SCALP OIL FOR LOCKED HAIR

  • rosemary oilstimulates growth, antiseptic, good for dandruff, excellent for shine on dark-colored hair
  • Sage Oilastringent, stimulated growth, kills bacteria; it is said to have the ability to darken graying hair
  • Jojoba oilsmooths and conditions curly hair, good for dry scalp
  • Sweet
  • almond oilContains vitamins E and F, good for itchy scalp, mild and easily absorbed
  • Avocado oilrich in potassium and sulfur, vitamins A, D, and E, easily absorbed
  • Evening
  • primrose oilMoisturizes and conditions the hair
  • Birch oilantidandruff, effective in treating inflamed scalps
  • Calendula oil Light and astringent.  Extracted from marigold flower, it soothes scalp and eczema problems

                                            
rosemarystimulates circulation, solves scalp problems, good for dandruff.


Rosehip emollient, good for damaged hair


SageStrengthens the hair, has astringent and antibacterial properties

Chamomilebrightens and highlights, provides a sheen

HorsetailStimulates growth, helps reduce dandruff

Nettleretards baldness, antiseptic, good for dandruff.
Fruit Rinses

mix one part fruit juice to three parts water.  Let them sit in the hair twenty minutes and then rinse out thoroughly.


Banana rinseExcellent emollient.  Highly natural lubricant and hair conditioner.  Binds with water to hold in moisture.


Coconut milkNatural emollient with great conditioning proteins.  Helps to reduce the loss of moisture and to soften and smooth the
hair.


Lemon rinseRefreshing astringent, stimulates the scalp, dissolves sebum buildup.
Apple Cider
VinegarRetards Dandruff, provides sheen to hair.
Locksmyth dreadlock juice
moisturizes your locs
1 part apple cider vinegar
2parts witch hazel
20drops Tea Tree Oil
10drops Sweet Almond Oil
10 drops Lemon Oil      5 drops Lime Oil
Combine in a spray bottle.  Shake before each use,  Apply daily to roots and scalp.
Hair Recipes

You wear your hair naturally so why not treat your hair with natural products many of which can be found in your kitchen cupboard. Making your own hair products can be fun and extremely beneficial to your hair.

Quick Protein Conditioner
Take two egg yokes ¼ cup of water, beat the mixture together and massage through hair well. Put on a plastic cap for thirty minutes, and rinse thoroughly with warm water (not hot). Make sure all of the egg solution is rinsed from the hair (do not use shampoo). Dry your hair and style as usual.
Taken From Braids & Beauty Magazine

Natural Scalp Healer
Mix 30 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 quart of distilled water, 1 teaspoon of sage oil and use as a final rinse after shampooing and conditioning.
Taken from Pride Magazine

Quick Hair Treatment
Mix one egg yolk with two tablespoons of coconut oil, one teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar and one tablespoon of glycerin. Pour onto the scalp and hair and cover with a plastic cap for 15 – 30 minutes, then shampoo
Taken from Braids & Beauty Magazine

Product Build Up Remover for loc’s
Remove build-up from the scalp with a cotton ball dipped in one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar diluted in 8oz of spring water. Rinse
Taken from Braids & Beauty Magazine


Herbal Rinses
Place two tablespoons of your chosen herb into a glass or stainless steel pot of boiling water. (Do not use aluminum; it would release harmful mineral deposits into the herbal rinse.) Cover and remove from the heat. Let the mixture steep for an hour. Make sure the mixture is not hot; room temperature is good. Strain off the herbs, and use the infused water as the last rinse after a shampoo and deep conditioning treatment. Choose a herb from the list below according to your needs:

Herbs suitable for Infusions

Herb Good For
*Rosemary Circulation, scalp problems, dandruff
*Rosehip An emollient, damaged hair
*Sage Strength, Is astringent & antibacterial
*Chamomile Brightens, highlights, provided sheen
*Horsetail Growth, dandruff
*Nettle Baldness, dandruff, Is antiseptic
Kinard, T. (1997) ‘No Lye!’ New York, St Martins Press


Fruit Rinses
Mix one part fruit to three parts water. Let them sit in the hair for twenty minutes and then rinse thoroughly. Choose a fruit from the list below according to your needs.

Fruits Suitable for Rinses
* Banana Rinse Excellent emollient, highly natural lubricant and hair conditioner; beneficial to the hair and scalp because it binds with water to hold in moisture.
* Coconut Milk Natural emollient with great conditioning proteins. Helps to reduce the loss of moisture and to soften and smooth the hair.
* Lemon Rinse Refreshing astringent, stimulates the scalp, dissolves sebum buildup.
* Apple Cider Vinegar Retards dandruff, provides sheen to hair.
Kinard, T. (1997) ‘No Lye!’ New York, St Martins Press

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C.Homemade All-Purpose Dreadlock Hair Tea Recipe
Chamomile brings out the natural blonde and golden color highlights in light-colored hair.
If your hair is dark use rosemary instead. While it won't give you highlights, the herb's been known to help hair grow faster.

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup dried chamomile flowers (if you have dark hair then substitute with the same amount of rosemary)
4 cups water

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat your pot. Pour this water away. Turn on the tap to cold water and let it run a few seconds. This ensures the water is fully aerated (water sitting in the pipes loses oxygen) and quite cold.

Boil the two ingredients for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the tea brew three to five minutes. Longer will be stronger.Strain using a cheesecloth and let cool. Apply the solution to recently washed dreadlocks.

Make sure you rinse it off thoroughly with a lot of cool or tepid water within 20 minutes.

Which Herbs Are "Hair Herbs"?
Chamomile: Another very useful herb for hair, traditionally used for lighter color hair.
Horsetail: Helps brittle hair due to its high silica content.
Mint: Stimulates the scalp due to its action on the blood capillaries.
Nettle: Treats dandruff and stimulates hair growth
Rosemary: Excellent for all hair types and problems, especially hair growth.
Sage: Traditionally used to restore color to graying hair. As a hair rinse, it removes dandruff.
Thyme: Good for oily hair and dandruff.
Most of the herbs that are used for hair teas are processed with steam as opposed to full oxidization so that the leaves keep a green to golden color. If you do have brown leaves, that's fine...it just means that you'll be able to store your hair tea longer (up to 12 months).

NOTE: The "hair herb" list is not considered final or exhaustive. Further research should be done before using the herbs in your own formulas. In fact, we suggest contacting a master herbalist in your local area if you're interested in creating your own herbal teas.

Do's and Don'ts for Dreadlock Hair Tea
DO's:

Refrigerate leftover hair tea for 10-14 days in an airtight stainless steel or glass container.
Store professionally-made dreadlock hair teas for between 6-12 months in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or else it may spoil.
DON'Ts:

Refrigerate tea in an aluminum container
Reuse tea bags.
Freeze your hair teas.
Store your hair tea near spices, garlic, or other strong smelling foods. Such smells can permeate the tea. Once tea is tainted by an outside odor throw it away.
Drink hair teas. In fact put your dreadlock hair tea in a clearly marked container away from your food.
As a parting shot, here's some dreadlock hair tea tips to get the most out of your dreadlock hair rinse.


Don't like the smell a particular dreadlock hair tea? Put in two drops of essential oil for each cup of solution you're using.
Have a huge dandruff, residue or lint problem living in your locks? Add apple cider vinegar (ACV) to any tea to help treat dandruff.

Stuck with moist or wet leaves? If tea gets damp you can spread it out in a pan and dry it in the oven (only if it hasn't started to get moldy...you don't want anything more to do with moldy leaves).

The benefits of dreadlock hair tea (also called a dreadlock hair rinse) are that they tend to clarify hair and remove any last traces of shampoo or conditioner residue that may remain on the hair shaft.

There is one well-known company that specializes in hair tea specifically for dreads. However, you can made a homemade hair tea quickly and easily using natural herbs that you have in your cupboard (or can be found in any reputable health food store).

Whether using the professional stuff or your own homemade brew do not expect overnight success as it will take a quite few applications to get visible results (we're talking at least two or three months of regular use here folks). Just give the herbs, and the minerals they contain, a fighting chance to do their work.