Removing Buildup From Locs
Wonderful blog post showing the Vodka Shampoo recipe: http://dirtyprettythangs.com/2010/07/06/kitchen-kures-natural-clarifiers-for-my-locs/
Information on alcohol as a solvent: http://chestofbooks.com/food/beverages/Alcohol-Properties/Alcohol-As-Solvent.html
The more intense Clarifying shampoo I use is Paul Mitchell Three. The gentle one is Terax Latte
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@teesha0 yep, I …
@teesha0 yep, I have SD and Eczema bad, no I am vigilant about products and buildup. Castile soaps did nothing good for my hair. Even gave my son buildup on his un-loced hair. Sorry to heard you had to start over.
Comment by quotidianlight — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
omg. On my first …
omg. On my first set of locs, i jumped onto the shea butter and castile soap bandwagon. That stuff just sat on my hair and didn’t wash out. I ended up combing them out (since they were only a few months old).
I also have allergies and eczema issues so less products is more, for me. Sometimes before I wash my hair I will oil my scalp because it’ll loosen the patches of flakes on my scalp and they wash out easier.
Comment by teesha0 — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
@quotidianlight …
@quotidianlight Your very welcome.
Comment by CreaTiveNaTive73 — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
@quotidianlight …
@quotidianlight picking…what am i a monkey..LOL….thanks Quot
Comment by lockedlesbian — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
@lockedlesbian …
@lockedlesbian nothing will “Break Down” lint but the AVC will release the buildup that traps lint and over time a lot may come to the surface and wash out. In your pics the other day I did see lint. Some of that can just be gently picked out with tweezers
Comment by quotidianlight — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
@Stereo871 It takes …
@Stereo871 It takes time to get the buildup out. I’m sorry you’re had that experience with salons.
Comment by quotidianlight — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
@quotidianlight i …
@quotidianlight i may not use Sauve much longer it has sulfates and stuff. I want to be a product snob..but sometimes my pockets won’t let me. So 1 more question. Will this vodka and ACV help break down lint?? I dont think I actually have much product in there…
Comment by lockedlesbian — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
Thank you so much …
Thank you so much for this video, it was just what I needed at the moment, I was going to the salon, but the last time I went for this problem nothing was really done about it, i came home with lint and buildup still in my locs!
Comment by Stereo871 — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
@CreaTiveNaTive73 …
@CreaTiveNaTive73 Thank you, I am so glad you liked it.
Comment by quotidianlight — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
@glitterschmitzer …
@glitterschmitzer Yep, if you catch that water in a bowl you will clarify every month like clockwork forever lol
Comment by quotidianlight — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
@lockedlesbian …
@lockedlesbian hahaha, vodka is vodka if you aren’t drinking it lol. A lot of poeple like suave but I don’t know anything about it. I’m not a product junkie but I am a product snob *chuckles*
Comment by quotidianlight — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
@Empress1776 Your …
@Empress1776 Your welcome!
Comment by quotidianlight — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
@LeslieMoniqueTV …
@LeslieMoniqueTV yep, anything but water can build up if you don’t wash it out. Many people even Yt people with straight hair use too much shampoo. Dilute in a bottle! You can ACV whenever but it won’t clarify. It will help the scalp and add shine though.
Comment by quotidianlight — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
Great Video ! I …
Great Video ! I will definitely have to try some of your suggestions, Thanks !
Comment by Empress1776 — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
you my dear are so …
you my dear are so knowledgeable…will cheap vodka work..the CIROC is out of my budget?? What is your take on Sauve clairify???
Comment by lockedlesbian — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
omg!i used the acv …
omg!i used the acv rinse….boy when i tell u the amount of SHEET that come out of my hair was vomitizing….i do not exaggerate.
thanks for this!
ur awesome.
more videos pleassssse.
Comment by glitterschmitzer — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
U R the Best!!!!! …
U R the Best!!!!! O.M.G. Thank youuuuu! Very eloquent as well! (SUBSCRIBED)! LOL (lots-o-luv)
Comment by CreaTiveNaTive73 — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
OH my! Poor lady. …
OH my! Poor lady. Even us youtubers have better knowledge than the loctitions.
Is it true that suds get stuck in your hair too?? I know someone who has a friend who cut a loc and she cut it and saw dry suds.
You are are Dr. Locs!!! This really helped me!! Cuz sometimes I do fall asleep with a damp head. I think I have lint in my ends of my locs. That’s why it feel so hard!! But I don’t wanna relock it tho. Too much work! Can I ACV even if I’m not washing my hair at the time?
Comment by LeslieMoniqueTV — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
@Cherished131 haha, …
@Cherished131 haha, good point. I totally agree. ACV is so much more gentle but it’s not enough for many people. I think AVC should be part of regular maintenance. It’s just good stuff.
Comment by quotidianlight — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
Oh…hecks no…I …
Oh…hecks no…I won’t be using CIROC..lol….Maybe a cheaper version….lol…No fortunately I haven’t been using any products with petroleum or wax and I don’t have buildup. ACV’s have a natural ph that helps your cuticle lay down and isn’t as harsh.
Comment by Cherished131 — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
@llailapooh Thank …
@llailapooh Thank you
Comment by quotidianlight — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
Good Video…Thanks
Good Video…Thanks
Comment by llailapooh — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
@quotidianlight …
@quotidianlight imean.its onlyy in thee back fewits badd to me becausee imjust not used to havin it in my hair.ihopee it workss maybee ill make avideo when i do it.
Comment by preajah1 — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
@preajah1 I’m glad …
@preajah1 I’m glad it helped. really bad buildup may take multiple treatments but you can get it out.
Comment by quotidianlight — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
thankss this video …
thankss this video was very informativee.im 16 andd the other dayy iwas panick’n about this white stuff in my locs.its horrible.thee back locs.are whitee.its horrible.iwill do thee acv wash andd see how its works.
Comment by preajah1 — August 31, 2010 @ 5:00 pm