Natural Hair/Dreadlock Repair

As I have mentioned before I have been growing my locks 10 years, natural for 11 years. Over the past three years I noticed a progression of hair loss and/or thinning, mainly among my hairline. A minor reason I made the choice to go natural was to prevent further breakage along my temples, and I figured not adding chemicals to my hair would further prevent this. My hairline has gone back about an inch. I was so embarrassed about it that I stopped going going to hair salons to get my new growths twisted. Last year because I received it as a Christmas gift, I gave in and went to get my hair done and my sister's stylist told me that it really was not that significant because she has seen worse, but she also advised me that it occurs often among her clients with locks due to the weight of the hair and pulling of the scalp from the weight of the locks. She also advised me not to use beeswax because it weighs heavily on the hair and it leaves a dense film on the hair. Great, ever since I started growing my locks the only thing that has been used to twist and lock it has been beeswax with a combo of protein hair gel for extra hold. A couple of months ago she advised against using protein gel also...great. So here are some tips for those who maintain natural hair and those whom may be experiencing any type of weight loss *disclaimer: I am not a hair professional or doctor* which leads me to tip number 1:


        Consult your physician and/or dermatologist- they usually perform a variety of tests which include bloodwork, scalp test, in the most extreme cases a scalp biopsy
         Take multivitamins, one includes Biotin
         I personally use Castor Oil, especially after I wash my hair..my mom taught me the trick of mixing it with a little bit of Vaseline to make it thicker and easier to apply..I also heat it as you would with a hot-oil treatment
         I just learned that Lavender Oil used on a daily basis prevents hair loss and breakage
         Do not use beeswax, any twisting gel you use should not contain it..I use Jamaica Magic Mango and Lime Locking Gel
         Instead of hair pomade aka hair grease, I use Organic Root Stimulator Hair Fertilizer on my scalp in between washings..all natural products
         Lastly for now, I use aloe based hair gel, not protein styling gel

The whole process is quite costly but worth it...Good luck!

Hair Makeover?

I have had my dreadlocks for 10 years and cut them once, a couple of months ago. They are so long and I should cut them more, but I can't allow myself to do so (they reach almost midway into my behind). When I first made the choice to go natural I did so because I loved the style, knew the benefits, wanted to free myslef, but also because choosing to do so made me unique. So now since natural hair and dreadlocks are so common, the only thing that differentiates mine from the rest is the length...If I cut it then it won't show that I have put a lot if time and effort in having this head full of beautiful hair.