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CleanLocs Movie Giveaway! | Spy feat Jason Statham & Melissa McCarthy
Hey CleanLocs Fam! Have you ever seen somebody walking down the street whose Locs are just screaming out for a SteamWash'n'Loc!? Well here's your chance to let #CleanLocs know alll about it and win passes to see Spy....just for spying!!!
Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst, and the unsung hero behind the Agency’s most dangerous missions. But when her partner (Jude Law) falls off the grid and another top agent (Jason Statham) is compromised, she volunteers to go deep undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent a global disaster.
Release Date: June 05, 2015
Rated: R
The movie plays TONIGHT at 62 Lebovic Dr near Eglinton & Warden at 7pm. Good Luck!
Here's how to enter!
- 1. Snap a pic of some Locs that need the CleanLocs touch
- 2. Post to @cleanlocs_tm via twitter or IG
- 3. Check your IG for around 5pm to see if you won!!
CleanLocs Knowledge | Retwist Time!......or Is It?
DOING IT TOO TIGHT
If you twist when the new growth is too short, a couple of things can happen; The hairs, if too short, won't allow enough space for the Loc to be looped through if using the interloc method with the rug-latch. This is unnecessarily painful and can cause hair to pop right out the follicle never growing back resulting in thin roots. Sometimes the new growth is sufficient but the loctician may use the NSEW method and this often results in breakage in an attempt to force the thicker loc through a smaller space when trying to loop it through more than once. This is also one of the leading reasons that people get turned off of the interloc method; for fear of pain and breakage. Twisting new growth and loose hairs too tightly in order to keep a manicured look can also lead to similar results as well as receeding your hairline. As with most things, too much of anything isn't good for you.
WAITING TO LONG
On the other scale of things, waiting to long can bear similar results as over tightening. Neglecting to tighten your Locs for too long can cause undue pressure at the line of demarcation, which is where your new growth meets the already formed Loc. The already formed Loc is far more dense than the root, and the root which is made up of our loose hairs, are still curls that will stretch out when pulled. As a result, the already formed lock weighs down and stretches out the curls in the new growth. After a while, the line of demarcation gets weak from the unbalanced force of gravity. Think of tying a rock to the end of a rubber band, and stretching it further and further..... eventually, you know what happens. And it looks a lot like this picture here.
SO WHEN DO I DO IT?
It is important to remember that the length of the new growth is more important than the time that has passed. Often caught up in rules and rituals, we forget that Locs are like fingerprints in the sense that they are truly unique to each individual. And even with that out of the equation, everyone's hair and nails do not grow at the same rate. Therefore it is unreasonable to expect your new growth to be the same as mine since we have different metabolisms, hair textures and diets.
RULE OF THUMB... PUN INTENDED
I learned a long time ago the importance of knowing the measurements of random parts of your body. Something to do with being creative.... With that being said, the top of your thumb is in an around an inch. If you hold your Loc at the root with the tip of your thumb touching your scalp, and the line of demarcation is past the top of your thumb, its time for a tightening. If a reference to time makes you feel better, every 4-8wks is a fair measure.
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!
Free Meatless Burrito From Chipotle!! Jan 26 - Feb 28 2015
CleanLocs puts great effort into a natural approach to your Locs. This means there is a lot of stress put on what you put into your body over what you put on your hair. It's great to see that this focus on what we put into our bodies is not only becoming more accepted and mainstream, it also means there are more options available to those who do chose a certain lifestyle.
Order our organic tofu Sofritas on Monday, January 26th at any Chipotle in the US or Canada, then bring your receipt back on your next visit—from January 27th through February 28th, 2015—for a FREE burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos of your choice.
Chiptole is the lastest member of the meatless bandwagon, offering Hodo Soy organic tofu burritos as a delicious meat-alternative to the traditional chicken and steak.
Check out the video's to see how the Tofu used by Chipotle is produced before it makes it to your belly
#CleanBodyCleanLocs
CleanLocs Promo. | FREE Sorrel ! FREE Style! And More!
This season pamper yourself or someone you love!! Treat yourself or a loved one to a SteamWash'n'Loc service to remove all the gunk, buildup, lint and last years negative energy and start fresh!! Clients often express how much lighter their hair feels and how great it smells after this treatment using steam to release the dirt, dust, lint, sweat and other buildup that has accumulated over the last 365 days!
After you #GetTheGunkOut, why not continue the pamper-me-time by having your feet and hands soaked, scrubbed and softened with a relaxing manicure and pedicure by SupremeMobileSpa!
Nicole Allen is a trusted and trained aesthetician who truly treats your experience like her own! Take advantage of her talents by booking a manicure and pedicure today!
CleanLocs clients who receive a SteamWash'n'Loc service can book this SupremeMobileSpa service for only $45!!
And the best part...? SupremeMobileSpa comes to you!!
Feel free to contact Nicole at 647.530.1300 for more information regarding the promo and other services she offers!! And of course drop us a line at cleanlocs@gmail.com for more info on #CleanLocs or call 647.496.0106
CleanLocs ShoutOut | HIBISCUS CAFÉ
A quick shout out to Hibiscus Café for allowing CleanLocs to drop a few of our postcards in the front of the restaurant! Its great to know that we have a clientele with similar tastes...pun intended!
For those of you who have never visited the quaint café, it is nestled in a sweet spot in the heart of Kensington Market along Augusta, just north of Nassau. They serve a short menu of rich and filling vegan foods.
Great atmosphere a large window that lets in lots of light and tranquil tunes while you nourish your body with the famous Soup and Salad, which WILL fill you. The title is not to be taken lightly!
There is a multi-bike-rack right out front and it is a great little nook to check out on during pedestrian Sundays during the summer months. And a comfort spot in the winter months with hearty root vegetables and warm soups that taste like your favourite place to curl up at home.
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?
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?
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.
All discussions will be free of charge and light refreshment will be served.
CleanLocs Knowledge | BREAKING NEWS PLEASE BEWARE
SUSPECT #1
Many of CleanLocs' clients live in and around or frequent the Kensington Market area as it offers a wide range of cultures and options for clean living, open minds and niche boutiques. Unfortunately last night Wednesday November 5th 2014 two men assaulted two women, beating them and smashing their heads against a rock!
These men are obviously sick and have been allegedly terrorizing the Kensington Market and Little Italy area assaulting random passers-by. They are considered to be armed and dangerous so please do not approach them, but contact the authorities discreetly.
SUSPECT #2
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416.808.1400.
CRIME STOPPERS: 416.222.TIPS (8477)
TEXT: "TOR" and your message to CRIMES (274637)
ONLINE: www.222TIPS.com
CleanLocs Knowledge | Do You Suffer From Perm Mentality ?
Often, I will hear client's speak of their experiences with their hair throughout their journey toward strong mature Locs. And often I scratch my head... You can think of Perm Mentality as a sort of extended sub division of the Slave Mentality; in the sense that it is so ingrained in our psyche, that we generally don't even realize it's there. There are a few Perm Mentality traits that I've seen over the years. Here are a few. Do you suffer from Perm Mentality?
Also Check out A Beautiful Disaster and leave your comments below!
GREASE & OIL: NATURAL OR OTHERWISE
There is a huge misconception that your hair cannot grow, or be beautiful unless you treat it with some type of product. This is an easy habit to slip into because we were once so accustomed to the requirement of hair products as we attempted to get our hair to go against nature. Now, it is good to use things in our hair that is nourishing just like we do our skin, body and mind. However, things things should be used as just that. Nourishment. Learn and understand your hair as you would your diet, or exercise routine. In fact these are the things that encourage the growth of strong beautiful Locs, not pomades, hair foods, waxes, gels and sprays.
TYING YOUR HAIR AT NIGHT
We are used to tying our hair at night to keep the perm laiiiiid. Curls pressed out. and baby hairs straight. That makes sense when you are trying to achieve a look that isn't naturally yours to begin with. But Locs need the encouragement of friction and knotting in order for them to mature. It makes more sense to cover your Locs when in unfamiliar territory, to keep it from being infiltrated by the day's pollutants and free radicals like dust, germs, bacteria, smells, and energies.
CONDITIONER
When hair is permed or flat-ironed, each of the hairs that grows from our follicles lay next to each other for the most part. Conditioner is designed to leave a coating on the strands that was stripped during processing. When hair is in its natural curly state the hairs are partying with each other in a beautifully coiled chaos! And when that party decides to get down with the rub-a-dub style....they hand out in tightly coled groups and are difficult to break the bond. Not much can get through, and if it does, its tough to get out. So applying conditioner to these tightly coiled, intertwined nattys is going to be a hella un-fun time to get out. It also attracts lint and dust which sticks to the heavy surface.
CleanLocs Family | Mel Dube Is Expanding Her Team!
LOOKING FOR MORE EXPOSURE?
WANT TO WORK WITH A SINGER/SONGWRITER?
NEED MORE LIVE VIDEO FOOTAGE?
Guitarist who is able to play a variety of guitars
interested in collaborating and willing to create original works with vocalists & producers.
Must both read sheet music and play by ear
Drummer /Percussionist who is comfortable personalizing their talent while playing in an RnB, Soul or Reggae vibe. African drumming styles also welcome
#CleanLocs Events | Why You Should Meet The Artists
#CrashTheParty is a monthly event that combines the Arts, Music, Food, Culture, Drinks, Artisans, Small Businesses & Like Minded Individuals for a night of networking. It is a great networking platform used by artists, small businesses and like minded individuals and to promote connectivity within their respective communities.
CrashTheParty and Artistree are about more than simply being a pop up shop or community event. It is about a network of people who can share ideas and collaborate on future projects. It is about meeting people in and out of your regular circle to generate new and innovative ways to boost your presence. It s about supporting local arts not just with financial donations but donating your time. Nothing means more to an artist than to truly be recognized and appreciated for their career, craft, or concept.
We encourage you to come out expecting to share ideas, discover something new and show support for the local businesses and talent you meet. You never know what could happen!
ADRIAN HAYLES
At the tender age of nine, Toronto-based illustrator Adrian Hayles discovered the expressive nature of the visual arts. With his continued artistic development, illustration became his deepest passion and talent. His desire to learn and absorb from his surroundings led him on a personal creative journey. As a graduate of the Graphic Design program at Humber College with over 10 years of working experience behind him, Adrian has established his place in Toronto’s modern art community. Developing a unique ability using light refraction and eye trickery, in high-light the llustrative qualities emerge. While in dim settings, the flow of the paintings revel hidden textures and amplifies the sense of motion. Although his style is provocative, inspiring and defies categorization, blurring the lines between graffiti and ultra realism, Adrian’s voice and vision is instantly identifiable
#CleanLocs Events | #CrashTheParty
TARA CLEWS - @TaraClewsArt #TaraClewsArt
All TaraClews Art is created in limited stock, making the value of each of these hand-drawn images increase with every squiggle. At tonight's event ONLY, you can grab any TWO Limited edition t-shirts for $40! flat!!!! That’s $10 in savings!! Each tee features an intricately doodled creature perfect for birthday & holiday presents or for those of you who need to express more than one side of your personality in a week
NU'KHARA BEAUTY - @NukharaBeauty #TotallyNaked
Buy 1 Pumpkin-Spiced Brown Sugar Body Scrub and get a pumpkin spiced body butter 1/2 off offer ends at midnight . In addition to the above Twofer is an amazing raffle that will give you a chance to win our customers favourite 8oz. Brown Sugar Body Scrub AND Whipped Body Butter in this month's favourite scent, pumpkin-spice!! Here's how to win: Purchase (1) of our handmade lip balms at #CrashTheParty for your name to be entered into the draw. EASY! May the best man/woman win!
CLEAR Nutrition - @ClearNutritionNut #EatClear
CLEARBars will be offering some amazing package deals on Saturday November 1st at Studio Bar. Already the tastiest and most cost efficient health bar on the market, pay LESS THAN $3/bar when you buy a months supply. ONLY at #CrashTheParty. And did we mention they taste great!!!
KOSI KNITS
SUPREME SHEA BUTTER BLENDS
A beautifully scented Shea butter blend for your whole body. It is a Superior moisturizer and has EXCEPTIONAL Healing properties for the skin. A Superior blend of Shea butter, Cocoa butter, Mango butter and Essential oils, Jojoba, Tea Tree, Camphor, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus, Juniper and Sweet Marjoram
NIKKI ANGIERS ART - #NikAngiersArt
Nikki Angiers pieces come is a number of canvas sizes, guaranteeing a piece suitable for any room on your home, office or gallery. Purchase any large canvas at $80, $60 or a $40 and get a 16x20 canvas FREE !!
CleanLocs Roots | Cover Your Hair, It's Too Pretty!
When I let my Locs down, I get comments. When I style my Locs accessorizing my look with neat braids and Locs twisted into a carefully constructed crown I get even more compliments! But it is no where near the amount of positive feedback I get when I wrap my Locs. "Oh wow! Your wrap looks beautiful" they say staring in awe and wondering how I managed to drape all that fabric so gracefully over my mane.
Some women cover their hair in slight shame in order to assimilate, while others do it for the sole purpose of "protecting" their hair. Check out the article above, to gain a little bit of insight and history regarding the wearing of stunning natural black hairstyles and eventually, the headwrap as well the backfire of the elitist politics surrounding it.
Do you feel beautiful wearing your Locs styled? What is the best compliment someone has made regarding your headwrap? #CleanLocs would LOVE to hear about it!! Drop us a line below!
CleanLocs client with her Locs styled into a detailed Style. All Styles are FREE this month with a SteamWash'n'Loc service
CleanLocs Client Looking Stunning In Her Nigerian Wedding Garb. Congrats on Your Union!!
CleanLocs Knowledge | 5 Clues It's Time To Wash Your Locs
SOMEONE NOTICES
Because the task of washing Locs can be a daunting one, its tempting to turn a blind eye to the need for a wash. If someone genuinely asks you when was the last time you washed your hair because they say it appears dirty, it probably is. They are probably not being mean but just can see what you don't want to.
IT'S HEAVY
The number one comment #CleanLocs client's make is that their hair feels lighter after having a SteamWash'n'Loc. If you find that when putting your hair up it feels heavier than normal it's likely filled up with dust, residue, pollutants, oils, butters etc which is weighing it down. On their own, these factors don't seem all that heavy but collectively it can add up.
YOU CAN SMELL IT
When your Locs smell anything but fresh, its a good time to give them a wash. As with residue, smells can linger and layer on top of one another cause quite the evolution of funk in your Locs. Often we cannot smell our own smell, the way it is impossible to tickle yourself. So if someone indicates that you're Locs are a little less than fresh, and you can't smell it, try rubbing your roots between your fingers and give that a whiff just in case.
ITS DULL OR DUSTY
Anything that is shiny is so because it reflects light, that includes hair. When hair is unclean it coats the strands with oil, dust, free-radicals, and whatever else your Locs come into contact with. This can cause a dull finish which decreases the amount of light that can be reflected off each strand, in turn giving a dull appearance. Time to wash all that off and restore your Locs naturally lit lustre.
IT'S ITCHY
When people get itchy it is because there are tiny organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye, physically crawling on the surface of your skin. Gross. Since your scalp is made of skin, that makes your head no exception to this fact. People intrinsically scratch their skin as a reaction to scrape the organisms off their dermis to relieve the itch. A better way to resolve this is to wash your skin, or in this case, hair.
CleanLocs | Why You Should Wash Your Locs
When perusing Loc blogs and the like, a question that is often asked when starting out is how frequently to wash your NewLocs if even at all. I'm not sure how this rumour got started that you should not clean your hair in order for Locs to form, but I would really like to ask that they stop perpetuating this myth. You MUST, I repeat MUST MUST wash your Locs!
In everyday terms, Locs are fomed by creating a bunch of random knots with a bunch of random threadlike hairs and each loc can have a few hundred hairs. If your hair is not clean there is a slick layer of oil and/or sebum on it. Now, something that is oily is usually slippery, and something that I'd slippery is generally more difficult to create knots with. Therefore the dirtier your hair, the less chance of knots forming or any tangling action, and definitely less chance, and longer time for Locs to form.
MIXED-RACE CLIENT WITH UNRAVELING LOCS
Sometimes I hear "my hair texture is different" and so this or that person feels they need to avoid washing so that the new Locs don't unravel. You might want to get a pen and paper for this next part; all new Locs unravel. LOL! Especially so for mixedrace hair, trust me I'm mixed with everything you can think of and "they" told me my hair would never Loc, because of the texture. But I tried my best to leave it alone, I washed it once a week, and in 4mos I was official.
Think of your new Locs like a plant, a mighty tree with strong roots. It is a cultivation. It requires, care, patience and a positive attitude. Your hair needs to be clean so that your scalp can get the oxygen and sunlight it needs to grow, and so that the hairs have enough "grip" to form the knots that create your Loc shaft. It takes time.
After having all kinds of gunk put into his Locs and being advised not to wash his hair for a few months, check out this client's testimonial below talking about his SteamWash'n'Loc experience after 2months of not washing.
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#CleanLocs | October Promo
#CleanLocs has been working hard to get a second location in the downtown area to replace the TorontoWest location and we've finally done it!! To celebrate, this month's promotion is full of savings for all our new Toronto South clients!!
If you would prefer to visit our Scarborough Location there is a great deal for you too!! Book a SteamWash'n'Loc Service and get your hairstyle FREE!! That is a $60 savings!!!
Any Length & Any Style
#CleanLocs Operates Independently out of LeMay Beauty Salon
