Confessions of a Natural hair Stylist - I fear build up in my locks and sometimes my hair looks dull :-{
So mission for the next 6 week - eliminate dullness and buildup recurrence.
The History of my build up:
In the 1st few years of my locks (she's 4 yrs old this March!!) I had no idea there was such a thing! I was a salon rat and trusted my hair's health in their hands. Problem: Salons' main mission is make you leave the salon looking fly, feeling fly and having the strong desire to come back in a couple weeks to recreate that feeling? :-) How is that achieved? - gels/waxes/keep-all-your-hair-in-place products. The majority of these products are not removed with a simple wash service. Result : Build up! By year 2 of my locks I was her sole caregiver. That's when I discovered ACV rinses! Lifestyle of my locks got turnt up! Who knew my hair could be that black :-D But then she got dull again - what?! Hence this mission.
Previous Routine:
I shampooed strictly with diluted black soap, no commercial conditioners, strictly natural oils and I employ the LOC (liquid - water, oil - jojoba or coconut, creme( heavier oil) - olive oil) method to seal in the moisture.
Pictured above is my first go with the New Routine: Baking soda paste (baking soda and water mixed to the consistency of a creamy face wash, slather that all over my locks (avoiding the scalp), rinse/spray with diluted apple cider vinegar - to activate deep cleansing power of the two (I literally hear them reacting - fizzing and bubbling and chasing away build up!). Finally I rinse with water. after 30 minutes - to an hour in a cotton tee my locks are ready for some LOCing!
* I avoid my scalp because I have sensitive skin and baking soda can burn if it comes in contact with my skin too long. To ensure my scalp is clean I only rub the residual baking soda on scalp after my locks are completely coated. I amp up scalp care with brown sugar scrubs as well.
For the next Month and half I will be filling you in on the benefits (or pitfalls) of this new Cleansing Routine. Stay tuned :-D
Lock Good, Feel Good!
So mission for the next 6 week - eliminate dullness and buildup recurrence.
The History of my build up:
In the 1st few years of my locks (she's 4 yrs old this March!!) I had no idea there was such a thing! I was a salon rat and trusted my hair's health in their hands. Problem: Salons' main mission is make you leave the salon looking fly, feeling fly and having the strong desire to come back in a couple weeks to recreate that feeling? :-) How is that achieved? - gels/waxes/keep-all-your-hair-in-place products. The majority of these products are not removed with a simple wash service. Result : Build up! By year 2 of my locks I was her sole caregiver. That's when I discovered ACV rinses! Lifestyle of my locks got turnt up! Who knew my hair could be that black :-D But then she got dull again - what?! Hence this mission.
Previous Routine:
I shampooed strictly with diluted black soap, no commercial conditioners, strictly natural oils and I employ the LOC (liquid - water, oil - jojoba or coconut, creme( heavier oil) - olive oil) method to seal in the moisture.
Pictured above is my first go with the New Routine: Baking soda paste (baking soda and water mixed to the consistency of a creamy face wash, slather that all over my locks (avoiding the scalp), rinse/spray with diluted apple cider vinegar - to activate deep cleansing power of the two (I literally hear them reacting - fizzing and bubbling and chasing away build up!). Finally I rinse with water. after 30 minutes - to an hour in a cotton tee my locks are ready for some LOCing!
* I avoid my scalp because I have sensitive skin and baking soda can burn if it comes in contact with my skin too long. To ensure my scalp is clean I only rub the residual baking soda on scalp after my locks are completely coated. I amp up scalp care with brown sugar scrubs as well.
For the next Month and half I will be filling you in on the benefits (or pitfalls) of this new Cleansing Routine. Stay tuned :-D
Lock Good, Feel Good!
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