Oil is Important for Natural Hair and Locs

Oil is important for natural hair and locs. My recommendation for Nubian queens and kings with natural hair is to use olive oil, almond oil, vitamin E, and/or Shea butter. These oils are great for shine and for the health of natural hair. Dry hair and a dry scalp will prevent hair from growing increasingly well. Please try to use natural oils versus using oils that contain a variety of ingredients that you are unable to spell or read.

How Long will it take for my Hair to Lock?

The common question that clients interested in locs ask, “How long will it take for my hair to lock?”. It can take 3 months to a year to lock depending upon your hair texture, products, condition of the hair, and diet. Locking is a slow process and this process requires patience. The less time that you spend watching your locs, the length will appear before you know it. Locks are like children that eventually develop into mature adults. The locking process has phases from baby locs to mature. Enjoy the locking process from the baby loc stage with the frizzes to the smoother mature locs with a variety of styles. The journey can be beautiful if you allow the locking process to take its natural course.

Aloe Vera

Do you know healing properties of the aloe vera plant? The aloe vera plant is native to Northern Africa. The leaves of the plant are thick and fleshy. The cultivation of this plant is found in drier climates and frost free environments. The gel that the plant produces is colorless and odorless. The aloe vera plant is safe and environmentally friendly. Aloe vera has antibiotic and antifungal compounds. Aloe vera is known for use in the hair and applied to soothe the body and ailments. The plant and gel can be applied to wounds and used for internal and external use. Aloe vera is found in soaps, moisturizers, sunscreens, lotions, and shampoo. Research has shown that aloe vera juice can help with symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome, rashes, skin diseases, and much more. Aloe vera juice is recommended for digestion and improving whole body nutrition and wellness. (www.cancer.org and http://en.wikipedia.org). In addition, aloe vera is great for natural hair and locs. Aloe vera can aid in increasing hair growth, restoring moisture, and can repair damaged hair.

A Healthy Diet is Very Important for Healthy Hair

Water, fruit, and vegetables helps hair grow thicker and longer. Some breakage occurs from an improper diet, over or under use of products, neglecting hair, poor products, and genetics. A proper diet can help combat these issues. Please drink eight glasses of water, increase your leafy green vegetable intake, and reduce your sugar intake. Evaluate your diet and monitor the changes in your diet. Your hair should reflect the changes in your diet.

Welcome to Na’Klectic

This is our introduction to the blog world. We will share with you hair, beauty and health tips. Thank you for joining us. We want to make your natural hair journey interesting, peaceful, and long. The journey may take a lifetime. Hair Tip of the Day; Moisturize! Natural hair needs consistent moisture. Apply a quality conditioner and relax for thirty minutes under a dryer or a steamer. Moisture will help prevent the hair from being brittle and can repair damaged hair.