I will take all this into consideration- I am on the fence about my greys- while they are AWESOME- I'm going grey like a skunk, which isn't as awesome. I figure I'll let my dreads mature a few more months, and then reconsider what is best.
Though, I will check into the copper deficiency with my doctor first chance I get!
guess i might have to get used to the grey- can't do chemical anymore, and I don't want to have pigment stuck in my hair for who knows how long...maybe I can keep plucking the loose ones out... :P
love and light
well, I've been going strong for almost 6 months now- got some great growth and locks. Loving it in general- except for the fact that I have noticed my gray hairs sneaking in at an alarming rate- I've always shied away from using chemical hair dies in the past due to irritation- but now I am wondering if I could use Henna dye on my locks and not damage them.
Has anyone here ever henna'd their hair successfully with dreadlocks or am I taking a bigger risk with them becoming saturated with oils and setting my progress back?
thanks for the tips
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I work on a farm- most of my work mates are either Amish ( and they ALL smoke tobacco pipes) or "English" and the one woman chain smokes like a stack. I try to escape as often as I can to the barns but with the cold weather, its hard to avoid... I'll deff be making a run into town for spray bottles tomorrow ^_^ thanks so much!
I end up spending more time than I would normally like stuck around heavy chain smokers. This is killing me, since I quit smoking ciggertts not so long ago and now its hell.
Long story short- My head always ends up smelling like stale smoke by the end of the day because of my work mates- is there anyway shy of BS washing it every night to help keep that smell down??
I am so glad I was linked to this site- Lots of wonderful, friendly, and most of all HELPFUL people.
I've just recently started to relock my hair- its been about 7+years since I've had them. I had to cut them out the first time due to chemo. It was heart breaking for me. I started again last winter, but gave up on them due to outside pressures andinfluences...now, I am working towards my own happy hair again.
Extensions are horrible on you hair if your not locking it, they are even worse when you are. To remove them, you either have to heat the wax/tar that seals them in, or cut them out. trying to pull them out would rip your hair at the root. I would say Soaring Eagle is right on the money for theextensionsand Heather Feather is more on it with the art pastels. I would look into a food grade dye (for food) and try soaking your locks in that for pops of color
I am really intrested to know how this worked out for you- I have EXREEMLY hard water and NO softner which I think is not helping my locks hold. Also, it leaves a faint smell that disapates as my hair dries. Have you had to alter anything else in your wash to compensate for the well water?
Nemaste my friend
I would add EOs to your wash. I've been adding them for years to coco butter and lotions as an option to chemical laden things. Tea Tree is good for flakes and as a antibacterial for your scalp, plus it has a powerful tingle that feels like you just stuck your head outside in the winter.
Citrus oils are good for clensing as well, but you have to be super dooper careful with them- they can be very irritateing to the skin.
Patchouli is a natural bug repelant- so in the summer it might be a good idea to ward off gnats and mosquitos...
