You Don't Need To Put Anything In Your Hair. Ever. And It's Finally Catching On...

Sometimes, if you're not popular, people need to hear it from a different source....

The article below pretty much sums up my ENTIRE philosophy over the last 5 years. In fact it was almost as if I'd written it myself.

When I started CleanLocs 5 years ago there was nothing online about cleaning Locs outside of a few people who had talked about ACV rinses. What I was preaching nobody was not being addressed. CleanLocs is the first Loctitian dedicated solely to keeping your Locs healthy and clean!

I've seen it time and time again, where the client is using way too much (of everything) because that is what they did before, "thats what my Loctitian told me" or they were not given any guidance at all. That on top of  poor washing techniques leads to heavy, dusty, frizzy, dry scalp and Locs. As a result Locs get treated the same way as loose hair does. This is a problem for a myriad of reasons, the main one being that our needs are unique, and requires an approach that is equally specific. 

The effects of using copious amounts of Shea Butter, Coconut Oils, and other products

Now, I understand that I'm but a humble Loctitian on some "your hair doesn't need oils and butters" crazy talk.......but peep the article for 7 reasons that support the #CleanLocs philosophy to Loc Maintenance

7 Reasons Why You Need to Stop Using Coconut Oil & Shea Butter On Your Hair

VISIT: Third SERVICE: SteamWash'n'Loc w/LocDetailing ISSUE: Doesnt Like Doing Her Hair QUOTE: "I get my sister to pretend to be MissNiya....Aint nobody got time for that. You can't duplicate it"

Because I only deal with Locs, I have literally looked at them almost every day for 5 years. Investigating, researching, building, learning, discovering and innovating ways to address the issue of heavy, lifeless, lint laden locs. Over time I have logged over 5000 hours elbow deep in Locs. This gives CleanLocs a unique observational advantage. 

If you're a current client of mine, please drop a line below and tell us about your CleanLocs experience and what life is like once you've made it past your withdrawal phase of being product free. I ask you to leave a note because I can preach all day but it is YOU the client, the one who has actually gone through my process who can attest to product free, lint free, gunk free, itch free Locs with supple roots that have a clear curl pattern.

CleanLocs #SupportsLocal | Kal & Mooy Somalian Cuisine

If You've Ever Walked Along The Busy Strip From Queen And John To University You've Probably Passed #KalAndMooy Somalian Food. It's Hidden In "Queen Food Court" Directly Across From The Spinning Wheels Sticking Out Of a the CityTV Parkinglot Wall and Just East Of The Crepe Window on a The North Side. Inside About 3 Nooks In Is A Wonderful Smiling #Ladypreneur Who Made Her #Dreams Come True After #20Years Of Hard Work Manifested As A #FoodTruck and Take Out Right Across From The Much Building!! Congrats Ayesha On Representing Equality And Determination. She Has A Handsome Husband Whom She Describes As "So Nice", Who Supports a Her 100% In All Her Endeavours Over Their Years Together. I Just Love This #HerStory.  

I had already purchased my lunch across the street prior to discovering Kal & Mooy but decided to buy a veggie samosa with her special sweet and spicy sauces on the side. It's Important To Support Each Other And Ayesha Shared With Me That Her Relationship With Neighbours At a 'The Jerk Joint' Is Great, And She Wishes That More People Would Follow Suit In Hopes That The Community Will See The Long Term Benefit Of Being Persistent In Your Goal Yet Flexible In Your Methods When Choosing To Support Others Within Our Community. 

She Also Shared With Me The Struggle She And Other Businesses In A Similar Position As Hersrf Business-wise Have When Competing Against Larger Companies For Prime Retail And Commercial Locations. They Are Leased At Rates That Can Only Fall In The Recommended 30% Of Ones Budget If You Are A High Capital High Profit Company. It's Not a Always That Black And Or Simply Small Business In General a Don't  Know How To Run A Business It's Sometimes That The Resources Are Just Not As a Easily Accessible As It May Be To Thoae With More Capital.  But That's A Concept And System That Runs Deeper That This Post. as Consumers In Our Community We Should Be Aware Of That When Choosing To Work With Each Other. 

With All Of a that Being Said Ayesha Has So Much Confidence In Her Cooking That She Doesn't Even Let It Shake Her A Bit. and a Rightfully Do Having Been Recognized a For a Her Food By a The a Torinto Star And Other Publications. This Woman Is Strong And Flexible; Like Bamboo. A True Warrioress. And Her Reward Is In The Love She Puts a into a Her Meals. 

Options Include Items Such As Hot Salad Featuring Quinoa, Greens, Lentils and Red Onions ( for my onion eaters ) $10,  Somalian Style Meats (Including Goat) And Veggie Dishes with your choice of Rice, Wrap or Injera (if you're smart enough to ask) $4-12 and of course $2 Samosas.

Ayesha Enjoyed Our Convo So Much a that She Offered Me A Complimentary Gungo Peas Soup And Agreed That Any CleanLocs Client That Visits Will Be Given A Little Extra Special Treatment! Just Show Your CleanLocs Receipt And a Get a Free Samosa With Any Purchase Of An Entree. In Turn, Show a Your Kal & Mooy Receipt And Get Whatever You Spend As A Discount At CleanLocs! 

CleanLocs Community | What If I Told You, I Was Mentally Ill...?

Brandon Hay is a very intelligent brother. Grounded and Focused in his community goals. Since I met him almost 10 years ago, he's continued to lift himself, his family and community upward. Although his main focus has always been BlackDaddiesClub he is ever evolving as his consciousness grows. With that being said, it is no surprise that his evolution has carried him into the unspoken, hidden, stigmatized realm of mental illness amongst minority groups. How would you like t participate in what promises to be an illuminating series of discussions around the subject of mental health in the black community?

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Mental Health is generally looked at by society as a way to ostracize what we don't understand. Within the black community, it is often looked at as something mostly white people go though. Part of this may lend from the idea that blacks are traditionally put on a pedestal of perceived great inner strength and physical prowess.  I mean... we did make it through slavery and the civic war right? We don't need Xanax and Percacet.... or do we?

These ideas and more can be discussed in an open yet safe environment where you can comfortably express your transparency, when navigating through mental issues. Brandon is an excellent listener who analyses any topic from varying perspectives so as to develop a well-rounded concept to base his genuine line of questioning on. There is a sense of comfort that eventually overcomes you as you break down your wall of vulnerability brick by brick When I asked him why he was having this community discussion, he responded "yeah...its important because folks are dying out here in silence"

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO HAVE THIS TALK?

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WHY IS THIS DISCUSSION IMPORTANT?

Sponsored by Across Boundaries, the focus of these discussions will give a platform to community members to share their thoughts about what mental illness means and how it has affected them. In addition, we will highlight the various mental health support networks that are available to individuals and families.

Over the past three months, we learned from various community members that potential participants were worried they may have to disclose information that would leave them feeling vulnerable.

Therefore, we will be using mock case studies developed by Across Boundaries, so that community members will be able to engage in candid discussion about mental health awareness that is both non-invasive and empowering

The dialogues will be taking place in five different venues throughout Toronto during the month of November. Each discussion aims to give centre stage to the various ways that mental illness can affect us, based on class, gender, sexual orientation, and location

These discussions will break down misunderstandings about mental health and work to kill the idea that black people don't ever suffer from mental illness. Talking will show and prove that it's an issue not easily remedied by pseudo-concern. Reminding us, that its a disability, not a crime.  It will especially create an environment where we can be vulnerable and express how we are really feeling. It will allow us to be heard. 

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All discussions will be free of charge and light refreshment will be served.