Many have flooded my phone (including Mom) asking the main question: Why in the hell did you cut your locs?
I’ve been a proud loc head for 6 years going thru life experiences that have forever left imprints on me. From cultural enlightenment moments to becoming an official hair connoisseur aka barber has gotten me to this point. But as I venture deeper in this industry called “men’s grooming,” I’ve learned certain limitations slow us down. Like visual artists or music producers, our hair is an open canvas into shaping the refined gentleman. Dreadlocks have taught me significant things about character and other helpful values (patience). But in order for me to truly understand hair at its finest and treat some of my prospective clients with solutions, I wanted to be apart of the learning experience and expand my product knowledge. My big chop has taught me an important lesson:
Every man, at some point in his life, has to be willing to accept the challenge of his own evolution. By doing so, he embraces the open doors of opportunity that can immediately begin to flow his way. – Sunny, Groom Guy
Let the chop be a reminder of our value system here at GroomGuy.com in knowing that change is in the palm of your hand. You are the master of your own destiny and don’t allow outside forces to influence your decisions that require YOUR attention. Manhood has a variation of stages and I’m excited to see what lies in store for my next step in life.
In an effort to continue to inspire other big chop prospects, I want to make sure ya’ll have the proper arsenal of products that can lead to an easy, smooth transition into natural regrowth of hair. Below I’ve listed some personal recommendation of products that can instantaneously get regrowth back into a healthy formation for spring & upcoming heat weather.
Frederick Benjamin Haircare Collection
I was able to recently get a full dosage of the New York-based product line and immediately soaked in the suds of Frederick Benjamin. The 3-combo hair collection is a great base to cleanse your hair. The signature chemical agent of spearmint penetrates the scalp allowing that easy tingling sensation that ensures cleanliness. The minty scent is not overbearing either. Conditioner remains a critical procedure in hair cleansing due to its specific job of combating dryness, split ends, and dandruff build up. According to Frederick Benjamin Journal, “hair cells are almost like fish scales, and conditioners not only smooth over the surface of them but they work done to the root to infuse moisture at the source of hair growth and close the hair cuticle.”
Get your hands on FREE.99 sample conditioner here.
J Carter Men Curl Activation
After the full cleansing, I came to realization that I have to start reactivating the curl texture pattern. J Carter is the new solution for achieving those curls and adding the natural oils back into the scalp and hair strands. Since I have softer hair, I jump immediately to the Drench & Curl Krush for that daily dosage. Its a lightweight consistency that doesn’t leave my hair drenched in cream or oils. Thats a turn off for me!
Curl Sponge
It’s no fluke. The curl sponge actually does wonders. Be sure to apply some scrub action for up to two minutes for full coiled curls. The key to a success curl is maintain the curl direction. So if you curl your hair to left stick to that rotation & vice versa. Be sure not to spend more then $10.00 for this bad boy.
Groom Guy Tip: Grab some household scissors for a little touch if needed. You may catch some hair strands that refuse to fit into the head shape so we know they have to go.