Lockology Hair This! Sweet Honey Locs

Honey is a humectant and emollient.  What this means is it promotes retention of moisture.  This makes it a naturally good conditioner and moisturizer because of its ability to attract and retain water molecules.  It is also full of vitamins and minerals  that can leave your hair noticeably softer and shinier.

Benefits--> Antiseptic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-viral, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Hair Conditioning, Hair Moisturizing, Relieves Pain, Calms Nerves...and the list is endless...

Nutrients-->
Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper,
Manganese, Selenium, Vitamins C and B6, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid, Amino Acids...

How To Use
 1. You can mix about 1 tablespoon of honey with about 4 oz of your favorite conditioner and apply after shampooing.

2. Mix approximately 1 tablespoon of honey with 4 ozs of your favorite (Lockology : )  oil and use as a hot oil treatment.

3.  Mix approximately 1 tablespoon of honey with 4 ozs of water and  use to mist your hair on long, hot/dry days while you're outdoors for long periods.

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Mineral Oil and Petrolatum

Mineral Oil and Petrolatum

 

With all the health issues getting more and more prevalent everyday like cancer, one has to be an educated consumer and learn to buy wisely.  We have to be more careful what we eat and what products we use on our body.  Most hair and beauty products for  Blacks contain Mineral Oil and Petrolatum, both by products of Petroleum
 Mineral oil, sometimes referred to as paraffin oil or Nujoll is composed of a blend of hydrocarbons that is not unlike that of petroleum jelly. The difference is that mineral oil is a liquid petrolatum, making it an inexpensive choice for a number of applications like baby oil, hair oils, make-up removers and much more. Petrolatum  (Like petroleum Jelly) is found mainly in hair oils and twisting products and can cause a great deal of build up and coating of the hair.  Neither of these product are healthy options.  Both have been reported to have low-moderate cancer association, a moderate immunotoxicity rating and are possible immune system toxicants.  (http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/search.php?query=mineral+oil)
There are healthy alternatives to using products with these ingredients.  Read your labels and be an educated and smart consumer.  None of our Lockology products contain mineral oil or petrolatum.  For more information on Mineral Oil and Petrolatum or any other ingredients found in your hair and beauty products please visit( http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/search.php?query=mineral+oil ) for ingredient information and governmental reports, health studies and more.

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Lockology Hair This! (Especially for the Ladies)

Lockology Hair This!  (Especially for the Ladies)

Folic acid (folate), a B vitamin is usually more our focus during preganancy as it is important in the development of the fetus. Though it is best known for preventing spinal and neurological birth defects in our little ones, Folic acid is also beneficial for healthy hair growth. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Folic acid helps all of your tissues grow and various cells work. These tissues include skin, hair, nails and organs. It also helps prevent birth defects such as anencephaly and spina bifida as well as anemia.

 Along with other vitamins, such as vitamins C and B-12, Folic acid helps your body create, breakdown and use proteins as well as it helps form red blood cells and produce DNA.  Folic acid is also used to treat menstrual problems so ladies make this a priority in your diet. 
Some folate rich foods include beans (black beans, kidney beans etc), dark green leafy vegetables (callaloo, spinach, mustard, bak choy), cereals and bread and citrus juices as well as animal livers (if thats your thing : P ).  The key to getting the most folate from your beans and vegetables is to not overcook them.

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