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Reasons Your Scalp May Itch

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Lockology Hair This! Itch Free Week! – Reasons your scalp may itch and some cures! It is no secret that an itchy scalp can drive you insane and finding out the cause can be just as miserable. There are as many reasons for your scalp to itch as there are reasons to find a solution. Join us this week as we go through the reasons why your scalp may be itching and what can be done to help! Dandruff Seborrheic Dermatitis Psoriasis Eczema Head Lice Dry Scalp Stress Fungal Infections (Ringworm etc.) Contact Dermatitis Stress Pregnancy Hair Loss Allergies

Freeform Dreadlocks

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A red rose or yellow rose, damask rose or bourbon rose is still a rose. Sisterlocks, Freeform, Interlocks or Palm Rolls…still locs! I spend countless amount of hours on the internet researching and reading on just about everything that I think can affect locs/hair. From forums to books and articles to science journal reports I read it all. One think i find interesting when I read some forums and personal blogs is people who bash Free Forms locs who have locs themselves. Now if you don’t have locs and you bash them I think that is perfectly fine because you

ACV vs Soft Brush Washing For Lint Removal in Dreads

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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 occasion 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 exercise is dying to cover up the lint, this surely covers it but the use of dyes is a

Moldy Locs

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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 trained 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

Traction Alopecia

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Traction Alopecia The reason for the increase is Traction Alopecia, a hair loss condition caused by damage to the dermal papilla and hair follicle by constant pulling or tension over a long period. It often occurs in persons who wears tight braids, especially “cornrows” that lead to high tension, pulling and breakage of hair. This condition is most common in women and men who braid their hair too tightly. It is also common in Sikh men of India and Japanese women whose traditional hair styles also pull and damage hair. Traction alopecia occurs more frequently in children, teenagers and young

What Causes Dry Locs and Scalp

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The causes of dry hair and scalp are most often interrelated. Environmental conditions have caused dry hair through overexposure to the sun and wind and the presence of minerals and chlorine in water used to wash our hair. Dry hair can also occur due to the result of swimming or bathing in pools and spas with chlorinated water, or hair treatments using perm chemicals, peroxide bleach, color developer, and hair relaxer chemicals. This can lead to uncontrollably frizzy hair or damaged hair. The use of hard water for bathing can cause dry hair & dry scalp. Are you aware that

Mineral Oil & Petrolatum

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Mineral Oil & 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

What to expect from your Loctician

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What to expect from your Loctician Lockology Hair This! What to expect from your Loctician (Part 3 of 3) The services rendered by any salon or stylist depends on their target market, skills and experience. What you get from the experience should be what was marketed as well as other key must haves. When visiting your stylist here are 10 things we think you should expect. 1. A knowledgeable, friendly and professional staff 2. A clean and wholesome environment 3. Product knowledge, options and pricing 4. Clearly presented service options and pricing 5. The availability of other products for purchase

Lockology Hair This! (Especially for the Ladies)

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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 our 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

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

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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

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