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Good shampoo to get rid of build up?

spedteacher2011 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:05:49 GMT

I have baby locs? Any recommendations, the build up is really only at the front hair line, should I just rinse a ton more to make sure I get it out? right

Re: Thinning Hair because of latching?

Ofo Prince — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:04:03 GMT

Yes. That's the average time for most people. Personally I go 6 wks. Some go as far as 8 wks. It's a good idea to stay on top of retights (once you find your

Re: Thinning Hair because of latching?

sgindiri@... — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:55:00 GMT

I'm hoping every 4 weeks is okay? Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ... From: "ofoprince" Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:51:02 To:

Re: Thinning Hair because of latching?

ofoprince — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:54:04 GMT

Your bases will look a bit thinner b'cos it isn't locked yet. You may have noticed how fresh baby locs look so thin. Also latching makes it tighter than palm

Re: Thinning

sgindiri@... — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:45:44 GMT

Glad to hear that u've had no issues, I tried the nappyloc tool but find the latch hook so much easier. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ... From: Sandra

Thinning

Sandra Bledsoe — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:42:59 GMT

I have been latching my hair for 21 months now with no thinning or breakage problems. The base of your loc will look thinner because the strands are held

Thinning Hair because of latching?

spedteacher2011 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:48:25 GMT

I've heard alot of debate on this on other forums, has anyone found this to be true? sometimes I think my bases is a bit thinner but only because my locs have

Washed my hair without banding/braiding or stocking cap....

spedteacher2011 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:46:52 GMT

AND.....it was fine!!! no unraveling at all.....and I'm only 4 months along...I was amazed.....guess I am making progress.....I did reti right after

Re: Another Post on Retightening

Jbryantgre3@... — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:40:55 GMT

Wow what a great story. I would be interested in how you make your oils. This is Joann. I have sisterlocks almost 4 yrs. I had a lot of thinning on the

Re: To Prune or Not to Prune

Ofo Prince — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:26:02 GMT

I guess everyone's different cos I doubt wether I'll ever groom/prune my locs. I like the fact that I get extra body with them the way they are. Plus it's one

Re: To Prune or Not to Prune

Daniella — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:06:43 GMT

I prune my locks maybe once to twice a year if it's needed because my hair grows fast and pruning helps my re-tightenings go a little smoother. My hair is

Re: Another Post on Retightening

nubianepiphany3 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:39:22 GMT

Hey Sgindiri! I replied to your post, but didn't see it show up... so if it did, SORRY ALL. Not meaning to double post. I have the peppermint, lavender, and

Added something to this, but it didn't show up in the post

nubianepiphany3 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:24:17 GMT

Because I'm so active, I have to wash my hair AT least 2x's a week...during summer months, more. In addition, I have about 5 different types of hair on my

Re: Another Post on Retightening

sgindiri@... — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:17:24 GMT

How is dr bonner's peppermint shampoo? I'm thinking of trying it! Congrats on overcoming so much adversity!! Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ... From:

Another Post on Retightening

nubianepiphany3 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:13:13 GMT

So far, from all the posts I've read on retightening, I think we all agree that it depends upon your hair type, schedule/time for maintenance, etc. Basically,