We're celebrating International Womens' Day

You don’t have to be perfect.
You don’t have to get it right every single time.
You don’t have to be superwoman or supermum , super daughter or super sister. 
You don’t have to the best at everything. 
You don’t have to try to be anything you’re not 


just be yourself, because WE LOVE YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE! 



We're celebrating International Womens' Day by giving you a free gift with every qualifying order over £30! 

No code necessary. 

Go ahead and be beautiful, keep rising, keep shining and keep loving yourself: you deserve it!


Click here to visit our website: 
 http://www.almocado.com/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=LoveMum





Annette & The Almocado Family xxx 

Website: Almocado

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Making Deep Conditioning Fun for Kids

It was really warm and sunny this half term  so I decided to use nature to make deep conditioning fun for my 6 year old. 

We got the sprinklers out and she jumped into her swimming costume. 

After splashing about for a while, I separated her hair into 4 sections and shampooed her hair with Stage 2 Hydrating Hibiscus Shampoo. 

I then applied the Triple Whipped Intense Conditioner liberally to her ends and worked it through each section, gently detangling with my fingers until her entire head was completed. I really like this conditioner because it's blended with organic Castor oil, Coconut Oil and Avocado oil that work together to soften the hair and the combination makes detangling so easy for us.

Finger detangling has been working for us in terms of length retention and reducing breakage because using my fingers gently and patiently helps prevent ripping and tearing.  I've also found that using my fingers to fan through the tangles at the ends (using a similar motion as to that of playing a harp) leaves her with fewer split and uneven ends. 

I left the conditioner in her hair while she jumped on the trampoline and chased butterflies, the heat from the sun helps the conditioner better penetrate her hair strands.  The photo mosaic below shows the conditioner immediately after application (top two) versus after half hour in the sun (bottom two).

When I had rinsed out the conditioner, I found her hair felt moisturised - like I could literally feel it in her hair - which meant that I didn't need to apply loads of butters or treatments afterwards. 

I simply applied a light coating of our Cocomonoi Joy oil to seal in the moisture before the sun dried it out too much, and I began banding her hair for the week ahead. 

Stay tuned and I'll show you the final result .


#triplewhippedconditoner#coconutandcastoroil #avocadooil#deepconditioning #hairtreatment #almocado#naturalhair #naturalhairproducts #organic#ukbrand #curls #curlyhair #afrohair

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Natural Shampoos by Almocado

Did you know that in addition to two aromatherapy blends for our shampoo bars, we also make three shampoos?

1. our popular StrandsTogether with seaweed and blue lupine extracts clarifies, restores natural sheen and bounce to natural hair and locs
2. the new Hibiscus and Aloe shampoo with extra moisturising and conditioning agents
3. and for the co-washing crew: the Jasmine Hibiscus Cleansing Cream for the mildest cleaning yet!

Have you tried them?

Head on over to our website to order yours

www.almocado.com

4th of July SALE!

Almocado wishes you a Happy Independence day!

To celebrate with our loyal US customers we're offering discounted shipping of just £10.00 on all orders placed between midnight on July 3rd and midnight on July 4th.

Here's a snapshot of your feedback:
 

"Shipping stings but I keep coming back because your products are just that good!"

"Yummy, Yummy Yummy! Love it. I can't wait to wash my hair with Almocado's products! "

"My hair used to shed a lot and was quite dry but since using Almocado the shedding has stopped"

"My locs are cleaner, smell better and feel so soft!"

"Love the Peppermint Tea moisture mist - it has a fresh minty smell just perfect for refreshing my

Sisterlocks after a workout at the gym. I love it, love it, love it"

"Almocado products are not too heavy and work really well on my bi-racial curls. Recommended!"

"Loved your shampoo! Even cut open the bottle so I didn't waste a single drop!!"

The £ is at it's lowest since the 1980's, so the exchange rate is in your favour! Combined with reduced shipping costs this is a great time to try Almocado for the first time or stock up on your favourites.

Just remember - the sale is for ONE DAY ONLY! Don't miss it! 

Shampoos & Conditioners from £13.50 Buy Now Moisturisers & Butters from £9.99 Buy Now Hair Oils & Spritzes from £9.99 Buy Now

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Free Gift This Valentines Day

Free gift from Almocado with every purchase this Valentine's day - while stocks last. No code required.

Terms and conditions apply. See flier for details. xx

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Manufacturing Mondays: Sugar Face Scrubs

Freshly made and ready for you. Almocado 'Sugar Honey' and 'Lemon Sugar' face scrubs are handmade and drizzled through with skin loving ingredients to help exfoliate, soften and renew your skin.

Available at www.almocado.com/shop or from the Studio boutique by appointment. Xx

What I made today

Busy morning at the workshop but I’m happy with the fruits of my labour.

I made all the bestsellers: Seaweed shampoo, Avocado Hibiscus & Honey Silk Spritz and Twist & Twirl buttercream with extra hibiscus and double whipped Shea & Mango butters!

‪#‎pretty‬ ‪#‎smellsGreatInHere‬ ‪#‎almocadoluv‬ ‪#‎almocadonaturals‬ ‪#‎uknatural‬‪#‎haircare‬‪#‎hairtreats‬ ‪#‎handmade‬

visit our shop to get yours today www.almocado.com/shop

Mothers Day Gifts - Cranberry Sugar Face Scrub

What I've been working on today:

Step 4 of my Mother's Day Gift Set...
Cranberry Sugar Face Scrub with omega rich Rice Bran Oil and uplifting May Chang Essential Oil.
Happy Happy Joy Joy!

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Mothers Day Gift Ideas - Anti ageing serums and moisturisers

Interesting article from The Beauty Brains.
http://thebeautybrains.com/2014/03/11/which-anti-aging-ingredients-really-work-the-beauty-brains-show-episode-21/

You'll see that Retinol (Vitamin A derivative) scores highly for smoothing and improving the texture of the skin.

And I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that we include this wonderful ingredient in our Vitamin A Marula Facial Serum and our Vitamin A Facial Moisturiser so you can enjoy the benefits too.

See? I'm always thinking of you.

available online at www.almocado.com/shop

Almocado Sik Spritz - Avocado Honey Hibiscus Batch

Sometimes I get in a creative mood. The Silk Spritz is one of my best sellers....

Over the years it has been scented with Mandarin and Coconut, Melon and Banana. This latest batch is a yummylicious Almond Buttercream aroma and has a slight maroon hue - why? I added hibiscus!

Now, hibiscus may be new to the range but it is not new to me. My mother's garden in Barbados is crammed with red and pink hibiscus plants... I have fond memories of sipping tiny buds of nectar from the stamens...and one of my favourite hair treatments was made by crushing handfuls of flowers and soaking them in a basin of water and aloe vera. LUSH!

So here's me, sharing some of my childhood with you.

Avocado, Honey Hibiscus Silk Spritz - now available online but you'll have to hurry as I only made 15 bottles. Enjoy!



Yours,


Annette "Almocado" Clarkley

Almocado Hair Oils

In the workshop: 

Just finishing up the latest batches of hair and scalp oils:
All blended with organic avocado and jojoba oils, and rich in vitamin E, A, B1, B2 and D.

Vitamin A helps us produce healthy sebum, Vitamin E helps with blood circulation ensuring nutrients reach the follicles, some believe it also helps support the immune system, and may fend off hair loss.

In addition to consuming vitamins as part of a healthy eating regime, many clients see an improvement in the health of their hair by applying these blends to their hair and scalp.

-Follicle energising Rosemary and basil for a stimulating effect.
- Cooling peppermint & tea tree to help keep itchiness and flakes away.
-Balancing Lavender & Ylang for an aromatic spa like hot oil treatment that can help thicken hair and promote healthy scalps.

Available from Almocado.com/shop

Almocado Brown Sugar CeCe castor oil conditioner

And a closer look

Almocado Twist & Twirl buttercream experiment

#almocado Twist & Twirl buttercream experiment. Can you see which strands have been treated? #curly #coily #naturalHair #uknatural #ukBrands

Balanced Haircare - 3 Bestsellers

Balanced Haircare from Almocado.

Let me introduce you to 3 of our best selling products, suitable for all types of curly/ textured hair:

* Lupine Sugar & Seaweed Shampoo for gentle but effective cleansing

* Avocado Honey Triple Treat Hair Milk to moisturise, soften & condition

* Coconut Water Hydrating Spritz with 'nature's moisturiser' ( Aloe Vera) & proteins for healthy hydrated hair.

 

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Shalom Maranatha Thank you to Almond Avocado Natural. Received my handbag spritz! With amazing hair food, and amazing hands, Bespoke Hair Styles and an amazing spirit (me!), I can only expect luxuriant hair!

Review - Twist & Twirl (Conditioning and Styling Cream)

Review on Almond Avocado Natural "Almocado Twist & Twirl" (Conditioning and Styling Cream)

I've already reviewed The Almond Avocado Aromatherapy Shampoo and Brown Sugar conditioner w/cones- long story short I loved them both and have had no issues with product build up or any ill effects due to cones (the condish is available without cones ).

I washed and conditioned with the AA products mentioned above, I plopped with an old tshirt and when my hair was damp I used bendy rollers to set my hair, I used the Twist and Twirl Conditioning Cream on each section of hair before rolling up, this was the only product I used in hair except water of course. The following morning I removed my rollers (middle pic) separated and fluffed, my hair is soft and shiny and not crispy at all, it is now day 4 and my curls are still soft and shiny and holding their shape. The 3rd pic was taken last night.
I would recommend these products and I will be trying others in the range. I bought all these products with my own money.

KC Anti-Frizz Curl Taming Serum

"LOVE LOVE LOVE the spray. I will never live another day without it by my side."
So pleased with the *insert serum name here*! 

I am mixed race with very dry and frizzy hair due to hair dye and weaves! 

After deciding to take care of my hair, I realised it NEEDS product on it to keep it tame. I have no choice but to wash my hair every other day (bad I know) because if I don't it will tangle to the point where no fingers or comb can tackle it unless it's wet and smothered in conditioner! 

No matter what products I use, it will return to a frizzy dry mess even though I only wear it in a simple bun everyday! 
I've messed around with wax, hairspray, mousse, blowdrying with a diffuser, oil, leave in conditioner, masks, everything! 

After discussing my hair with Annette, she recommended *insert serum name*.
I sprayed onto my damp hair knowing this was probably my last hope and I am SO impressed with the results. 
I haven't had to wash my hair for 3days, it is smooth, silky, not greasy and I can still run my fingers through it. 

Absolutely amazing and smells gorgeous! Thankyou!

Deep Conditioning Sisterlocks

Deep conditioning a client's Sisterlocks at the Hair Boutique in London.


Method:
1. Cleansed scalp with client's aromatherapy shampoo,
2. Shampooed hair with Sisterlocks Salon Shampoo.
3. Gave client a gentle scalp massage to stimulate circulation and soothe the nerves.
4. Rinsed thoroughly & squeezed excess water from the locs.
5. Sectioned hair and applied treatment throughout the length of the locs, concentrating on the ends.
6. Wrapped hair and applied heat for 20 mins (under a hooded dryer).
7. Rinsed product (although the instructions say you could leave it in if you prefer) and dried hair.
8. Retightened all her beautiful locs.


Has anyone else tried deep conditioning with the Sisterlocks Moisture Treatment?
How did you find it?

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Sisterlocks Styling: Lobster Tail