Time for a Condition and Protective Style

Ok. So I've been in the kitchen again, experimenting with oils and such to determine the best conditioning regimin for winter. Because I am semi-free forming my locs (only re-twisting the back of my head every 2 months or so), I need really wonderful protective styles, something to keep my hair up and away, protected from the winter air.

 Pictured here are three-week old pipe cleaner curls. These are actually a great protective style as well.









But... as you can see, I haven't re-twisted in months, so it's about that time.

1. clean that scalp. I'll do a deep Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse in a few months or so for a deep cleanse, but for now, I just scratch some of this into my scalp. love this shampoo, but really any shampoo will do. love a good tingle though.

 2. deep condition. this is my latest obsession. and, it's cheap too! 3.49 ain't bad.

3. I cover my head in a shower cap. My locs are too big for the shower cap I have, so I had to get inventive. A shopping bag will do ;). I kick back and relax, leaving it in for 15-20 minutes. 

4. time for re-twist!

5. as I re-twist, I plait the hair...

6. and voila! I take all of the plaits and pin them up. It took me about 4 bobby pins and a sloppy basket weave.

ciao