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First thing’s first: What is jojoba oil? “Jojoba oil is the liquid that is produced from the seeds of the Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) plant, and is actually a wax, but appears as an oil,” explains Alan Durkin, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon in Vero Beach, Florida affiliated with BABOR. “It’s known for it’s long shelf-life […]
When looking for dreadlock products locking gel / dreadlock gel may be at the top of your list. For some of us we prefer the results we receive with a loc gel to that of locking waxes or butters. Lockology Locking Gel was made specifically for locs and is used in salons daily to retwist […]
The tightly packed strands of hair that form your locs make it prone to excessive dryness. They can often times feel dry, rough, coarse and brittle. The best oil for your locs is not any one vegetable or plant oil. Equally important is how you moisturize your locs. Oils are more sealers than moisturizers. They […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]