Don't think for a moment that I have not been thinking about how long it has been since my last post.
Actually, I have been mentally logging information whilst living the Sisterlocked hair lifestyle, never thought hair maintenance would be this complicated. I discovered a change in travel routines can have a major impact on the locked life. Ok, you say, it's not all that complicated? But it is ...
Let me explain ...
I have driven to work for years, But this year my route incorporates rail, tubes and even bus rides. I am more at the mercy of the elements, exposed and in proximity closeness to many more people, with an increased risk of infestations .... You get the idea? I make sure that I never rest my head on the public transport headrests, if I do, I pull up the collar of my coat and or use my neck scarf as a shield against it. I have even invested in a bottle of NEEM shampoo as an emergency rescue remedy ... Just in case!! Heaven forbid! Paranoia, I hear you cry ... Sorry but the prevention is better than the cure, I have heard that some lock lovers had to resort to cutting them all off ...
On the days when the weather is bad I find my locks got dehydrated by the time I arrived at work, so I took a used old spray bottle and filled it up with boiled and cooled water for quick convenient non chemical hydration. We also have a central heating system that dries out skin and hair, fast.
To add to this issue I realise that some of my locks are loosening up and that has slowed my roll when it comes to my washing routine. It's strictly once a week now.
I am so glad that I have been a product junkie because I find that my knowledge base helps me know exactly what to use and when, I also know what my locks should feel like in the initial saturating/rinsing before washing stage, before a shampooing.
I have a good stash of stuff and managed to find a bottle of Jane Carter Revitalising Leave in condish, that worked wonders for me! I went to Klass Cosmetics And spoke to the proprietor Sonia and she ordered me a few more bottles.
I have been writing this post over a couple of days now, I last washed my hair on Friday, I spritzed with JCarter leave in, and today my hair is crisp in places. I am really struggling with wanting to wash it.
I am due a Reti on Saturday and often need to rinse my hair to relax my scalp a day or so after, which means washing 3 times. Sigh, decisions decisions.
I have driven to work for years, I can't count for how long and resided in a germ/infestation free zone! But this year my route incorporates rail, tubes and even bus rides. I am more at the mercy of the elements, exposed and in proximity closeness to many more people, with an increased risk of infestations .... You get the idea? I make sure that I never rest my head on the trains headrest, if I do I pull up the collar of my coat and or use my neck scarf as a shield against it. I have even invested in a bottle of NEEM shampoo as an emergency rescue remedy ... Just in case!! Heaven forbid!
Paranoia, I hear you cry ... Sorry but the prevention is better than the cure, I have heard that some lock lovers had to resort to cutting locks off ...
On days when the weather is bad I find my locks can get dehydrated by the time I get to work, so I took a used old spray bottle and filled it up with boiled and cooled water for quick convenient non chemical hydration. We also have a central heating system that dries out skin and hair, fast.
To add to this issue I realise that some of my locks are loosening up and that has slowed my roll when it comes to my washing routine. It's strictly once a week now.
I am so glad that I have been a product junkie because I find that my knowledge base helps me know exactly what to use and when, I also know what my locks should feel like when rinsing with water before a shampoo wash.
Products yaay!!
I have a good stash and managed to find a bottle of Jane Carter Revitalising Leave in condish, that worked wonders for me! So I went to Klass Cosmetics I spoke to the proprietor Sonia and she ordered me a few more bottles.
I still use loads of Paul Mitchell's Awapuhi Moisture, but it's getting rather expensive as my thirsty locks
drink it up with vigour! It costs £15 per 500ml and I'm having trouble getting hold of it.
I have been writing this post over a few days now, I last washed my hair on Friday, I spritzed with JCarter leave in and today my hair is crisp in places. I am really struggling with wanting to wash it.
I am due a Reti on Saturday and often need to rinse my hair to relax my scalp a day or so after, which means washing 3 times in 9 days. Sigh, decisions decisions. ...I have driven to work for years, But this year my route incorporates rail, tubes and even bus rides. I am more at the mercy of the elements, exposed and in proximity closeness to many more people, with an increased risk of infestations .... You get the idea? I make sure that I never rest my head on the public transport headrests, if I do, I pull up the collar of my coat and or use my neck scarf as a shield against it. I have even invested in a bottle of NEEM shampoo as an emergency rescue remedy ... Just in case!! Heaven forbid! Paranoia, I hear you cry ... Sorry but the prevention is better than the cure, I have heard that some lock lovers had to resort to cutting them all off ...
On the days when the weather is bad I find my locks got dehydrated by the time I arrived at work, so I took a used old spray bottle and filled it up with boiled and cooled water for quick convenient non chemical hydration. We also have a central heating system that dries out skin and hair, fast.
To add to this issue I realise that some of my locks are loosening up and that has slowed my roll when it comes to my washing routine. It's strictly once a week now.
I am so glad that I have been a product junkie because I find that my knowledge base helps me know exactly what to use and when, I also know what my locks should feel like in the initial saturating/rinsing before washing stage, before a shampooing.
I have a good stash of stuff and managed to find a bottle of Jane Carter Revitalising Leave in condish, that worked wonders for me! I went to Klass Cosmetics And spoke to the proprietor Sonia and she ordered me a few more bottles.
I have been writing this post over a couple of days now, I last washed my hair on Friday, I spritzed with JCarter leave in, and today my hair is crisp in places. I am really struggling with wanting to wash it.
I am due a Reti on Saturday and often need to rinse my hair to relax my scalp a day or so after, which means washing 3 times. Sigh, decisions decisions.
Sonia from Klass recommended this product she found it good and said I should try it. She, by the way has traditional locs. It is so good to go to a good black owned store where the proprietor is locked
:). I admit I have not used it yet, I like the water/aloe composition of Jane Carter, I love glycerine but occasionally find I need it to be a more watered down. Too much glycerine for me leaves a cloying feeling like it's just sitting on my locks and I just want to wash it out, fast.
