Hair Stuff

What's that smell? It might be your locs... did you know that you can still get buildup even if you don't use products? The dead skin cells and oils from your scalp, mixed with sweat and any other environmental debris can cause a film to build up on the inside of your locs, which is particularly prominent when the hair is wet. If you add products on top of that, you will eventually have to detox, especially if they are not water soluble. Have you ever noticed a white film on your locs on wash day? Or maybe right after...

Do you have long locs?? Bonnets just wont do it anymore, stocking caps are too small... maybe the Loc Sock will work out for you. It will offer a snug fit to keep your retwist tight,  and will cover locs that come down to your mid to lower back. Buy here:

It's wash day! All you need is a good shampoo, a moisturizing conditioner, your favorite oil, and a blowdryer, yes... a blowdryer.  I'll explain. But first, my top favorite shampoos and conditioners are: Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lavender Mint Shampoo and Keracare Humecto conditioner. Now, back to what I've promised. I am known for using interesting tools during the loc grooming process... but all within good reason. If you have locs, more than likely you have experience LONG wait times under a traditional dryer. But have you ever experienced the convenience of using a Soft Bonnet Dryer? It is a blowdryer attachment that rests gently over...

Meet Dee Dee, the mannequin head I use for practicing (and teaching demos). She has suffered through many a bad style with me... we go way back. I have been doing hair professionally for 8 years, but my hair career dates back to when I was 13, practicing on myself. I did so, because I did not have one of these!  If you are trying to learn how to braid, or develop more patience and basic skills for tending to your crown, this purchase will be one of your best! Click here to buy one for yourself.