Hair grease on my locs made it thicker. Oils was drying out my scalp and hair. Hair grease worked well as a kid and it still does it job well. The reason why I switched from hair grease to oil is because everyone was talking about it and was recommending everyone to use it. I felt bad for betraying grease to oil and now I am back with using grease for retwisting and scalp conditioner.. thanks..
I know this is weird but it worked for me… One time I had a really bad build up and I actually reached for Dawn dish detergent, diluted it a bit and washed with that. Rinsed for about 2 solid minutes and presto changeo...build up was gone.
@@ShanshanP404 I don't understand it. I've heard a lot of people say that they'll be okay if they put XYZ JUST on the new growth. And i be looking like😳you know that's going to grow longer right😶
@@tinaclark1975 yes its good to consider how we moisturize locs I am micro locked and if my hair has a bit too much natural oil in it , it begins to feel a bit weighed down and clamy so from time time to time I do baking soda rinses.Less is best with locs, well for my hair....
Even if u apply something to ur scalp when u tie ur hair up ur loc lengths will come into contact with ur scalp. Petroleum in grease is bound to attract lint and build up. It can't help it - it's just the chemistry of the ingredient.
Nature blessings grease doesn’t have petroleum in it you can look it up it has pure mineral jelly and other natural oils only it’s funny how ppl comment but don’t know what they are talking about
@@fatimamanneh9432 Thanks for the input here 😊 and yes you're right 👍🏾Mineral jelly is listed - similar properties as mineral oil. It's a case of tomato or tomatoe really. it's a by product of the distillation of petroleum in the production of gasoline. It's all a matter of chemistry. It's bound to build up in hair. It's use in cosmetics is popular bcuz it's cheap and helps traps moisture. Sounds like a good idea on the face of it but it's extremely difficult to completely eliminate in locked hair.... Just one of those nasty manufactured ingredients 🤢 it's also used as a stabilizer in explosives 🤷🏾♀️
@@fatimamanneh9432 btw just taking part here. No disrespect intended. Just stating what I know in the hope of helping to solve the problem. Mineral jelly may be useful for other topical applications. I have the opinion that it's a negative use in locs. It's only my opinion as you have a right to yours too.
I've been using nature blessings hair grease (scalp only) which reminds me of Dax hair grease and I haven't had a problem with buildup. However I don't put anything but water, aloe juice or rosewater on my locs.
I had issues with build up in my first set of locs when I washed with Dr. Bonner's and when I applied oils directly to my scalp and on my locs. With my current set I use the Neutrogena maybe once a month and Alaffia black soap regularly. I use a spray bottle with water and maybe a table spoon of oil. No build up problems this time around so far and I'm in year 2. Using less on my locs seems to make the difference.
Hey Sis! I love your loc videos. You inspired me to start my second set of locs a year ago. I used Nature’s Blessing on my first set of locs and had mad build up. I have known others who used Jamaican black castor oil on the scalp only and it caused build up in their locs. Whatever we use on the scalp or to retwist can eventually becomes a part of the loc (build up) if the product is not water soluble and or hard to wash out of locs. Please keep the awesome videos coming!
I’ve used nature’s blessings for 2 1/2 years with no problem but yesterday I washed my hair and it took forever to get shampoo out of new growth and it scared me so I retwisted with only water. And I will be doing a acv rinse sometimes before fall.
I am 9 years locked and ever since I started dying my locs I notice that they are dry no matter what I do! Seriously considering using grease. It definitely worked back in the day so maybe it’s time to go back to basics.
Hi Desire beautiful hair!!Just a tip consider the use of the greese because it probably cause build up over time as the locked hair grows out,also you can try using doing a baking soda, apple cider hair soak when you wash your hair.....because of the components in the grease it may smooth and shine the hair when retwisting but it can be left in the hair even after washing.
So you think the build up is from when you used to use the Jamaican Lime Mango gel because I know that does cause build up. I just wondered since it is so far down in your locs.
Do you think it may be shampoo build up from inside the loc...I'm dealing with that myself. I find that sometimes I don't rinse it out as much as I think I have
You’re hat is too cute! I went back to using hair grease to do a retwist for the first time since having my locks and never again lol. My the product from the grease melted towards my scalp and it left it inflamed, dry, and flaky. The grease worked great just on my hair when I was a loose natural esp for my bomb twist outs, but to retwist its a no for me.
Looking at the buildup it look like something you have been using or doing for awhile. Locs tell a story. Your build up start almost at the ends. That means it's something you been Using or doing when you started till now. Go back and think what you have been doing since your Loc Journey. Then you will see what started your build up. Thanks for Sharing. Click on this link to Learn how to get Build up out. It works Excellent: ruclips.net/video/ukp2EHuSUdc/видео.html
AKIYIAKELLY this is 100% true. You do not always see the effects of the products you use on locs immediately. It can take months to start see buildup from certain products. I have seen many ppl explain this in the comments. I hope Desiree takes heed
Thanks for all the great advice. I think I'm learning so many things the hard way with my locs and I really want to start over again, but it's been almost 6 years since I've had them! I dry my hair using a hair dryer bonnet attachment like you showed. I wish that I could air dry my hair; but unless I have like 12 hours to dry it, it doesn't work. My hair takes a looooonngg time to dry and air drying usually leaves a mildew, stinky smell in my locs.
Is there actually a way to remove build because im kinda done trying cutting of is not an option for me but please someone who had lint/build up and got it out how did you do it?
Trumpet Monkey I use a small amount of blue magic castor oil grease on my locs every once in awhile. I always had a problem with dryness. Even if I use rosewater, vitamin E oil, jojoba oil, my hair is still stale and dry!! I reached for that blue magic and my hair has been soft and supple ever since! Even my boyfriend can tell a difference. I don’t have any build up, but I also wash my hair at least bi-weekly with a clarifying tea tree shampoo and I only get retwisted once a month.
THIS! I can use any product including grease 😂 but if I don’t wash my hair properly there will be build up. I can’t go for a month without washing my hair... once every two weeks with random clarifying is what it takes for me
@@kendallw4974 glad I saw this comment I do the same thing use grease at least once ever week and wash my hair at least 2 times a week! Perfect results
I have the neutragena anti residue shampoo. I can’t wait to finish that bottle. It’s smells like a very clean public restroom to me. Like a factory made cleaning product that the housekeeper overused. Eck. I will stick to diluted blue Dawn detergent and Bath & Body coco lime shampoo.
Does the charcoal shampoo you use have particles in it? Like, is the charcoal super fine or visible in the shampoo? Because the charcoal itself may be causing build up (just a guess). When you did you ACV rinse, those black particles looked like it could have been charcoal, but of course I wasn't up close, so I don't know. Thanks for the video!
Everything you put on your scalp runs down your hair. Even your own sebum (which is mad thick) automatically runs from your scalp to hair without you doing anythingm. So using something on your roots and saying it's not touching the length makes no sense. In fact because you're locked, it's likely getting trapped in your hair and attracting lint to the outside and inner part of the locs. You love your hair and take care of it a lot, which is great. But you keep trying to get rid of build up after it happens. Consider trying to get to the bottom of the cause. It sounds like you have a lot of products that could be contributing to this build up. And if you choose not to listen to folks in the comments, maybe consider seeing a really good loctician. Because if you keep doing the same thing you'll continue with the same result..build up.
Also check out Yannie the locologist and curlynewgrowth here on YT. Yannie's advice is more based on experience and curlynewgrowth is more based on science and cosmetology. All just friendly suggestions.
No it’s not hair grease I also use nature blessing on my scalp I don’t have build up I don’t put anything but a spray leave in on the end of my locs I been loc’d for almost 8 months now I haven’t experience any lint I also shampoo my locs every week
But the locs are touching the hair layer after layer so the grease is actually touching more than just the roots Ijs just a thought never disrespectful much respect
Maybe try blue dawn dish soap... I used to be fixated on the buildup in my locs I think it’s from the product I used years ago in the beginning but mine is inside the loc...this is hard to get out as it’s embedded deep inside...grease is just petroleum though is my understanding which doesn’t do anything but leave a film on your hair. I only use rose water and vitamin e and really I don’t even use it everyday. I stopped using product for two years no shampoo just rosewater...I do acv baking soda like once every two months or so. I don’t use tea rinse anymore and yes less is best from what I’ve experienced
Des .... sis ...come on girlie . I have commented many times on this , the grease does allow the dirt and lint to get trapped , and that wild growth is the worst, it Gave me dandruff and build up , and it is stinky , sticky and thick . Here is the thing when you wash as a loose natural it will come out . You also are detangling and brushing through your hair so that removes the build up bit not so in Locs. Locs do not allow the product to flow or totally rinse out. It doesn’t matter if you do ACV or dawn it is super stripping and drying to the hair , many of your Subbies feel the same. Oil and grease is a magnet and a sponge, when it comes to Locs . Think about it it don’t matter how much you clean a sponge after a while you gotta toss it because of he bacteria and mold that will grow in it . No matter how much bleach and cleanser you use you have to get rid of it . This coming from a medical perspective. It’s logic . You also said what you put in will embed in your Locs , Blessings , stop with all the products. Less is more, also the ACV and dawn stripped your color that’s why you back to ashy brown.
You are wearing that hat sis I love it!!💗💓👑I use the Design Essentials line and I use 2 different types of shampoos and a conditioner...I have the Oat Henna and Protien shampoo, the Honey Creme shampoo and the Rosemary and Mint conditioner...I also use Taaliajh Waajid to retwist and castor oil to moisturize in between...I used to use blue magic as a loose natural because my hair is so greedy but now it would choke out my hair follicles so it's a no go for me but the castor oil has been amazing....Best wishes sis🎉👑🤗💗
So you've received enough comments on the nature's blessings so I won't add to it. Let's look at some other products you use. What are you putting on the length of your locs? Anything contain coconut oil? Some love it. I won't touch it because it's a solid that can solidify in my locs. How about the jamaican mango and lime? I believe you used that for a while and that has certainly bitten many locers. Finally when you are rinsing in the shower, how long? I rinse for 2 minutes, then I use my handheld shower head switched to a forceful stream to deep rinse my locs for 3 minutes (I have a timer). As they get longer, the deep rinse time will get longer. I hope you find the answers sis!
Personally I wouldn't use grease for the simple fact that when it gets old and wet it tends to get gummy. But if it works for you then more power to ya. It probably works because you regularly wash your hair. I wouldn't recommend for someone who has long periods in between washes.
I wasn't trying to be shady when i quoted "Nature's Blessings" in the comments (in your previous video) I put it in quotation because I was referring to the product. I also see you deleted my comment, now that's shady.. 🤷🏽♀️ But I ain't mad atcha😌
I still think its from the Eco Styler gel (among the other shelf products including Dr Bronners which contains coconut oil) you were using in the beginning, I've been watching your videos since I started my locs 2 years ago 🖤 Sometimes you do practices no one else does or recommends which I dont understand because youre on RUclips and you seem to read a lot but it doesnt manifest into healthy hair practices. I know you're trying to create video content but less is more, way more #locnation
I am 9 years locked and ever since I started dying my locs I notice that they are dry no matter what I do! Seriously considering using grease. It definitely worked back in the day so maybe it’s time to go back to basics.
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Hair grease on my locs made it thicker. Oils was drying out my scalp and hair. Hair grease worked well as a kid and it still does it job well. The reason why I switched from hair grease to oil is because everyone was talking about it and was recommending everyone to use it. I felt bad for betraying grease to oil and now I am back with using grease for retwisting and scalp conditioner.. thanks..
Don’t use to retwist….. only on scalp
I know this is weird but it worked for me… One time I had a really bad build up and I actually reached for Dawn dish detergent, diluted it a bit and washed with that. Rinsed for about 2 solid minutes and presto changeo...build up was gone.
Same!!!!!
But what you put on the new growth...eventually grows down
Right and those locs are touching one another from layer to layer therefore the grease is touching the hair beyond the root ijs
Had this same thought!
@@ShanshanP404 I don't understand it. I've heard a lot of people say that they'll be okay if they put XYZ JUST on the new growth. And i be looking like😳you know that's going to grow longer right😶
@@tinaclark1975 yes its good to consider how we moisturize locs I am micro locked and if my hair has a bit too much natural oil in it , it begins to feel a bit weighed down and clamy so from time time to time I do baking soda rinses.Less is best with locs, well for my hair....
@@ShanshanP404 i agree 100%
You should totally do a video going to a loctician and attempting to get the buildup out of your locs. So we can see if it really works
Yes, Yanni the Locologist.
Even if u apply something to ur scalp when u tie ur hair up ur loc lengths will come into contact with ur scalp. Petroleum in grease is bound to attract lint and build up. It can't help it - it's just the chemistry of the ingredient.
I was thinking that.
@@Smooveandpretty I know right? When I oil my scalp my locs always feel oiled after I put a scarf on 🤷🏾♀️
Nature blessings grease doesn’t have petroleum in it you can look it up it has pure mineral jelly and other natural oils only it’s funny how ppl comment but don’t know what they are talking about
@@fatimamanneh9432 Thanks for the input here 😊 and yes you're right 👍🏾Mineral jelly is listed - similar properties as mineral oil. It's a case of tomato or tomatoe really.
it's a by product of the distillation of petroleum in the production of gasoline. It's all a matter of chemistry. It's bound to build up in hair.
It's use in cosmetics is popular bcuz it's cheap and helps traps moisture. Sounds like a good idea on the face of it but it's extremely difficult to completely eliminate in locked hair....
Just one of those nasty manufactured ingredients 🤢
it's also used as a stabilizer in explosives 🤷🏾♀️
@@fatimamanneh9432 btw just taking part here. No disrespect intended.
Just stating what I know in the hope of helping to solve the problem.
Mineral jelly may be useful for other topical applications. I have the opinion that it's a negative use in locs.
It's only my opinion as you have a right to yours too.
I've been using nature blessings hair grease (scalp only) which reminds me of Dax hair grease and I haven't had a problem with buildup. However I don't put anything but water, aloe juice or rosewater on my locs.
I had issues with build up in my first set of locs when I washed with Dr. Bonner's and when I applied oils directly to my scalp and on my locs. With my current set I use the Neutrogena maybe once a month and Alaffia black soap regularly. I use a spray bottle with water and maybe a table spoon of oil. No build up problems this time around so far and I'm in year 2. Using less on my locs seems to make the difference.
btw if ur doctor bronners causes build up it could be because ur water is too hard
Hey Sis! I love your loc videos. You inspired me to start my second set of locs a year ago. I used Nature’s Blessing on my first set of locs and had mad build up. I have known others who used Jamaican black castor oil on the scalp only and it caused build up in their locs. Whatever we use on the scalp or to retwist can eventually becomes a part of the loc (build up) if the product is not water soluble and or hard to wash out of locs. Please keep the awesome videos coming!
I’ve used nature’s blessings for 2 1/2 years with no problem but yesterday I washed my hair and it took forever to get shampoo out of new growth and it scared me so I retwisted with only water. And I will be doing a acv rinse sometimes before fall.
Ive been retwisting with water these last few times. Im going to stick with it.💜
I am 9 years locked and ever since I started dying my locs I notice that they are dry no matter what I do! Seriously considering using grease. It definitely worked back in the day so maybe it’s time to go back to basics.
Hi Desire beautiful hair!!Just a tip consider the use of the greese because it probably cause build up over time as the locked hair grows out,also you can try using doing a baking soda, apple cider hair soak when you wash your hair.....because of the components in the grease it may smooth and shine the hair when retwisting but it can be left in the hair even after washing.
So you think the build up is from when you used to use the Jamaican Lime Mango gel because I know that does cause build up. I just wondered since it is so far down in your locs.
Dawn dishwashing liquid gets out grease.
That's not for hair
I gald to see ur not retwisting frequently as u were in the beginning wat r u gona do wit the lint u showed us💜💜✌✌
Do you think it may be shampoo build up from inside the loc...I'm dealing with that myself. I find that sometimes I don't rinse it out as much as I think I have
You’re hat is too cute! I went back to using hair grease to do a retwist for the first time since having my locks and never again lol. My the product from the grease melted towards my scalp and it left it inflamed, dry, and flaky. The grease worked great just on my hair when I was a loose natural esp for my bomb twist outs, but to retwist its a no for me.
Looking at the buildup it look like something you have been using or doing for awhile. Locs tell a story.
Your build up start almost at the ends. That means it's something you been Using or doing when you started till now.
Go back and think what you have been doing since your Loc Journey.
Then you will see what started your build up.
Thanks for Sharing.
Click on this link to Learn how to get Build up out.
It works Excellent:
ruclips.net/video/ukp2EHuSUdc/видео.html
AKIYIAKELLY this is 100% true. You do not always see the effects of the products you use on locs immediately. It can take months to start see buildup from certain products. I have seen many ppl explain this in the comments. I hope Desiree takes heed
It's getting old. People keep saying the same thing
@@stmlifestyle3349 Hello... I Agree.
I Hope so too.
Be Blessed...
I love your locks
Thanks for all the great advice. I think I'm learning so many things the hard way with my locs and I really want to start over again, but it's been almost 6 years since I've had them! I dry my hair using a hair dryer bonnet attachment like you showed. I wish that I could air dry my hair; but unless I have like 12 hours to dry it, it doesn't work. My hair takes a looooonngg time to dry and air drying usually leaves a mildew, stinky smell in my locs.
Is there actually a way to remove build because im kinda done trying cutting of is not an option for me but please someone who had lint/build up and got it out how did you do it?
Acv rinse and clarifying shampoo
Damn near the entire RUclips loc community is scared to admit they don’t wash their hair properly and instead decide to blame products smdh
Trumpet Monkey I use a small amount of blue magic castor oil grease on my locs every once in awhile. I always had a problem with dryness. Even if I use rosewater, vitamin E oil, jojoba oil, my hair is still stale and dry!! I reached for that blue magic and my hair has been soft and supple ever since! Even my boyfriend can tell a difference. I don’t have any build up, but I also wash my hair at least bi-weekly with a clarifying tea tree shampoo and I only get retwisted once a month.
THIS! I can use any product including grease 😂 but if I don’t wash my hair properly there will be build up. I can’t go for a month without washing my hair... once every two weeks with random clarifying is what it takes for me
Yep all it is lol. If you simply wash your hair properly and don’t wait a long time to wash it, this will not be a problem 😂
@@kendallw4974 glad I saw this comment I do the same thing use grease at least once ever week and wash my hair at least 2 times a week! Perfect results
@@kendallw4974 thanks, do you wash it twice a week or twice a month?
Sometimes less is more. You're probably trying too many things with your hair. Find one product. If it works for you, stick with it.
I have the neutragena anti residue shampoo. I can’t wait to finish that bottle. It’s smells like a very clean public restroom to me. Like a factory made cleaning product that the housekeeper overused. Eck. I will stick to diluted blue Dawn detergent and Bath & Body coco lime shampoo.
Does the charcoal shampoo you use have particles in it? Like, is the charcoal super fine or visible in the shampoo? Because the charcoal itself may be causing build up (just a guess). When you did you ACV rinse, those black particles looked like it could have been charcoal, but of course I wasn't up close, so I don't know. Thanks for the video!
Everything you put on your scalp runs down your hair. Even your own sebum (which is mad thick) automatically runs from your scalp to hair without you doing anythingm. So using something on your roots and saying it's not touching the length makes no sense. In fact because you're locked, it's likely getting trapped in your hair and attracting lint to the outside and inner part of the locs. You love your hair and take care of it a lot, which is great. But you keep trying to get rid of build up after it happens. Consider trying to get to the bottom of the cause. It sounds like you have a lot of products that could be contributing to this build up. And if you choose not to listen to folks in the comments, maybe consider seeing a really good loctician. Because if you keep doing the same thing you'll continue with the same result..build up.
Also check out Yannie the locologist and curlynewgrowth here on YT. Yannie's advice is more based on experience and curlynewgrowth is more based on science and cosmetology. All just friendly suggestions.
Your right.... Prevention is better then cure
No it’s not hair grease I also use nature blessing on my scalp I don’t have build up I don’t put anything but a spray leave in on the end of my locs I been loc’d for almost 8 months now I haven’t experience any lint I also shampoo my locs every week
OMG...that's my comment your reading
This just made my day!
Team hair grease!
Mesha Manning awe awesome!! Thanks for commenting girly ❤️❤️❤️
But the locs are touching the hair layer after layer so the grease is actually touching more than just the roots Ijs just a thought never disrespectful much respect
Okay Desiree I'm not giving any more info/ comments or advice about that devil made Charcoal shampoo 🙄🙄
Sincerely wish u the best of luck with it 👍🏾
Donna Reid whats wrong with that shampoo?
@@NellyMariaArt Google the ingredient list of the shampoo
Then compare to this list ragingrootsstudio.com/shampoos-soaps/
listen to the advice and stop using that natures blessing grease🙃
I soaked my lox in an apple cider vinegar mixture. You will immediately see the results.
If you brush your locs - you will cause brakeage and shedding
Maybe try blue dawn dish soap... I used to be fixated on the buildup in my locs I think it’s from the product I used years ago in the beginning but mine is inside the loc...this is hard to get out as it’s embedded deep inside...grease is just petroleum though is my understanding which doesn’t do anything but leave a film on your hair. I only use rose water and vitamin e and really I don’t even use it everyday. I stopped using product for two years no shampoo just rosewater...I do acv baking soda like once every two months or so. I don’t use tea rinse anymore and yes less is best from what I’ve experienced
I use Dawn on my locs. i just love it❤
Tina Lane me too even soaking your locs in it
@@peacelocs3120 yaaaaaas boo🙌😛😘
Des .... sis ...come on girlie . I have commented many times on this , the grease does allow the dirt and lint to get trapped , and that wild growth is the worst, it Gave me dandruff and build up , and it is stinky , sticky and thick . Here is the thing when you wash as a loose natural it will come out . You also are detangling and brushing through your hair so that removes the build up bit not so in Locs. Locs do not allow the product to flow or totally rinse out. It doesn’t matter if you do ACV or dawn it is super stripping and drying to the hair , many of your Subbies feel the same. Oil and grease is a magnet and a sponge, when it comes to Locs .
Think about it it don’t matter how much you clean a sponge after a while you gotta toss it because of he bacteria and mold that will grow in it . No matter how much bleach and cleanser you use you have to get rid of it . This coming from a medical perspective. It’s logic . You also said what you put in will embed in your Locs , Blessings , stop with all the products. Less is more, also the ACV and dawn stripped your color that’s why you back to ashy brown.
Omg I thought your profile pic was an afro but it is locs. So cute. Locs are so versatile
superduperjoi thank you love!
You are wearing that hat sis I love it!!💗💓👑I use the Design Essentials line and I use 2 different types of shampoos and a conditioner...I have the Oat Henna and Protien shampoo, the Honey Creme shampoo and the Rosemary and Mint conditioner...I also use Taaliajh Waajid to retwist and castor oil to moisturize in between...I used to use blue magic as a loose natural because my hair is so greedy but now it would choke out my hair follicles so it's a no go for me but the castor oil has been amazing....Best wishes sis🎉👑🤗💗
So you've received enough comments on the nature's blessings so I won't add to it. Let's look at some other products you use.
What are you putting on the length of your locs? Anything contain coconut oil? Some love it. I won't touch it because it's a solid that can solidify in my locs. How about the jamaican mango and lime? I believe you used that for a while and that has certainly bitten many locers.
Finally when you are rinsing in the shower, how long? I rinse for 2 minutes, then I use my handheld shower head switched to a forceful stream to deep rinse my locs for 3 minutes (I have a timer). As they get longer, the deep rinse time will get longer.
I hope you find the answers sis!
Personally I wouldn't use grease for the simple fact that when it gets old and wet it tends to get gummy. But if it works for you then more power to ya. It probably works because you regularly wash your hair. I wouldn't recommend for someone who has long periods in between washes.
I seem to have that problem using oil🤷🏾♀️
I wasn't trying to be shady when i quoted "Nature's Blessings" in the comments (in your previous video) I put it in quotation because I was referring to the product. I also see you deleted my comment, now that's shady.. 🤷🏽♀️ But I ain't mad atcha😌
I still think its from the Eco Styler gel (among the other shelf products including Dr Bronners which contains coconut oil) you were using in the beginning, I've been watching your videos since I started my locs 2 years ago 🖤 Sometimes you do practices no one else does or recommends which I dont understand because youre on RUclips and you seem to read a lot but it doesnt manifest into healthy hair practices. I know you're trying to create video content but less is more, way more #locnation
I am 9 years locked and ever since I started dying my locs I notice that they are dry no matter what I do! Seriously considering using grease. It definitely worked back in the day so maybe it’s time to go back to basics.