They just wont go away! And with my fine hair, you can see them very easily through my hair. I use a SLS free shampoo and my conditioner NEVER goes up beyond my ears. I'm sooooooooo tired of this.

Everyday I keep looking in my mail box for my MM products...

1c/Nii
12/22/26 Growing since Aug '07
Using Live Clean shampoo and Redkens All Soft Conditioner and Giovanni Direct Leave In Conditioner.

Are having hormone-type issues? It could be from that. It may help to use some clay - I know you can order cosmetic clay from Mountain Rose Herbs. You might want to do a scalp mask, similar to how you would do a facial mask. That might help calm your skin and absorb any excess oil you are producing. HTH!


32.5 " long, type 2b C iii
wash as necessary- various products
ACV rinses
oil nightly with coconut oil or shea butter
two braids for bed
23" as of Jun'07
23/30/36
First goal reached 03/09

as I can remember, and since I rarely get them on my face (I have to count my blessings) I dont think that thats the reason. However, I am stressed lately because of Ralph, work and money, so that could easily be a trigger too.

All I can think of is because my hair gets oily after 24 hours, those creepy little bacteria THRIVE on this. The only thing I can think of is washing daily. One website recommened a anti dandruff shampoo so it will kill them, but I"m so nervous doing that. I got my boyfriend to start using Nizoral shampoo for his insane dandruff and it worked like a charm (before, NOTHING worked).

A clay mask might do the trick. This is why I'm eagerly waiting for my morrocco method shampoos because I get a sample of the zen detox which is eactly that; a scalp detox mask.

Thanks for understanding ladies.

hugs

1c/Nii
12/22/26 Growing since Aug '07
Using Live Clean shampoo and Redkens All Soft Conditioner and Giovanni Direct Leave In Conditioner.

Some natural dandruff shampoos use this as an ingredient. Sometimes it's as simple as bacteria build up... as to why that happens more often than not to some, I don't know!

-Fox

April 2008
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Products Used:

Ida's Shampoo Bars



Aubrey Organics S&C
Nature's Gate Conditioners


Vinegar/herbal rinses

Oils: Jojoba, Sweet Almond, Virgin Oil de Coco Creme, Monoi, Castor, Meadowfoam Seed & essential oils
Shea Butter (from which I make my own leave-in)

MP Popular Mix Brush and Pure BB brush
Wood and Horn combs
Vitamins/Minerals/Herbal supplements

when he's under stress. He was told to use a shampoo used on horses but he's never been able to remember the name of it. He is better since we all switched to natural products though. He has thick hair and finds it embarassing at times.






Progress from June 2006 - July 2009

2a/M/ii
Mid-Dark brown with natural red and silver highights; fringe/bangs.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 36"/90cm (Original goal and was reached July 2009)
New Goal 44"/112cm

Current routine: (Trying to keep it as simple as possible): WC on the weekend; scalp washes every second day; oiling 2-3 nights per week; S&D when I think of it; and dusting every 8-12 weeks.

Shampoo: Organic Instincts diluted with herbal tea (rosemary and chamomile).
Conditioners: A'Kin Protein or Moisturising Conditioner mixed with 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp coconut oil (dissolved in 1 tsp boiling water before adding conditioner).
Oils: Favourite is almond oil. Occasionally will use a blend of coconut, almond, olive in the ratio 2:1:1 in summer or as a deep oiling treatment.
Other: ACV infused with herbs (depending upon availability I use a selection of lavender, rosemary, cinnamon, sage, and thyme); BBB; wooden comb; Mason Pearson comb; Logona herbal henna.

'Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfailing beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.' 1 Peter 3:3-4

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After joining the loom and using more natural products and avoiding anything with parabens in it they went away. So for me I think it was an alergic reaction.


Leah
Age: 45
3bFii
23.5/27/Waist-goal reached: 9/1/08
23.5/29.5/Hips (new goal)
CO only every 3 day. Baking Soda washes with Sauve Coconut conditioner about once a week.
Hebal tea rinses 3 times a week: chamomile, thyme, rosemary, sage and ACV.
Jojba & EVOO with lavendar EO daily.
Deep oil treatments using cocount oil the night before wash day. Honey rinses.
Sleep with scrunchies down length of pony tail or up in a high bun or braid.
"Happiness depends on ourselves." -Aristotle

"There are times when only a dog will do for a friend: when you're beaten, sick and blue, and the world's all wrong; for he won't care. If you break and cry, or grouch and swear; for he'll let you know as he licks your hands that he's downright sorry and understands." -Don Blanding (1894-1957)

...the product I was using. If I was having problems, then I would rotate to another shampoo or conditioner. Finally, and heaven only knows how many products I tried, I don't have those dasterly bumps!

Funny thing is I have been using natural shampoos (mostly) for years and years and completely since I phased into the Loom-Life. Yet just last month I tried my daughter's shampoo (because she was having awesome results) and I have had no problems yet whatsoever. I sort of expected it.

She uses Herbal Essence Hydalicious in the orange swirl... I'm using it too and love it!

I still keep to my natural conditoners... Pure Life Soap Co Lavender or Hugo French Lavender, because both of these do not cause the bumps. I believe they even nourish my scalp.

I have to be so careful with my scalp because it is sensitive.

Hope my experience can help just a little in shedding some light.

~~elvea rose~~

1b/F/i 20/25/33

I began growing from 20" October '08.
From 25" October '09.
My first goal is 26" ~ my second goal is
to grow without snipping until December '10
then trim 3" ~ and lastly my third goal is
to grow to 33" keeping it there for a bit.

My menders...
~rotating natural shampoos and conditioners
~solana gold apple cider vinegar
~honey from the wild bees
~desert essence of jojoba oil for summer care
~grape seed oil for winter care
~ORS carrot oil for deep treatments
~natural aloe vera gel
~sierra legacy wooden combs since '88
~artistree cocobolo combs since '05
~a basket full of essential oils

...and a hefty dose of patience and time!