- [Hallease] Hey, y'all, it's Hallease.
It's been 10 months since I started loc'ing my hair,
and so I wanted to show you all
how I keep my hair moisturized in between washes,
and after I wash.
Links to all the products I use will be
in the description box.
I have oily skin, and really thick sebum
that oftentimes can stay trapped at the roots of my hair,
moreso now that I have locs again
and am trying to train for a half marathon.
So, using oils like shea butter and coconut oil on my scalp
is not an option for me.
Instead, I opt for very light, water-based moisturizer
that I apply directly to my scalp,
and supplement that with an essential oil
that's high in antimicrobial properties, and stimulating.
So, to start, I use rose water.
Now, you don't need to use rose water,
just get a really clean water.
Distilled is probably best.
I just like using the rose water,
because it's already distilled and it has a nice aroma.
Next, I add vegetable glycerine.
This is what helps lock in the moisture for me.
It's a humectant, and it's water soluble,
so it actually combines with the rose water,
unlike oils, which won't mix but rather, after shaking,
just disperse into the water,
And then, once you set it back down,
separate again.
It's also worth noting my location.
I live in Texas where the humidity is pretty mild,
with a few spikes every now and then,
which helps enhance how well the glycerine works
in my hair.
If you live in a dry place, glycerine may not work for you.
It'll end up pulling the moisture out of your hair
and into the atmosphere,
rather than taking the moisture that's in the atmosphere
and pulling it into your hair.
So once we hit our dry summer season here in Texas,
I stop using glycerine.
Next, I add 10 drops of rosemary oil.
Rosemary is a great scalp stimulator,
and can actually help aid in hair growth.
It also is an antimicrobial, which is great for me,
since I'm training and running outside consistently.
I have think hair that traps everything,
sweat, dirt, grime, everything!
The rosemary oil is really helping me keep my scalp clean
in between washes.
Finally, to help seal, I put a very small amount
of apricot oil.
As someone with extremely oily skin,
finding the right oils to use was key.
You want to go with an oil that is light
and can be absorbed quickly,
so apricot oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil,
all work great on me and my skin.
I always use apricot oil daily after I get out
of the shower to moisturize.
I shake it up and use the applicator
to target this mixture directly onto my scalp,
making sure to massage it in.
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I'll also take a little bit in my hands,
and work that into the shafts of my locs as well.
I then follow up with a little bit more apricot oil
to help seal it all in, but I focus it away from my scalp,
and only on the shafts of my hair.
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And that's it!
That is how I keep my hair moisturized in between washes,
and after a wash.
I hope this helps,
I'll see why when I see you.
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I'm trying to be somebody.