Hairtrition: Nurturing your Dreadlocks and Scalp with Fruits

Hairtrition: Nurturing your Dreadlocks and Scalp with Fruits

Lockology Hair This! Sensitive Scalp - Ugh! "Around 60% of women and 40% of men have a sensitive scalp. Its symptoms include burning, tingling, pain, itching and redness. If your symptoms are severe, you may be diagnosed with a hyper-reactive or hypersensitive scalp. SHAMPOO is one of the main causes of scalp sensitivity for many people. The harsh cleansers or surfactants in many shampoos can wash away the scalp’s acid mantle – the natural acidity that protects your skin – leaving it susceptible to dryness and irritation. Some people report having a hypersensitive or sensitive scalp after receiving treatment for skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis or psoriasis. When your skin’s natural protective barrier is disrupted by one or more of these factors, microinflammations of the scalp can also become a leading cause of increased sensitivity. They occur when the skin cells in your scalp become inflamed, making it more vulnerable to irritation. Other causes of scalp sensitivity or hypersensitivity include: Climatic conditions – e.g. sun, cold, heat, wind Physical or emotional stress Chemicals in soap, cosmetics, water, some drugs and pollution Hormonal changes – e.g. pregnancy, menopause, menstrual cycle Food allergies or sensitivities Vinegars, natural oils and drinking eight glasses of water a day are among the natural remedies that have been claimed to treat a sensitive scalp. But although drinking enough water is good for your overall health, it won’t treat scalp sensitivity on its own – and there’s not much evidence to support the effectiveness of the other remedies listed above. Just be careful of the ingredients in the products you use. Reading is key to making better choices when it comes to your hair, skin and diet. Info Source - Eucerin.com

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Lockology Hair This! How Do You Dry Your Locs? Dryer vs Towel vs Paper Towel( and which to use for less fuzzy locs.) My preferred method is the paper towel. Surprised? Well all three above work just fine but i prefer the paper towel for three reasons. 1. No Heat Damage - Unlike the dryer you are not exposed to heat damage especially if you do it too often. Natural hair is already dry so you don't want to add to the problem in any way. 2. No Lint - Unlike towels (some of them) you don't pick up lint that can get trapped in your locs over time. 3. Less Fuzz - The trick to this is you use the paper towel and squeeze dry instead of rubbing with the towel. Wrap the paper towel around your locs and squeeze the water out. The paper towel creates less friction and static electricity resulting in less fuzz. Over all the paper towel will cost you a bit more than using a towel which as you know works fine but if you are battling with lint and fuzz i say go with the paper towel.

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Lockology Hair This! How to Feel Your Best in 10 Days or Less! Detox Your Locs and Body To Feel Re-energized, De-stressed and Lose a Pound or Two in 10 days or less. Have you been lacking energy and have dull, dry skin and hair lately?  Well a detoxification program for your hair and body can help and can be easily done in 10 days or less! According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, you can reset your energy and reduce stress with the following easy steps. 1. Detoxify your hair! Detoxifying your locs can remove dirt, oil, product buildup and chemicals from your hair.  This can also be a reason why your face has had more break-outs lately.  To detoxify your locs you can try using our All Natural Lockology Loc Detox with green tea, rhassoul clay and other all natural ingredients to pull toxins from your skin or build your own. 2. Drink Water!  Simply drinking 6 - 8 glasses of water a day can make a huge difference in the moisture content of your skin and hair as well as flushing your system. 3. Eat Fiber Rich Foods!  Fruits and Vegetables aka "natures brooms can help to purge your body and clean out your system.  Try to eat them as fresh as possible so no can fruits and veggies, try using fresh fruits and whole grains. 4. Exercise! For just 30 minutes a day skip, dance, walk or jog.  Exercise can help reduce stress and sweating removes the toxins. 5. Sip Some Tea! Herbal teas are great diuretics and detoxifiers.  Try some green tea, yarrow or dandelion.  Green tea is cheap, easy to find and also has astringent properties, which help maintain the health of the digestive and urinary tracts. We can do it!<3 The medical information on this site is provided as an information resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes.