tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335015161711421051.post5327488975487906311..comments2023-06-06T15:27:51.934+01:00Comments on <center>A Dreadlocking Journey</center>: Month 16NaturaLocshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742014794183523448noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335015161711421051.post-36442494046179748222013-08-17T13:52:59.463+01:002013-08-17T13:52:59.463+01:00I hope OLD is short for 'Obviously Lovely Diva...I hope OLD is short for 'Obviously Lovely Diva' because there's nothing old about you Violeta. I too have greys which even dye struggles to cover sometimes. Idk, I guess being grey since childhood I quickly understood that hair colour can't dictate your internal age anymore than candles on a cake can :DNaturaLocshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742014794183523448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335015161711421051.post-53567817742680245962013-08-16T20:42:29.665+01:002013-08-16T20:42:29.665+01:00Hmmh... just learned something new. Had no idea th...Hmmh... just learned something new. Had no idea they won such an award. Cool! I guess the idea of culture is relative. I'm still waiting for my opportunity to go. :) <br /><br />I briefly met a family from Bordeaux monday while eating breakfast and it was interesting. I spent a lot of time observing them and trying to understand their french. Now that I'm older, I admit, I take more pleasure in just sitting and observing people from different cultures. Hmmh... maybe it's a sign that i'm getting OLD like the grey hair creeping up on my head. ;) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335015161711421051.post-27681004217363895652013-08-14T22:41:34.897+01:002013-08-14T22:41:34.897+01:00All those things certainly play a part in any trav...All those things certainly play a part in any traveller's experience. The people that had that opinion were very young and some had done so much consecutive travelling that it's not surprising they hadn't taken it all in. I only realised the magnitude of what I'd seen and done once I'd gotten home and had the chance to scroll through all the memories. Also unlike others I hadn't come for any history/architecture/culture but instead specifically wanted to see natural landscapes. Having just won the Capital of Culture award, central Marseille had become very commercial, tourist-wise, which took away from it's individuality and I assume that's why it didn't score as highly with those few travellers who probably had come for the culture. Nonetheless it's a city worth visiting :)NaturaLocshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742014794183523448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335015161711421051.post-23685987844532600442013-08-14T05:16:54.111+01:002013-08-14T05:16:54.111+01:00Hmmh... i guess not every traveler is the same. I&...Hmmh... i guess not every traveler is the same. I've traveled to small, medium and large sized cities. And I've found that all have their own charm.<br /><br />There are small cities/towns here in the US too where you won't find many clubs, museums, restaurants, and etc. The pace is usually much slower. But they offer things you normally can't find in big cities like quiet-healing-rest, forests, valleys and valleys of wild flowers, hiking trails, river rafting, (clear sky) star gazing, mountain climbing, horseback riding through actual wilderness... Stuff like that. I'm sure Marseille has its own unique fun.<br /><br />I guess traveling experiences depend a lot on how much you've traveled before, how mature you are, what kind of character you've developed, and why you're traveling in the first place.<br /><br />Anyway, glad you enjoyed yourself. :)<br /><br />And thanks again for the recent post on beach sand and dreads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335015161711421051.post-59279768103948755102013-08-09T16:55:50.653+01:002013-08-09T16:55:50.653+01:00The thing about Marseille is that it's so much...The thing about Marseille is that it's so much bigger than people think. I stayed in a hostel and met a number of people there who felt bored and disappointed with what they'd seen but I don't think they experienced things the way I did with my sister, in fact she herself hadn't been to half the placed I'd shown her due to working all year. I don't know I guess coming from the canada/states they've seen it all.<br /><br />And I do love the red, just wish they'd look that red all the time but I'm happy to keep with temp dye.<br /><br />Ocean debris was my concern too. I rinsed it each time I swam though I've yet to shampoo and deep cleanse (hopefully today). From what I can tell my locs felt very soft and smoothes for some unknown reason. I avoided any sandy beach and only swam in rocky areas which I think minimised much of the debri. As for sea salt I haven't noted a distinct problem but I won't know more until I wash it. I'm planning to use ACV and a shower cap for peace of mind. Since my shampoo in deep moisturing I think I'll clarify first then shampoo. Then re-colour and steam with coconut oil.<br /><br />My locs are quite dense and thick what with crocheting so I'd be surprised if any larger particles got in. Overall my hair feels the same as before but I'll keep you posted!<br /><br />:))))))NaturaLocshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742014794183523448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335015161711421051.post-23258273498482886532013-08-09T02:35:16.024+01:002013-08-09T02:35:16.024+01:00Marseille... One day... I came for these pictur...Marseille... One day... I came for these pictures ;) and i'm not disappointed. Woohoo!!!<br /><br />The blue of the water and the sky, omg, just beautiful... the perfect backdrop to your red dreads! :D Seriously loveeee the red dreads on you. Can't believe how long they've grown. I think I keep saying that, oops, but seriously, they're growing. hahaha<br /><br />So, I gotta ask, how did the sea water treat your hair? Did sand get stuck in your dreads? Was it easy to wash the sand and sea salt out? All the time I had dreads, I was afraid to go into the water.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335015161711421051.post-46807230816926773302013-08-07T21:08:34.066+01:002013-08-07T21:08:34.066+01:00Thanks, I'd say colouring later rather than so...Thanks, I'd say colouring later rather than sooner is better. You'll get to enjoy growing locs with your natural colour so you're less likely to miss it if you do take that step.<br /><br />When I regain some funds I might look into something to prolong the red, so far I'm colouring twice a month :/NaturaLocshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742014794183523448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335015161711421051.post-15582230947536016062013-08-05T00:36:46.701+01:002013-08-05T00:36:46.701+01:00Hair is looking good! I'm still debating about...Hair is looking good! I'm still debating about coloring my hair. I kinda miss my orange hair (literally, it was bright orange-red) ;_; If I find a good picture, I'll share =P<br /><br />Oh, and to help with the red, try a red tinted shampoo/conditioner. Though, I'll admit, it can sometimes be a wee-bit much for the hair. So, try to find a hair SPF lotion or spray. My fav is Aveda's Sun Care. Its a bit on the expensive side but it lasts quite a while. Mine lasted about 3-4 months, spraying once a day.<br />Amaiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10578592977989737793noreply@blogger.com