Beautiful, healthy hair depends on more than just the products that you use. Like the spokes of a wheel, many things work together to propel you to your destination.
Proper brushing and scalp massaging are the fundamental gardening routines for our hair. For maximum results, we recommend using Morrocco Method brushes as their hand-friendly design, high quality boar bristles, and the pneumatic cushion guarantee ultimate stroking for efficient sebaceous oil lubrication, cleansing, and massaging action. Daily use of the scalp massager is also a very good habit. We recommend using it in the shower after shampooing and then following through using it on the entire body for stimulation. You can keep one by the computer, at your desk, in the car as well as any place one needs stimulation and relaxation. As we are all creatures of habit, it’s best to set good habits daily, so we do them daily and with joy.
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The Earth element also stands for the right nutrition. Everything we ingest comes from the Earth’s bounty. Eat live food and produce live cells or eat dead food and produce dead cells. Hair and skin are pure protein and are nourished by our blood, so the diet needs to contain live, healthy, protein-based foods, healthy oils, and organic produce. Always give gratitude.
Water cleanses and nourishes the garden of hair. Our five shampoos and five conditioners support your hair best when you rotate them. You can use the Euro Oil overnight and/or leave in all day for deep conditioning. This is an age-old process and very effective for all types of hair.
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The Water element represents our emotions and feelings. Just as we cleanse on a physical level we have to let go of negative thoughts: not wasting energy on past history, not dwelling on any past hair problems, instead being very positive and direct in the here and now. Taking care of one’s daily habits. Taking a shower and washing your scalp and hair, especially after a stressful day or emotional incident, gives you a chance to wash everything out of your hair and start fresh. The Zen Detox helps to further purify your body, scalp, and hair from toxins.
Cutting your hair takes letting go even further and is a powerful transformative act each and every time. Cutting the old from the new makes room for new hair growth. Seasonal cutting can help address hair loss and aids in growing and maintaining truly luxurious hair.
Cut short hair every four to six weeks. The top of the head can be kept as short as possible, for example from one inch above the ears and above as short as possible, and from the tip of the ear below any length that is comfortable.
Cutting longer hair can be done seasonally, once per season is a beautiful rhythm during Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Fall Equinox, and Winter Solstice. Use a blunt snip-cutting technique when the hair is wet. Blunt cut the ends only, making sure they are as thick as possible.
Check our Lunar Chart for best haircutting days throughout the year.
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The Fire element represents pure energy which fuels, transforms, and purifies our body. Only thirty minutes per day of walking, yoga, chi-gong,
tai-chi or simply going to the gym and joining an exercise class can be beneficial to stimulate the blood flow and overall health as well as activating and feeling the fire within you.
Morrocco Method teaches towel drying and air-drying your hair for ultimate air flow and to avoid over drying scalp and hair. Our styling methods are simple and gentle and result in beautiful looks:
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The Air element reminds us to breathe and be free like a wild horse running with the wind. Our breath is life and conscious, deep and liberated breathing benefits us on all levels including our health and the health of our scalp and hair.
Here is my favorite Chi Gong Breathing exercise:
Breathe in for 4 seconds.
Hold for 7 seconds.
Exhale for 8 seconds.
Repeat 9 times first thing in the morning and last thing in the evening and anytime throughout the day.
To stimulate our scalp and hair into their highest expression of health and beauty, we developed the elixirs. Explore the 4 God/ess Elixirs, the Tri-Color and the Silver and Golden Formulas.
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Hair is our antenna and part of our complex human communication system. It communicates about the state of our body and feelings. Hair tells others about our religious and political beliefs. Hair shows our social status and culture. The way we wear it expresses where we are in regards to relationships, whether we are single and are looking for someone or busy being a parent and householder. Hair connects us with the Earth and stretches out to the stars. Like life, like our body and psyche, it is truly meaningful and magical.
The Ether element represents the essence of Chi Gong, the Chi, the life force flowing through everything in the universe including our hair.
These are the spokes of the wheel of hair and health happiness. Every spoke helps the hair and scalp to become thicker, stronger, and healthier. Now that you know, it’s time to get out there and ride!
The best time of the year for shaving and getting a haircut that takes off more than the usual length are the lunar days on or after the Spring Equinox. This year the dates are March 20th and 21st for the US time zones.
Here is why: the Spring Equinox is Nature’s New Year. Astrologically, the sun moves into the sign of Aries and the journey through the zodiac starts all over again. Aries is a fire sign; on a physical level, it rules the head. It represents the baby’s head moving through the birth canal, a seed breaking open and the power of a plant pushing itself through concrete. All this expresses that the rising life force is super high. Shaving or cutting your hair on the exact dates is like jumping on the energy train right when it rolls out of the station. The next best lunar days this year are March 4th & 5th and then the new moon dates, March 15th & 16th, which are still great days to board the train.
Another reason for shaving and cutting off a lot of hair on these days is that in some parts of the world the warmer season begins and we don’t need as much hair to warm us. Cutting your hair and having a little less hair on your head always means more mobility and freedom. Everything will be faster: your shampooing, drying, and styling. Faster feels good when everything starts buzzing.
If, for some reason, you cannot make these dates and need to cut your hair before, while the sun is still in Pisces, make it about letting go. Pisces is a water sign and rules our emotion and connection with all. Sometimes we are too connected within relationships, habits, and memories and a haircut with the intention of releasing will help us detangle from anything which no longer serves us. As nature completes its cycle, give your cut hair back to the earth and let the transformation happen.
If you sort of transitioned into 2017 without really having a go at resolutions, resets and planning, which is what I did, then we all have another chance: the Chinese New Year! It is also called the Lunar New Year because it falls on the New Moon between January 21st and February 20th. The New Moon in Aquarius is exact on January 27th at 4:07 PM PST and the Chinese New Year of the Fire Rooster officially begins on January 28th. The Year of the Fire Rooster favors marriage and hard work and also appearance, beauty and style.
Just picture a proud rooster walking with his head up high, lengthened by his red crown. The rooster represents many attributes and just like a rooster I picked five for us to apply to our hair care and looks.
Write down your hair and beauty goals for this year. A few minutes of planning and envisioning saves time and energy in the long run as it sets a straight course. Would you like to grow out your hair? Would you like to improve the health of your hair? Plan your haircuts with the seasons, the lunar chart and your own inner rhythms and wishes in mind. Calculate your beauty budget for the year and write down a few action steps towards a healthier you.
Choose more sustainable solutions for your hair care. Use less water [see water saving video], clean your brush regularly, which translates into not having to wash your hair as frequently. Replace blow-drying with towel and air-drying. Reduce and recycle anything superfluous from your bathroom and hair care routine.
Practice precision haircutting and ask for precision haircuts. Take the extra time to precisely braid your long hair or to shape your short hair into form. Experience precision and see how it feels and affects you and your image.
Believing in a zone of perfectionism instead of expecting 100% of yourself all the time can be your ticket to a relaxing and yet high quality life. My zone is the 80-100% zone. If I am in it whether it is my hair, my health or my outfit, I am perfect.
Share your hair, its beauty and energy with your partner. Some people are visual and they will enjoy the sight of your hair. Others are kinesthetic. They will appreciate the feel of your hair. Definitely touch your loved one’s hair more often. And for all the auditory people pass out heartfelt compliments on people’s hair. All this will boost our self-confidence, which is the gift of the Red Rooster.
Ahhh, clean laundry. Don’t you just love the comforts of freshly-scented, fluffy clothes?
Us too! So then, why are you still using those toxic, commercial detergents and fabric softeners? Skin is the body’s largest organ, and it has the ability to absorb what it comes into contact with. This means those synthetic-chemical detergents that are going on your clothes could be going on your skin, too. Laundry-care product manufacturers aren’t required to list all the ingredients they use on their packaging.
Traditional detergents and fabric softeners:
Unfortunately, we can’t ignore that pile of dirty laundry forever (though sometimes we’d like to). What can we use to clean our clothes that isn’t full of dangerous, skin-irritating chemicals? WE’RE ASKING ANTHONY!
Q: What’s the best natural detergent for washing clothes?
A: Apple Cider Vinegar! I use ¼ cup for a full load of laundry. It’s safe for all types of clothing. I even use it on my silk and linen dress shirts. Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural, safe alternative to commercial laundry detergents.
Apple Cider Vinegar is also hypoallergenic and won’t interfere with fire-retardant materials. As a result, makes it safe for cleaning children’s clothing. If you’re wondering what the best method is for drying, I highly recommend keeping it simple. Try a good old-fashioned clothes line and fresh air.
Keep your clothing feeling brand new! Try using Anthony’s go-to laundry care solution: Apple Cider Vinegar!
Not a morning person?
Not surprising. Most people don’t just pop out of bed full of energy either. Many rely on coffee to jump start their day. Although, is coffee really all it’s cracked up to be? Not necessarily. That’s why Morrocco Method and Anthony opt for a natural energy drink in their morning routine.
Is there a healthier, more natural energy drink for the morning?
WE’RE ASKING ANTHONY!
Q: What’s your go-to natural energy drink instead of morning coffee?
A: I’ve had the same morning routine for decades. It starts off with a natural energy drink. I swear by it! Here’s the recipe:
I add more hot water to my natural energy drink as I go about my morning. I drink this until it’s gone. After that, I sip warm water or hot green tea (full of antioxidants).
Q: What are the benefits of your natural energy drink recipe?
A: Easy, the ingredients! It’s perfect for helping with digestion.
Make sure your products are local and fresh, especially honey. Honey’s essential nutrients are destroyed when pasteurized.
Try Anthony’s natural energy drink recipe for a healthy boost of energy in the morning that lasts all day!
This ‘Spring Tonic Recipe’ helps you jump start the morning while also encouraging your body to flush out toxins, alkalizing and balancing the pH of the body.
How often should I drink it?
I suggest drinking a mug of this tonic first in the morning for 30 days during the spring time. I also recommend drinking a mug when you just need a good detox any other time of the year too. Make sure to drink plenty of body temperature water throughout the day as well.
Ingredients