Yesterday I finally decided to try out the Sweet locks. Mad thanx to Juju for the tip. If you haven't done it yet, you better try it. I washed my hair as usual and instead of my usual gel I used honey to twist my locks. I sprayed some virgin oil to the honey and mixed it up before using it. I was kind of sceptical at first, but after the results I will definitely go the sweet way. Considering honey isn't as heavy as the gel I usually use, it took sometime to get used to applying to my hair without sticking. Honey might be viscous but it is not really sticky like gel. The best part is it's not oily, but it gives the scalp a glossy look. I'm really loving the honey on my hair no lie.
Another thing I love about using honey on my hair is that my face doesn't react to it. I usually have a few locks falling on my face and when I use the gel, my forehead forms pimples the first few days after a retouch, but considering honey also moisturrizes the skin, my face is loving the transformation as much as my scalp and hair are...
Anyone out there who has tried it out? Please do share your experience...
What about the bumble bees out for the spring? Won't they flock into your scalp for a taste?
ReplyDeleteHi Mama,
ReplyDeleteWhen you use the honey to twist the locks, u let it dry first before you go out, just like normal hair gel.
As for "combable hair" you mix it with your conditioner, soak your hair in it for a short while then rinse it off thoroughly and you will have no problem with the bees.
LOL Mama Shujaa, No they won't. Bees don't make honey from honey, they make honey from nectar!!!
ReplyDeleteCee, glad you liked it. I used to mix honey with olive oil but these days i cover my hair with the oil before i wash it. BTW, oil doesn't really moisturise hair, it locks in moisture. So you need to moisturie (glycerine is a good option) and then use the oil to seal it in. Stay away from beeswax! It has mineral oil and petrolatum, which are killers for your hair.
BTW, you're on to a good thing. Everything in the kitchen is good for your hair. Don't be afraid to try things out. Natural products and remedies are the way to go. And you'll save a ton of money!
Check out the No 'Poo method. This website motowngirl.com is a fantastic resource for natural bellas!
Have fun with your kitchen cupboard!
Hallo, Juju, umepotelea wapi? Thanx for the tip btw, I really appreciate. Will try out the glycerine soon.
ReplyDeleteNatural products are really good but as long as you prepare them yourself, bought products usually have tooo much chemicals and don't work as well as the ones in the kitchen...lol
And remember, less is more. Don't weigh your hair down with too much product - from the kitchen or the shelf. That's why people end up thinking honey is sticky or whatevs!
ReplyDeleteYeah very true, too much of a good thing is poisonous. As for the honey, it works well if you use a little, too much feels like glue
ReplyDeleteI also use honey on my dreadlocks.It is the best move I have ever made.I latch my hair to tighten my new growth but it has not only made my hair soft but it has stimulate growth.It is awesome. If you are worried about build up just once a month use baking soda and vinegar to do a though cleaning.Just search baking soda and dreadlocks and tha recipe is easy to find.
ReplyDeleteWelcome anonymous and thank you for the tip. I will definitely look more into it and share it with fellow readers....
ReplyDeleteI love it...... I've been twisting my fiancee's hair for a while now and finally I've found something that works.
ReplyDeleteHallo Curlee, welcome to my blog. I'm glad you like the sweet locks idea. Hope to learn more from you too.
ReplyDeleteReady to start locking my hair and was looking for something cheap and healthy. Honey sounds great. Thx. I'm following this blog.
ReplyDeleteYour welcome Kari, we're glad to have you here...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet locks idea. I've been using beeswax, or organic root stimulator gel or even jamaican mango and lime wax lol My friend told me a woman who does hers used honey and something else but wouldn't tell her what the other ingredients were as if it were her own secret recipe lol..anyhow when she told me I said let me google it and I'll get back to you...I google everything lol Definitely gona try it cuz I love the way my friends locks look and she's only had them a year!!
ReplyDelete@anonymous your friend's mixture might have included aloe vera gel. i use honey mixed with aloe vera gel and the slightest bit of extra virgen coconut oil to retwist and it's like heaven for my hair and scalp
ReplyDeleteI have been doing the "sweet locks" method for a few months now. I use a solution of clove honey and lemon juice. I am absolutely in love. Although, it makes a mess. The honey holds better than any gel I've ever used. Honestly
ReplyDeleteHey Beheld,
ReplyDeleteit's a great feeling to use honey. The purity/ processing of the honey determines how it holds the hair. If you use fresh harvested honey it's way better than any gel out there.....