AUG 1ST 2004 -MY 3 YEARS MARK of locing ~~loc freedom and freeforming all the way... Be peace. ~ *feel free to leave comments*

Sunday, February 19, 2006

4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS + PICTURES!

Wow.... been a while since I've posted up on the locs.

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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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.