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01-29-2012, 09:46 PM #11
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Thanks for the advice Chele, will stick to baking only with my bicarbonate of soda.
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01-30-2012, 12:43 AM #12KnottyAuthor
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09-27-2012, 07:13 PM #13Freshman Napp
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Quick question, I was wondering is there a way to re-twist my locs ( 1 1/2 months in) using only water and oil? I want to try and reduce the amount of products I use because I have a very sensitive scalp. I was going to use aloe vera gel for retwist because I wanted to use something that will last but without leaving anything behind that will eventually irritate my scalp. Any recommendations?
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09-27-2012, 07:50 PM #14
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^You should consider latching, no product required.
I beat this drum all the time but when it comes to build up, I just reach for a clarifying shampoo. Then I do a DC afterwards and KIM.
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10-02-2013, 03:16 PM #15
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how long are you letting the acv sit? i let mine sit in for about 30 minutes
& i cover it with a shower cap to hold everything in.
ACV is my absolute go to for build up. i use it faithfully before every wash!
& to seal in moisture, moisturize locs while they are damp.
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10-20-2013, 09:02 PM #16
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Cheleski you are right on - I had to learn the hard way. I've had sisterlocks for over 6 years now and I know for a fact what led to my few instances of serious build up. They were - Dr. Bronners shampoo and baking soda. I also no longer spritz with anything and keep my hair care simple. Shampoo every 1-2weeks (I use oils only after a shampoo), Condition 1x per month (acv+ conditioner) and do a hair rinse (chamomile or rosemary or whatever other herb I have from the garden) 1x per month. I rinse my hair every few days with water only and spritz with water daily. That is it and my hair looks healthier now then back when I was a newbie and was pouring crap over my hair and switching shampoos every other day. I clarify about once every other month with Joico K-Pak Chelating shampoo. Less really is best.
I also only shampoo with diluted shampoo and rinse heavily in the bathtub before taking a shower. My final rinse is dumping my head upside down in a bucket of water in the bathtub. I squish and squish my locks...lol. I'm paranoid about build up now so shampooing and conditioning takes me at least a solid 30minLast edited by thefineprint; 10-20-2013 at 09:06 PM.
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11-25-2013, 10:29 AM #17KnottyAuthor
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just wanted to come back with a picture of the white bands that are tell-tale signs of sediment/buid-up filtering through and down your locks-a pic i found on the web… the white specs/bands ….build up.
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I've had my braid locs for 3+years and so far I've not had any issues with build up. I have in the past used the bentonite clay,henna and baking soda. After going through this posting I consider myself blessed that I don't have any! Those products will not be used again. But, I'll make sure I start doing an ACV rinse on a monthly basis. At this time I only use a spritz on my hair and about once a week I'll run through my hair with an oil mixure. I learned early not to use any creams or shea butter as it attracted lint. Once I tried using mousse on my hair to hold my pipe cleaner curls longer but washed it out because my locs felt sticky. Never touched that again either.
You ladies give great advice!"Don't ever think I fell for you, or over you. I didn't fall in love, I rose in it. I saw you and made up my mind". Toni Morrison
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09-02-2015, 04:50 PM #19
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Re: build up
I promise ACV is the answer. IF you can tolerate it doing it before every wash It well help ALOT! When I do my ACV rinse I spray it on & leave it on as long as possible...30-45 minutes should be good though. I get a shower cap or plastic grocery bag & cover my locs & periodically squeeze my locs through the shower cap/bag just to ensure that the acv is penetrating through the locs.
Once you rinse shampoo of course.
I'd recommend CANTU leave in conditioner & also their oil sheen it gives me so much life!!!
Hope that helps for you.
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Re: build up
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