Hmmmm, not much to say. The routine:
MY LOC ROUTINE
I don't use conditioners now - I like to wash my locs regualrly and when the time feels right... usually 1-2 times a week.
For the moment, I have stopped using oils too.
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I wash with:
~ African Balck Soap alone
Or
~ A mix: African bback soap, water, sandlewood/lemongrass eo's, aloe vera, baking soda, honey - in a mini bottle.
I don't measure, I just add what I feel is needed.
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My usual spritz:
Aloe vera, rosemary eo, water, lemongrass eo
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I brush my locs about 2 times a day (night and morning).
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The only time I use olive oil is in the honey spritz:
1.5 cups of water
2 table spoons of olive oil
4 table spoons of honey
I use this to add some shine or when I want to hold a style. Keeps my ponytails up nicely.
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To sleep: I feel like I should cover up but now I just use a silk/satin pillow case.
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I let the roots do their own thing, but occasionally I will check to see if any are joining and seperate.
If I want to have a more mainicured look, I'll sleep in a satin scarf.
Not much for styling - usually a ponytail will do.
Covering my locs again now.
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Daily supplements:
MSM tablet, 1-2 day
Flaxseed, not always
All in one vitamin/mineral tablet
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For the moment, I have stopped using oils too.
~~~~~~~~~~~
I wash with:
~ African Balck Soap alone
Or
~ A mix: African bback soap, water, sandlewood/lemongrass eo's, aloe vera, baking soda, honey - in a mini bottle.
I don't measure, I just add what I feel is needed.
~~~~~~~~~~~
My usual spritz:
Aloe vera, rosemary eo, water, lemongrass eo
~~~~~~~~~~~
I brush my locs about 2 times a day (night and morning).
~~~~~~~~~~~
The only time I use olive oil is in the honey spritz:
1.5 cups of water
2 table spoons of olive oil
4 table spoons of honey
I use this to add some shine or when I want to hold a style. Keeps my ponytails up nicely.
~~~~~~~~~~~
To sleep: I feel like I should cover up but now I just use a silk/satin pillow case.
~~~~~~~~~~~
I let the roots do their own thing, but occasionally I will check to see if any are joining and seperate.
If I want to have a more mainicured look, I'll sleep in a satin scarf.
Not much for styling - usually a ponytail will do.
Covering my locs again now.
~~~~~~~~~~~
Daily supplements:
MSM tablet, 1-2 day
Flaxseed, not always
All in one vitamin/mineral tablet
@-->->>>-----
I haven't really being paying much attention to them, just letting them grow and do their thing. I'm happy to have made it this far and I'm glad I never cut them.
I've just been getting on with other stuff, trying to expand my work and stuff....
Still working on styling, been so lazy on that! I'm back under-wraps most days so I've been out shopping for materials, tams and hats as the old ones are so small now lol!
Mid-back length now and growing like crazy!
Pictures:
I'll keep you updated!
peace, life 'n progress.
