Comments on: Hey Rastabella! http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/23/hey-rastabella/ Natural Hair, Beauty, Fashion and Makeup Blog Tue, 22 May 2012 22:36:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: sham http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/23/hey-rastabella/comment-page-1/#comment-235658 sham Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:27:50 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=366#comment-235658 as I understand it...the term dreadlocks was assigned when the Rastafari way of life was first spreading across the globe. I am Jamaican and asked my grandmother about it. She said they were called dread-locks because they were considered dreadful looking. Further, the "dreadful" characteristic was cast upon the wearer and ideas about his or her lifestyle,(beliefs, hygiene myths, eating habits etc. You know people make up rumors before they just ask about something.) I have never heard any of my Rastafari uncles refer to their crowns as dreads or dreadlocks. Nonetheless, even though I'm not a Ras' when someone refers to mine as such, I don't reprimand, but gently introduce the idea of the term locs as an alternative. Just a personal take on things... Loved your post! as I understand it…the term dreadlocks was assigned when the Rastafari way of life was first spreading across the globe. I am Jamaican and asked my grandmother about it. She said they were called dread-locks because they were considered dreadful looking. Further, the “dreadful” characteristic was cast upon the wearer and ideas about his or her lifestyle,(beliefs, hygiene myths, eating habits etc. You know people make up rumors before they just ask about something.) I have never heard any of my Rastafari uncles refer to their crowns as dreads or dreadlocks. Nonetheless, even though I’m not a Ras’ when someone refers to mine as such, I don’t reprimand, but gently introduce the idea of the term locs as an alternative. Just a personal take on things…

Loved your post!

]]> By: DreadedTurtle http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/23/hey-rastabella/comment-page-1/#comment-224904 DreadedTurtle Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:07:28 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=366#comment-224904 i don't think it makes sense to put a stigma on the word "dreadlocks", there's already enough confusion to others as far as what dreads are about. we don't need to change what they're called to suit others, we didn't style our hair this way for others, we shouldn't name them for others. As far as treatment, i saw someone else had mentioned Lush; This is a great company, al their products are handmade and they're worldwide so it's available everywhere. the solis shampoo bar called SeaNick is great, has sea salt (to tighten loose locks) and bits of seaweed, smells great too! Also, i recently started using a coal tar shampoo. (which does NOT smell great!)A friend of mine recommended it as i have had my locks for 5 years but i still get loose strands hangin out (adam calls them "spaghetti's"!) Tightens up very well. i don’t think it makes sense to put a stigma on the word “dreadlocks”, there’s already enough confusion to others as far as what dreads are about. we don’t need to change what they’re called to suit others, we didn’t style our hair this way for others, we shouldn’t name them for others. As far as treatment, i saw someone else had mentioned Lush; This is a great company, al their products are handmade and they’re worldwide so it’s available everywhere. the solis shampoo bar called SeaNick is great, has sea salt (to tighten loose locks) and bits of seaweed, smells great too!
Also, i recently started using a coal tar shampoo. (which does NOT smell great!)A friend of mine recommended it as i have had my locks for 5 years but i still get loose strands hangin out (adam calls them “spaghetti’s”!) Tightens up very well.

]]> By: u http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/23/hey-rastabella/comment-page-1/#comment-119225 u Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:53:17 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=366#comment-119225 I really like the length of your locs! Just how do you trim your hair when it needs to be trimmed?! I am currently growing out mine and (5 years and going strong) and by my calculations I should have hair all the way down by back the end of 2009. I am waiting until then to start trimming my hair so that my locs will be more even and the thinned out parts will then grow out! I really like the length of your locs! Just how do you trim your hair when it needs to be trimmed?! I am currently growing out mine and (5 years and going strong) and by my calculations I should have hair all the way down by back the end of 2009. I am waiting until then to start trimming my hair so that my locs will be more even and the thinned out parts will then grow out!

]]> By: alazar henok http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/23/hey-rastabella/comment-page-1/#comment-113825 alazar henok Fri, 23 May 2008 14:12:23 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=366#comment-113825 hi hi am alazar from ethiopian i just want intro all interested member . hi hi am alazar from ethiopian i just want intro all interested member .

]]> By: kofi nartey http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/23/hey-rastabella/comment-page-1/#comment-107948 kofi nartey Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:42:10 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=366#comment-107948 hello all bredren and sistren in the caribbean who love rasta. I am the founder of (KEEP ALL MANKIND SUSTAINABLE K.A.M.S) a community based organization in the wonderful Krobo Land of Ghana where all is natural and the best town of mango growing. Lets consider repartriation and take it serious because i want all my brothers and sisters rastas to come home. I have a 3 bedroom accommodation for any carribean who would love to visit Ghana and kroboland.I am rendering this accommodation free for any true rasta who want to come and visit,live in Zion Ghana. Kofi Nartey Keep All Mankind Sustainable (K.A.M.S) P O BOX SA 290 SOMANYA KROBO GHANA 23321 PHONE 233-244-817772 hello all bredren and sistren in the caribbean who love rasta.
I am the founder of (KEEP ALL MANKIND SUSTAINABLE K.A.M.S) a community based organization in the wonderful Krobo Land of Ghana where all is natural and the best town of mango growing.

Lets consider repartriation and take it serious because i want all my brothers and sisters rastas to come home.

I have a 3 bedroom accommodation for any carribean who would love to visit Ghana and kroboland.I am rendering this accommodation free for any true rasta who want to come and visit,live in Zion Ghana.

Kofi Nartey
Keep All Mankind Sustainable (K.A.M.S)
P O BOX SA 290
SOMANYA KROBO
GHANA 23321
PHONE 233-244-817772

]]> By: kinshe http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/23/hey-rastabella/comment-page-1/#comment-60778 kinshe Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:02:28 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=366#comment-60778 Hey ab, whats hot. Just wanted to say thanks for the site and infomation. Im a guy with locs and am getting ready to cut them to the root (retire from my job after 25 years). I just think a new life is energing and I want to embrace it with a clean focus. Thanks again amd keep up the good work. Hey ab, whats hot. Just wanted to say thanks for the site and infomation. Im a guy with locs and am getting ready to cut them to the root (retire from my job after 25 years). I just think a new life is energing and I want to embrace it with a clean focus. Thanks again amd keep up the good work.

]]> By: Aisha http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/23/hey-rastabella/comment-page-1/#comment-57673 Aisha Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:49:02 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=366#comment-57673 I've been natural since 1997 and loc'd since 2004. When I first went natural, the movement hadn't taken hold and it was near impossible to find products that worked for me. I spent a lot of time on websites like nappturality.com and on yahoo groups sharing hair stories and product reviews. I've tried so many products...I was a product junkie, always trying to find the product that worked for my texture. Finally, I switched to natural products and they really work. I make my own hair oil. It's an olive oil base with jojoba, sweet almond, and coconut oil. I don't use shea butter anymore (I did when my hair was loose) becuse of build up. I use Aubrey Organics shampoo and alternate with Dr. Bronner's to clarify. I also rinse periodically with apple cider vinegar and water. I love my hair, although sometimes I miss wearing my afro :) I think one day, maybe 10 years from now, I'll cut off my locs and start again. I’ve been natural since 1997 and loc’d since 2004. When I first went natural, the movement hadn’t taken hold and it was near impossible to find products that worked for me. I spent a lot of time on websites like nappturality.com and on yahoo groups sharing hair stories and product reviews. I’ve tried so many products…I was a product junkie, always trying to find the product that worked for my texture. Finally, I switched to natural products and they really work. I make my own hair oil. It’s an olive oil base with jojoba, sweet almond, and coconut oil. I don’t use shea butter anymore (I did when my hair was loose) becuse of build up. I use Aubrey Organics shampoo and alternate with Dr. Bronner’s to clarify. I also rinse periodically with apple cider vinegar and water. I love my hair, although sometimes I miss wearing my afro :) I think one day, maybe 10 years from now, I’ll cut off my locs and start again.

]]> By: Sister Toldja http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/23/hey-rastabella/comment-page-1/#comment-57311 Sister Toldja Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:05:12 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=366#comment-57311 Darn it....my internet went out just as I submitted a LONG comment! I'll recap in brief: not a Rasta but I have had dreads (yes, dreads) since 2005. Use mostly oil products (sometimes Carol's Daughter, sometimes drugstore). Because my hair is curly (and since I started locking, it seems like my new-growth is actually silky), I sometimes use a lightweight gel to avoid flyaways. I would prefer not to, but oil is not as reliable and build up occurs too quickly. Can anyone recommend some good at-home coloring products? I have not been satisfied with the products I used pre locs( Prference, any of the bull they market to Black women, Feria, etc.). Darn it….my internet went out just as I submitted a LONG comment! I’ll recap in brief: not a Rasta but I have had dreads (yes, dreads) since 2005. Use mostly oil products (sometimes Carol’s Daughter, sometimes drugstore). Because my hair is curly (and since I started locking, it seems like my new-growth is actually silky), I sometimes use a lightweight gel to avoid flyaways. I would prefer not to, but oil is not as reliable and build up occurs too quickly.

Can anyone recommend some good at-home coloring products? I have not been satisfied with the products I used pre locs( Prference, any of the bull they market to Black women, Feria, etc.).

]]> By: Beverly http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/23/hey-rastabella/comment-page-1/#comment-56693 Beverly Sat, 27 Oct 2007 02:03:43 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=366#comment-56693 Nice to see a post of locks afrobella. I am still in the process of figuring out the best natural products for my hair as well, although I make regular trips to the hairdresser. I am what they call a salon rasta...though I don't particularly like being referred to as rasta since I am not. One. I figure since i don't follow the faith, it's unfair to be referred to as such. It's like calling all Indians hindu. Anyway, I would love to see more reviews on products,that are as natural as possible. So sick of the damn manufactured chemicals. Unlike Atillah, trips to the river with requisite cocoa pod in hand are a little bit inconvenient...LOL May look into that almond oil recipe though. Nice to see a post of locks afrobella. I am still in the process of figuring out the best natural products for my hair as well, although I make regular trips to the hairdresser. I am what they call a salon rasta…though I don’t particularly like being referred to as rasta since I am not. One. I figure since i don’t follow the faith, it’s unfair to be referred to as such. It’s like calling all Indians hindu.
Anyway, I would love to see more reviews on products,that are as natural as possible. So sick of the damn manufactured chemicals. Unlike Atillah, trips to the river with requisite cocoa pod in hand are a little bit inconvenient…LOL May look into that almond oil recipe though.

]]> By: Nydia Norville http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/23/hey-rastabella/comment-page-1/#comment-56652 Nydia Norville Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:07:37 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=366#comment-56652 Hi Bella, I moved from St. Lucia to the US 20yrs ago but my happiest and most fondest childhood memories are from St. Lucia. Your blog always give me a nostalgic feeling of the Caribbean and my family, something I don't always get where I am. You're doing a great job! Thanks, Nydia Norville Founder Luxe Essentials,LLC Hi Bella,

I moved from St. Lucia to the US 20yrs ago but my happiest and most fondest childhood memories are from St. Lucia. Your blog always give me a nostalgic feeling of the Caribbean and my family, something I don’t always get where I am. You’re doing a great job!

Thanks,

Nydia Norville
Founder
Luxe Essentials,LLC

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