils.

This is ubber amazing, my sister did a quick wash with no conditioner, so she was essentially product free and noticed an instant difference in hair feel and texture.

• Thursday, March 15, 2012
• DIY

Most Amazing Natural Hair Softening Mix

Yesterday I created the most amazing hair softening leave-in for my daughter and sister. After one spritz it left their hair amazingly soft after shampooing. I applied it to dry and unconditioned hair so I know the stand alone mix is rockin! Here is the ingredients to the Most Amazing Natural Hair Softening Mix:

• Aloe Vera Juice-contains something called proteolytic enzymes which repairs dead skin cells on the scalp. It also acts as a great conditioner and leaves your hair all smooth and shiny. It promotes hair growth, prevents itching on the scalp, reduces dandruff and conditions your hair.
• Jojoba Oil- Carrier oil that is a moisturizer suitable for daily use. Very similar to sebum oil naturally secreted by humans. It does not oxidize easily and does not turn rancid.A strong antibacterial that is non-toxic and non-allergic.
• Bergamot Oil- Antiseptic, prevents premature aging of skin and calms inflammation (warning can cause some individuals sensitivity to sunlight in first 72 hours of use). Increased mental clarity, tension reliever and used and has anti-depressive properties
• Rosemary Oil- Helps with blood flow and helps with hair growth. Also known as a mind stimulant that enhances clarity and relieves stiff joints.
• Lavender Oil- Calming and regenerative lavender also has anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be used as a sleep aid and anxiety reliever.
• Tea Tree Oil- Anti-Microbial, Anti-Fungal and Anti-viral.
• Stainless Steel or Dark Glass Spray Bottle-Glass is ideal because it is impervious to essential oils which will eat through most metals and be absorbed by most plastic products which are often not reusable once in contact with essential oils.

This is ubber amazing, my sister did a quick wash with no conditioner, so she was essentially product free and noticed an instant difference in hair feel and texture.

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