Growing Hair

"I see the bad moon rising," a popular song from back in the 60's that was sung by Credence Clearwater Revival. It is also the first song that comes to my mind whenever I hear anything about the moon and whenever I see the moon rising. 

Anthony Morrocco is the Master Hair Shaman who
developed this Lunar Chart to aid in hair care and
hair growth.

The moon is mystic and magical. It pretty much captures you whenever you look at it. It does some amazing things. For example, it changes colors, it makes the waves rise and fall. It helps the crops grow, it acts as an indicator for becoming pregnant and it even helps your hair grow. Yep, that moon is bad; bad to the bone. 

In spite of its splendor and beauty, many people underestimate the moon. Many do not understand the moon and its influence on the human body. Since the beginning of time, mankind has used the moon to their advantage to do things that are humanly impossible. How does the moon, that is way up in the sky, have the ability to impact and influence what is going on in the ground, in the water and in our bodies?

Simple, it is the gravitational to and fro pull from the moon that shifts, moves, lifts, lowers and stirs what truly makes the world go round; life force. The moon has mystical powers to help what we put into the ground to feed the masses of people worldwide, possible to grow. In humans, the moon is responsible for increased blood flow, decreased blood flow and hormonal activity; all of which are directly related to our physical and mental health. 

"Hmmm," ye say? Yes, the moon is really bad, a b-b-b bad to the bone! It is amazing how it works. It is interesting how we can utilize the force of the moon to aid in improving or maintaining our physical health. The human body is 75% water. The theory is, just as the moon's gravitational pull affects the water here on earth, it also affects the water inside humans. 

Another theory behind the moon and it's effect on humans is how when women menstruate. In theory, the menstrual cycle in reproductive-age women lasts about 28 days, which is similar to the length of a lunar phase (29 days and change). In a  2011 study in the journal Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica tracked the menstrual cycles of 826 women. The study showed how nearly 30% of the women started their menstruation near the time of the full moon. 

Going back in time. It was during some time in 1930, a prominent doctor named, John Billings developed the "Rhythm Method." This was a form of natural birth control for those whose religion forbid them to take any form of synthetic or manmade birth control to prevent unwanted pregnancy. The concept around the "Rhythm Method" was directly related to when a woman ovulates, her body temperature and the moon. While it very intricate, many women incorporated this practice into their scope of "fertility awareness." In brief, the "Rhythm Method" suggests that up to 12 days before a woman menstruates, ovaries begin to ovulate as she becomes more fertile, her body temperature rises as she becomes physically ready (or horny...lol) for relations with the intent to conceive. If she does not want to become pregnant, then she should refrain from sexual activity during this time. 

Keep in mind, the theory about the concept of the moon and it's effect on the human body is just that a theory. However, it is a theory that many, including, myself believe because I personally experience them and I witness the theory in live action during my line of work daily. 

If you want to grow your hair, adjust your hair care to be in sync with the moon for optimal results. In theory, as the moon waxes or becomes full, there is an increase in blood flow and hormonal activity. Blood flow is responsible for nourishing your hair. The hormonal activity of testosterone is directly responsible for growing your hair. So cut your hair when the moon is waxing because increased blood flow and hormonal activity will grow the hair back faster.

Hormonal Activity

In the instance of not wanting to promote hair growth as a result of shaving, waxing, hair coloring and the likes, perform these grooming activities during the waning of the moon. It is during the waning of the moon when blood flow and hormonal activity slows. Therefore, shaving, waxing and having your hair colored during the waning phase of the moon would result in longer lasting results because in theory the hair is growing slower.

So, rather you want to maintain your mental health, become pregnant or grow your hair; the waxing (growing full) and waning (becoming small) of the moon might be where you want to turn your attention to achieve them all. 

Growing your hair and having it healthy does not have to be difficult or expensive. While this is a theory, you have to admit, it does give you something to think about. The practice of infrequent shampooing and never cutting your hair will not give you the result of strong hair. Of course, your hair will grow rather you cut it under a full moon or not. The concept behind lunar hair care is optimal RESULTS. If you want to see the results of hair care, then incorporate lunar hair care into your scope of hair care for improved results. 

A good regimen to follow to promote growth and see the results within a year is to incorporate these steps:

Picture your hair like this as you shampoo and style it.
Don't look at those images on social media and YouTube;
they will trick you...lol

• Pre-clean your scalp with Decca Plus' Scalp Therapy or 2 oz of EVO (extra virgin olive oil) infused with 5 drops of peppermint oil.
• Apply the night before and massage vigorously to detox the follicle (the tiny hole your hair grows from).  
• Shampoo hair every 3-4 days fine less dense heads of hair
• Shampoo hair every 4-6 days medium to medium dense heads of hair
• Shampoo hair every 5-7 days medium to thick dense heads of hair
• REPEAT and lather hair at least 2-3 times
• Apply conditioner to ENDS of hair first. Do not apply conditioner to scalp area first. Doing so will clog follicle and prevent hair from growing from it.
• Comb conditioner through.
• Apply Extreme Daily Protein Treatment by Philip Pelusi. It is one of the best protein treaments that does NOT coat the hair. Instead, the molecules are tiny enough to be absorbed to the cortex (where the strenght of the hair is) to revitalize weak hair and rebuild the cuticle (outer layer of hair). 
• Let it stay on the hair for at least 3 minutes.
• Rinse hair thoroughly in warm water.
• Apply a leave in conditioner.
• Apply favorite water soluble styling agent.
• Style your hair to your desire.

Remember to refer to Anthony Morrocco's lunar hair chart to schedule your hair cuts quarterly. 

Now you too will be singing, "I see the bad moon rising" as you care for your hair!

More Hair!

The mighty moon

In the idea world of hair care, it would be nice if all licensed professionals could agree on how to really achieve longer hair. Unfortunately, as with most professions; that is not the case. Because longer, stronger, fuller and thicker hair is a goal for many, this blog will reveal the simplest, most affordable and sensible way of growing hair rather we all agree or not.

In America when we want to give someone the unadulterated truth we say, "the real deal holyfield." In Britain when it comes to giving someone the real unadulterated truth and everything which is necessary, appropriate or possible, the term they use is the "full monty." As a I type this Blog Ndogo on "More Hair," I find giving you the "full monty" is more befitting than "the real deal holyfield." Why?

Because, in order to truly achieve longer, stronger, fuller and thicker hair, "everything which is necessary,

My actual client with REAL long hair!

appropriate and possible" must be shared with you versus the truth. In hair care, truths most times are twisted and vague. To be necessary, appropriate and possible is distinct. Those words will link you to the best solution. Before I actually typed this blog, I thought, pondered and even meditated. 

Even though the solution is rather unorthodox; it is necessary, appropriate and possible that you do it in order to get the best results. So to make a long blog short, the "full monty" on achieving longer, stronger, thicker and more beautiful hair is to care for it during the waxing and waning phases of the moon. What! Yep. 

For example, having your hair cut during the waxing moon phase is best. It is NECESSARY to do so because during the full moon, the blood flows more. Blood flow is the APPROPRIATE and affordable way of growing hair. Blood flow makes it POSSIBLE for hormones to trigger and do their part. Blood flow influences the vital nutrients and minerals that comes from the food we eat and the water we intake to nourish our hair. "Hmmm," ye say?

How could that be? Well, it is no secret that the moon affects the human body by way of influencing our

The full moon, solstices and equinoxes are BEST for growing hair. 

hormones which are responsible for things such as menstrual cycles, blood flow, fertility, emotions and HAIR! There are not too many producers and growers in the world  who would understate the power of the moon and its influence on humans and the earth. As a matter of fact, in agriculture thee ol' Farmers Almanac is one of many arsenals of "must haves" for agriculturists worldwide. They use it to work to their magic to cultivate crops to feed the masses in every nook an cranny of the universe. Even the writers of the Farmers Almanac also duly note that during the waxing (getting fuller) and waning (getting smaller) of the moon is what equally affects both crops and the human body. Astrologers know this, doctors know this, holistic practitioners know this and some hair care professionals (including me!) know this. 

The Morrocco Method International Hair Care Line

If you are interested in getting more of the "full monty" on this ancient, legendary, traditional and customary practice of what is historically called, "Lunar Haircare," there is no one on this planet (who is alive) that can validate, teach and sell you on this than the Hair Shaman himself, Mr. Anthony Morrocco. Mr. Morrocco is also the founder and developer of the quintessential hair care line, Morocco Method International and the Morrocco Lunar Haircut. 

This hair care line is for thee hair care aficionado' in every sense of the term. I encourage all my readers to

Real deal holyfield!

BOLDLY go where no hair care junky has gone before and introduce yourself and hair to the Morrocco Method's lunar hair care system and lifestyle. In brief, the Morrocco Method encompasses a lifestyle of harmony in sync with the moon, a vegan diet, a vegan hygiene regimen and thoughts that are as pure and open to growth and change. Quite challenging you say? Well, if not a lifestyle change is what you are interested in; then using the Morrooco Method as a means of periodically detoxing is a great option or alternative to the boring hair care treatments, diets, chelating (removing of minerals) and clarifying run of the mill stuff that most salons and natural hair care people commonly promote like hair care remedy drones.

Be it world wide, rich or poor, fat or skinny, tall or short, pretty or ugly, long or short; hair care ranks number one for most because adoring ourselves is innate. Do not allow yourself and your hair to go one day longer into the area of unsatisfied. Make your lifestyle, your mindset, your inner beauty, your outer beauty and of course your hair priority one. Check out Anthony Morrocco's Morrocco Method. Get to that next level of inner peace to radiate just as you should. And in the passionate powerful words of Donna and Bridgette...

"Mo hair!"

"Mo hair!" Donna