Demonstrating How to use Morrocco Method's Volcanic Powder Dry Shampoo

In a previous video, Linda shows you how to wash your hair while using a minimal amount of water. In this video, Linda demonstrates how to use Morrocco Method's Volcanic Powder Dry Shampoo. A perfect alternative to not only saving water…but extending the time between washes. If you have any further questions, please leave it in the comment section and we will be sure to get back to you. https://youtu.be/3OXFgQPMHyM

How to Wash your Hair with Little Water

In this video, Linda shows how she washes her hair with a minimum amount of water in order to save water and also to be able to choose filtered water if she finds herself in a place, which offers only hard, soft or chlorinated water. Do more with less, save water and clean your hair. If you have any further questions feel free to leave a comment and we will sure to get back to you. https://youtu.be/KItaNMJRdJg  

DIY Cutting Your Own Hair

Some of us cut our own hair when we were kids and since we probably got an intense response from our parents, we never dared again. I cut my teddy bear's fur and when I noticed that it wouldn't grow back, I waited for many years until a boyfriend needed a trim while we were traveling. I am a professional haircutter and prefer having my hair cut by another person because it is more relaxing and more precise; yet, I have cut my own hair many times. It feels empowering and freeing to cut my hair, even if I just cut the ends, my fringes or the front part.

Here is what I learned about cutting your own hair:

• Invest in a pair of good haircutting scissors. Other scissors may not cut your hair off in a clean way, which may cause microscopic or larger breaks and tears.
• Don't cut your bangs just before going to the party. Set time aside and cut your hair when you can be undisturbed.
• Cut less at first. You can learn how your hair reacts and cutting a little at a time will give you more practice and will guarantee that your hair won't be too short.

If you have long hair, I suggest you split the hair in the middle of the back (photo below)               and comb it all forward laying it on to the curve of your neck (photo below)             Have your hair at least slightly wet and on your skin and then bring it up to the length you like. (photo below)             This should give you a pretty straight line when your hair is combed back again.

Alternative Methods:

There is also the ponytail method for cutting layers into your own medium to long length hair. First, thoroughly comb or brush your hair out and make a ponytail. The placement of the ponytail band can be at the bottom of your neck, in the middle of the back of your head, at the highest point of your head, straight up from the middle of your scalp, or pulled together in the front like a unicorn horn. If you comb your ponytail out and cut the tip evenly, you will have slightly layered contour. The more length you cut off the more layers you will have. You can also make a mini-ponytail out of your bangs or fringes to create a slightly layered and even look. When you cut your bangs, don't frown as this will make the bangs look longer. If you would like to trim the ends of your straight, wavy or curly hair during a lunar day, pick up one strand of hair at a time and cut the ends off with decisiveness and intention to stimulate growth and increase thickness and health. Cut the ends off which feel dry and which become easily tangled. When you have waves or curls, cut the end of the curl, right where the next curl or wave begins. Cutting in the valley (middle) of the curl may cause your hair to take a few days to curl up again. Shorter hair it will be easier to cut all of your hair, not just the contours, because you don't have to stretch your arms too much and there is much less hair, which could come between your hands and the cutting line. Most people who cut their own short hair go around their head by measuring and feeling with their fingers and occasionally checking in the mirror. Brushing your hair before you cut can allow you to cut without using a comb. You can also use your middle and index fingers of one hand to section of hair, pull it perpendicular to the scalp and then cut the hair above the two fingers. You can cut the contours with scissors, however you will find that one side of your head will be easier to cut than the other depending on your dominant hand. Lastly, you may want to use an electrical trimmer especially around the ears and for the neckline, especially if you feel that you don't have much control with your less dominant hand. Release your inner haircutter! Practice makes perfect. Written by: Linda Hollatz

Split Hair Prevention

Hair can split or break due to chemical damage, nutritional imbalances, drying ingredients in conventional hair products, stress, environmental conditions, toxicity, climate, poor quality combs and brushes, and certain fabrics rubbed against the hair. Hair splits when the cuticle layer has too much air, is too dry, and is not lubricated enough. A lot of movement while sleeping on a synthetic pillowcase can contribute to hair breakage. Very high thread count cotton and satin pillow covers are much friendlier materials. Braiding long hair or securing it on top of the head while you sleep can be helpful in minimizing splits. The quality of hair ties and accessories is also important. Cotton harmonizes with hair better than most plastic and metal, and causes less friction. Check any 'hair holder' or barrette for rough or sharp edges or seams. If you always secure your hair in the same place, your hair may tend to break along that weakened area. Move that spot around a bit and let your hair fly free occasionally. A split hair is like a dry branch cracked open into two or more parts; it cannot be mended back together. While it can be temporarily coated, it will not grow or stay back together. There are only two solutions for split hair: cutting and prevention. Commercial split end repair products contain polymers and are fillers, which only last a limited time, and their residue often causes more dryness and breakage. Morrocco Method conditioners don't contain any polymers but instead contain high quality hydrating and nourishing ingredients. The goal for using them is to prevent hair from drying and dry hair from breaking. A head of virgin hair is rarely full of split ends. Usually, there is more healthy hair than split hair. Interestingly, we hear our clients say that they have lots of split ends, yet when we look for them, there are hardly any split hairs to be found. Many women think their hair is split when it is only dry or has many different lengths. Discovering hair of different lengths does not necessarily mean it has broken. Hairs may just be at their natural stages in the hair growth cycle or it could be the result of a previous haircut . Most split hair occurs at the ends of long hair or the crown hair, which grows from the highest part of the head. It becomes the outermost layers and is more subject to damage. The crown hair is most exposed to climate influences and manipulative hair styling. When you have split ends and you are not attached to the length, the easiest way to solve the problem is by getting a very good haircut to remove the damage. From now on, you can start over with new hair care habits and dietary improvements. High acidity in the system through the consumption of too much 'sweet, meat, wheat' and even coffee may be contributing to split ends. If you want to grow your hair long, yet it breaks off at a certain length, a split hair repair job is essential. This means finding a hairdresser who can see the split ends and is willing to take the time to trim these damaged areas. The process can be made easier by taking small sections of hair, twisting them gently causing the split hairs to stick out. A tedious job and can strain the arms and eyes. If the desire is to grow the hair healthier and longer, it is necessary to bring the whole head of hair beyond its 'breaking point.' Split End Prevention Summary • Getting the split ends cut by a professional who will take the time to do a split end surgery without shortening the rest of the hair • The split ends need to be cut 1/3 – 1/2 of an inch above the area where they split since that part of the hair is likely to split as well • Using gentle hair bands • Reducing exposure to heat: hot water, blow-drying, and sun • Avoiding chemicals • Brushing and oiling your hair • Reducing acidic foods Edited excerpt from Awakening Hair – Caring for Your Cosmic Antenna by Linda Hollatz

The Natural Pet Diet for Healthy Animals

If we are what we eat, should our animals be on a natural pet diet, too?

We don't call our pets our best friends for nothing! Some studies say that people with pets live happier, longer lives.  If you ask most pet owners, you'll usually find that they describe their animals as family. Would you ever consider feeding a member of your family a diet that's bad for their health? We didn't think so. The same thought should apply to a natural pet diet, too. Commercial pet foods could be doing more harm to your pet than you might think. Commercial Pet foods:

• Were designed as a way to use leftover, processed materials, not for a pet's health
• Contain artificial coloring, flavoring and preservatives for a long shelf-life
• Are made with high amounts of grain that are not truly typical or healthy for a pet's diet
• Can contain animal by-products (the unusable "parts" of other animals like hooves and ears)

Q: What's the healthiest kind of food to feed your pet? A:  A natural pet diet is healthy! Raw meats, fish and veggies from the local farmer's market are best for your pet. Local farmer's markets have it all. The more we support local, the better! Commercial pet foods might be convenient, but they don't always have the nutritional value of a natural pet diet that our animals need. In fact, many commercial pet foods are grain-based. This is a food group typically known to be bad for an animal's diet. Historically, animals have survived on proteins from meat, bones, raw eggs, dairy and some vegetables. Benefits of a natural pet diet can include:

• Healthier skin and shinier coats
• Higher energy levels
• Stronger immune systems and digestive systems
• Naturally clean teeth and gums
• Increased physical activity and healthy weight maintenance

If pet owners lead longer and happier lives, we should want our animals to have long and happy lives, too. Discover what a natural pet diet can do for your animal's health!