Lockology Info of the Day: Sulphur (Not Sulphur 8)

Lockology Info of the Day: Sulphur (Not Sulphur 8)

Sulfur compounds play a role in many body organs and systems. Sulfur is in the hair, skin, and nails. Many amino acids, the building blocks of protein, have sulfur as a component.

There are several reasons for hair loss. One reason may be hormone changes as well as nutritional deficiencies. If either of these has played a part in your hair loss, then you may want to begin looking at your diet.

Sulphur, often referred to as the beauty mineral can supply some of the right types of growth nutrients for hair, skin, and nails.  It is also known to help improve circulation and decrease things such as inflammation. If you are suffering from hair loss, then you may want to look at the amount of sulphur and other vital hair nutrients in your diet.

Sulphur is usually found in protein type foods, such as fish, meat, nuts, and vegetables."

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Lockology Tip of the Day: Scalp Cleansing with Baby/New Locs or Between Washes

Lockology Tip of the Day: Scalp Cleansing with Baby/New Locs or Between Washes


So you have done the big chop or extensions and are going through those rigorous first 6 weeks of new locs.  Welcome! Depending on the process used you most likely won't be able to wash for another 6 long, itchy weeks.  This can be a bit uncomfortable, especially if you work out and sweat a lot.  Well,help is here. 

Mix equal parts ACV (apple cider vinegar) with water so lets say 2 oz ACV and 2-3 ozs water.  Next use the tip of a clean rag/washcloth or cotton to dip in your ACV solution and wipe between the rows of your locs. Squeeze out the excess ACV and wipe until your entire scalp is clean. No Rinsing Necessary - The vinegar smell will disappear as soon as it dries.

This will:
Remove any sweat and odors
Relieve itching and condition your scalp
Remove dandruff and any build-up
This can be done on cornrows, braids and any length locs.

Lockology Tip of the Day: Delinting -- ACV vs Soft Brush Washing

Lockology Tip of the Day: Delinting -- ACV vs Soft Brush Washing

With locs comes lint. Its a reality most of us with locs have to face but how do we get rid of it? Well you have a few options the most recommended being Apple Cider Vinegar Rinses. On occassion ACV rinses are great. However, i find that ACV is best for product build up and a light detox. It may remove lint as well but when your locs are overwhelmed with lint it rarely helps.

 

 

 Another option most people excercise is dying to cover up the lint, this surely covers it but the use of dyes is a whole other topic. I find that washing your locks with a soft almost baby- like brush helps to remove most of the lint. The brush must not be rough or coarse or it will rip and damage your locs. Shampoo your locs and then hold them in your hand and gently brush down the hair shaft. A combination of this and the ACV rinse every 8 - 10 weeks should keep you lint free. Please stay away from "lint picking," this can weaken and damage your locs.

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Moldy Locs : (

Lockology Tip of the day: Moldy Locs :(

Unfortunately while wearing locs (braids, wigs, cornrows and straightened hair can get moldy too) at some point a lack of proper drying can lead to mold or mildew. This is usually due to your hair remaining damp and dry for 2 days or more.

To avoid this, make sure your hair is properly dried before or after styling and or wrapping. Whether free form or t...rained locs. I don't like dryers but depending on your hair, environment etc your hair may take a long time to dry and that presents the risk of molding.

To remove mold from your hair -->

1. Spray your hair thoroughly with a solution of 1 part Vinegar 1 Part Water and wait for about 15 minutes. Makesure the hair is completely saturated. DO NOT COVER

Also ---> You can also add 10 drops tea tree oil and 10 drops greatfruit essential oil to approximately half cup of water and spray your locs instead of using the vinegar solution.



2. Shampoo hair thorughly (a shampoo that includes tea tree oil, grapefruit essential oil and or rosemary essential oil is great) If you have any of these oils at home you can also add a couple drops to your shampoo or rinse water.



3. After shampooing allow your hair to dry properly. Towel wring and dry your hair. Depending on the weather or your environment you can allow your hair to openly air dry. If not blow out the excess water with a blow dryer but not until the hair is crisp dry.



Once the hair is dried you should smell the difference in your hair.

I would suggest repeating this process within 10-14 days or whenever next you wash your hair.



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