Harbari Gani All!!!
I'm a 2nd time loc 'er this time for 4 years. and I love all the Kuumba (Creativity) I've found through loc'ing. I also love the positivity and sharing on this list.
From Atl to NYC now growing my 2nd set of locs (now Mid-shoulder length) I would love some advice.
1st -- I have a Sista Friend in ATL that has watched my growth from perm to natural to braids, loc's twists, Fro's and back. She always said that she did not like the braids, but I've watched her evolve and now . . . she braids her " too nappy, too, tight, too bad" hair and is even considering going natural.
I really want to encourage and support my Sis in her journey (that she does not even realize she's undertaken). Could any one recommend a stylist in ATL that is good with explaining transitions and very patient. I'm from the ATL, but out of the loop.
Also, I thank you for the discussion and tips on moisturizing. Lately my hair has been very dry and my skin extremely itchy. I've tried shea, coconut oil. honey, tea tree and any number of concoctions. Still working on it. So now I'll try the flax seed oil.
I've informed my friends about this listserve. I would love to meet the NYC crew, if there is a gathering in the coming year!
Blessings,
Moriba
Nikki Lewis <ms_nlewis@...
To simplify it - no poo is shampooing the hair with conditioner instead of "shampoo." There are too many harsh chemicals in shampoo and it dries the hair out. Try some of the natural hair care websites. They are more detailed with it. www.motowngirl.com, www.roshini.net, www.nappturality.com. I made my own oil concotion. It's coconut, vitamin e, lavendar (for scent) and, girl, some other stuff that I cant even think of right now. I have to go look at my label at home and then I can tell you more. Email me: ms_nlewis@.... But, one thing is for sure, whatever all of that other stuff is, it sure does my hair pretty fine.
Rita Waller <ritawaller@...
-Hi, this is my first post. To Nikki: My hair I have been natural for 4
years now and my hair has always been really dry and hard and has been
regularly breaking off. I only have about 3in of length. What is the no poo
mehod and what oils do you put in your hair???
-Rita