The Secret of Where Our Boxes Come From

If you have ordered from our raw store before, then you may have noticed a white sticker on your box that reads "RECYCLED." But when we say "recycled," we mean something quite different than just boxes made from recycled material...

The Secret

You see, here at Morrocco Method, we make the rounds to local businesses and shops, collecting excess boxes and packing material that would otherwise be thrown away. These orphaned boxes end up in our warehouse, where we they are reused for our orders. This is why our boxes come in all different shapes and sizes. You'll also find our products wrapped in various packing materials--peanuts, tissue paper and air cushions. (Don't worry! We take extra precautions to ensure that your products are safely handled, no matter what packing material we use.)

It's the Little Things

Reusing packaging is just one of the many ways we remain committed to green, eco-friendly business practices. We believe that it's the little things that add up in the end. For more tips on how to run a greener home, check out our 10 Tips for Going Green(er). You'll find that there are plenty of materials around the house that can be reused for a variety of purposes. For example, glass jars and pots can be reused as containers to store odd and ends or as beverage holders.

What things from around the house have you reused in creative ways?

How to Style Hair Without Heat: 5 Easy Tips

We've all been told at some point or another that we should limit the amount of heat that we apply to our hair. Heat thins hair, causes frizz and overtime results in premature hair fall. Problem is: heat is hard to quit when it makes things so much easier. But easier is not always the right choice for our hair. Here are a couple ways we can style hair without causing heat damage:

1. Squeeze dry your hair, don't rub it.

Most people step out from the shower, grab the towel and immediately begin rubbing their hair. Here's our first tip: don't! When you rub your hair, you create frizz, add static and damage your hair. Instead, use a towel to gently squeeze the water from your hair. This will keep your hair cuticles smooth. It may take more time, but your hair will thank you.

2. Brush with a boar bristle brush.

Boar hair is very similar to human hair. This makes it perfect for brushing, because it carries the sebum oil from your scalp and evenly distributes it throughout the rest of your hair. By using a boar bristle brush, not only will you reduce oil buildup at the base of your scalp, but the rest of your hair will become more conditioned. You'll be enjoying reduced frizz and an added soft, healthy shine. It will also add volume to your hair, giving you a blow-dried look without the heat. For more instructions on how to use a boar bristle brush, check out this video.

3. Brush in different directions each time.

When you brush your hair in the same direction everyday, your hair gets used to it and begins to settle. Your part becomes more pronounced and your hair becomes flat. Instead, alternative the direction you brush over your hair's part to add volume without heat. To make things easier, we have this helpful video to show you how: http://youtu.be/tyTcEKR0fug

 4. Makes curls with buns, flexi rods and even socks!

There are a ton of no-heat methods for turning straight hair into beautiful curls. The easiest way is to twist dry hair into a bun and leave it that way for a couple hours (freshly washed hair will hold curls better than unwashed hair). There are also a couple tools you can use, including flexi rods and even socks!

5. Use Blood of the Dragon Styling Gel.

Blood of the Dragon Styling Gel can be used on either wet or dry hair. Apply a dab to your strands, twist and hold, then release for no-heat curls. It also works great for taming frizz or smoothing pesky flyaway strands. If your style starts to lose definition, simply wet your hands and then shape and re-texture your hair.

What methods have you used to style your hair without heat? Let us know in the comments.

How to Naturally Treat Head Lice with Henna

Treatments for head lice are some of the most chemically-laden products on the market. Luckily, there are plenty of natural remedies for head lice that have proved very effective, one of which is henna.

How Does It Work?

Effective head lice treatments need to work on two fronts, addressing both the adult lice and the nits (eggs) that cling to the hair strands. Henna works quite simply in both these regards. The gritty texture of henna when properly mixed acts as a fine-toothed comb for nits. The acidic solutions that are commonly mixed with henna (lemon juice, etc.) also break down the glue-like substance that nits use to attached to hair strands. Additionally, the muddy, sticky qualities of henna makes it perfect for smothering the live bugs that are roaming the scalp.

Things You'll Need:

• Fine-toothed comb
• Bath towels
• Morrocco Method henna

To use henna as a head lice treatment, prepare and apply henna as normal. Use cling wrap or a shower cap and keep the henna on your head for at least three hours. After rinsing, comb your hair using the fine-toothed comb and let dry. For particularly bad infestations, Artemisia has been shown to improve effectiveness of henna for lice removal. Mix 25g of Artemisia with each 100g of henna.

NOTE:

Artemisia should not be used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, while henna is generally safe, consider consulting a physician before using henna on a child under the age of 12 to determine if the child has a G6PD deficiency. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K_mykXDT6c&list=UUt2XZvvkoORRTLqc1CuzVdA

Sources:

http://www.mehandi.com/shop/headlice/ http://hubpages.com/hub/5-Natural-Solutions-for-Eliminating-Lice http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/does-hair-dye-kill-head-lice-how-about-henna-paste