I've been a "natural" since 1999. Support such as YouTube and v/bloggers were not in existence back then. I immediately decided to wear head wraps because they were very fashionable at the time. You could find me on any given weekend raking through the remnants of fabric at a fabric store to find something nice to match an outfit for the office. I knew I could get through my transition period by alternating the head wraps with braiding my hair. My skills as a Braider came in handy and I was able to braid my own hair which was very convenient.
Over time I grew tired of my two options and really wanted to wear my own hair. I decided to loc it. I discovered Sister Locks TM and decided I didn't want to travel to New York or Jamaica to have them installed (this was in 2001) although I thought they were beautiful but these were the only places people were referring me to to get them. I settled for traditional locs and feel in love with them. I wore them for approximately 9 years before deciding to wear my loose natural hair gain.
Contrary to popular belief my locs needed regular maintenance. I would wash and condition them weekly and add moisture to the new growth. I didn't add much moisture to the mature loc as much. I did this to reduce build up. I built a strong clientle due to the health of my own locs that attracted them. My regimen for my locs then and my natural loose hair now is relatively simple. It does not take an excessive regimen to have healthy hair. However, it does take commitment.
Daily regimen:
Drink 50 to 60 ounces of water daily
Eat 3 to 4 pieces of fruit daily
Eat 2-4 green veggies daily
Limit processed foods in my daily intake (to include fast food)
Cover head at bed time with silk or silky cloth or bonnet
Weekly regimen:
Wash and condition weekly with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner
Leave my conditioner in after wash
Add my favorite moisturizing cream
Add my favorite hair lotion
Add my favorite 100% oil of choice
Quarterly regimen:
Clarify wash every 3 months (being sure to replenish the moisture)
Deep condition and Oil treatment every 2 to 3 months
Trim ends every 3 months
Ciao for now!
Charmaine
Natural Tresses NHS
Over time I grew tired of my two options and really wanted to wear my own hair. I decided to loc it. I discovered Sister Locks TM and decided I didn't want to travel to New York or Jamaica to have them installed (this was in 2001) although I thought they were beautiful but these were the only places people were referring me to to get them. I settled for traditional locs and feel in love with them. I wore them for approximately 9 years before deciding to wear my loose natural hair gain.
Contrary to popular belief my locs needed regular maintenance. I would wash and condition them weekly and add moisture to the new growth. I didn't add much moisture to the mature loc as much. I did this to reduce build up. I built a strong clientle due to the health of my own locs that attracted them. My regimen for my locs then and my natural loose hair now is relatively simple. It does not take an excessive regimen to have healthy hair. However, it does take commitment.
Daily regimen:
Drink 50 to 60 ounces of water daily
Eat 3 to 4 pieces of fruit daily
Eat 2-4 green veggies daily
Limit processed foods in my daily intake (to include fast food)
Cover head at bed time with silk or silky cloth or bonnet
Weekly regimen:
Wash and condition weekly with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner
Leave my conditioner in after wash
Add my favorite moisturizing cream
Add my favorite hair lotion
Add my favorite 100% oil of choice
Quarterly regimen:
Clarify wash every 3 months (being sure to replenish the moisture)
Deep condition and Oil treatment every 2 to 3 months
Trim ends every 3 months
Ciao for now!
Charmaine
Natural Tresses NHS
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